Situated in Bacton,this splendid property dates back to 1593 and has been beautifully restored and furnished to a high standard. The owner has a small holding with wild ducks, sheep, horses and keeps bees with natural honey for sale. A truly peaceful setting surrounded by picturesque farmland views and a variety of wildlife with many nearby public footpaths where you may be lucky to catch sight of the abundant birds and wildlife. A 20 minute walk along pavements to the sandy beach at Bacton or a 5 minute drive to Bacton or Walcott for swimming, fishing, buckets & spades a must for the children. A short drive to pubs serving good food, shop, fish & chip shop and children s play area. Nearby North Walsham for shopping, a little further to Stalham for day boat hire, or Cromer with end of pier entertainment, esplanade gardens and Lifeboat Museum. East Ruston Vicarage Gardens is a must for all gardening enthusiasts. Nearby Happisburgh with its striped lighthouse and crumbling cliffs is a very attractive village. National Trust properties include Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and nature reserves at Hickling and How Hill. Leisure facilities: field shelter: paddock for horses may be available by arrangement with owner. On entering the property into the sun room overlooking the garden, with furniture, partial underfloor heating through to a spacious entrance hall, Kitchen/diner: well equipped with Aga, dishwasher, fridge and microwave/combi oven, and underfloor heating. Utility room: with WC, freezer and combined washing machine and tumble dryer. The lounge is full of character with exposed flint work and oak wood floors throughout, flatscreen TV, Blu ray/DVD/CD, Wi Fi and remote controlled gas 'wood burner effect' fire. Kitchen/diner: well equipped with Aga, dishwasher, fridge and microwave/combi oven. On the ground floor a spacious double bedroom with an additional single bed and en suite shower room. Upstairs on the splendid gallery is a quiet area with seating and countryside views. From the galleried landing a king size bedroom with en suite shower room a twin bedroom. All bedrooms have flatscreen TV/DVD. The family bathroom with spa bath and shower over, WC. Outside: an enclosed garden and patio area with seating and BBQ, overlooking farmland. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen, towels, central heating and wi fi included. Regret no smoking. Regret no pets. Welcome pack included which includes daily essentials, wine, chocolate and a cake. There is a phone for incoming calls only. Location: beach 1.5 miles, pub, shops and restaurants 1 mile.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!