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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Pickney House is a charming Tudor-style property situated close to the beach in one of Aldeburgh’s premier addresses which is in a quiet position overlooking the seafront and unique town. Set back from the high street, Pickney House is ideally located for a fun family seaside holiday or get together with friends. Superbly equipped and refurbished in 2007, this cosy and comfortable house offers good accommodation on three levels. There is a delightful living room with feature fireplace and Sky TV with video/DVD, a charming kitchen/dining room with large pine table for group meals and enclosed garden with patio furniture and barbecue for al fresco dining. All the character and charm of this enchanting house has been retained as has the name ‘Pickney’ which is Caribbean slang for happy children!
Just a short walk leads to the beach and high street where an eclectic mix of shops, high quality restaurants, traditional public houses, art galleries, independent cinema and even an award-winning fish and chip shop can be found. Picturesquely set on the East Suffolk Heritage Coast, Aldeburgh is best known for its connections with the composer Benjamin Britten. The annual acclaimed Arts and Music Festival is staged at the nearby Snape Maltings Concert Hall attracting many famous names and visitors. Aldeburgh appeals to all age groups; there is a thriving sailing community, two local golf courses, tennis courts and a cookery school as well as the popular Aldeburgh Carnival held every year in August. Venturing further afield the delights of the Heritage Coast are all within easy reach, most notably Southwold, home to the Adnams Brewery, working lighthouse, Art Deco pier and super sandy beaches, Woodbridge, a beautiful historic market town situated on the River Deben, Orford with its 12th-century castle and oystery, Thorpeness Mere and boating lake, Dunwich, Walberswick and the RSPB nature reserve at Minsmere. Shop 100 yards. Living room with Sky TV and feature fireplace. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room seating 12 people with TV. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed and additional single bed (for +1). Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
  
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Crimplesham sleeps 12.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Situated close to the popular town of Downham Market, this restored barn makes an ideal holiday home for large families or groups. Tastefully decorated and furnished, this adjoining property boasts its own seven-seater hot tub (on the patio at the front), as well as table tennis and shared use of a tennis court. Overlooking farmland, the property combines modern day standards whilst retaining original features such as internal beams. All bedrooms boast en-suite facilities, whilst a ground floor bedroom makes provision for infirm guests. A garden and furnished courtyard completes this lovely property and makes the ideal place in which to relax with a glass of wine, or evening meal, after a hard day’s touring. The dining-room table also converts into a snooker table for a friendly after-dinner game.
Downham Market lies just 5 minutes’ drive away and offers many interesting shops and restaurants, whilst a little further afield lies medieval Kings Lynn, complete with a waterfront and an array of restaurants, shops and theatres. The North Norfolk coast is nearby, renowned for its RSPB nature and bird reserves and excellent beaches – many of which have been awarded Blue Flag status. The traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton offers seaside attractions, Sea Life centre and sporting activities for young and old alike. Other places of interest to visit include the Royal Sandringham Estate (open to the public when the royals are not in residence) and Castle Rising, with its castle and abbey ruins. Shop and pub 2 miles. Spacious open-plan living/dining room with stove and well-equipped, fitted kitchen with electric range. Second sitting room with TV and sofa-bed (for +2). Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. First floor: Master double bedroom (6ft bed) with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Double bedroom (5ft bed) with en-suite shower room and toilet. Two twin bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Some bedrooms beamed. Hot tub.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Enjoying a beautiful waterfront location, these three holiday properties (refs CBBH, CBBJ and CYY) have their own private mooring and superb views over the River Thurne and a National Trust wildlife reserve (which featured in the BBC1 TV series Secret Britain). Ferry View, standing detached, and Heigham View, one of a pair, offer spacious accommodation for larger groups and have a first floor balcony where guests can take in the abundant birdlife. Ferry Cottage is a detached, two-bedroomed property with rooms all on the ground floor. All offer the very best in waterside living. For the fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK (fishing licence required). For the nature enthusiast, everything is on the doorstep - walking and cycling can be enjoyed along a network of quiet lanes and the river and the Broads can be explored by boat, which can be hired directly from the owner. Winterton-on-Sea is a short drive away with its wonderful sandy beach and dunes. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the north beach is home to a colony of grey seals.
The BeWILDerwood Outdoor Adventure Park at Horning offers treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and more - all adding up to a great day out for children. The fine city of Norwich with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafes and shops is half an hour away. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia), the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Horsey Wind Pump is only 3 miles away (and a good destination for a boat trip).
For a special meal or family celebration a gourmet meal can be arranged with the owner. There are shops and pubs in the village 1 mile away.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Mendham sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Formerly the home of the acclaimed artist Sir Alfred Munnings - famous for his paintings of horses, hunting scenes, landscapes and village characters - this magnificent Grade II listed detached house was also the venue of the artist’s special punch parties. Steeped in history, Mendham Hall displays many unusual and interesting features. Heavily beamed, the house also has a wealth of inlaid oak floors, mullion windows and two unusual fireplaces. From the sunny garden room, French doors lead to the fully enclosed rear lawned garden where a glass of wine can be enjoyed on the paved patio before dinner. Comfortable and spacious throughout, the Hall provides a unique holiday base and is set in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk countryside on the edge of the Waveney Valley with many wonderful walks. Within ½ hour’s drive is the Suffolk Heritage Coast, where the popular seaside resorts of Southwold and Aldeburgh are situated. Also to be found along the coastline are Walberswick and Dunwich RSPB Reserve. Going in the other direction from Mendham Hall leads to the Norfolk Broads and the pretty market towns of Harleston, Beccles (the start of the Broads) and Bungay (for canoe and bicycle hire). Also within an easy drive are the North Norfolk Coast and the city of Norwich with its castle, cathedral and museums. Shop 2 miles, pub 100 yards. Spacious living room with parquet floor. Large dining room with three steps up to second dining area. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with electric range (for cooking) and slate floor. Garden room with French doors to garden. Utility. Separate toilet. Most rooms beamed. First floor: Double bedroom with two steps down to en-suite bathroom with sunken corner bath, shower attachment and toilet. Double bedroom. Two twin bedrooms, one with wooden floor. Steps down to two further twin bedrooms. Three steps down to bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Sedgeford sleeps 12.
Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: 1,200 acres of sleepy Norfolk countryside – with the sea and royalty as neighbours. Sedgeford Hall, an elegant Grade II listed property, reputed to be one of the county’s finest examples of the Queen Anne period, occupies a peaceful and secluded setting amidst 1,200 acres of glorious woodland and farmland which border the Royal Estate of Sandringham. Nestling in a sheltered valley, three of the holiday cottages are separately set in the 6-acre grounds, with Sweet Briar situated close to the estate’s main gates. The West Wing forms a large part of the owner’s delightful Queen Anne home. There is also a magnificent indoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities and an elegant sitting area. All of the properties are over 200 years old and have been furnished and equipped to a high standard, with great attention being paid to detail to ensure they have retained their very individual styles. The expansive grounds are a delight and visitors to Sedgeford Hall may wander around them at their leisure.
Just 5 miles to the north, Hunstanton has all the seaside attributes for a lovely holiday: miles of sandy beaches with rock pools, majestic cliffs, a Sea Life Centre, amusements and water sports, as well as tennis, croquet, bowls, golf, shops, restaurants and inns.
Along the coast there are many delightful fishing villages including nearby Brancaster Staithe and Wells-next-the-Sea and, further on, popular Sheringham and Cromer (renowned for their fresh crabs and shellfish). Houghton Hall (7 miles), built in the 1720s, is one of England’s grandest surviving Palladian houses with an impressive model soldier collection. King’s Lynn (16 miles) offers shops, restaurants and a large leisure complex, with squash, football, cricket and a children’s outdoor play area.
Many people come to this part of Norfolk simply for its connection with the Royal Family. Sandringham House, bought by Queen Victoria for her son Edward, has become famous as the Christmas residence of the Royals. Visitors enjoy public access to the house, gardens, museum and park (the house is closed only when the family is in residence).
For walkers, the 4-mile stroll to Great Bircham is rewarded by its striking windmill perched on top of a hill, and the Peddars Way and Icknield Way are also close by. Locally there is indoor tennis, shooting and fishing, with two golf courses within easy reach. Shop 4 miles, pub ½ mile.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Sculthorpe sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Hiding in the tranquillity of a village setting - attractive barns converted into delightful holiday accommodation Offering a welcome holiday retreat for large families and groups, these beautiful adjoining barn conversions (CUL & CWL) are full of charm and character with exposed beams, character flooring and equipped to offer all modern day comforts. Boasting a comfortable, open-plan living space with a wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen, each barn has its own enclosed, walled, lawned garden with seating. Neighbouring the owner’s farm, Piggyback Barns are situated in the peaceful village of Sculthorpe, just 8 miles from the Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, and RSPB bird and nature reserves. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from the doorstep.
Fakenham (2 miles) offers good shops, restaurants, inns, a bowling alley, cinema and golf course. Bustling Burnham market, with village shops, inns and restaurants, is 7 miles away. Wells-next-the-Sea (8 miles) offers an excellent sandy beach with colourful beach huts, a small shopping town centre with many inns and restaurants, and a picturesque fishing harbour - popular for fresh shell fish. Further along the coast is Brancaster for an uncrowded sandy beach and golf course. Brancaster Staithe provides a popular venue for sailing and boating enthusiasts.
The traditional seaside towns of Heacham and Hunstanton offer an array of activities for all ages. Many places of historical interest and stately homes are within surrounding area. Twenty minutes’ drive away is the historical town of Kings Lynn for shopping, market place, restaurants, inns and theatre, and also Norwich city for excellent shopping, castle museum, cathedral, theatre, market place, restaurants and inns. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail at cost
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Neatishead sleeps 12.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Nestling in the pretty Norfolk countryside close to the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Willow Barn and single-storey Beech Barn are detached holiday properties dating back to the 1700s, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home. Providing a perfect retreat for discerning larger family groups, these converted barns offer spacious and comfortable accommodation boasting beamed interiors, wood-burning stoves and enclosed separate gardens with private hot tubs, and for a special meal or family celebration gourmet meals can be arranged with the owner. Beech Farm Barns are ideally located for all the family and for nature lovers there is an abundance of bird life. Within walking distance is Alderfen Broad, which is situated in The Broads National Park, a bird watcher’s delight. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips, which all combined makes a great day out. Nearby is the attractive Broads village of Horning with its selection of tea shops, restaurants and pubs. A day boat can be hired directly from the owner, or book a trip on the Mississippi steamer. The sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast are only 10 miles away. Alternatively spend a day in the fine city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedrals, castle, museums, theatres, market and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country Jacobean houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent house with woodlands and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops and pub 1½ miles.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Oxborough sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: So much space surrounds The Granary - it stands in perfect rural seclusion, reached by its own tree-lined avenue, and is set on the edge of the owners’ sheep farm. It boasts a contemporary and calm interior design throughout, and the ground floor rooms are large and light-filled. Comfortably furnished and equipped, it makes a superb holiday venue for large families or groups. Large floor-to-ceiling windows (the length of the property) enable outstanding views to be enjoyed across meadowland - from the sofas, guests can watch the sheep grazing lazily in the fields, observe the wildlife on the busy farm pond, and spot the barn owls which hunt from ancient oaks. Or seated at the large table, families can use the wall-size map of Norfolk to plan days out and about in the surrounding area.
There are walks and signed trails to enjoy around the farm (with unfenced ponds). The spectacular unspoilt Norfolk coastline and traditional market towns of Swaffham, Ely and Kings Lynn, are within easy reach. Year-round there are activities and attractions for all ages including Gooderstone Water Gardens, Boadicea’s village, Iceni Brewery, Stowe Farm, Grimes Graves, Welney Nature Reserve, Thetford Forest Adventure Park and Norfolk Cycle Way. There is a good cycling network of quiet lanes from the doorstep, and plenty of space to kick a ball, play cricket or practise frisbee skills. Shops, pubs and Oxburgh Hall (NT), 1 mile. Spacious, beamed living/dining room with rugs on tiled floor and well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen. Sitting room with TV and small kitchen area. Twin bedroom. Wet room/toilet. Separate toilet. Spiral stairs to first floor: Twin bedroom leading to galleried double bedroom. Main staircase to first floor: Double bedroom and en-suite bathroom with over bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft bed (which can form two twin beds). Twin bedroom with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with over bath shower and toilet. Beamed throughout with sloping ceilings.
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