explore
pristine beaches
pristine beaches
pristine beaches
In terms of beaches, we are spolit for choice. The beach extends for miles in both directions, so it’s the perfect escape for a walk or a quick paddle.
You can walk to the beach from the barn or for a bit of variety many beaches and dunes are just a short drive away.
woodland walks
pristine beaches
pristine beaches
Bacton Woods is a wonderful, sustainably-managed mixed wood of both ancient and newer plantation areas.
Being just a few minutes drive from the barn, and covering 280 acres with miles of tracks open to the public, it is the perfect place for walking and cycling.
You could walk here with your dogs every day of your holiday and not take the same route twice!
wide open spaces
pristine beaches
the Norfolk Broads
Norfolk is famous for its wide open spaces and big skies. Just a 10 minute drive away we have the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads and a little further afield to the wide expanse of salt marshes and mudflats near Blakeney and Cley. North Norfolk's landscape is diverse - as well as these wetland habitats, you might see field after field full of poppies near Cromer in summer or little terns who nest where the expansive dunes meet the beach at Happisburgh North Gap all the way to Winterton-on-sea.
the Norfolk Broads
the Norfolk Broads
the Norfolk Broads
This is a national park with over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways set in beautiful countryside, with charming towns and villages to stop at along the way.
We love to hire day boats and take a picnic or stop for lunch at one of the many country pubs on route - we take our dogs with us!
Please speak to us if you have your own boat and want to bring it with you - we may have space to accommodate it.
walking
the Norfolk Broads
wildlife
Rolling countryside, breathtaking coastline, forests, parks and gardens makes north Norfolk perfect for walking all year round. Explore the walking, cycle and bridle routes throughout the beautiful coast and countryside.
Virtually on our doorstep is the Norfolk Coast path and The Weavers way - at 145 miles between them, there's a coastal or countryside walk for every day of the week.
wildlife
the Norfolk Broads
wildlife
As well as herds of wild deer and the truly amazing bird life we have along our coast and throughout the Broads, keep an eye out for seals as we often see them swimming along the shoreline.
If you are visiting in winter, the large Grey seals come to the local beaches to give birth to their pups which makes a visit to Horsey Gap a must - last season we had over 2000 pups born!
country pubs
historic centres
historic centres
This part of Norfolk is foodie heaven and is full of country pubs, farms shops, independent cafes, homegrown vegetable and egg stalls, and PYO fruit farms.
Seafood is especially good - we have a fresh fish shop in the village and a little drive up the coast is Rocky Bottoms who serve what they catch from their own fishing boat.
For a treat, we particularly love The Swan at Ingham and The Gunton Arms whose chefs do amazing things with locally sourced produce.
historic centres
historic centres
historic centres
If you like history, there's something for everyone. Within easy reach, Norwich is the UK's best preserved medieval city with historic cobbled streets, city walls, and the majestic Norman castle and cathedral - an afternoon ambling around the old city is time well spent.
The Norfolk countryside is dotted with ancient churches and buildings and we have two National Trust properties close by, Felbrigg and Blickling Hall.
And let's not forget the 800,000 year old prehistoric footprints found right here at Happisburgh beach!
pretty villages
historic centres
pretty villages
North Norfolk is home to many vibrant market towns and charming villages, steeped in history. Throughout the year, there are markets, events and festivals celebrating north Norfolk's heritage.
Manor Barn | Norfolk
