Centrally located for exploring both the North Norfolk Coast and Norfolk Broads, this beautifully presented barn conversion is the perfect holiday accommodation. This quirky and very well designed, open-plan property offers a great social hub. The enclosed garden boasts a patio seating area with private hot tub and a barbecue. North & Back stands within the owner’s grounds, neighbouring to their home, yet commands its own privacy. The living area has a sofa bed for flexible sleeping, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a screened king size double bed area. The walk-in shower room has a rainfall shower, and ladder-style steps lead to an enclosed galleried sleeping area with a comfy double bed. The owner hosts seasonal food fairs on-site; serving seasonal and themed food to tantalize and excite your taste buds . For those that prefer eating out, North Walsham is literally on the doorstep, 500 yards, and offers bistro pubs and award-winning fine dining restaurants. The town also has shops, supermarkets, a train station, cafés and pubs.
There are excellent walking and cycle routes available from the doorstep. Footpaths and trails lead to Paston Way and Pigney Wood; an important wildlife woodland and wetland refuge for birds, mammals and insects such as goldcrest, nuthatch, warblers, otters, water voles, butterflies and dragonflies. Dog walkers will also welcome the close proximity of Bacton Woods, made up of 280 acres of woodland and just 7 minutes away by car. Three way-marked walks can be found here to leisurely explore and discover the 200-year-old trees.
The neighbouring seaside village of Mundesley, 5 miles, has a wide sandy beach, golf course and village centre with shops and pubs. Further delightful beaches can be found at Trimingham and Sidestrand, within a 20-minute drive. Jump on the train, or a short car journey away; explore the seaside towns of Cromer, 9 miles, and Sheringham, 13 miles. Both have excellent beaches, shops, cafés and pubs. Cromer has a pier, promenade and working RNLI life boat station and museum, whilst Sheringham is home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, which visits neighbouring and coastal villages.
Well worth a visit during December and February is Horsey Beach, 16 miles away, for your chance to spot hundreds of grey seals and pups along the shore. Don’t miss a day out in the cathedral city of Norwich, 15 miles, with quaint cobbled streets and a medieval castle. Blakeney Quay for boat trips and crab fishing is 22 miles. National Trust halls and gardens, including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Holkham Hall and Sheringham Park, are within easy reach and the National Trust membership also offers free parking to many coastal car parks. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is 42 miles. Beach 5 miles. Shops, pub and restaurant 500 yards.