Out and AboutOur Blakeney Cottages are in the heart of the North Norfolk coast which stretches for around 40 miles and covers an area close to 400 miles. Most of the area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty making the North Norfolk Coast amoung the most beautiful coastlines in Britain .
From one of our Blakeney cottages you are ideally situated to explore the coastal villages with their charecteristic flint cottages, the bustling market towns and the miles of unspoilt sandy beaches, salt marshes and pine forests.
Enjoying Norfolk Wildlife.Pensthorpe Nature Reserve: host of BBC Springwatch.
Museums, Country Houses & Places of InterestHolkham Hall: Grand Palladian mansion in Norfolk designed by William Kent.Walsingham Shrine: A place of pilgrimage since medieval times The Thursford Collection: Christmas Spectacular show, Fairground, Mechanical Organs & more. Sandringham House & Estate: Much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen
Days OutNorth Norfolk Railway & Poppy Line : 10.5 mile round trip by steam trainThe Muckleburgh Military Collection UK's largest private collection of military vehicles Norfolk Lavendar: Bit of a trek but a "must see" whilst you are here. Holkham Country Fair: Every other year. Great day out.
Places to EatThe Crown Hotel at Wells-next-the-Sea: Food by Chris Coubrough.The White Horse in Blakeney: Great atmospher and great food. Worth a visit The Red Lion in Stiffkey: Try Sunday lunch here. Best value along the coast. The Moorings, Blakeney. Nice little Bistro Walsingham Riddle: Fish and Chips with a surprisingly good bistro.
Some retail TherapyHouse and Garden Shop: Great shop!Cley Smoke House: Smoked fish & Meats produced on the premises Big Blue Sky:Where everything comes from Norfolk Essential wear for the water from Beans Boat Wear Walsingham Farms Shop: Local food, locally produced.
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