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Farm Barns - Lodge Farmhouse, Diss, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Diss sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Wonderful secluded location - the perfect place for friends and family to get together

Set in a secluded countryside location but only 2 miles from the lovely market town of Diss, these superb properties (awarded Green Tourism Business Scheme silver award) are ideally placed for family gatherings or larger group holidays.
To make the stay even more relaxing, the owners are able to offer catering and housekeeping options. Each property boasts stunning features including oak timbers, individually decorated rooms, with each bedroom having its own TV and either DVD or video. Outside each property there is a large enclosed decked area with lovely views across the fields, which makes the perfect place for enjoying an al-fresco meal or glass of wine. All properties have large open-plan reception rooms, which create the feeling of space. There is also a large heated indoor swimming pool located in a detached barn within easy walking distance.
For active groups there is karting, the ‘Go Ape’ aerial assault courses, clay pigeon shooting and paintballing locally. For something more relaxing, pamper days can be booked at the Aqua Sana Spa in Elveden Forest or local beauty therapists will make home calls.
Ideally placed for exploring East Anglia; the Suffolk Heritage coast and the North Norfolk coast are easily reached. Ideal for families, Monsters Indoor Playcentre, Banham Zoo and Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum are minutes away. Further afield, but definitely worth a visit are Dinosaur Adventure Park, Africa Alive, Ickworth House, Park and Gardens (NT) and Wroxham Barns with its shops, children’s fairground and petting farm.
Interesting places include Norwich with its cathedral and castle museum, and Bury St Edmunds - one of the prettiest Georgian towns in Suffolk. Wyken Vineyards has a regular Saturday farmers’ market as well as walks and tours. Another obvious choice for a day out is to take a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads, stopping off to enjoy a quiet drink or leisurely meal at one of the many quaint pubs in the area. Shops 2 miles.

Strafford House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Strafford House is one of Aldeburgh’s significant Grade II listed properties situated in the most desirable of locations with balconies overlooking the beach. Refurbished and superbly equipped, it is ideal for a traditional family holiday or get together with friends and can be booked for special occasions. On the ground floor there is a super sitting room with window seating giving great beach views, Sky TV and feature fireplace, a stylish dining hall with seating for 14 and double doors opening into the spacious kitchen and morning room. There is a first floor drawing room to enable guests to relax and enjoy the sea views from the comfort of their armchair as well as a superb bedroom suite on the top floor with en-suite bathroom, sofa bed, Sky TVs and two large bay windows, again overlooking the sea. Wi-fi is installed for visitors use. As visitors enter Strafford House they will experience the history associated with it; there have been many famous visitors over the years including Thomas Hardy, J M Barrie, H G Wells, William Holman Hunt and W B Yeats. All the character and charm has been retained in this remarkable house but now it has the added benefit of Sky TV in four rooms, modern bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Just a minute’s walk leads to Aldeburgh’s high street with its mix of shops and high quality restaurants. Aldeburgh is well known for its association with the composer Benjamin Britten; his inspired annual Arts and Music Festival is held at the nearby Snape Maltings, attracting many well known names and visitors. A convenient town for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast, just a short drive away are the towns of Southwold and Woodbridge as are the villages of Thorpeness and Walberswick. The RSPB reserve at Minsmere is easily accessible and a 15-mile journey south leads to the Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon Burial Ground, one of Britain’s most important and atmospheric archaeological sites. Shops 10 yards.

Charming sitting room with Sky TV, feature fireplace and bay window. Dining hall (seats 14), double doors into kitchen/morning room with gas/electric range cooker, Sky TV, table and chairs. Utility. Cloakroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Spacious drawing room with Sky TV, single sofa bed (alternative sleeping), door to balcony with sea views. Twin bedroom with bay window overlooking the sea, en-suite bathroom. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Large bedroom suite with 5ft bed, sofa bed, seating, two Sky TVs, en-suite bathroom. Two twin bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, one with en-suite shower room.

Ferry View, Martham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Martham sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • 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.

The Mill House, Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Lyng sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This stunning, detached period cottage is situated within the heart of the Wensum Valley - a haven for wildlife, standing alongside the River Wensum and mill pool. Surrounded by its own large lawned gardens leading directly onto the riverside, excellent fishing is available in season from the riverbank, and it has its own games barn with table tennis. The property is brimming with charm and character, including internal beams, inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, beautifully furnished and well equipped to provide modern day comforts. There are two living areas, one with wood-burning stove and both with doors leading onto the garden, a formal dining room with doors to garden, perfect to celebrate an occasion, and well-equipped fitted kitchen with Aga and breakfast table. The winding, steep staircase leads to the upper floors with very comfortable hotel quality beds/bed linen and modern bathrooms. The property also benefits from a ground floor twin (zip and link) bedroom with en-suite shower room. Centrally located, the village of Lyng has a village shop and pub serving food, ¼ mile and there is a quality gastro pub 2 miles away. Within an hour’s driving distance are some excellent sandy beaches and RSPB nature and bird reserves and the famous Norfolk Broads, daily boat hire and river trips available to explore the expanse of waterways rich in wildlife and birds. A good walking and cycling network of quiet lanes and trails can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The fine city of Norwich has excellent shopping, cinemas, cathedral, castle museum, a theatre and good restaurants, a 30-minute drive. Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park, Thursford Museum, Dinosaur Adventure Park, the children’s woodland park BeWilderwood (seasonal opening), golf course at Weston Park, the popular market towns of Reepham, Dereham and Fakenham are all a short drive. Shop and pub ¼ mile.

Spacious, beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room. Spacious, beamed dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with electric Aga (for cooking), breakfast area and tiled floor. Utility. Double bedroom with 6ft bed (zip and link), with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. Steep, winding stairs to first floor: Four double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed (zip and link), one with two additional single beds (for +2 children) and sloping ceiling, one with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Cravens Manor, Sotherton, Suffolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Sotherton sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Only 5 miles from Southwold, this magnificent 16th-century Tudor house stands in 2 acres of secluded gardens of lawns and mature trees, within which visitors enjoy sole use of an outdoor heated swimming pool with a large summer house, and an adjacent hard tennis court. The spacious interior is heavily beamed throughout and has been carefully furnished to complement its age, providing a very comfortable holiday base for exploring the Suffolk coastline and surrounding area.
Picturesque Southwold is a quiet and unspoilt seaside town with the shallow promenade and line of beach huts lending it a turn of the century air, and a selection of interesting shops, inns and good restaurants. Nearby Dunwich is a small remnant of a once thriving, sizeable town that has slowly and famously been engulfed by the sea, with a well-kept museum telling the dramatic story. Dunwich Heath has a National Trust car park commanding widespread views of Minsmere Nature Reserve, a bird-watchers’ paradise, and close by is Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve, one of the last surviving expanses of the east Suffolk Neolithic heathland. The attractive coastal town of Aldeburgh lies within easy reach, well known for its annual arts festival. Launched by Benjamin Britten, the festival served as a means to showcase the works of the composer, and those of his contemporaries, and soon moved to a collection of disused maltings, just south of the village of Snape. Converted into one of the finest concert hall venues in the country, the Snape Maltings complex makes an interesting place to browse around, even outside the summer festival period, with craft shops, galleries, pub and tearoom. Golf, fishing and sailing at Southwold. Riding 3 miles. Shop 1 mile, pubs 2 miles.

Large entrance hall. Spacious, beamed living room with open beamed studwork separating reading area. Large dining room. Drawing room with open fire. Large farmhouse kitchen. Pantry. Utility. Cloakroom with toilet. Two staircases to first floor: Playroom with TV. Beamed double bedroom with four-poster bed, en-suite dressing room and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. One further double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with toilet. Sloping ceilings throughout second floor.

Sutton Lea Manor, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Located within two miles of the beach with its coastal park and RSPB reserve, this detached house stands elevated and surrounded by its own landscaped gardens approaching 1¼ acres with summer house and seating terraces. This spacious house is perfect for both small and large family gatherings, combining character and the convenience of modern day living comforts. Offering spacious accommodation, the impressive entrance hall has a sweeping staircase to the first floor accommodation and many of the bedrooms have wall mounted LCD televisions.
Ideally located for exploring the North Norfolk coastline, with its many beaches, pretty villages, coastal path and RSPB nature and bird reserves all close by, good walking and cycling can also be found direct from the doorstep. Snettisham has village shops, inns and restaurants, as well as a children’s animal farm park. The Royal Sandringham Estate and Museum is a short drive and the seaside resort of Hunstanton (4 miles) offers an array of attractions for all ages including pier with live entertainment, watersports (seasonal), Sea Life Centre, cliff top golf course and outdoor swimming pools. Brancaster Staithe offers excellent sailing opportunities and Bircham windmill is well worth a visit to view an excellent example of a restored, working windmill with tea shop and children’s play area.
Bustling Burnham Market (12 miles) has many restaurants, inns, cafes and shops. The Palladian mansions of Houghton Hall and Holkham Hall and the historic ruins of Walsingham Shrine and Abbey, Castle Acre Priory and Abbey, are all within easy driving distance. Shops and pub ½ mile.

Spacious living room with open fire and door to garden. Large dining room with wooden floor. Kitchen/breakfast room with range (for cooking), TV and tiled floor. Utility with door to garden. Sun room with door to garden. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and TV. Twin bedroom. Two bathrooms with over-bath shower and toilet, one with bidet and double wash basin. Twin bedroom with TV and access to double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Two twin bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.

Lavender Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Just 2 miles from the sea, this enchanting period detached holiday property is surrounded by its own large lawned garden and is a perfect choice at any time of year for large families and discerning groups wishing to holiday together. Beautifully furnished to a high standard and well-equipped throughout, it boasts a wood-burning stove in the living room and sheltered decked terrace overlooking the garden - a perfect spot for enjoying outdoor dining or just simply relaxing. The property provides ground floor sleeping accommodation with twin bedrooms and a bathroom for guests wishing to avoid stairs. The area of North Norfolk is a haven for wildlife, with excellent walking and bird watching amid the nearby salt marshes and sand dunes, a must for any enthusiast. Lavender Cottage is centrally located to explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline and attractions and the popular seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea is 2 miles with an excellent wide sandy beach, picturesque fishing port (great for crabbing, fresh shell fish) and town centre with many excellent bistro inns, cafes, restaurants and shops. Holkham Hall and an excellent sandy beach backed by pine trees are 6 miles. Boat trips are available to the seal colony, RSPB and nature reserves at Morson Harbour. Bustling villages including Blakeney Quay, the historical market town of Holt, and Burnham Market are an easy drive. The medieval village of Walsingham (2 miles) is rich in archaeological treasures, historical and religious interests whilst Wells and Walsingham light railway is well worth a visit. The Norfolk Coastal Path offers excellent rambling opportunities, and is an invigorating way to see Norfolk’s smooth green belt. Shops and pub 2 miles.

Step to entrance. Spacious, beamed living room with wood-burning stove and French doors. Dining room/kitchen area with electric range (for cooking). Double bedroom with interconnecting door to twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room with toilet. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet. Steps between some rooms.

Beckfield Farm, Northwold, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Northwold sleeps 12.

Features include: Hot Tub • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Amidst open countryside, this large detached farmhouse with attached annexe offers substantial flexible accommodation set in Breckland on the borders of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, with the best of East Anglia within easy reach. Surrounded by its own large garden, it is furnished throughout with two sitting rooms, one with a wood-burning stove, one with an open fire and a Stanley range in the large farmhouse kitchen. An ideal holiday venue for family or get together/celebration. It is a short drive to the pretty villages Mundford and Northwold on the edge of Thetford Forest National Park and less than 1 hour’s drive to the stunning North Norfolk Coast with lovely sandy beaches at Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea with many species of unusual wader birds along the coast. Thetford Forest is Britain’s largest lowland pine forest and offers extensive walks and bicycle trails - cycles can be hired from the High Lodge Forest Centre, home of Go Ape. In summer, High Lodge also offers great activities including open-air concerts and music festivals. The imposing NT property Oxburgh Hall is 3 miles; within easy reach are the market towns of Swaffham and Downham, Newmarket for racing or the ever popular cities of Norwich and Cambridge. For a more restful break there is bird watching, fishing or walking. There are footpaths nearby and guests also have use of the owners’ 4-acre orchard. After a day’s sightseeing guests can return to enjoy al fresco dining in the delightful enclosed courtyard. A traditional Norfolk pub with an excellent menu and first class draught ales is 2 miles (free taxi service by prior arrangement). Shops 2 miles.

Beamed living room with open fire in brick fireplace. Beamed sitting/dining room with TV, patio doors, wood-burning stove. Step to large beamed well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area, patio doors, wooden floor, Stanley range, electric cooker. Utility. Conservatory. Games room/second conservatory. Single bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, single sofa bed (alternative sleeping) and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle, shower attachment, toilet. Two twin bedrooms, one with TV. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with shower attachment, toilet. Annexe: Living room/kitchen with TV. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room with toilet, underfloor heated tiled floor.