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Brancaster
Brancaster, the village to which families return year after year, very often because their parents and grandparents did so, is where Wildlife, not Nightlife is key, and where the Old England sort of seaside resort still exists. The miles of sandy beach stretching as far as the eye can see, bordered by sand dunes and mere yards from the car park is as good as it gets. Crowded? Only ever on sunny August weekends and Bank Holidays (see photo) Turn left and a 10 minute walk brings you to where the seals, just inland, bask on the marsh and where children can dangle bits of bacon to catch crabs in the creeks. The idle needn't walk anywhere beyond where they choose to dump their picnics and pitch camp. Turn right and walk away from where many people bunch and you will have swathes of deserted sand for your cricket or sandcastles. The very tidal sea leaves lagoons where children can safely splash, and at low tide the ship wreck is visible with its barnacle covered bilges and superstructure used for wartime target practise. But don't dally. The tide turns quickly and loiterers can find themselves wading back through the inrushing sea.
If you stay in the village you can expect to be woken by the chatter of skeins of geese flying overhead to their inland pastures, returning to the marshes again at dusk.
There are pubs, excellent restaurants in many of the local villages including a popular pizza place, and of course the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club, recently elevated to the ranks of 'Legendary Golf Links of the British Isles.' Birdwatchers will have one of the RSPB's finest reserves at nearby Thornham, and sailors will be in nautical heaven at Brancaster Staithe. No need to bring your high heels or smart clothes, and there are no amusement arcades, sticks of rock or even hotels. You can find them in nearby Hunstanton. Brancaster, with its self catering or B & B tradition is where binoculars, boots, books and beachwear rule. But be warned - if you sample it once, you'll be back. Should you need retail therapy, you'll find it big time at nearby sophisticated (and crowded) Burnham Market. But you'll have problems parking there!
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The Old Stores
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Phone: 01366 500444 |
Beautiful holiday home within walking distance of renowned golden sands beaches and coastal walks at Brancaster. Recently refurbished to an extremely high standard.Large enclosed garden and parking.
Excellent customer feedback.
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Announcement: October to Mid December 2008...all weekends £120.00/night.....sleeps 8-10.
October Half Term ..Booked
Christmas/New Year 2008...Booked. |
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Sleeps 8 plus double Roll -Away Bed, Price Range £650-£1400,
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Mrs Sandra Coyne
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Phone: 01366 500444
Mobile: 07958 455255
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| Hall Farmhouse |
| The Green |
| Boughton |
| Kings Lynn |
| Pe33 9AF |
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The Old Stores is a beautiful, spacious, well equipped house situated in the centre of Brancaster, about 10 minutes walk from the beach.The House has just been refurbished to an extremely high standard. The property has an enclosed garden with parking for 3-4 cars,large garden and BBQpatio area. The house sleeps 8-10 with one bathroom and a large downstairs shower room, and would comfortably accommodate two families or a group of friends.
The North Norfolk coast is famous for its beautiful fine white sandy beaches and miles of coastal walks.It is an excellent area for nature lovers and bird watchers with reserves at nearby Titchwell, Holme, Scolt Head Island and Snettisham.
Freshly caught shellfish and seafood is available less than a mile away at Brancaster Staithe along with many farm shops and delicatessens providing the very best in organic locally grown food.For lunching or shopping the picturesque village of Burnham Market is only 4 miles away.
ACCOMMODATION
Downstairs there is a large dining room through to a brand new fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher, double oven, washing machine etc. Large stylish sitting room with an open fire. Brand new shower room and wc. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms 2 double and 2 twins and a family bathroom.
The house has recently been refurbished to an extremely high standard.
All bed linen is provided. Guests are asked to bring their own towels.
OUTSIDE
There is a large enclosed garden with a full garage and parking for 3 to 4 average size cars.The garden is mainly lawn and is enclosed with flint walls and a variety of shrubs and trees. The patio is equipped with a garden table and chairs, a large parasol and a BBQ, and is enclosed with willow fencing. and also a kettle barbeque.
OTHER INFORMATION
There is oil fired central heating. The cost of electricity and heating is included in the price.
Well behaved dogs are welcome but must remain downstairs and are not allowed to sleep on the chairs. Please bring your own bowls, bedding and towels to wipe paws.
Smoking inside the house is strictly forbidden.
Arrival time after 4pm. Departure time 10am.
LOCATION AND LOCAL AMENITIES
The Old Stores is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is within easy walking distance to the Coastal Path, beach, pub serving good food, shop, post office and church. Most of the coastline around Brancaster is owned by the National Trust and consists of miles and miles of sandy beaches. A fort stood here in Roman times, Branoduni Castra, its purpose to protect the north coast against marauding Frankish and Saxon pirates. The village was then known as Branodunum.
This is an excellent area for nature lovers and bird watchers with reserves at nearby Titchwell, Holme, Scolt Head Island and Snettisham. Other attractions include the golf course, sailing from Brancaster Staithe, Stately homes such as Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall and Sandringham plus the Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton. There are many good restaurants and pubs in the vicinity. |
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