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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 LIFEBOAT HOUSE BRANCASTER
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Phone: 01763 271222 (10AM-5PM) |
Holiday cottage for lets in Brancaster,North Norfolk Coast. Close to beaches Brancaster, Holkham and golf club.Tennis court nearby. Sleeps 10 furnished to a high standard. Burnham Market 5 miles
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Announcement: AVAILABILITY FOR JULY-Ideal for 2 families |
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Sleeps Sleeps 8-10 including 2 sets of adult sized bunks, Price Range £645-£1275, Will Not accept pets,
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Vanessa Carter
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Phone: 01763 271222 (10AM-5PM)
Fax: 01763 271110
Mobile: 07771 770506
Phone2: 01920 438864
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| Munden Bury |
| Great Munden |
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| Ware |
| SG11 1HG |
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The Old Lifeboat House is a modern property which has been well maintained and furnished in a more traditional style. It lies in the heart of the coastal village of Brancaster and is only a few miles from the popular town of Burnham Market. Village stores 500 meters and Mini Mart 1 mile. Sleeps 8-10 and is ideal for 2 families or large parties.
The accommodation comprises:
Downstairs- A large sitting room with comfortable seating, open fire, tv. You may access the garden from here. The dining area seats 8 with an additional 2 folding chairs and leads through to a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven, microwave and breakfast bar. The fridge, fridge-freezer and WasherDryer are in the adjoining utility room. There is also a separate W.C on this floor. Oil fired central heating throughout
Lower ground floor- Here there is a bunk room with 2 sets of adult sized bunks and a large twin room with TV.
Upstairs- There is a beautifully decorated double room with a bathroom en suite, a family bathroom and a further twin room.
Outside there is a terraced area with seating for out door eating.Immediately accross the road from the property is a large playing field with a tennis court that can be hired by the hour.
No dogs
No smoking
Bed linen provided but not towels
Change over day Friday
Arrive after 4pm depart 10am |
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