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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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Manor Farm
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Phone: 0161 928 9246 |
Substantial family holiday home in Brancaster set in large,private gardens with access to shared swimming pool. Newly refurbished and redecorated. Beach within walking distance.
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Sleeps Fourteen, Price Range £1400 - £2800,
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Jenny Borthwick
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Phone: 0161 928 9246
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| Grafton House |
| Marlborough Road |
| Bowdon |
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| Wa14 2RW |
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Manor Farm is a substantial, lovingly refurbished holiday home for family and friends. On the north Norfolk coast in the charming village of Brancaster, peacefully secluded up a private drive, the house offers a perfect base for a holiday as active or as relaxed as you prefer.
Large private gardens include access to a shared swimming pool. The golf course, the coastal footpath, and the wide expanses of the beach are a short walk away through salt marshes and dunes famous for their birdlife. Just up the road, the harbour at Brancaster Staithe has excellent facilities for sailing and water sports.
Rich in comfort and character, Manor Farm is over 250 years old, and has recently been modernised and fully furnished to a high standard throughout. Large groups have the use of 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. In the off-season, part of the house can be closed off to take parties of 4.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Entrance Hall
- Central Hall:
- Family Room: TV, DVD and Freeview. Two sofas and two armchairs
- Drawing Room: Large room with open fire overlooking gardens. Two large sofas
and armchairs.
- Cloakroom and WC
- Dining Room: Table seating up to 8.
- Kitchen & larder: Large kitchen with Aga, fridge, freezer, 2nd oven, washing machine, microwave, toaster, bread machine and dishwasher. Large table seating up to 14.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Lovely views over garden. Light and spacious, king-size bed, chaise lounge, built-in wardrobes and chest of drawers.
Dedroom 2: As per bedroom 1 but with dressing table, armchair and access to bedroom 3. Would suit young family
Bedroom3: Two single beds, basin, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 4: Double bed, chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 5: Single bed, wardrobe.
Bedroom 6: Single bed, built in wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bedroom 7: Two single beds, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Bedroom 8: Two single beds, chest of drawers, wardrobe.
Bathroom 1 Shower, bath, basin and WC.
Bathroom 2: Bath, basin and WC
Bathroom3: Bath and Basin.
Outside:
- Exclusive use of swimming pool alternate mornings and afternoons.
- BBQ
- Table and chairs
- 14 ft trampoline
- Dining terrace overlooking gardens.
Dogs by prior arrangement. Pets to be kept in kitchen area only.
Changeover Friday – Friday |
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