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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 Stables
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The Stalls, Broad Lane, Brancaster, Norfolk PE 31 8 AU
Phone: 01485 210774 |
Self contained cottage with B&B at the main house. Comfortable, private accommodation in the heart of the village. Walking distance of the beach
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Sleeps 4 plus put-u-up and a cot, Price Range £475.00 to £275.00,
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Judy Rippon
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Phone: 01485 210774
Mobile: 07814 586437
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| The Stalls |
| The Old Stables |
| Broad Lane |
| Brancaster |
| PE31 8AU |
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SELF CATERING COTTAGE
This self contained Cottage attached to the Old Stables is buried in the middle of Brancaster, in the lee of the Old Rectory (Saint Mary's House), for which before conversion it served as coach house and stables.
I provide secluded very comfortable self catering Cottage accommodation with lawned garden for up to 4 people, plus a cot or put you up. There are two bedrooms, and a bathroom with a power shower over the bath. A large first floor beamed living room with open fire (logs provided), very comfortable sofas, tv and video. Dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has a fridge, with separate freezer, electric stove, microwave, kettle, toaster and Denbyware. Oil central heating to keep you snug as bugs. Constant hot water. Washing machine in the Old Laundry, plus the dreaded iron and ironing board.
Of course we provide sheets, bathtowels, bathmat, tea towels but ask you nicely to bring your beach towels and towel for the dog.
• Hi-chair, cot safety gate and baby fireguard provided
• Electricity included in the price
• Well behaved dogs accepted
• We ask you please not to smoke in the house
The cottage is available for hire all year round. Short lets are available out of high season. Rates vary through the year.
Prices range from £275.00 to £475.00 high season.
Tel: 01485 210774 to check availability and make bookings.
BED AND BREAKFAST
With Judy Rippon and Portia
...who welcome you to stay in one of the 3 bedrooms, two ensuite with good showers over the bath and one with private bathroom three steps from the bedroom door. Please feel completely at home and enjoy relaxing in our garden. Full English breakfast - or whatever you fancy - Within reason! Diets can be catered for, but I would like a modicum of notice if complicated.
Price B&B:
£30.00 per person per night sharing double room
£40.00 upwards for single occupancy.
From May to mid September only two night bookings taken for the weekends. |
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