In the timeless open landscape of the Norfolk Fens Thorpland Manor Farm offers visitors a wonderfully peaceful rural setting and shared enjoyment of a fine range of facilities including a heated open air swimming pool. Skilfully and lovingly converted from handsome farm buildings and carefully retaining traditional features in their beamed interiors all seven cottages provide the highest quality of comfort. Set near the owners’ 17th century farmhouse on a working farm they all boast their own sitting out areas as well as access to the farm grounds where coarse fishing and farm walks make this the perfect spot in which to relax and unwind. A sauna hot tub and games room all add to the pleasurable atmosphere. A wide variety of attractions lie within easy reach including the National Trust’s Oxburgh Hall a moated manor house built in 1482 and which holds special events throughout the year and Langham Glass where visitors can watch the traditional skills of glass making. A wealth of crafts and antiques barns a butterfly and wildlfe park water gardens farm parks plant nurseries museums or rural life and a rare breeds centre also promise good days out. Boasting several unique wildlife habitats and crisscrossed by footpaths and quiet lanes the wide scenery of the Fens and the heathland and forests of the Norfolk Brecks offer excellent walking and cycling opportunities whilst the north Norfolk coastwith its picturesque villages salt marshes and bird reserves is an easy drive. Sandringham House and Park is well worth a visit and the Victorian seaside resort of Hunstanton’s sandy beaches rock pools majestic cliffs beautifully planted gardens traditional amusements fun fair and host of water based activities are sure to delight visitors of all ages. Standing on rising ground just 3.5 miles away is Downham Market one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns and offering a good choice of shops inns restaurants tennis and a sports centre. Fishing riding and golf are all available nearby. The nearest village stores and a pub serving food are both about 1.5 miles.
Accommodation
Beamed throughout. Hall. Spacious sitting room Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Single bedroom. Twin bedded room. Double bedroom with draped bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Bathroom/WC.
Facilities
Non Smoking Four Poster Private Hot Tub Games Room Multi Bath Shower Fishing On Site
Short Break Ultimate Video Auto wmT/dryerCot
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Property Address
Timbers Barn Downham Road Runcton Holme Near Kings Lynn PE33 0AD Norfolk
