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Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

Set between the Broads and the North Norfolk coast, in a superb holiday location, in one of the most beautiful parts of Norfolk. A family home which has been lovingly renovated and converted, to form a spacious, attractive and comfortable house with the friendly and mellow atmosphere which only generations of family life can give to a building. It is furnished and equipped to comfortable standards and personally supervised by the caring owners. They have the beamed ceilings typical of the period, and farmhouse sitting-rooms with open fires. The meadows of the owners' Church Farm at Burgh next Aylsham are also available to visitors, and offer delightful walking on miles of waterside footpaths throughout the year. This conservation area also boasts over 1,000 yards of river-bank fishing. The Broads are within a few minutes' drive, and at Wroxham, the `capital of the Broads', daily boat hire is available to explore the famous waterways, whilst pausing at one of the many riverside inns, restaurants and cafés along the way. Norfolk's coastline with soft sandy beaches is readily accessible, with traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham, as well as coastal paths for bracing walks, whilst many fine NT properties abound in the area. Sheringham Park, with its many species of trees, shrubs and wild flowers offers waymarked walks ablaze with the colour of rhododendrons in spring, whilst Blickling Hall with Jacobean splendour hosts open air concerts and events. For a change of tempo, the city of Norwich - one of England's finest shopping centres - also boasts a Norman cathedral and castle, theatres and museums. Appealing to children in particular, Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns and Craft Centre, Dinosaur Adventure Park, West Runton Shire Horse Centre and the Splash and Victory swimming-pools (at North Walsham and Sheringham) provide plentiful entertainment, whilst steam train enthusiasts will find the Poppyline Steam Railway, Bure Valley narrow gauge railway, and Thursford Steam Museum all worth a visit. Numerous bird sanctuaries, salt marshes and wildlife centres punctuate the region, and the quiet lanes and country tracks provide cyclists with ample opportunity to explore the area under their own steam. Part of the owners' family farm for generations, this farmhouse has been transformed into a very spacious family residence. Entrance is via the farm drive, but the farmhouse is quite separate, with an enclosed lawned garden to the front and side, and an orchard to the rear, beyond which are grazing meadows and fields. The Weavers' Way footpath passes through the village; visitors can enjoy many beautiful walks in the Upper Bure Valley, perhaps taking in the parkland at Blickling Hall (one of the most famous National Trust properties). Banningham is situated half way between Norwich and the coastal town of Cromer - an excellent position from which to explore both the Norfolk Broads and the lovely coastline. Entrance hall with oak staircase and exposed studwork. Very large beamed sitting room with open fire. Large, heavily beamed dining-room with open fire. Large fitted oak kitchen with dining area. Utility room with door to orchard. Shower room/W.C. First floor: Two large, beamed double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. and shower attachment. Twin-bedded room and single bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. *Pub in village *Shops 21/2 miles *Two cots and two h/chairs *Z-bed (for +1) *Elec, and `Econ 10' NSH charged at cost by meter reading *Ample convector and radiant heaters *Open fires - fuel at cost *Ample parking *TV(Freeview) *DVD *Tel *Auto wm *T/dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Fridge/freezer *Large enclosed garden with furniture *Shared use of owners' meadows *Coarse fishing *In-house chef available (prebooking required) *Duvets with linen

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