property’s open fire. Dogs are welcome in many properties and Zoe’s team are always happy to volunteer ideas for places to eat, places to walk or local places to visit. A Time to Dine...
Luxurious dining to complement your luxurious accommodation is obligatory. We’ll recommend Socius and No29 - both in Burnham Market - for modern British plates with lots of local ingredients used. There’s also Eric’s Fish ‘n’ Chip restaurant in Thornham which takes the traditional dish to a whole new level and is - without exaggeration or hyperbole - exceptional! Your Travel Itinerary...
Heacham’s Norfolk Lavender is worldfamous and the season lasts into early August, so if you’re quick, you may catch sight (and scent) of 100 acres in cultivation and find out more about the site, founded in 1932. North Norfolk is, of course, good enough for the Royals, too. The area’s Sandringham Estate is a retreat not just for Her Majesty, but for those seeking to enjoy the estate’s 60-acres of garden, flower show, usually held in July and outdoor theatre. Other stately homes include the National Trust’s Blickling Estate with its Jacobean mansion and 4,600 acres of parkland, and the Palladian Holkham Hall with its fine collection of art. Those who enjoy shopping will love the independent retailers of Holt and Burnham Market who shops and galleries are troves of art, antiques, books with fashions, too, and plenty of local produce available from independents shops for your self-catering delectation. And finally, there’s coastal birdwatching at Titchwell Marsh, beaches on which to snooze as well as the North Norfolk Railway for those who yearn for the nostalgia of steam. All this we promise, and more, plus the very finest accommodation courtesy of Barefoot Retreats, such as those we’re featuring here... Above: From the top, the North Norfolk Railway provides a halcyon journey back to the days of steam. Norfolk’s lavender fields will just about still be in bloom as Pride goes to press. The scenery around Cley Mill is typically pretty, great for photographers and artists! Sandringham estate, home of HM The Queen!
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