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DescriptionSet 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. - Open fires – fuel at cost
- Elec and ‘Econ 10’ NSH charged at cost by meter reading
- Ample convector and radiant heaters
- Bed linen inc
- TV(Freeview)
- DVD
- M/wave
- W/machine
- T/dryer
- D/washer
- F/freezer
- Tel
- Large enclosed garden with furniture
- Shared use of owners’ meadows
- Ample parking
- Coarse fishing
- In-house chef available (prebooking required)
The Old Mill House is a large Grade II listed building situated on the edge of the conservation village of Burgh-next-Aylsham and is ideal for large family gatherings. Set in mature, colourful secluded gardens which border meadowland leading down to the river and mill pool. A bird hide is situated here for visitors’ enjoyment and two rowing dinghies are available to explore the tranquil waterways, or to spend a lazy day fishing. Unchanged for centuries, the meadows are in the Broads’ Environmentally Sensitive Area Scheme, and are an outstanding example of the harmonious interplay of farming and nature. A haven for wildlife and flowers of many kinds (there are 47 different varieties in one meadow alone), these pastures grant opportunities to observe rarities which include ospreys, otters, marsh harriers and kingfishers. Footpaths beside the Bure and the Mermaid wind through beautiful countryside to Marsham and Buxton-Lamas, where meals can be enjoyed. The accommodation at Mill House comprises: Conservatory. Entrance hall with mosaic-tiled floor. Beamed drawing room with open fire. Beamed dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with electric range cooker. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Step down to beamed breakfast room with door to garden. Shower room with toilet. Archway and steps down to secondary kitchen. Beamed double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet, leading to rear hall. Further double bedroom. Separate toilet/cloakroom off hall with doors to garage and garden. Utility room in garage. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet, accessible by two staircases. Third staircase leading to twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet (this bedroom has connecting door to the other twin bedroom if required). Single bedroom. Very large beamed sitting room (also accessed direct from garden via additional staircase) with open fire and lovely views over the garden to the river and meadows . - Four cots and four h/chairs
- Two Z-beds (each for +1)
- Additional TVs
- Additional m/wave, d/washer and f/freezer
- Large garage
- Rowing dinghies provided
- Friday to Friday
- Shops and pubs
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