Field Cottage -Beach Location

Nestled behind sand dunes & 5 min walk from the sea Field Cottage is a former agricultural workers cottage that has been renovated sympathetically whilst retaining its charm. The Cottage is surrounded by gardens & wildlife. The Blue Flag beach at Sea Palling & the Norfolk Broads are just mins away. Field Cottage an ideal all year round rental with log burner, heating & dogs welcome. Please contact the host for more details of availability in the summer as the calendar can appear confusing. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT BETWEEN EACH OF OUR GUESTS VISITS THE COTTAGE IS COMPLETELY ANTI-BAC CLEANED. THATS ALL SWITCHES, KNOBS, CONTROLS, HANDLES..... Your groceries can be delivered directly to your door. Twenty Miles of Golden Beaches Field Cottage lies at the heart of twenty miles of golden beaches and there is a Blue Flag swimming beach (life guard protected) at Sea Palling, a few minutes away. There are new reefs on Eccles beach which are creating lagoons, ideal for Bass fishing & crabbing. As the cliffs gradually erode further north, Eccles Beach is an ideal place to find fossils such as mammoth bones. Baby Seals, Country Pubs & Winter Walks In recent years, a project at Horsey (five miles away) has created a safe environment for thousands of Grey Seals to come ashore in the winter and give birth. Each year, from late November to January, the Friends of Horsey Seals Trust manage one of the largest colonies of Grey Seals in the UK. You can see baby seals being born from protected viewing points and look at the amazing care and love their Mothers provide. It is an amazing experience for all. The seals are present all year on the beach at times. Explore the Broads On the doorstep of Field Cottage is The Broads National Park. Lakes, rivers, windmills and nature trails abound. One of the best ways to learn about the Broads and to see the wildlife and flora is to go on the water itself. We can recommend MV Lady Ann, based at Horsey, with Skipper Ross. He has a traditional wooden Broads boat for guided exploration tours. One hour trips. You can hire canoes at Hickling & Stalham or use the nature trails and cycle paths that abound. Happisburgh - mammoth teeth & our oldest relative The village and cliffs of nearby Happisburgh have become famous in recent years as homes topple into the sea. We've even lost the lovely tea shop! The cliffs are a site of special scientific interest and the oldest footprint in Europe was discovered here in 2014. Our ancient relative is thought to be 850,000 years old! The dramatic erosion of the cliffs at Happisburgh are revealing an ever increasing range of fossils and mammoth molars. These are regularly found along the whole beach from Happisburgh to Eccles because of coastal erosion. Blickling Hall Blickling Hall, (National Trust) was built in 1616, and you can visit the house and gardens all year round. The formal gardens of 55 acres illustrate 300 years of landscaping and planting. With over 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland to explore, discover the gently rolling countryside and intriguing landmarks that sit at the heart of Norfolk's beautiful Bure meadows. The Bluebell woods are a lovely start to spring, and at Xmas Blickling Hall is set with lights and decorations for the whole month of December. Birdwatching Norfolk is one of the most important bird watching counties in the UK – and there’s plenty to see year-round. Field Cottage’s dunes are ideal to watch the migratory birds during the spring and autumn. Spring sees the departure of the winter wildfowl and waders and the arrival of the first birds from their wintering grounds in Africa. By mid-April, thousands of birds are pouring along the coast on their long journeys north. In the summer, the Norfolk Little Turn project, based on Eccles beach, is one of the largest protected breeding colonies in the UK and is managed by the RSPB. You can even volunteer to scare away the birds of prey, foxes and hedgehogs if you like! East Ruston Gardens East Ruston Gardens (3 miles from Field Cottage) was only started in 1973 and now justifiably can claim to be the finest display gardens in Norfolk. The gardens, close to the North Sea have created their own micro climate to grow exotic and unusual plants from around the world. The gardens contain an interesting collection of sculptures by local artists as well as many architectural features. Medieval Norwich Norwich is an ancient city that deserves to be explored. Its only 12 miles to the park and ride which is the best way to explore it. It has ancient medieval streets and buildings, a fantastic cathedral, arts centres and often has festivals and exhibitions. No trip to Norfolk should ever miss out on a day in Norwich. ————————————————————————————————————— Guests can you entire place. The manager lives next door to the cottage on Beach Road and is available if required & happy to help. This is beautiful quiet un-spoilt part of the Norfolk Coastline. Nestled along the sand dunes with you are other holiday lets as well as second homes. You are within walking distance of the Small Sticks Cafe (20min walk) at Cart Gap which is excellent. Sea Palling is also only a walk away along the beach (30min) offering pub, cafe, shops, arcade Beach Road is an unmade road although passable with a car just be aware its a sandy track. Having a car is very useful but not essential as you can walk to cafes/pubs & tesco's will delivery direct to your door. Field Cottage sits directly on the Coastal Path. Field Cottage is on a single level but there are two steps at the entrance of the Cottage which make it unsuitable for wheelchairs. The bathroom has a sloping ceiling and is only 1.70m to one side. The garden is unfenced. Please bring your own dog blankets and towels.