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BAREFOOT RETREATS

The Holiday NEXT DOOR

Aiports, transfers, flights, delays and now... the dreaded B-word throwing everything and everyone into uncertainty. Save yourself the hassle this year and enjoy a five star holiday in courtesy of the luxury holiday cottage company Barefoot Retreats... Words: Tilly Wilkinson. 111 Lincs Pride JUNE 203 MANDY.qxp 07/05/2019 11:20 Page 112

“Airports and flying is a consistently stressful experience as it is, but with the uncertainty of what will happen after leaving the EU, seriously save yourself the stress and enjoy a five star holiday on the coast of Norfolk...”

The effects of ‘the B a quiet location in , you could not word’ is the last thing wish for a more convenient location to enjoy you want to read about the wild, sand dunes and salt marshes that especially in a lovely make special. With Burnham county magazine, but Market, , Wells and Thornham all it’s a real worry for nearby, you’ll be spoilt for choice when many especially when choosing a restaurant or places to explore. it comes to holidays. Cinder Cottage • Ringstead • Sleeps Six Airports and flying is For a family retreat, seek out Cinder Cottage. a consistently stressful Warm and cosy Cinder Cottage is set in a experience as it is, but with the uncertainty of what will happen after quiet location in the village of Ringstead. leaving the EU, save yourself the stress. We present another, better Only a short walk to the village pub which ‘B word;’ Barefoot Retreats. serves good food with local ales and a few With the sandy beaches and beautiful seaside towns of North Norfolk miles drive to the sandy beaches, this three combined with the luxury cottages Barefoot Retreats offers, there is bedroom cottage is beautifully appointed no need for globetrotting and for all that additional stress. Zoe at throughout. This luxury cottage also welcomes Barefoot Retreats has hand-selected her favourite cottages to stay in dogs, so your four-legged friend can escape this summer to beat those Brexit blues... to the coast too!

West Barn 35B • • Sleeps Two Beautifully furnished and featuring many tasteful interior design touches, West Barn 35B offers understated luxury and a classically styled sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Spacious and comfortable, whether it be in the open-plan lounge, enclosed garden or five-star standard en suite bedroom.

Beach House • Brancaster • Sleeps Ten A slightly larger property than West Barn, Beach House treats you and nine other guests to beautifully designed rooms. Tucked away in

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that will surprise and delight in equal measure. The superb open plan space of the kitchen and dining area can easily be combined, by the use of the large bi-fold doors, with the enclosed garden, where you'll find further seating areas and fire pit. A great find! One dog may be accommodated upon request.

Swanton Cottage • Near Holt • Sleeps 12 Set within five acres of mixed woodland, formal garden and pasture, Swanton Cottage “First Staithe Field sleeps 12 people and commands offers its guests an authentic and unique incredible views over the Royal West Norfolk Golf Club, taste of Norfolk countryside living. This spacious cottage has been lovingly restored Scolt Head Island and Brancaster’s beach and harbour...” and now combines modern luxury with the tranquility of its grounds and the ancient First Staithe Field • Brancaster Staithe woodland that lines its borders. Perfect for First Staithe Field is a stunning self-catering gathering with groups of friends or family, property which sleeps 12 people in five the house also features a large glasshouse bedrooms. With breath taking vistas, this that has been purposefully set up for fabulous coastal house has open plan living entertaining guests. downstairs and combines laid-back luxury with a warm and welcoming ambiance. With Te Old Rectory • • Sleeps 16 The Old Rectory is a truly magnificent fabulous views to Brancaster Staithe harbour, property! The building itself is 157 years Scolt Head Island, Brancaster beach and old and has just been refurbished to an The Royal West Norfolk Golf Club, First exceptional standard. The property has Staithe Field is perfectly located for a The open plan nature of the living areas is been thoughtfully designed with a keen wonderful family holiday or friends gathering, perfect for groups, while the snug provides a attention to detail throughout. >> on the spectacular North Norfolk coast. breakaway space for the children. Four quiet Grayling • • Sleeps Eight bedrooms await, two of which are en suite, Grayling is a striking holiday let in Burnham with the others serviced by a family bathroom, Market, placed within sight of the village complete with a large bath. green and the unique shops Burnham is famed for. The house has a wonderful feel, Skylark • Brancaster Staithe • Sleeps Eight being spacious, light, airy, luxuriously Tucked away in the popular seaside village equipped and thoughtfully presented. of Brancaster Staithe, Skylark is an ideal holiday retreat for groups of family or Insets (left to right): West Barn, Main: Skylark’s beautiful friends. With exacting detail, the owners Beach House, First Staithe open plan dining room Field and Swanton Cottage. with view onto the garden. have created a wonderfully unique house

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>> It has been beautifully furnished with a mix of modern and antique furniture and stunning bespoke curtains in every room. The high ceilings and large traditional gothic style windows give the house an incredibly light and spacious feel to it. Set over three floors with multiple levels of stairs, this grand house is sure to impress. The luxury doesn’t just stop at the luxury cottages though. Barefoot Retreats offers an incredible concierge service at all of its properties. You can select from choices such as catering, paddleboard hire, cocktail parties, whisky distillery tours, spa days, beauty treatments and even photo shoots. An especially lovely touch is the welcome hamper that comes with every property. It includes all the necessities you’ll need (plus a bottle of fizz to celebrate). You also get fluffy towers, bath Pamper robes and slippers, so you do get a full five star experience Your Pooch in a beautiful British location. A lot of the properties in the If one the properties in this Barefoot Retreats portfolio are dog friendly too, so feature tickles your fancy, you can bring the browse the website to see more pooch along. photos or to browse hundreds of other lodges dotted around Norfolk’s

North Coast. Call 01485 512245 or visit Main: Cinder Cottage. www.barefootretreats.co.uk for more info.

LOVE NESTS: Our Three Favourite Romantic Hideaways...

Little House: Located in , Sandells Walk: Stylish, comfortable Little House combines the peace and and extremely convenient, 11 Sandells tranquility of the Norfolk countryside Walk is a fantastic new holiday retreat with a bespoke, modern and luxuriously situated in Burnham Market, less than a appointed property. It’s only a five minute five minute walk from the green at the drive from Burnham Market and it’s the centre of the village. 10 Sandells Walk is perfect hideaway for couples. also part of the Barefoot Portfolio, so can double up to a family and friends trip.

Manor House: This Barefoot Retreat is a charming ground floor apartment in the popular coastal village of Brancaster. Perfectly located within walking distance of the stunning beach and with two stylish bedrooms, this luxury retreat has been beautifully decorated providing a cosy base for couples to enjoy.

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