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170 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 171 Keeper's Cottage Carpenter's Cottage 1 Gardens House Carpenter's Cottage Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE Sleeps 6 + cot Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE Sleeps 4 + cot £625 – £1,495 010046 £465 – £1,175 010050 Overlooking the lake and park, this used to be the head gardener's This Victorian cottage is right within the heart of the Ickworth residence and in the completely private, walled rear garden you'll estate and has an informal and comfortable interior with a secluded, Ickworth find espaliered fruit trees, shrubs, a mulberry tree and a door in part-walled garden. Step outside and you're in the fabulous, the garden wall. Step through this and you've got all of the park to surrounding park and woodland with its footpaths and safe cycle explore, on foot or by bike. This welcoming house is an invitation trails and not far from the Ickworth Hotel. The local village pubs to relax and take life a bit more slowly. Wander up to the Rotunda are within easy walking distance too. For larger celebrations this and Italianate Gardens or stroll through the quieter kitchen gardens, cottage can be internally linked to Keeper’s Cottage next door to stopping for a moment's rest in the summerhouse. Typical let start become a large five-bedroomed house. Look out for active lambs day is Friday. in Spring too. Typical let start day is Saturday.

The Round House Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5RL Sleeps 6 + cot Keeper's Cottage £625 – £1,495 010045 Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE Sleeps 6 + cot The Round House, with its unique appearance and colourful history, was first used as a shooting lodge and then a gamekeeper's £495 – £1,295 010051 cottage. Follow a winding, tree-lined track and you'll find the This welcoming and spacious Victorian farm cottage, has kept cottage in an enchanting woodland glade, surrounded by bird many of its original features, and has the atmosphere of a true family song and grazing wild deer, not far from the Fairy Lake. Recently home. It's within a private walled garden and close to a working restored to its original appearance using archived information, farm within the estate, with miles of grass parkland and woodland this deceptively spacious house, with intriguingly-shaped rooms, trails to explore, which surround the formal gardens of Ickworth still has all the luxuries you'd expect in a modern home. Explore and nearby family hotel. For larger celebrations this cottage can the parkland and woods on foot and the two village pubs in be internally linked to Carpenter's Cottage next door to become Horringer are only a twenty-minute walk away. Typical let start a large five-bedroomed house. Typical let start day is Saturday. day is Friday.

NEW Horringer Park Gates Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE Sleeps 4 + cot £465 – £1,175 010059 This strikingly attractive cottage sits in front of the church and catches the sun from dawn to dusk. It has a peaceful and very private rear garden, part-walled with a lawn, fruit trees and sheltered spots for eating or just relaxing. Just a few minutes' walk will take you to the Six Bells pub and restaurant in Horringer village or take a leisurely stroll across the grass parkland to Ickworth's own restaurant and Porter's Lodge café. The Ickworth Hotel also welcomes non-resident guests. Typical let start day is Thursday.

172 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 Take your pick from 50 wonderful cottages in East Anglia, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire 173 2 Thorington Hall 3 Wilford Kyson Stoke-by-Nayland, Sleeps 16 + 2 on a sofa bed + cot Tranmer House, Suffolk IP12 3DJ Sleeps 4 + cot Wilford Suffolk CO6 4SS £395 – £915 010038 Deben View £1,595 – £3,295 010055 This is one of two apartments on the second floor of Tranmer House. Thorington Hall is a vast, seventeenth-century farmhouse, some of This restful, welcoming apartment has lovely views over to the River Constable which dates back to the 1500s, set in timeless Suffolk countryside, Suffolk Coast Deben, a large kitchen/dining area and many original features. as evoked in Constable's landscapes. The large, bright rooms are It's just a short walk to the Sutton Hoo visitor area with its superb informal, with all the modern facilities you'd expect. Even so it’s coffee shop and relaxed, decked seating area overlooking this still kept the grandeur, reminding you of the powerful landowners inspirational estate. Find more about the atmospheric burial Country who once farmed the land surrounding the Hall. It's within a gated grounds and Saxon history, follow marked trails along by the River entrance, with private grounds, which include a large rambling Deben or take the private path down to the nearby Wilford Bridge garden with the odd wild section, apple orchard, stables, and a pub and restaurant. Typical let start day is Friday. former tennis court, which is currently being brought back into use as a play area for tennis/football/cricket games. This place is ideal for a large family or a group of friends and can be booked with the Lodge. Typical let start day is Friday.

Thorington Hall Thorington Lodge Kyson Tranmer House, Suffolk IP12 3DJ Sleeps 6 + cot £415 – £1,150 010039 Kyson, the larger of the two apartments on the second floor of Tranmer House, has a great feeling of space and is very light and homely. The views are amazing, overlooking the open heath and woodland on one side and boats gently swaying in Woodbridge Marina on the other. It is ideal for peaceful evening strolls around the estate and along the River Deben. You can find out more about the atmospheric burial grounds and Saxon history and there are many independent and traditional shops and restaurants, all within a short distance along the Suffolk coast too. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Deben View Thorington Lodge Tranmer House, Suffolk IP12 3DJ Sleeps 4 + cot £420 – £1,055 010037 Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4SS Sleeps 3 + cot Deben View is on the first floor, with spacious rooms and an inspiring £360 – £795 010056 8 outlook. It has its own exclusive wooden verandah, accessible On the outskirts of the pretty village of Thorington, this little from the master bedroom, and a kitchen and sitting room, perfect hideaway offers a wonderful retreat in Dedham Vale – renowned for breakfasting outdoors and watching the magnificent sunsets. Constable Country. It's attached to impressive Thorington Hall, There's also a great bay window in the panelled sitting room and but this former gate lodge is screened by a hedge and gated a marble bathroom. This is an ideal base for easy-going walks entrance to provide a small parking and courtyard garden area, along the Suffolk coastline. You can also fInd out more about the separate from the Hall. There's a peaceful riverside seating area, atmospheric burial grounds of Sutton Hoo and Saxon history, and perfect on a summer's evening. Typical let start day is Friday. feel free to explore the estate when visitors have gone. Typical let start day is Friday.

174 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 If you’d like to be Lord and Lady of the manor call us 0344 800 2070 175 Woodlark Nightjar Nightjar (formerly Coastguard Apartment 1) Woodlark Stonechat (formerly Coastguard Apartment 3) Dunwich Heath, Suffolk IP17 3DJ Sleeps 4 + cot Dunwich Heath, Suffolk IP17 3DJ Sleeps 2 + cot £410 – £930 010001 £379 – £750 010002 8 With great views over Dunwich Heath, Minsmere beach and the This ground-floor, open-plan apartment is on a peaceful clifftop sea from every window, this first-floor apartment is in an ideal setting above Minsmere beach. There are many walks from your spot. It’s the largest of the three apartments, and suitable for doorstep along the coast and across the heath, ideal if you’re bringing a family or a couple. Hours of fun can be had exploring the vast, your dog along. This comfortable apartment for two has a private sweeping beach for shells, located directly below the apartments, entrance and courtyard as well as the use of the small enclosed before returning for a well-deserved cake from the tea-room. garden. The café is perfect for holiday treats and cream teas. On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, you’ve got On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, you’ve got a good a good chance of spotting rare birds, while exploring the heath chance of spotting rare birds. Typical let start day is Saturday. and woodland. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Bridge Farm Cottage Stonechat Dunwich, Suffolk IP17 3DZ Sleeps 4 + cot (formerly Coastguard Apartment 2) £510 – £1,150 010014 Dunwich Heath, Suffolk IP17 3DJ Sleeps 2 + cot This attractive, semi-detached cottage sits beside a quiet country £390 – £760 010003 lane with views across gently sloping grass meadows towards Dunwich village and the sea. Behind, the road meanders into pine Staying in Stonechat, for birdwatchers, will be like having their forests and heathlands with numerous waymarked trails, making it own hide as it has wonderful views from every window over the a walkers' paradise. On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, nature reserve Dunwich Heath and Minsmere beach. This apartment you’ve got a good chance of spotting rare birds. This little cottage for two is cosy and comfortable and, in addition to birdwatching, is warm and welcoming to return to, with comfortable interiors and it’s an ideal base for rambling and exploring the nearby seaside a real coal fire. It has an enclosed garden and is surrounded by wildlife, resorts of Southwold and Aldeburgh. On Dunwich Heath, with yet is still only a short walk from the village pub and the vast sweep the RSPB site close by, you’ve got a good chance of spotting rare of Dunwich beach. Typical let start day is Friday. birds. Typical let start day is Friday.

176 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 For more pictures visit nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 177 4 The Dairy House The Tower Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NG Sleeps 5 + cot Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6PB Sleeps 4 + cot £520 – £1,220 010041 £730 – £1,575 010042 This welcoming cottage has lots of character and is in the grounds Blickling Estate's magnificent 'Grandstand Tower' has undergone of Blickling Hall, close to Blickling church and just a few minutes a huge restoration project and now it’s a luxurious holiday ‘cottage’, Blickling Estate walk from the estate's timeless pub, the Buckinghamshire Arms. with lovely interiors, ideal if you’re looking for an especially quirky It’s in a peaceful, secluded setting with a private, enclosed garden holiday or a weekend steeped in history. This was previously used around the back. You’re perfectly placed to explore this historic as the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire's race stand, with matching estate, with miles of walks in the parkland around the hall and grandstand views across rolling fields and woodlands, stretching excellent coarse fishing available on nearby Blickling lake. Typical to the coast. It’s only a short walk to the excellent Buckinghamshire let start day is Thursday. Arms and you’re on the edge of the Blickling Estate with lovely walks to the lake and hall. Typical let start day is Thursday.

Meadowside Itteringham Common, Norfolk NR11 7AP Sleeps 4 + cot 17 Silvergate £440 – £950 010005 Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NN Sleeps 4 + cot This delightful and comfortable semi-detached cottage stands in £395 – £930 010036 a large garden in the middle of a tiny Norfolk hamlet, close to the This cottage is in a quiet village only half a mile from the gates of edge of Blickling Park’s Bluebell Wood. A small, paved seating area Blickling Hall and its traditional pub, The Buckinghamshire Arms. overlooks a hedged garden, leading through to a private stretch of This comfortable and welcoming little cottage is ideal if you’d like riverbank, with tranquil views across the meadows. There is a good to abandon your car and explore country lanes, heath and parkland village shop and pub within walking distance and miles of glorious by foot, maybe following Weaver’s Way which is close by. There walks across undisturbed countryside from the doorstep. This cosy are local steam railway connections to the Norfolk Broads, cycle cottage provides an excellent base for exploring Norfolk's coastline hire is available at Blickling, and Norwich and the North Norfolk of clifftops and sandy beaches. Typical let start day is Saturday. coast are within half an hour by bus or car. Typical let start day is Friday.

Meadowside Bureside Bureside Mill Farm Barn Itteringham Common, Norfolk NR11 7AP Sleeps 4 + cot Moorgate, Norfolk NR11 6NJ Sleeps 6 + cot £440 – £950 010006 £495 – £1,480 010043 8 The River Bure meanders through the rear garden of this semi- This excellent barn conversion is on a quiet back lane which follows detached cottage which has a small secluded paved area with the meandering River Bure along the edge of the Blickling Estate, peaceful views. Both cottages are on a quiet country lane leading close to the Weaver's Way footpath. The barn is spacious, light to Itteringham village shop and pub and you’re close to the walks and comfortable with views from its enclosed walled garden to across the Blickling Estate, including the pathways through the water meadows and a small courtyard. The Great Wood, famous ancient Great Wood leading to the lake by the Hall, offering great for its bluebells, is just up the lane and you can follow the trails to views in every season. The North Norfolk coast, with vast beaches Blickling Hall and its traditional country pub. By car, the coast and to salt marshes, can be reached within 20 minutes by car. Typical Norwich are half an hour away in either direction, with traditional let start day is Saturday. market towns and villages scattered across unspoilt countryside in between. Typical let start day is Friday.

178 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 Your dog is welcome to stay in 19 cottages in East Anglia, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire 179 Blacksmith's Cottage 5 1 Horsey Barns Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NJ Sleeps 4 + cot Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EF Sleeps 3 + cot £450 – £1,140 010048 £365 – £915 010010 8 This is one of the few original thatched cottages left in the The front door opens into an attractive and cosy beamed room iconic setting of the Blickling Estate. Once occupied by an estate which, like the other two barns, has a well-equipped kitchen area working family, the cottage has a surprisingly light and airy feel North Norfolk looking into the open-plan sitting/dining-room. It’s comfortable inside the 'chocolate box' exterior. Since the mid-1700s Park and relaxing, ideal for for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone who Gates has been a private road leading out to the lakeside and simply wants to enjoy the vast open spaces along this stretch of woodland walks and this cottage is just a stone's throw from coast. The footpath close by leads to a traditional country pub, the estate's Muddy Boots' café and the Buckinghamshire Arms, Coast the beach and miles of sand dunes, often deserted, and all yours. The a traditional pub. Typical let start day is Friday. tranquil waters of Horsey Mere and historic Horsey Windpump, also restored by the National Trust, are within a pleasant walking distance of the Barns. Typical let start day is Saturday.

4 Park Gates 2 Horsey Barns Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NJ Sleeps 8 + cot Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EF Sleeps 4 + 2 folding beds + cot £695 – £1,865 010047 £385 – £1,055 010011 8 Set in a large private garden, this spacious house, formerly two The middle of the three barns, this cottage has an open-plan kitchen/ estate workers' cottages, is right by the parkland with its lakeside dining/sitting room area and above, a small galleried sitting or reading walks. It’s only a short stroll to Blickling's traditional pub The room/bedroom. These Barns have each kept lots of their original Buckinghamshire Arms, the Hall restaurant and Muddy Boots' character, with beams and pine flooring throughout. No. 2 provides café. The sandy beaches and clifftop paths of the Norfolk coast comfortable holiday accommodation for a family or a couple searching are a twenty-minute drive away, the Georgian market town of for a peaceful coastal break. There is a café and also a traditional Aylsham is a five minute drive and the cathedral city of Norwich is country pub within a short distance and the magnificent beaches are a only half an hour by car. Typical let start day is Friday. ten-minute walk away along a footpath. Experience the slower pace of Norfolk life and see wildlife close-up, in an area which remains largely unpopulated. Typical let start day is Saturday.

3 Horsey Barns NEW Barn Owl Loft Barn Owl Loft Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EF Sleeps 6 + cot Itteringham, Norfolk NR11 7AS Sleeps 2 + cot £525 – £1,345 010013 8 £360 – £795 010058 The largest of the three barns and perhaps the most dramatic This apartment occupies the east wing upper floors of a beautifully conversion, this spacious accommodation has a central living preserved Georgian Manor House, in the middle of tiny Itteringham area with two ground-floor bedrooms and an extensive galleried village which is fast becoming renowned for its revival of an bedroom, sitting area and shower room above. The enclosed garden excellent community-run village shop and café on Route 33 overlooks farmland, and is secluded from the other two barns. cycle map. South facing, it overlooks the River Bure meandering This is an ideal walking location, with the footpath close by passing through the neighbouring meadow and across rolling farmland, a traditional country pub with a roaring fire and leading onto miles with a glimpse of The Walpole pub and restaurant. This hidden of sandy beaches. The famous Norfolk Broads are accessible just valley is quintessential, unspoilt rural Norfolk at its absolute best. minutes away at Horsey Mere and day boats are available from several You’re halfway between the city of Norwich and the coast with its staithes in the surrounding villages. Typical let start day is Friday. cliffs, sandy beaches and marshland bird reserves. Typical let start day is Thursday.

180 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 For more information on short breaks visit nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 181 The view from outside the barns 1 Cart Lodge Barn 4 Cart Lodge Barn Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB Sleeps 5 + cot Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB Sleeps 6 + cot £420 – £1,055 010025 £465 – £1,240 010020 1 Cart Lodge is on the first floor of this popular, converted barn This open-plan accommodation has bags of character, including which sits on the edge of the Sheringham Park estate and within exposed beams and is ideal for a family holiday. It’s on the first a 20-minute walk of the quaint seaside town of Sheringham floor of the converted barn with seaviews of the North Norfolk and its lovely beach. It’s ideal for families with so many places to coast from all of the bedroom windows. As well as the sandy explore on your doorstep and along the Norfolk coast. You will beach just a twenty-minute walk away, the acres of woodland and be able to hear the trains on the Poppyline Steam Railway that gardens that make up Sheringham Park are practically your back run along the clifftops just across the fields from the barn. garden. There are lots of shops, cafés, pubs and tea-rooms to Typical let start day is Saturday. discover in the area too. Typical let start day is Friday.

2 Cart Lodge Barn Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB Sleeps 2 + cot Wood Farm £355 – £825 010023 Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TL Sleeps 4 + cot Set over two floors of this converted barn, this is the ideal location for a romantic holiday. There are numerous walks from £485 – £1,150 010012 the door through the neighbouring Sheringham Park estate, This detached cottage is within Sheringham Park and set in its with fine mature woodlands and garden and its spectacular own enclosed garden on the edge of the wood. Sheringham Park annual show of rhododendrons and azaleas, or along the coastal has miles of footpaths and acres of landscaped parkland leading paths. Relax at the end of the day over dinner in the small to clifftops, coastal paths and Poppyline Steam Railway. You can country hotel restaurant and bar that is within walking distance. have the estate all to yourself once the visitors have gone. There Typical let start day is Saturday. is a small country-house hotel with a restaurant and bar within walking distance across the park. Typical let start day is Friday.

3 Cart Lodge Barn Blakeney Lodge Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB Sleeps 2 + cot Blakeney, Norfolk NR25 7NW Sleeps 2 £355 – £825 010021 £350 – £590 010057 This well-equipped, converted barn has distant sea views from This simple lodge is warm and cosy, and on the fringe of Blakeney the kitchen window that will encourage you to follow the track National Nature Reserve and is a great opportunity to experience beside the field and across the clifftops to discover the wonderful the wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of this dynamic beach. You can go for days without using your car, enjoying the coastline. It’s also ideal if you’re a keen birdwatcher. Blakeney's walks or taking a trip on the Poppy Line Steam Railway. This is also picturesque quay and narrow backstreets, bordered by traditional an excellent base for exploring the beautiful North Norfolk coast. flint cottages, with shops, galleries and great places to eat, are all Sit outside in this tranquil setting to enjoy the sunset or wander within just a few minutes walk. Typical let start day is Friday. across the park to the small country hotel restaurant and bar. Typical let start day is Friday.

182 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 If you want to be close to the sea call us 0344 800 2070 183 Mrs Preedy's Cottage 6 Cromer Lodge Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8JB Sleeps 5 + cot Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PP Sleeps 2 + cot £495 – £1,165 010022 £362 – £755 010053 This attractive, semi-detached brick and flint cottage is beside Part of the former Gate Lodge to Felbrigg Hall, Cromer Lodge is the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, in an Area of a quirky cottage with an open fire for cosy evenings, in an excellent Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views across the road to the Felbrigg Hall location, with easy access to Felbrigg Hall's park and its woodland mill stream. It is close to the North Norfolk Heritage Coast and walks. The area is popular with birdwatchers and the quiet country there is good walking all around, with footpaths from the door, lanes are ideal for cyclists. The sandy beaches of West Runton and through the meadows across to the coast. Typical let start day Cromer are less than a ten-minute drive away. Typical let start day is Friday. Gardens and is Thursday. Estate

Millstream Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8JB Sleeps 4 + cot Mustard Pot Cottage £375 – £915 010009 8 Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PP Sleeps 4 This warm and welcoming apartment, on the coast road between £465 – £1,085 010019 8 Wells and Brancaster, overlooks the mill pool and has exposed Drive between the gatehouses at the entrance to Felbrigg Hall and wooden beams within the open-plan arrangement, giving it then down a woodland track to arrive at the Mustard Pot. Standing great character. It is an ideal and comfortable base for walkers, in its own large fenced garden, the cottage has been added to birdwatchers or anyone looking for a tranquil break, with excellent over the years but retains masses of charm and character, with its restaurants and small shops at Burnham Market, less than two octagonal-shaped sitting room with open fire and bedroom above. miles away. With walks leading from your apartment it’s ideal for There is direct access from the cottage to acres of park and woodland discovering the real Norfolk coast, an undisturbed landscape of on the Felbrigg Hall Estate, with beaches and seaside towns only creeks, vast sands, sailing boats and geese flying in the sunset. a few minutes drive away. Typical let start day is Friday. Typical let start day is Thursday.

Watermill Apartment Sexton's Lodge Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Sleeps 4 + 2 on a sofa bed + cot Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PS Sleeps 5 + cot Norfolk PE31 8JB £585 – £1,480 010026 £445 – £1,090 010040 This attractive and spacious detached cottage is set beside the A dramatic apartment on the first floor of the mill, standing beside former exit gateway from Felbrigg Hall. It has an enclosed and the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, with fine views of private garden, with direct access to miles of walks in and around the stream and surrounding countryside. The vaulted ceiling and Felbrigg park. It’s on a quiet back lane but still only minutes from gallery give a great feeling of spaciousness in this larger apartment, the sandy beaches and bustling market towns in North Norfolk, ideal for families or a couple, with cosy seating by the fire. North renowned for their individual shops and galleries, traditional pubs Norfolk has a wealth of family attractions within easy reach, including and good restaurants. There is a village inn, bar and restaurant Holkham beach, Hunstanton pier and the quaint quayside town in Aylmerton, which is within walking distance via the footpath of Wells-next-the-Sea. Village pubs and renowned restaurants are opposite. Typical let start day is Saturday. within a 30-minute walk. Typical let start day is Saturday.

184 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 Sign up for our email newsletter nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 185 Marble Hill Lodge Squire's Loft Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8SB Sleeps 4 + cot Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PR Sleeps 4 + cot £420 – £1,085 010015 £400 – £1,075 010034 This detached cottage is one of a pair of gatehouses, guarding Above the former stable block, which is now a restaurant at the the former main entrance to Felbrigg Hall. Now it’s in a delightful side of Felbrigg Hall, this light and spacious apartment has fine backwater of the estate, with wonderful woodland and parkland views over the grass parklands. It is an ideal base for exploring walks on your doorstep and less than a ten-minute drive from the the North Norfolk coastline, pretty villages and traditional market beaches and seaside towns of the North Norfolk coast. On a track, towns by car, but equally well placed for miles of walks from your set back from a quiet lane, it has a large and secluded garden and doorstep, in rolling countryside. Felbrigg is less than a ten-minute is perfect for anyone in search of a peaceful and relaxing holiday. drive from the seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham with Typical let start day is Friday. a wide variety of shops, pubs and good restaurants. Typical let start day is Friday.

Game Keeper's Cottage Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8RA Sleeps 5 + cot £495 – £1,165 010016 8 This is a delightful and unusual single-storey, detached cottage on the edge of woodland on the Felbrigg Estate. Surrounded by a large and, in places, wild garden, it has immediate access to the wooded lakeside path and miles of walks across Felbrigg Stable Apartment Park. The cottage is just ten minutes by car from the wonderful Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PR Sleeps 2 + cot sandy beaches of Cromer and Sheringham with many family visitor attractions just a short journey away. Typical let start day £350 – £835 010035 is Saturday. Also located to the east side of the Hall, this first floor apartment is wonderfully placed to explore the surrounding parklands, lakeside walks and acres of ancient woodlands of this prominent estate. The open plan apartment has been thoughtfully arranged to provide comfortable, quality accommodation within the heart of Felbrigg Park, yet just a few minutes drive from the dramatic sweep of the sandy beaches and cliffs along this stretch of coast. Free entry to Felbrigg Hall and Gardens during normal opening hours is included. Typical let start day is Friday. The Squire's Retreat Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PR Sleeps 8 + cot £710 – £1,830 010049 Experience elegant living in the heart of a grand country estate in this spacious apartment, furnished with original pieces from the Wyndam family collection, with four posters and a bathroom for every bedroom. The apartment is secluded in its corner setting within the Hall courtyard. There are plenty of waymarked walks across the parkland, through the woods and around the lake and you're only a few minutes drive from the spectacular North Norfolk clifftops, sandy beaches and pretty market towns. The cottages on the estate are close enough to offer larger parties the chance to book together for family holidays and special occasions. Typical let start day is Thursday.

186 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 For more information visit nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 187 7 Chapel Lodge 8 Coach House Loft Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk PE33 9PS Sleeps 2 + cot Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Sleeps 3 + 2 on a sofa bed + cot £395 – £760 010054 PE13 1JR Chapel Lodge remains true to the idea of a nineteenth-century £335 – £795 010030 Norfolk country cottage but with modern-day warmth and Oxburgh Hall comfort. This attractive little cottage is the perfect get-away for Cambridgeshire Part of a converted coach house to the rear of Wainman House, two, surrounded by a garden and tucked just inside the park wall, this first-floor apartment is light and airy, yet has a warm and with views across to the family chapel. There are lovely walks from friendly feel. Set within the historic quarter of Wisbech market the cottage through the estate. Typical let start day is Friday. town, just five minutes from the yacht harbour, the apartment is opposite National Trust parkland with great walking opportunities on your doorstep. It's also just a 30-minute drive to the sandy beaches of Hunstanton. You will be given a key to your own private entrance to Peckover's delightful garden for use anytime. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Wainman House Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JR Sleeps 10 + cot £1,140 – £2,475 010052 This beautifully restored town house in a row of elegant merchant houses lining North Brink, is a taste of authentic history and luxury. Arranged over four floors, the house mixes the refinement and elegance of the early nineteenth century with the convenience of a modern six-bedroomed house. There is a private terraced garden and you have free access to the magnificent walled garden of Peckover House, making this a splendid setting for a big reunion. Pubs and restaurants are close by and there is National Trust parkland across the way. Wisbech, with its attractive historic quarter, has good road links to central England, the Norfolk coast, Ely and Cambridge. Typical let start day is Friday.

188 www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk 0344 800 2070 Need somewhere for a big family? Check the list on page 11 189 9 40/42 Michaelgate Orchard Cottage Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3BT Sleeps 4 Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS Sleeps 4 + cot £370 – £830 007001 £475 – £1,185 007017 Two thousand years of history are on the doorstep of this charming This very pretty former gardener’s cottage is in an idyllic setting Grade II listed cottage, close to Lincoln Castle and the marvellous in the gardens of Gunby Hall. Guests are free to explore the Lincolnshire twelth-century cathedral, which was a film location for The Da gardens and follow the many paths across the surrounding parkland Vinci Code. There’s a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs anytime. The cottage is ideal for visiting the many National Trust in the charming cobbled streets. The part-timbered cottage, with places close by, the Lincolnshire coastline and picturesque local its small, sheltered garden, is one of the oldest houses in Lincoln. villages and market towns. You’re welcome to visit Gunby Hall It’s owned by Lincoln City Council but is managed by the National and Gardens, Tattershall Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belton Trust. You’re also welcome to visit Gunby Hall and Gardens, House for free. Typical let start day is Friday. Tattershall Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belton House for free. Typical let start day is Friday.

Whitegates Cottage Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire PE24 5BD Sleeps 2 £350 – £885 007013 In a quiet corner of Gunby Hall, you’ll find Whitegates Cottage a cosy, two-storey cottage constructed of traditional mud and stud walls. This delightful thatched cottage dates back to 1770. It has been restored retaining the original doorways, floors and low-beamed ceilings using traditional methods and materials. It feels in keeping that there is no television. The cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Lincolnshire coastline and picturesque local villages. You’re also welcome to visit Gunby Hall and Gardens, Tattershall Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belton House for free. Typical let start day is Thursday. The Old Rectory Bratoft, Lincolnshire PE24 5DJ Sleeps 11 + cot £800 – £1,995 007012 This elegant, late eighteenth-century Regency rectory is built from local red brick and lies close to the tiny church of Bratoft village. With delightful large gardens and wonderful views across open countryside, this peaceful house is ideal for reunions. This is an excellent base for exploring National Trust properties, such as Gunby Hall and Gardens, Tattershall Castle and Belton House, which you’re welcome to visit for free. It’s on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with picture-postcard villages and the friendly market towns of Spilsby, Horncastle, Tattershall, and Coningsby. The bracing Lincolnshire coast offers seaside experiences to appeal to all tastes and is within a 30-minute drive. Typical let start day is Thursday.

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