Nearest beach:
beach at 12.0 Miles
Car:
necessary
Hawthorn Cottage is in the quiet village of Helhoughton, just 5 minutes drive from the market town of Fakenham. Only 20 minutes away are the beaches of Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham, their great expanse and beautiful huge skies are a delight in both summer and winter. Birdwatching fans come from miles to admire the migration. Being quite central in North Norfolk nothing is too far. Within easy reach are Hunstanton, Brancaster, Burnham Market and Burnham Overy Staithe, Blakeney, Cley, Holt and Cromer. Surrounding the village are some lovely country walks and historic churches and houses such as Houghton Hall. Fakenham Races are five minutes away - great fun on race days and point to points. Five minutes in the opposite direction is the thrilling 'Extreeme', a woodland high ropes adventure course. Sailing can be found at Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Overy Staithe and in the summer you can take a picnic and enjoy wonderful outdoor concerts in the splendour of the Holkham Estate.