East View Farm Eco Holiday Cottages
East View Farm Holiday Cottages.
Stone Lane, Ashmanhaugh, Norfolk, NR12 8YW.
Tel: 01603 782225 / 07831 258258.
April 2011: East View Farm has received the Silver Award in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2011 (the highest accolade for self catering cottages in the UK).
Wonderfully situated to explore the north Norfolk coastal region, the Norfolk Broads and Norwich, East View Farm Holiday Cottages offer a fabulous option for your getaway to Norfolk.
The 4 star / Gold Award (EnjoyEngland) Cottages are set in ten acres of landscaped grounds, just two miles from the village of Wroxham, ‘Capital of the Broads’.
A perfect choice for couples and families alike, each Cottage has a bedroom on the ground floor and all bedrooms in the Cottages are en-suite, offering easy accessibility for all ages.
Plum Tree Cottage sleeps 6 (plus an infant), with 3 bedrooms over two levels. A converted barn, it is open and spacious with beautiful wooden beams and exposed brickwork throughout. Owner Jane Pond has done a marvellous job of furnishing the cottages, which are comfortable and contemporary with an element of ‘country living’ styling. Plum Tree Cottage features its own private patio garden for warmer days and a wood-burning stove for the chillier months. All bedrooms are en-suite, with the two doubles having King-sized beds.
Nutmeg Cottage sleeps 2 (plus an infant), with one bedroom. A converted barn all on one level, this cosy cottage is stunning throughout, from the oak porch and tiled hallway to the King-sized bedroom. It too has its own private south-facing patio garden – perfect for stargazing in the big Norfolk skies.
As you’d expect from such highly regarded accommodation (East View Farm was Winner of the Regional Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010 and
Winner of EDP Tourism in Norfolk Awards 2010 for Best Self Catering Establishment), both cottages are spotlessly clean and exceptionally well equipped. They also have free Wi-Fi and access to a huge grass area (perfect for playing and kite flying).
Raising the bar still further when it comes to extraordinary self-catering accommodation, East View Farm Holiday Cottages are recipients of the Green Tourism Gold Award. This coveted honour recognises the Owners’ commitment to sustainability, vital when situated in such a scenic location. For example, the properties are powered by their own wind turbine and the owners have planted over 3000 native trees and shrubs and over 2500 native hedging plants on the site. Even the cleaning products used in the cottages are eco-friendly. Luxury family holidays with a green conscience. We love it.
Our personal favourite element is the private miniature steam railway (the Ashmanhaugh Miniature Light Railway) on site, which has open days at regular intervals throughout the year. What could make a family holiday to Norfolk more perfect?
Little Barn
Little Barn
Broad House, Upton, Norfolk, NR13 6EW.
Tel: 01493 750315
Little Barn is a charming, self-contained retreat in the form of a tastefully converted 18th century thatched barn that adjoins the owner’s home, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
Fitted and kitted with everything you need for a headache-free stay (discounting of course, if you choose to have a few glasses of wine on the private patio area) you’ll find that the twin beds on the mezzanine floor in the eaves are made up on arrival and fluffy towels are folded ready for you in the bathroom.
The kitchen has a full-sized electric cooker, fridge-freezer and microwave, along with a full compliment of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. Beneath the stairs there is a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The airy open-plan lounge-dining area features comfy sofas, TV and hi-fi and a dining table and chairs.
In the bathroom, there is under floor heating. Lovely.
A perfect escape if you want to ‘get away from it all’, Little Barn is both secluded enough to ensure total peace and relaxation, while being handy for all the delights and attractions that the Broads and the nearby City of Norwich have to offer.
Your stay also includes free entry to nearby Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens, a ‘Welcome Pack’, which includes Sunday’s breakfast and access to free Wi-Fi.
Small, well-behaved dogs are permitted by prior arrangement, at a small additional fee.
A travel cot or third bed can be provided, however, Little Barn is not really suitable for toddlers.
Price range £185 – £325 pw.
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