The Area
Burnham Thorpe
Burnham Thorpe is a small, peaceful village set just a few miles inland from the North Norfolk coast, and only 1 mile from the popular village of Burnham Market. It is famous for being the birthplace of Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Britain’s greatest heroes whose most notable victory came at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The little River Burn also runs through the village. Burnham Thorpe is the perfect place to explore all of the North Norfolk coast whilst being able to retreat to the peace and tranquillity of traditional country life.
The Holkham Estate is just a few miles away and can be accessed on foot or by car. Here you will see an abundance of wildlife, especially the wild deer who graze in front of Holkham Hall. There is also a woodland play area for the children, a café and boating lake.
The livelier neighbouring village of Burnham Market is just over a mile away and provides all the necessities of everyday life, including a traditional post office, butcher, fish monger, deli, wine merchant, hardware shop and chemist. In addition to this, there are also over 30 independent shops and boutiques, galleries, beauty salons, tea rooms and restaurants.
If you head to the coast you will find the stunning sandy beaches at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells-Next-the-Sea, or at Burnham Overy Staithe there is a small harbour from which you can walk out to a secluded beach, or alternatively catch a boat out to Scolt Head island at high tide.
What to Do
The North Norfolk Area
There is plenty to do in North Norfolk, below is a few of our favourite things to do! We will also send you our guide to the local area before you arrive.
EAT & DRINK
Seasonal food and drink is a highlight of any stay in North Norfolk. There are plenty of incredible places to chose from. Our favourites include Socius (Burnham Market), The Hero (Burnham Overy Staithe) & The Victoria (Holkham).
BEACHES
North Norfolk has the best beaches in England! Crabtree Cottage is perfectly positioned in between these stunning beaches, including Holkham, Brancaster and Burnham Overy Staithe Beach.
WALKS
Walking is almost a native pastime in Norfolk, there are plenty of places to pull on your boots and enjoy the great outdoors. Two of our favourites are the Wells to Holkham walk and the Brancaster Staithe loop through Burnham Deepdale.
CYCLING
Norfolk is a fantastic place to cycle and enjoy the stunning countryside.There are many challenging routes and places to explore and, Norfolk is not as flat as you might think! There is also the option to ride off-road in the beautiful parklands of Norfolk such as Holkham and Sandringham.
NATURE
There is nowhere like north Norfolk to experience the natural world. Famous for its seal colonies, unique birdwatching, fields full of Norfolk poppies, gardens and parks, fantastic nature reserves, the Broads National Park and wonderful walks and woods, exploring natural north Norfolk is a real delight.
SHOPPING
The village of Burnham Market is just over a mile away and provides all the necessities of everyday life, including a traditional post office, butcher, fish monger, deli, wine merchant, hardware shop and chemist. In addition to this, there are also over 30 independent shops and boutiques, galleries, beauty salons, tea rooms and restaurants.
