deep in Norfolk's finest countryside
This Grade II Georgian Cottage is the second of four built onto the unique and well-preserved C13th Baileygate to an C11th castle. The ruined castle itself, on high ground overlooking the valley of the river Nar, is an English Heritage site, as is the ruined Norman Cluniac Priory, the equal to many of Britain's most celebrated religious heritage sites.
Dating from around 1800 this compact and characterful cottage retains the feel of times gone by yet offers all the conveniences of a modern home. The decor and furnishings - antique prints and artifacts abound - reinforce this cosy, comfortable feel and, for the romantics, we shouldn't forget the wood burning stove for that warm glow on an early spring or late autumn evening. The garden, which has been recently renovated, features a Gothic summerhouse and patio of old Norfolk pamments and shingle is a suntrap and not overlooked. There is ample off road parking.
Georgian Cottage in the heart of the ancient village of Castle Acre
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Baileygate Cottage
Castle Acre Bailey gate & Cottages
The historic village of Castle Acre with its flint faced cottages, greens and river must be one of the prettiest in Norfolk. You need look no further than the village itself for good food - there are two excellent tearooms, a deli and a characterful historic old coaching inn (with a customer wi-fi internet facility). The rolling countryside surrounding the Nar valley completes the scene. Castle Acre is on the ancient Peddars Way - an ideal rambling centre. Sandringham and the coast at Hunstanton are some 30 minutes drive, as is Wells-Next-the-Sea, Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall, Blakeney, Holt, Sheringham and Burnham Market. The former home of BBC's 'Springwatch', Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens, is only 20 minutes drive.
Secluded picturesque Garden
- Castle Acre Heritage Trails
- Close to English Heritage & National Trust properties
- Ideal walking/rambling centre
- Birdwatching
- Pensthorpe Nature Reserve (20 mins.)
- Village Green Activities
- Food & Drink: Pub, Restaurants, Tea Rooms
- North Norfolk Coast within easy reach
- Childrens' playground
- West Acre Theatre
Castle Acre Priory
Page last updated 19 July 2011
