The Meadows is situated in an unspoilt rural position surrounded by farmland. The picturesque village of Litcham is roughly one mile away, where you can find a friendly local pub and a village store for necessities. For further amenities, the property is centrally located between three market towns - Swaffham, Dereham and Fakenham, each around 9 miles away. Swaffham holds a buzzing outdoor market every Saturday, offering an extensive selection of stalls showcasing a wide range of goods. It’s not to miss!
Just twenty minutes away is Houghton Hall & Gardens, a stunning historical stately home. With an impressive collection of contemporary sculpture and a beautiful walled garden, it makes a wonderful family day out.
For some sea air, the stunning North Norfolk coast is just twenty miles north of the house. You’ll find endless stretches of quiet sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-sea, Holkham beach and Brancaster Estate. Further West along the coast you can find the National Trust’s Blakeney Nature Reserve, which offers beautiful coastal views, spectacular wildlife, and is home to the largest grey seal colony in England. Book yourself onto one oft the many seal watching boat tours for an adventurous day by the sea!
If you’re after a change of pace from the countryside, then Norfolk’s famous cathedral city, Norwich, is forty-five minutes away. Here you can wander the historical cobbled lanes of England’s largest medieval city. You’ll find a charming mix of independent shops, cafes and galleries, nestled amongst cosy inviting pubs and medieval stone churches.
The Region
Found in the East of England, Norfolk’s charms are as broad as the famous network of rivers that run through it. With an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife, this is one county where you can really kick back and enjoy some quintessential English countryside.
But it’s not just a rural idyll – there’s loads of stuff to see and do, which we’ve all put together in our handy Norfolk travel guide. And don’t forget, if you need a place to stay our luxury cottages in Norfolk offer everything you need for an amazing family holiday.