Large family holidays in Sculthorpe - sleeps 18

The Grange Farmhouse
9 bedrooms, sleeps 18

Elegant, spacious farmhouse, ideal for larger groups of families and friends, with wood burning stove and enclosed walled garden.

Offering a substantial venue for discerning large families and groups wishing to holiday together, this elegant and spacious farmhouse stands detached surrounded by its own natural meadows, with fenced wildlife pond, enclosed walled garden and seating terrace. The Farmhouse is furnished and equipped to a very good standard, the entrance hall boasts an elegant staircase leading to first floor bedrooms, many with en-suite facilities. The spacious dining room with wooden floor opens to a further sitting area with double-sided wood-burning stove and French door opening to the enclosed walled garden. Additional reception rooms including a drawing room and a sitting room offer alternative space for ultimate relaxation. The well-equipped large kitchen is complete with both an Aga and a conventional cooker.

For the enthusiast chef or guests with an interest, the owner offers cookery courses/demonstrations at the farmhouse, the courses will give stress-free ways to create fabulous food using fresh ingredients - all classes can be booked by pre-arrangement. The peaceful village of Sculthorpe is just 8 miles from the Norfolk coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches and RSPB bird and nature reserves. Excellent walking and cycling can be enjoyed from the doorstep, as a footpath leads direct from the grounds. Fakenham, 2 miles, offers good shops, restaurants, bowling alley, cinema and a golf course. Bustling Burnham Market is just 7 miles away, where you can enjoy a spot of traditional market shopping and lunch.

Visit Wells-next-the-Sea with its excellent colourful beach huts and dine at the picturesque fishing harbour – popular for its fresh shellfish, beach hut available for guests by prior arrangement with the owner. The traditional seaside towns of Heacham and Hunstanton are close by offering an array of activities for all ages. Enjoy a day out in the city of Norwich with its market, excellent shopping malls and theatre. Visit the famous Norfolk Broads where daily boat hire and river trips are available to explore the expanse of waterways - a natural haven for birds and wildlife. Explore The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum located just a short drive away. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mil

Accommodation details

Spacious living room. Large dining room/drawing room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Sitting room. Well-equipped large kitchen with electric Aga, electric cooker, breakfast area and tiled floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Twin bedroom (zip and link, can be 6ft double) with two additional pull-out single beds (for alternative sleeping only). Three further twin bedrooms. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet. Second staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom (zip and link) with en-suite shower room with toilet.

Extra Amenities

Wood-burning stove - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally Electricity, full gas central heating, bed linen and towels includedTwo Freeview TVsDVDCDiPod dockElectric Aga includedCombi microwave/oven/grillWashing machineTumble dryerTwo dishwashersFridge/freezerWi-fiLarge enclosed lawned garden with terrace and furnitureMeadowAmple parkingCycle storeWelcome packNo smokingNB: Fenced pond in meadow.