A 5-minute walk brings you to Hickling Broad, the largest of the Norfolk Broads, particularly popular as a known haven for wildlife all year round.
There are many trails and hidden corners, with boat tours available. Common cranes, bittern and marsh harriers can all been seen, as well as kingfishers. The swallowtail butterfly and the Norfolk hawker dragonfly are local specialities, and many people come just to see these two species. Close by you’ll find the Norfolk Coast, and Horsey Beach is just 4 miles away where you can see the incredible seal colony that make this stretch of beach their home during the winter months.
The city of Norwich, the only city in a National Park, is just 19 miles away and is filled with heritage and culture including the castle and two cathedrals.
The popular coastal resorts of Sea Palling, 5 miles, and Cromer, 20 miles, provide fantastic opportunities to build sandcastles all along the North Norfolk Coast. Head 9 miles inland to seek out tree top adventures at BeWILDerwood, a great day out for all the family, then continue a couple of miles further to Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, both easily accessible from Hickling. Shop and restaurant 400 yards, pub ½ mil
Accommodation details
Step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: With 42" Freeview Smart TV, DVD player and wooden floor. Kitchen/dining room: Farmhouse style with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and tiled floor. Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed. Bedroom 2: With single bed, pull-out bed and Freeview TV.
Extra Amenities
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are some low beams (6ft in places) and some low doorways.
Need a hand deciding - house in the country or beach holiday? East of England is many peoples first choice. There is plenty of holiday cottages that are dog friendly in Suffolk coast, Bury St Edmunds or Great Yarmouth - some have wonderful walking from the door step.
Pouplar walks
Broxbourne circular walk via Roydon
Epping to Chipping Ongar
Walks in Southwold
Erwarton, Church End & River Orwell walk from Pin Mill