Oozing character and hidden surprises, Dixie is a repurposed horse box set in a wonderful wild flower meadow in Elsing. Complete with a beautifully crafted bathroom, king-size bed and decking with views over the rolling countryside, it makes the most fantastic place for a relaxing break.
Dixie is made up of three parts; the main horsebox which is home to the living area, an undercover top deck attached to the horsebox and a separate bathroom. There are a set of steps heading up to the first floor decking where you are greeted by a set of french doors that lead inside to the living space. There is a fully-equipped kitchen with a fridge-freezer, four hob grill and oven and a large Belfast sink providing everything you need for cooking up a storm. There is a handcrafted yew slab with a couple of chairs, if you fancy dining inside; along with a wood burner sits opposite the kitchenette, stocked with logs to keep you toasty in the cooler evenings. To the rear of the lorry is a sofa and tucked neatly above, accessed by a ladder, is a king-size bed. Dixie is also complete with different lighting options, USB sockets and a Bluetooth sound system.
Either up a set of steps from the outside or from inside the horsebox through the hobbit door, you are led to the top deck which is undercover with a wonderful pig arc shelter roof. Here you can chill and watch the wildlife go by, or sit in the swinging chair with a good book.
Set to one side of the lorry is a large bathroom. The sink is its own work of art, crafted from a slab of yew with a stone sink held up by twisted ivy lengths. There is a large walk-in shower and a composting WC. On the other side of the lorry is a firepit area, with plenty of seating and BBQ griddle and equipment.
Located in Elsing, rural Norfolk
There is so much to do on your doorstep, with footpaths and cycle routes around quiet, rural lanes with little traffic, with the added advantage of being central to many other attractions.
The village of North Elmham has a very popular tea shop. The Fox just down the road at Lyng is popular with visitors and locals alike.
For a fun local day out try Roarr! Dinosaur Park at Lenwade or Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, both interesting and very different venues close by.
Reepham is a beautiful market town with 18th century houses and a market place, which is surrounded by stunning countryside between the Wensum and Bure Valleys. While you are ambling around, be sure to pop in to The Dial House, a special place for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas.
The fine historic towns of Holt, Fakenham and Aylsham are all a short drive away, where you will find lots of interest and amenities as well as bustling markets. Fakenham has auction rooms and one of the biggest markets around every Thursday, with Aylsham markets on Mondays and Fridays. Holt Sunday markets showcases the best of local crafts, producers and makers.
Aylsham is the northern terminus of the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow-gauge steam railway which winds its way through the countryside to Wroxham, gateway to the Norfolk Broads National Park, where you can hire boats. The station also marks the start of the Bure Valley Walk, a walking and cycling route alongside the line. The Weavers Way trail, from Aylsham to North Walsham, follows a disused railway line and is a fantastic off-road route for walking, cycling and horse riding.
The National Trust’s Blickling Hall, a sensational Jacobean house, with wonderful gardens is close to Aylsham, as is Felbrigg Hall National Trust estate, with its gorgeous gardens, grounds and stately home.
The Norfolk coast is just forty minutes’ drive away, with a wide variety of vast sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and miles of wild nature reserves to explore.
The lively medieval city of is Norwich is only 15 miles away, where you will find cathedrals, a castle, museums, shops, entertainment, shops and eateries galore.
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