Located near Elsing in Norfolk and nestled in a beautiful wild flower meadow, Douglas a completely eco friendly and off-grid hideaway. This bespoke, hand crafted, thoughtfully renovated horsebox makes a cosy get-away featuring a king-size bed, wood burning stove and fully equipped kitchen.
Leading up to Douglas, is a set of stairs to the old loading ramp. This has been turned into a decking area with a table and chairs, perfect for watching the wildlife pass by or the sun go down. Through the french doors you are greeted by the spacious living area comprising of a kitchenette, seating area and tucked away beds. Perfect for cooking up a storm after a days exploring, the kitchen is home to a four hob cooker grill, sink and work top space. The bench seating area is great for chilling with a book, or you can use it as a bed for a little one. Tucked away above the cab is a king-size bed, and under is another tucked away small bed which is suitable for a small adult or child.
There is a private shower unit and separate compost WC just a few steps away from the rear door of the horse box, both of which boast sky views. To the front of the horsebox is a lovely seating area with a firepit.
Douglas is powered completely by the Norfolk sun! The rays are taken and stored in the battery bank and then recycled around the site for the lighting options, USB charging and pumping water.
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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