Woodpecker is a beautiful, Scandinavian A-frame lodge in Weybourne Forest, set high on the hill above the popular coastal village of Weybourne, and within a short drive of Sheringham, Cromer and the lovely Georgian market town of Holt. With open-plan, light and airy living space and two outside decked seating areas which take advantage of the forest views, Woodpecker is a wonderful, woodland bolthole, ideal for families or groups of friends all year round.
The detached lodge has three bedrooms (one of which is on the ground floor) and two bathrooms. The stunning full-height, open-plan living area is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the peaceful location. Super insulated and double glazed, you will be kept lovely and cosy in the winter months and in the summer, slide open the large glass door from the living area, sit on the spacious decked balcony and soak in the sounds of the woodland. There is also a second decked balcony on the first floor, offering great woodland views from on high.
Woodpecker is a brilliant place to stay if you like the outdoors; there are some pretty woodland trails to explore from right outside the door, the National Trust’s Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath are close by, and the North Norfolk coastal path is a short drive (or longish walk!) away. Woodpecker is dog friendly and will appeal to multi-generational families, friends, walkers, cyclists, nature lovers and birdwatchers year-round – basically, all round Norfolk fans!
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Weybourne is a picturesque coastal village made up of flint cottage. Popular with fisherman, the shingle beach gives access to the coastal path. From here, enjoy a wonderful three mile cliff-top walk to the Blue Flag sandy beach at Sheringham, with Cromer beyond. This area is a walker’s paradise. Sheringham Park is especially wonderful in the spring when the azaleas are in full bloom. Kelling Heath and Muckleburgh Hill offer miles of interesting trails. The village is famous for the Muckleburgh Military Collection, and Weybourne Station, a delightfully preserved Edwardian country station, which is a stopping point for the Poppyline steam trains that run between Holt and Sheringham throughout the year. Children will love the indoor pool at Sheringham.
There is a popular pub, The Ship Inn, serving very good food, a well-stocked village store, and a tea room. Just twenty minutes by foot, or two minutes by car, The Pheasant at Kelling offers mouthwatering menus. The Coasthopper bus service runs through the village on its travels between Kings Lynn and Cromer. The popular Georgian town of Holt boasts an array of independent shops and galleries, and is just three miles inland.
The neighbouring village of Salthouse is located on the North Norfolk Coast and overlooks the salt marshes next to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre. Clustered around the village green are pretty cottages, The Dun Cow pub with a large front garden that looks directly over the salt marsh, and Cookies Crab Shop offering platters of seafood, salads, sandwiches and ice cream. East of the village, past the village pond, is Mac’s Plaice where you can buy fish ‘n’ chips during the summer months.
For National Trust lovers, Felbrigg Hall and Blicking Hall are nearby.
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