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Short Break Holidays in North Norfolk
Our cottages are open all year round and we offer short weekend & midweek breaks between October and May, out of school holidays with some other availability during late September and early June at short notice. For special occasions we can organise flowers champagne & handmade chocolates to be left in your cottage, also home cooked oven to table meals or even a caterer. 
We are happy to discuss any special requirements you may have to make your short break stay with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Guests are personally welcomed by us as we live on site, or by our manager Nigel, and there is someone on hand even during weekends and the quieter seasonal weeks.
North Norfolk has plenty to discover at any time of the year whatever the weather. Cranmer county cottages provide an ideal base for a peaceful weekend break or midweek break with plenty to see and do locally and excellent on site facilities to keep children and adults alike amused. When the weather is inclement enjoy a morning swim followed by cooking a leisurely breakfast in the Rayburn (Swallow & Owl). We can supply locally sourced breakfast hampers on request. Alternatively enjoy the last of the evening sun with a game of tennis on our all weather courts followed by supper in the local pub. Why not come with a group of friends and share the cottages sociable dining and living areas with the extensive grassy play paddock for children to run off their energy. Maybe book a tennis coach or swimming lessons.
Friday to Monday off peak weekends are popular for special family occasions or just stress busting breaks (Except during peak summer and school holiday periods). Monday to Friday escapes are good value, with 4 nights for less than the price of 3 night weekend breaks. Out of season the countryside and towns are quieter, the beaches deserted, pubs and restaurants are not as booked and we tend to be less busy, you may well find that you have the pool and tennis courts to yourselves.
For a special occasion or gourmet weekend why not book a good local restaurant, this may take some advance planning especially if you have the excellent Galton Blackiston’s Michelin starred Morston Hall in mind. There are also several other good restaurants not too far from here: The Victoria at Holkham, The White Horse at Brancaster and the Hoste Arms at Burnham Market. For gourmet cooks, Norfolk has a wealth of good local produce from organically grown fruit and vegetables, locally grazed meats, locally caught fish and seafood, handmade Norfolk cheeses and handmade chocolates. Our kitchens are very well equipped with both a Rayburn and gas cooker in 2 cottages. You can pre-order delicacies before you come or just enjoy seeking out the specialist shops when you arrive.
We offer late availability discounts on short breaks and full week bookings when booked 2 weeks prior to arrival subject to availability.
Weekend Escapes
November – December
Farmers markets at Fakenham & Burnham Market
Fireworks at Fakenham
Felbrigg autumn Estate Walks – Tel 01263 837444
Holt & Burnham Market – Switching on of the Christmas lights and shopping to set the mood for the festive season.
Thursford Spectacular – Variety performance rivalling west end productions – November & December book tickets early. Nov 11 – Dec 23 Tel 01328 878477
Santa Specials – Children under 8 will enjoy the magic of the steam train delivering them to Santas Grotto at Weybourne. Price includes mince pie drink and present. December - Tel 01263 820 800
NN Railway weekends – 1940s weekends or murder mystery nights.
www.nnrailway.co.uk
Christmas Fayre – Blickling Hall or Fellbrigg see www.nationaltrust.org (Early December)
Jan – March
Recover from the frantic festive season when Norfolk is quiet and the weekenders have left. Enjoy invigorating beach or sheltered woodland walks, the energetic can take a half hour cycle ride from Cranmer to Holkham Park and the beach on back roads, recharge your batteries at the Queen Victoria pub/restaurant. (Bicyles can be hired for the weekend please enquire at time of booking)
Snowdrop Walk around the nearby grounds of Walsingham Abbey and museum. - Tel 01328 820259
Birdwtching at the local Owl & Hawk Trust at Sculthorpe.
www.sculthorpemoor.co.uk
Custom Bird watching tours – Richard Foss 01263 732350
Horse racing at Fakenham
01328 862388
www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk
Small children may enjoy observing lambing at Snettisham Park
Tel 01485 542425
Events at Pensthorpe wildlife park – Tel 01328 851465
Indoor horse riding - Blackborough End Equestrian Centre
Tel 01553 841212
Valentines Weekend
Flowers and champagne and breakfast hamper can be pre organised for a special Valentines treat. Book a local restaurant for dinner alternatively snuggle up in front of the wood burner and order home cooked food from one of the local delicatessens or even hire a caterer.
Mother’s Day Weekend
Treat mum to shopping in Burnham Market or Holt (Saturday), with lunch in the Hoste Arms or Byfords in Holt, or lunch with a view over the marshes at the White Horse in Brancaster. Alternatively book a massage or reflexology (subject to availability & must be booked beforehand).
Fathers Day / Golf Weekends
We can organise golf teaching weekends in conjunction with Colin Williams PGA teaching professional at the local Fakenham Golf Club, 10 minutes from Cranmer. The Golf school is an Explanar Swing Training System Centre designed to help the golfer, of any standard, achieve better results – faster. Golf Club visitor tickets available for individual day and weekend memberships. (Available all year, but must be booked in advance)
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
Champagne, handmade chocolates, celebration cakes & flowers can all be organised in advance of your stay.
Children’s Birthday Treats
Doodle Pots Café – Holt 01263 713135
Horse riding – enquire for details
Dinosaur Park - Norwich Tel 01603 876310
Steam Railways - Thomas The Tank engine weekends Tel 01263 822045
Puppet theatre Norwich – Tel 01263 837444
So much to see and do, many of our visitors come back again and again.
