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Salt Marsh

  • Thornham
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    from £ 30 to £ 30 per week

    Arrival from 4pm and Departure by 10am

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    Beach

    A highly sought after coastal village on the Norfolk Coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A paradise for walkers, photographers, artists and bird watchers due to the panoramic views of the salt marshes.
    There is a worthwhile and picturesque mile long walk across the creeks, here you will reach the often quiet, stunning and dog friendly sandy beach of Thornham Bay. Continue along to the popular boardwalk to Holme Dunes NWT Nature reserve with interesting habitats of flora and fauna from natterjack toads and migrating birds.

    Village

    The village is notable as magnet for foodies and day trippers with seriously good shopping. Drove Orchards on the outskirts of Thornham has an impressive Farm Shop where you can PYO and is notable for its apple juice, fishmongers and a small selection of lifestyle shops. You may of heard of the ‘not to be missed’ Eric’s Fish and Chips, where you can enjoy a beer with your meal and children love the desserts, a fried jam sandwich, or ice cream where they can help themselves to tasty toppings. Thornham Deli, cafe and store is also great for a browse or bite to eat and it's next door to the Village Hall and play park.  There are also two great village pubs to choose from.:The Orange Tree award winning gastro pub, ideal for families with outdoor play area and The Lifeboat Inn, a traditional and atmospheric haven, often with a roaring fire and warm welcome for every guest including salty sea dogs.

    History

    Thornham is named after the Old English meaning ‘homestead or village where the thorn trees grow’. The village has a rich history and many of the buildings date back to the 16th Century. Archaeological evidence dates as far back as the Bronze Age. The village had a prosperous harbour 200 years ago and a fascinating story of a smugglers Inn and a bandit’s hideout.

    Visit

    Nestled between the villages of Holme-next-the-Sea and Titchwell both with bird and wildlife visitors’ centres RSPB Titchwell and NWT Nature reserve. There are many other villages to explore within a short distance like Brancaster, Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham with their great family beaches. Brancaster Staithe is popular with sailors and courses and lessons can be taken here or at Morston. You can learn to be a smuggler, explore the coast or sail the creeks with The Coastal Exploration Company, or take a seal trip to Blakeney Point from Morston Quay. Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale is a nice area to visit the shops or visit the quintessential village of Burnham Market where you can source most Norfolk delicacies from the independent and quaint shops that surround the village green.

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    Fri 29 Mar 2024Thu 11 Apr 2024£2325 / week
    Fri 12 Apr 2024Thu 23 May 2024£1820 / week
    Fri 24 May 2024Thu 30 May 2024£2955 / week
    Fri 31 May 2024Thu 20 Jun 2024£2210 / week
    Fri 21 Jun 2024Thu 4 Jul 2024£2835 / week
    Fri 5 Jul 2024Thu 29 Aug 2024£3305 / week
    Fri 30 Aug 2024Thu 5 Sep 2024£2835 / week
    Fri 6 Sep 2024Thu 19 Sep 2024£2210 / week
    Fri 20 Sep 2024Thu 17 Oct 2024£1820 / week
    Fri 18 Oct 2024Thu 31 Oct 2024£2210 / week
    Fri 1 Nov 2024Thu 19 Dec 2024£1620 / week
    Fri 20 Dec 2024Sun 5 Jan 2025£3305 / week
    Mon 6 Jan 2025Thu 3 Apr 2025£1620 / week
    Fri 4 Apr 2025Thu 24 Apr 2025£2325 / week
    Fri 25 Apr 2025Thu 22 May 2025£1820 / week
    Fri 23 May 2025Thu 29 May 2025£2955 / week
    Fri 30 May 2025Thu 19 Jun 2025£2210 / week
    Fri 20 Jun 2025Thu 3 Jul 2025£2835 / week
    Fri 4 Jul 2025Thu 4 Sep 2025£3305 / week
    Fri 5 Sep 2025Thu 11 Sep 2025£2835 / week
    Fri 12 Sep 2025Thu 25 Sep 2025£2210 / week
    Fri 26 Sep 2025Thu 16 Oct 2025£1820 / week
    Fri 17 Oct 2025Thu 30 Oct 2025£2210 / week
    Fri 31 Oct 2025Thu 18 Dec 2025£1620 / week
    Fri 19 Dec 2025Sun 4 Jan 2026£3305 / week

    Prices shown includes a £30 booking fee.

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    If your required start date is not the usual changeover day, then please call us on 01328 730880 or email.

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    Deposit Payable - 33% of total rent

    Balance payable 28 days prior to arrival

    Please note that smoking is not permitted in any of our cottages

    All Sowerbys holiday cottages are supplied with bed linen and towels and the cost of heating is included in the rental price.

    Electric Vehicle charging

    Cars may only be charged if there is an EV charging point fitted at the property. The cost of electricity is NOT included in the rental price and Sowerbys Holiday Cottages must be notified if the charger is used and an additional surcharge will be made. Due to insurance purposes, guests must never charge their car using a standard outdoor plug or an extension cable linking to a domestic plug. This is not permitted because of fire regulations regarding wiring, earthing rods and voltage restrictions; it poses a serious fire risk to standard 13 amp sockets and there is a real danger that the body of the vehicle could become live.

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