Brancaster
Brancaster is renowned for its wide expanse of sandy beach and has the advantage of being one of the few places along this stretch of the North Norfolk coastline that you can park the car less than 50m from the beach. This makes it a popular choice for families and as one of the driest parts of the UK it makes it an excellent choice for a traditional English seaside holiday.
Throughout the year the beach is used by dog walkers, kite-surfers and bird-watchers, and in warmer climes by paddlers, swimmers and basking seals.
For those needing more intellectual stimulus, at very low tides the remains of a petrified forest can be seen here. Brancaster was the site of the Roman fort of Branodonum, built to guard against raids by Frankish and Saxon pirates, although some local legends claim it was to counter Druids living nearby. All that is left of the fort now are a few ditches to the east of the village, and some Roman bricks in various cottages and outhouses. More recent history may be seen in St Mary’s church, a Saxon building with a characteristic round tower nearly a thousand years old. The church has some beautiful medieval stained glass, and a fifteenth century bell cast in Kings Lynn.
For the more energetic the National Trust runs Brancaster’s Millenium Activity Centre, offering sailing, orienteering and kayaking for children and parents, and just outside there is the Royal North West Norfolk Golf Club which is one of the best courses in the area.
The local pub The Ship has been taken over by Kiwi Masterchef
2 Dormy House Brancaster
Sleeps 2, from £340 to £495 per week
Dormy House was formerly an old country house hotel which has been converted into high quality apartments. This is a recently refurbished second floor apartment which has wonderful views out to sea from all of its rooms, across the formal landscaped rear gardens. Situated in a really peaceful location with the beautiful sandy beach at Brancaster only minutes walk away, this is a fabulous coastal retreat for 2 people from which to enjoy the stunning scenery, bird watching, walking, sailing or maybe even a round of golf or two!
There is the added advantage of 2 bicycles available to use with this apartment, perfect for an evening's ride to one of the numerous excellent local pubs/restaurants!
5 Dormy House Brancaster
Sleeps 2, from £430 to £620 per week
A beautifully presented 1 bedroomed apartment on the first floor of the historic Dormy House with stunning views across landscaped grounds and out to sea. Located only 5 minutes' walk from the sandy beach, the apartment offers a fabulous location for a luxury break for 2 (no children)from which to enjoy the stunning scenery, bird watching, walking, sailing or maybe even a round of golf or two!
Swimming pool
Off-Street parking
Downstairs bedroom
Dogs by arrangement
Central heating
Saturday changeoverEastwood House Brancaster
Sleeps 8, from £650 to £1850 per week
Eastwood House is a contemporary style four bedroom house with an attractive south facing garden and outdoor heated swimming pool. It is situated in the heart of Brancaster, within walking distance of the beautiful sandy beach, golf club, tennis courts and the excellent Ship Hotel.
Hemingford Cottage Brancaster
Sleeps 6, from £410 to £720 per week
Hemingford is a comfortable 150 year old spacious cottage with 3 bedrooms, making an ideal holiday home for families who'd like to be close to the beach. It has an attractive large sitting room with a beamed ceiling and French doors to the enclosed garden. It is ideally situated within 10 minutes walk to the beautiful sandy beach at Brancaster and the refurbished Ship Hotel (now run by renowned chef Chris Coubrough).
Kingfishers Brancaster
Sleeps 8+1, from £730 to £1500 per week
Kingfishers is a spacious detached house situated in a quiet location overlooking the marshes and out to sea, within walking distance of the lovely coast at Brancaster and the excellent Ship Hotel (owned by Chris Coubrough). It has a large enclosed mature garden and is the perfect family holiday house, having recently been extended to provide 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Little Ash Brancaster
Sleeps 6, from £450 to £930 per week
Little Ash is a lovely flint and brick cottage which has been completely renovated to a very high standard. The spacious cottage has two staircases, a large newly fitted kitchen and is ideal for family holidays. It is situated within the coastal village of Brancaster, within walking distance of the sandy coast, children's playground & tennis courts and the excellent Ship Hotel (owned by Chris Coubrough).
Littlefold Brancaster
Sleeps 4, from £460 to £850 per week
Littlefold was a typical traditional Norfolk cottage which has been transformed into a spacious contemporary home which is perfect for 2 couples. It has been extended with the addition of a garden room providing a light and spacious kitchen/living area, whilst upstairs there are 2 stylish bedrooms each with their own en-suite bathroom. It is only a short walk to the beautiful sandy beach at Brancaster, a village shop, The Ship pub (which is now under the management of the renowned chef Chris Coubrough), and the renowned Royal West Norfolk golf club.
Off-Street parking
Open fire / woodburnerDownstairs bedroomCentral heating
Wi-Fi
Sea views
Friday changeoverSeven Edges Brancaster
Sleeps 10, from £990 to £2200 per week
Seven Edges is a much-loved family holiday home accommodating 6 in the main house and with a separate annexe across the driveway sleeping 4. It has been refurbished to a high standard with spacious comfortable living areas. The house is in an excellent location - off a small quiet lane and overlooking the golf club at Brancaster. There are large gardens, or the sandy beach is only minutes' walk away.
Seven Edges without Annexe Brancaster
Sleeps 6, from £580 to £850 per week
Seven Edges is a much-loved family home sleeping up to 6 in the main house, which is available for let outside the school holiday periods. During the holidays the house may be rented with the separate annexe across the driveway sleeping an additional 4. It has been refurbished to a high standard with spacious comfortable living areas. The house is in an excellent location - off a small quiet lane and overlooking the golf club at Brancaster. There are large gardens, or the sandy beach is only minutes' walk away.