Walnut Cottage at Muckleton Farm

Overview

Walnut Cottage is a lovely Norfolk Farm Cottage located on an arable farm on the outskirts of Burnham Market within easy reach of some beautiful beaches and bird watching areas.

The cottage has recently undergone a ‘make over’ and encompasses comfort and practicality. It is well equipped to a high standard.There is a large enclosed garden with off road parking and boat space.

Walnut Cottage is located between the villages of Burnham Market and Stanhoe in the small hamlet of Muckleton. A short distance from some beautiful beaches and bird watching areas, Walnut Cottage is ideally tucked away on a working arable farm.

There is a cosy sitting room with comfortable leather sofas either side of a large beamed fireplace housing an electric style ‘wood burner’ for quick and easy use. This room overlooks the horse paddocks and has TV/Video/DVD/HiFi.

There is an oak style fitted kitchen with all mod cons. Washing machine, tumble drier, fridge/freezer and ceramic electric cooker/oven, dishwasher and microwave and the dining area seats 6.

There is a downstairs bath, shower and WC.

The main bedroom has a pine double bed with fitted cupboards overlooking the pasture and has en-suite shower and WC.

Bedroom 2 has a pine double bed, dressing table and fitted cupboard and bedroom 3 a single bed with pine chest of drawers and bedside cabinet.
All night storage heaters are fitted throughout.

There is a large enclosed garden with off road parking for 2 cars and a boat (approx. one quarter of an acre). There is a paved patio area, which during the summer months has an outside table, chairs, sun lounges and webber BBQ.

Tourist Attractions: Close by is Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve. Thousands of migrating birds pass through Titchwell in spring and autumn, and many spend winter here, giving you an unrivalled opportunity to see many species of ducks, waders, seabirds and geese.Or visit Norfolk Lavender Limited and see many varieties of lavender and a large miscellany of herbs. Hear about the harvest and the ancient process of lavender distillation. Snettisham Park offers archaeological and discovery trails, a sheep centre, a gigantic adventure play area, an indoor animal barn with lambs, calves, piglets, chickens and a pets area and an information room. Bircham Windmill has been fully restored. Visitors can climb to the very top and see all the machinery in the Windmill Museum. Adjoining the mill is the original bakery which we still use today.

Eating and Drinking: The White Horse Inn in Brancaster Staithe. The conservatory restaurant with sun deck terrace and adjoining dining area give spectacular views overlooking the Norfolk Coastal Path and the tidal marsh beyond to Scolt Head Island and is a great place to eat local seafood and seasonal produce. It is a perfect backdrop for a truly wonderful dining experience. Also try Jolly Sailor a lovely 18th century family friendly pub where you can enjoy delicious home cook food. There is a large beer garden and kiddies play area. Muddy boots welcome. Warming logs fires await during the winter months Or try The Lifeboat Inn at Thornham. Enjoy a delicious meal from their extensive menu which is served throughout, in the traditional history soaked bar, spacious and bright conservatory or elegant, recently renovated restaurant.

Food store: Brancaster has Leftleys a great little supermarket that sells just about everything from papers to fresh bread, groceries, off-license fruit and veg, bucket and spades!if you want to pre order your grocery ready for your arrival at the the Cottage, Tesco in Fakenham who will organise that for you.

Sports and Activities: For a round of Golf visit Royal West Norfolk Golf Club at Brancaster which is an outstanding links course set on the North Norfolk coast. Visitors are welcome, although numbers are strictly limited. This, together with the fact that only two-balls are allowed, keeps the speed of play up, with most rounds being completed in three hours.

Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre an activity centre offering residential and day courses for adults and children. The site of the Roman fort of Branodunum and Scolt Head Island. Visitors can experience and enjoy outdoor adventures, including sailing, kayaking, team-building, orienteering and more, while developing a better understanding of sustainable living. Northshore Sail Craft and Sailing School. A great selection sailing clothes, and accessories plus canoe, kayak and boat hire. Why not hire a kayak and explore all the lovely local creeks.

Things you should know about Walnut Cottage: Farmyard: The cottage is situated on a working arable farm. We regret the farmyard is strictly a no-go area due to health and safety reasons, and agricultural traffic.

Facilities

Equipment

• Oven/Hob
• Clothes Dryer
• Washing Machine
• Fridge
• Freezer
• Microwave
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Dishwasher
• TV
• DVD
• Sky/Sat/Free View
• Music System/CD/Radio
• Log/Multi Fuel Burner
• Electric Heating
• Hair Dryer
• Childs Cot
• Childs High Chair
• Stairgate
• Selection of DVD's
• Selection of Books and Games

Outdoor Features

• Enclosed Garden
• Open Patio
• Garden Furniture
• BBQ
• Off Road Parking

Included In The Price

• Bed Linen
• Towels
• Basic Kitchen Provisions
• Homemade Cake
• Heat/Light

Prices

Location

Property Address

Walnut Cottage
Muckleton Farm
Burnham Market
Norfolk
PE31 8JT

Owners Contact Details

Suzy Lyles

Tel: 01485 518340

Owners Website

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