May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Its hard to describe the attractions of Cranks Castle, but last weekend we arrived on Friday morning with a list of things to do and charged around all day at our normal 'city' pace. Waking up on Saturday after a good nights sleep and hearing the sea breaking on the shore the cares of everyday life started slipping away - we spent the rest of the weekend relaxing, sleeping, eating, drinking, and watching the sea with a log fire roaring. We had the occasional walk along the beach to buy the Sunday papers and to take the sea air. Obviously there are many local attractions well worth visiting and the countryside is beautiful, but the charm of the house is just looking at the beach and the sea. The comfort of central heating means that even bad weather is beautiful and returning home from a couple of hours walk when the Siberian wind is sweeping across the North Sea is a wonderful experience. With the lowest rainfall in the UK however the clarity of the Norfolk light can often be enjoyed even in the most gloomy times of year. In summer time the house opens up to the garden and life can spread outdoors during the long summer days.
Cranks Castle
Open Plan Kitchen / Dining Room with fireplace
Main Bedroom
Snug off Dining Area, Sofa Bed
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The East Anglia / Norfolk region
The county of Norfolk has a unique and special atmosphere. The beaches with their characteristic Groynes stretching away in both directions are virtually empty even in high summer. We are 30 minutes away from the historic city of Norwich, with its thriving shoping centre and many interesting sights and the North Norfolk country houses and gardens are all close by. Boats can be hired by the hour or day if you fancy a day on the Norfolk Broads. The seal sanctuary at Blakeney is 30 minutes away by car.
Bacton area
Beautiful Norfolk coastline with big skies and empty sandy beaches make it a great place to relax and get away from your daily routine. Walking possible in the local area, many of the minor roads are part of the 'quiet lanes' network where walkers and cyclist have priority over cars. The beach is popular with families in the warmer weather and walkers and fishermen although it's never crowded as access is limited. Bacton village has 2 pubs, a great fish and chip shop, a general store, an Indian restaurant and a farm shop selling a wide range of local produce.
How to get there
30mins from Norwich by car. Train to North Walsham and 15 minutes by taxi (or 20 minutes by bicycle). Frequent trains from London Liverpool Street connecting at Norwich 2 hours drive from Stanstead airport.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Norwich or Stansted
Railway:
North Walsham: 5 km
Ferry:
Harwich
Activities near Bacton
Sports: Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Refurbished by the Architect owner, the house has simple robust finishes and a rustic feel with a garden with lawn overlooking beach. Off a quiet lane in the small coastal village of Bacton with own shops and pubs. Easy access to Broads, Cromer and other North Norfolk attractions.
Main bedroom has double bed. The smaller second bedroom has a bunk with a single bed on top and a double futon sofa bed below. The snug area of the living room has a double sofa bed and can be closed off with a curtain. Two futon bedrolls are available for occasional use. Linen is provided for the bedrooms. If you are using the sofa bed and/or bedrolls please take your own linen.
Further details outdoors: Direct access to beach. On site parking for a couple of cars if required.
Further details
Information pack is on the dishwasher. I stay there myself as often as possible so leave tea, coffee, salt, pepper etc. Guests are free to use what they find and restock if something is missing!
Conditions
Dogs only - apologies but I'm allergic to cats! Although not fully accessible for wheelchairs, the property is very usable for people with limited mobility - there aren't stairs, floor levels are fairly uniform, the car can be driven right up to the paving outside the door. The shower is large and fairly accessible with a shower curtain, please ring or email me to discuss if you want to discuss your individual requirements - have had help designing it with someone with limited mobility who loves it there as she can enjoy the views of the beach from a chair in the living room.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Minimum stay
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29th sept- 22 dec 07
24 Nov 07
22 Dec 07
350£ 350
6060
7575
3 Nights
22 december-6th january 2008
22 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
390£ 390
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15 feb-22 feb
15 Feb 08
22 Feb 08
390£ 390
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22 feb-14 march 08
22 Feb 08
14 Mar 08
340£ 340
6060
7575
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14 march-02 may 08
14 Mar 08
2 May 08
390£ 390
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02 may-27 june08
2 May 08
27 Jun 08
450£ 450
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july-august 08
19 Aug 08
6 Sep 08
560£ 560
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6 sept-4 oct
6 Sep 08
4 Oct 08
390£ 390
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Short breaks (min 3 nights) £75 a night
only available from October-April generally not school holidays. please e-mail.
Weekly rentals in the winter are from 5.30pm on Friday till 1pm the following Friday. Short break arrival/departures subject to agreement.
Summer change over is on saturday during june-september
£100 refundable deposit required
Guestbook
"thank you so much for the opportunity to go to cranks castle we've had such a lovely time its so peaceful and its been something of an ambition of ours to have a holiday somewhere with a sea view so it was perfect! you are doing a lovely job with the building and we would love to be able to visit again." May 2007
Availability notes
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Advertiser joined: 27 Dec 2006 This property added: 27 Dec 2006
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