Norwich holiday bungalow rental, Honingham with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Kingfishers Retreat (bungalow)

Home description

Kingfishers Retreat offers well presented comfortable holiday accommodation all on one level, with parking directly outside in a courtyard. There is one bedroom of good size which has a double and single bed, however if you wish the second bed can be placed in the lounge.

There is a half acre of beautiful shared organic garden fronting the river Tud. Kingfishers Retreat is in an ideal location for gentle country pursuits - walking, golf, birdwatching, cycling and is the perfect base for exploring Norwich and all the city has to offer.

Lounge	Kitchen
Bedroom	Kingfishers Retreat

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The East Anglia / Norfolk region

Norfolk has its own National Park: the Norfolk Broads, which you can walk around, watch the wildlife or go for a days boating on the inland waterway system.

It offers a wealth of historical buildings from Saxon round towered churches to castles, cathedrals and manor houses, with interesting prehistoric sites ranging from flint mines to Wood Henge.
The National Trust Properties of Felbrigg, Blicking and Oxburgh provide beautiful historic houses and gardens to look around.

There are several coastal towns, around a half an hours drive away, with long sandy beaches and all the attractions of the seaside.
Excellent golf courses exist to challenge both the good club player and beginner.

Norfolk has a number of R.S.P.B and Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves which together cover a wide variety of habitats and species, as diverse as avocets and stone curlews. Pensthorpe, the new site of BBC's "Springwatch" programme, Strumpshaw fen and Honeypot Wood are all close to Kingfishers Retreat.

Norwich / Honingham area

Norwich is the most complete medieval city in England and has a Romanesque Cathedral and its own Norman Castle. It has many cosmopolitan shops and cafes - and was voted in the UK top 5 for shopping locations . It also has a vibrant 6 day open air market.

For more artistic people there is the Sainsbury's Centre for Visual Arts, which has various displays of artwork and artefacts, there are also theatres, cinemas, and a wide selection of restaurants. An insight into Norfolk's colourful past from pre roman upto the last century is provided by the many museums (Castle museum, Gressenhall, Bridewell, Strangers hall).

Sports and Leisure - Two leisure centres are close by (U.E.A. and Barnham Broom) offering excellent facilities.
Golf - Several of Norfolks premier golfing attractions are within 15 minutes (Barnham Broom, The Royal Norwich, Wensum valley, Weston park , ...) overall there are at least 10 courses close by.

Bird watching - One guest in 2007, recorded over 50 bird species in and around the garden and its environs, his personal higlight being a spotted fly catcher. Kingfishers Retreat's central location makes it convenient to visit all the major R.S.P.B. reserves of the Norfolk/Suffolk area from Strumpshaw to Minsmere, as well as the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves.

Walking - There are a number of walks which can be taken directly from the front door of Kingfishers Retreat each with luck can be adjusted to include a convenient pub for lunch and for the more adventurous there are various long distance walks.

Cycling - a network of quiet country lanes offers the chance to explore, at a gentle pace, the villages and towns of Norfolk, one route recommended, is to the delightful market town of Wymondham with its ancient market building, abbey and collection of buildings spanning the centuries. Or to Hingham, a delightful Georgian town where Abraham Lincoln's ancestors originated, or so the story goes.There are also a number of official cycle routes and cycle paths.

Fishing - Neighbouring villages offer the chance for fly fishing and course fishing both to a good standard.

****** 25th and 26th June 2008 = Royal Norfolk Show , 31st May and 1st June = Pensthorpe Gardening & Food Fair, 8th -14th October 2008 = Norwich and Norfolk Food Festival, 26th October= Gressenhall Apple Day, 27th Oct - 1st Nov = 31st Norwich Beer Festival ******

How to get there

Flights are available to Norwich Airport. Good rail connections exist to London and the East Midlands. A bus service runs from Norwich and East Dereham to Honingham.

Activities near Norwich

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Kingfishers Retreat offers 60m² of living space.
Heating - Night storage radiators, with back up oilfilled radiator and fan heaters. The bathroom has a wall mounted fan heater. The property is double glazed and well insulated (cavity wall as well).
Bathroom - Contains bath,w/c, hand basin, heated towel rail, and large walk in shower with hand rails, a shower chair is also available.

Lounge - Offers two double settees, an armchair and ottoman. The single bed can be moved into the lounge if required. Patio doors open onto the garden.
Kitchen - An eye level oven is available in addition to the normal cooker and hob. There is also a heated towel rail.

Further details outdoors:
Kingfishers Retreat has its own garden area and private patio. The delightful half acre of shared organic garden backs onto the river Tud and contains an orchard, greenhouses and a vegetable area, not to mention extensive lawns and flower beds which you are welcome to enjoy.

Off street parking - available in the courtyard area infront of Kingfishers Retreat.
Private patio area - chairs, table and sun shade available.

Conditions

No smoking and No pets.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	21 Jan 08	22 Mar 08	190£  190	4040	5050	3 Nights
	22 Mar 08	26 Jul 08	210£  210	4040	5050	3 Nights
	26 Jul 08	7 Sep 08	260£  260	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Sep 08	30 Nov 08	210£  210	4040	5050	3 Nights
	30 Nov 08	20 Dec 08	210£  210	4040	5050	3 Nights
	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	250£  250	4040	5050	3 Nights
	3 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	200£  200	4545	5050	3 Nights
	28 Mar 09	25 Jul 09	225£  225	4545	5050	3 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rental rates include electricity, heating, linen, and tea towels.
Towels can be provided if required.
Excessive usuage of electricity may incur a charge.
On the first day please arrive after 2pm and on the last day please leave by 10am.

Guestbook

"What a gem of a place to find. For a short break near home it was ideal. Sitting by the river in the garden having lunch today, the Kingfisher flew by - perfect. Walks from the door are easy ."
Mrs C. Bizzell.

'Thank you so much for the welcome you gave to us. We very much enjoyed your comfortable bungalow and quiet and attractive garden. On arrival the first impression was of perpetual birdsong and by the end of the first day I had listed 28 species in the garden and the environs of Honingham.'
Mr D. Mugford.

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 47660 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Anna French
Tel:	+44 (0)1603 881134
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