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DOLPHIN
COTTAGE |
Sleeps
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Cley-Next-The-Sea,
North Norfolk |
£225
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English
Tourism Council 4 Stars
Situated
in the picturesque High Street, Dolphin Cottage reflects
the old fashioned charm of the unspoiled village of Cley,
while at the same time combining very well appointed accommodation
with all modern conveniences. Whatever your choice
of holiday - sightseeing ,walking, or a "bucket and
spade" holiday with the children, Dolphin Cottage is
the ideal base, a comfortable and welcome retreat to come
back to each day. |
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| The
Place |
Cley-Next-The-Sea
is on the North Norfolk coast, less than a mile east of Blakeney
and at the heart of the North Norfolk Conservation Area.
It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is one of the
most important locations for birdwatching in the UK.
Facilities in Cley include two excellent pubs, The
George and Dragon and The Three Swallows,
a renowned delicatessen, a post office, a traditional smoke
house selling smoked fish and pates, a pottery and a bookshop. |
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| The
Cottage |
Our
flint-faced cottage, built 20 years ago, sits in the heart
of the High Street in Cley, a few yards along the road from
The George and Dragon, one of two delightful pubs in the village,
both of which sell real ales and excellent food. Dolphin
Cottage is furnished and fitted out to a very high standard,
with fitted carpets throughout; downstairs it includes an
entrance hall, fully equipped modern kitchen and an L-shaped
sitting/dining room with TV and video.
Upstairs the main bedroom has a king size double
bed, Stag wardrobe and dressing table and a second television.
In addition there is a twin bedded room and a single bedroom,
both with built in cupboards. The bathroom has a shower
over the bath, together with washbasin and WC, and there
is also a second separate WC.
The south facing patio garden provides a sheltered
spot for barbecuing, to sit out or for youngsters to play.
The cottage also has a garage in a separate block
a few yards to the rear and further parking is available
in the lane (The Fairstead) which leads to the garage, or
on the other side if the High Street by Cley windmill.
Dolphin Cottage sleeps up to 5 adults and provides:
Duvets, bed linen but not towels please bring your
own.
Other facilities :- central heating, microwave,
dishwasher, garden furniture and BBQ, washing machine, tumble
drier, gas coal-effect fire. A Cot and high chair
are available (but guests should provide their own bedding
for the cot), as well as Brio, Lego, books and videos
for younger visitors. Smokers welcome, but sorry,
no pets. |
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| Things
to do locally |
Along
the coast there are a great variety of places and a wealth
of things to do – we keep a comprehensive guide to these
at the cottage, but some of the local attractions include
the following:
- Sandy
beaches at Wells and Holkham
- Sailing
at Morston
- Golf
at a number of courses between Hunstanton and Cromer
- Boat
trips to the seals at Blakeney Point
- The
North Norfolk Light Railway,running from Sheringham to
Holt, and the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
- The
Royal Estate at Sandringham
- National
Trust Properties at Felbrigg Hall,Blickling Hall and Sheringham
Park
- Holkham
Hall
- Pensthorpe
Waterfowl Park
- The
Thursford Collection-steam engines,mechanical organs and
fairground rides
- The
Muckleburgh collection of military vehicles
- The
Splash Leisure Pool at Sheringham
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| Directions |
Cley-Next-The-Sea
is on the North coast of Norfolk, about 140 miles north of
London and 25 miles north of Norwich. We send out detailed
directions to our guests before their arrival but the principal
routes are as follows:- |
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| By
road |
From
London take the M11 to Cambridge, A14
to Newmarket, A11 to Norwich and the A140 or B1149 to
North Norfolk.
From the west take the A47
or A17 to Kings Lynn before taking the A148 to North
Norfolk. |
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| By
Rail |
The
nearest mainline station is Norwich, served by inter-city
trains from London Liverpool Street. There is
a limited service from Norwich to Sheringham (about
7 miles east of Cley). |
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| By
Air |
Limited
services operate to/from Norwich airport (but these
include links to Schipol/Amsterdam). For a wide
range of international and domestic services, London/Stanstead
is about 120 miles away and London/Heathrow is about
170 miles away. |
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