the Pod @ Podshole
Tourist Attractions
700 acre local nature reserve and woodland conservation park with trails. Coffee shop/restaurant/gift shop.
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Pensthorpe Nature Reserve
700 acre local nature reserve and woodland conservation park with trails. Coffee shop/restaurant/gift shop.
Great historic house and grounds, good cycling and walking routes with the beach and pub close by.
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Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadGreat historic house and grounds, good cycling and walking routes with the beach and pub close by.
The imposing castle overlooking 'A Very Fine City'. Great day out for sightseeing, shopping and eating.
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Castillo de Norwich
24 Castle MdwThe imposing castle overlooking 'A Very Fine City'. Great day out for sightseeing, shopping and eating.
This military collection is sited on the former Royal Artillery Anti-Aircraft training camp at Weybourne. One of the largest privately owned military museum in the UK.
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Colección Muckleburgh
This military collection is sited on the former Royal Artillery Anti-Aircraft training camp at Weybourne. One of the largest privately owned military museum in the UK.
Steam trains, gallopers, beautiful gardens, museum, garden centre and coffee shop - a great day out. About 1 hour from the Pod.
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Bressingham Steam & Gardens
Low RoadSteam trains, gallopers, beautiful gardens, museum, garden centre and coffee shop - a great day out. About 1 hour from the Pod.
Full day out for animal lovers. Approximately 1 hour drive from the Pod
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Banham Zoo
Kenninghall RoadFull day out for animal lovers. Approximately 1 hour drive from the Pod
Take a trip through the North Norfolk Countryside by steam train. Check their website for special events.
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Ferrocarril de North Norfolk PL (Holt, Estació)
Off Cherry Tree ClTake a trip through the North Norfolk Countryside by steam train. Check their website for special events.
Set in 50 acres of unspoilt Norfolk countryside this unique museum hosts a traditional working farm, home to the Suffolk Punch horse, a wildlife rich river walk and woodland. Interactive displays and a fascinating insight into a historic workhouse.
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Beetley MeadowsSet in 50 acres of unspoilt Norfolk countryside this unique museum hosts a traditional working farm, home to the Suffolk Punch horse, a wildlife rich river walk and woodland. Interactive displays and a fascinating insight into a historic workhouse.
Hoveton Hall Gardens located near Wroxham consists of a number of landscape gardens and woodland walks. The Garden Kitchen Cafe will provide refreshments during your visit.
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Hoveton Hall Gardens
Hall EstateHoveton Hall Gardens located near Wroxham consists of a number of landscape gardens and woodland walks. The Garden Kitchen Cafe will provide refreshments during your visit.
Wildlife and woodland gardens including a private waterway with daily boat trips from Apr-Oct.
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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
School RoadWildlife and woodland gardens including a private waterway with daily boat trips from Apr-Oct.
Experience a nostalgic trip by steam on Norfolk's longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the bustling town of Wroxham.
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Ferrocarril del Valle de Bure
Norwich RoadExperience a nostalgic trip by steam on Norfolk's longest narrow gauge railway which runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the bustling town of Wroxham.
Daily boat trips to see Blakeney Points famous seals and birds. Always a popular experience so be sure to book in advance.
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Blakeney point seals
The QuayDaily boat trips to see Blakeney Points famous seals and birds. Always a popular experience so be sure to book in advance.
Discover the Norfolk Broads from Wroxham, Potter Heigham or Stalham with boat hire. Day boats available or maybe take a trip on the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat from Horning.
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Norfolk Broads Boat Hire
Riverside RoadDiscover the Norfolk Broads from Wroxham, Potter Heigham or Stalham with boat hire. Day boats available or maybe take a trip on the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat from Horning.
Glassmaking establishment in Fakenham. Gift shop and cafe. Great stop for buying a local present.
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Langham Glass
Greenway LaneGlassmaking establishment in Fakenham. Gift shop and cafe. Great stop for buying a local present.
Historic hall, gardens, walks near the lovely market town of Aylsham. Buckinghamshire Arms pub sits beside it for a nice meal after your visit or the Black Boys in Aylsham is a great pub too.
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Blickling Estate
Historic hall, gardens, walks near the lovely market town of Aylsham. Buckinghamshire Arms pub sits beside it for a nice meal after your visit or the Black Boys in Aylsham is a great pub too.
Beach
Our closest beach, large expanses of sand when tide is out backed by dunes. Pub near by (The Victoria Inn).
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Holkham beach
Our closest beach, large expanses of sand when tide is out backed by dunes. Pub near by (The Victoria Inn).
Large sandy beach with iconic beach huts. Car parking close to beach with a mile walk back into the town where you will find shops and fish and chips.
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Wells Next The Sea Beach
Large sandy beach with iconic beach huts. Car parking close to beach with a mile walk back into the town where you will find shops and fish and chips.
Backed by high cliffs, close to the main area of Hunstanton where you will find seaside attractions.
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Playa de Old Hunstanton
Backed by high cliffs, close to the main area of Hunstanton where you will find seaside attractions.
A sandy beach when the tide is out, bolders and pebbles when the tide is in. Its by the traditional seaside town which has all sorts of attractions. There's a promenade to meander along.
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Sheringham Museum
Lifeboat PlainA sandy beach when the tide is out, bolders and pebbles when the tide is in. Its by the traditional seaside town which has all sorts of attractions. There's a promenade to meander along.
Lovely sandy beach backed by dunes. Limited facilities as its all about the beach here. Cart Gap, Eccles-on-Sea, Winterton, Waxham and Horsey beaches are all close by and make for a great walk either way.
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Playa de Sea Palling
Beach RoadLovely sandy beach backed by dunes. Limited facilities as its all about the beach here. Cart Gap, Eccles-on-Sea, Winterton, Waxham and Horsey beaches are all close by and make for a great walk either way.
Outstanding National Trust beach with miles of flat, firm sandy beach to walk in either east or west direction.
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Playa Brancaster
Outstanding National Trust beach with miles of flat, firm sandy beach to walk in either east or west direction.
Food scene
Norfolk has some very nice places to eat from local pubs to award winning fine dining along with wonderful coffee and tea shops for afternoon tea. In summer time they can all get a bit busy so if possible try to make advance bookings.
Brisley Bell at Brisley is a local pub (around 3 miles away) with good quality food and lovely outside beer garden. Gets busy so please book in advance of any visits.
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The Brisley Bell Inn
The GreenBrisley Bell at Brisley is a local pub (around 3 miles away) with good quality food and lovely outside beer garden. Gets busy so please book in advance of any visits.
Found in the village of North Elmham about 3 miles from the Pod. Good pub food in a traditional pub setting. Gets busy, so please book a table in advance of your visit.
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The Railway Arms
40 Station RdFound in the village of North Elmham about 3 miles from the Pod. Good pub food in a traditional pub setting. Gets busy, so please book a table in advance of your visit.
Old village pub serving pies, steaks and specials. Set on the market place of Reepham.
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Kings Arms
Market PlaceOld village pub serving pies, steaks and specials. Set on the market place of Reepham.
High end dining establishment owned by Galton Blackiston with a menu serving dishes specializing in local ingredients Recommend booking well in advance.
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Morston Hall Hotels Ltd
The StreetHigh end dining establishment owned by Galton Blackiston with a menu serving dishes specializing in local ingredients Recommend booking well in advance.
Great seafood, great views from the restaurant, visitors to the region love this place especially after a walk along the North Norfolk Coast. Book in advance, they are always busy or take a chance on their marshside outdoor eating area.
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The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadGreat seafood, great views from the restaurant, visitors to the region love this place especially after a walk along the North Norfolk Coast. Book in advance, they are always busy or take a chance on their marshside outdoor eating area.
Local fish and chip shop. You can order online in advance. Food just near the railway line in the village.
IB The Chippy, North Elmham fish and chip shop
Local fish and chip shop. You can order online in advance. Food just near the railway line in the village.
Restaurant serving a good menu in a quieter establishment. Set just outside of Fakenham.
Sculthorpe Aviator
9 The StRestaurant serving a good menu in a quieter establishment. Set just outside of Fakenham.
Award winning restaurant set by the river in Sculthorpe. Quality food with a more adventurous menu.
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Sculthorpe Mill
Lynn RoadAward winning restaurant set by the river in Sculthorpe. Quality food with a more adventurous menu.
Quality establishment in Burnham Market specializing in local ingredients served on small plates so you can graze a variety of dishes.
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Socius
11 Foundry PlQuality establishment in Burnham Market specializing in local ingredients served on small plates so you can graze a variety of dishes.
The Pigs at Edgefield is a large pub with a menu biased toward pig! Also menu includes a selection other dishes. Good Sunday roast with a dessert table!
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The Pigs
Norwich RoadThe Pigs at Edgefield is a large pub with a menu biased toward pig! Also menu includes a selection other dishes. Good Sunday roast with a dessert table!
Quality food served in a lovely old building situated on the market place in Reepham. Approximately 25 mins drive from the Pod.
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The Dial House
Market PlaceQuality food served in a lovely old building situated on the market place in Reepham. Approximately 25 mins drive from the Pod.
Award winning pub serving good quality food. Needs a reservation as usually busy.
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Dabbling Duck Great Massingham
11 Abbey RdAward winning pub serving good quality food. Needs a reservation as usually busy.
Local farm shop a few miles from the Pod. Providing local meats, fish, vegetables, fruit and bread. Also have wood-fired pizzas on a Friday night. Check Facebook for details.
Algys Farm Shop
Billingford RoadLocal farm shop a few miles from the Pod. Providing local meats, fish, vegetables, fruit and bread. Also have wood-fired pizzas on a Friday night. Check Facebook for details.
Ruins of Creake Abbeys former Augustinian church, Farm Shop, Food Hall and Courtyard shops, Cafe - ideal stop on the way or back from the coast.
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Creake Abbey Cafe and Food Hall
Burnham RoadRuins of Creake Abbeys former Augustinian church, Farm Shop, Food Hall and Courtyard shops, Cafe - ideal stop on the way or back from the coast.
Another local pub set in the village of North Elmham. Enclosed beer garden and good varied menu.
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Kings Head Hotel
2 Holt RdAnother local pub set in the village of North Elmham. Enclosed beer garden and good varied menu.
Village pub in Foulsham (10 min drive) serving pub grub and pizzas in a traditional pub setting.
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Queens Head
2 High StreetVillage pub in Foulsham (10 min drive) serving pub grub and pizzas in a traditional pub setting.
Towns & Cities
Their are a number of towns around us to visit including our nearest towns of Fakenham and Dereham. Further afield we have Holt, Kings Lynn, Norwich & Wroxham.
A small town with lots of independent shops and plenty of tea rooms for afternoon tea. Its a lovely place to drop in to on your way to or back from the coast.
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Holt
A small town with lots of independent shops and plenty of tea rooms for afternoon tea. Its a lovely place to drop in to on your way to or back from the coast.
Norwich is a lovely city to wander, shop, eat, be entertained. Theatres, cinemas, awarding winning restaurants, independent shops, places of interest, its a full day out should you wish to go inland rather than head to the coast.
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Norwich
Norwich is a lovely city to wander, shop, eat, be entertained. Theatres, cinemas, awarding winning restaurants, independent shops, places of interest, its a full day out should you wish to go inland rather than head to the coast.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Public Transport
We are in a remote location with no close access to buses or trains. Buses run from the village 2 miles away on an irregular basis. Dereham has a good bus route to Norwich which is 7 miles from us. Our nearest train station is Norwich.
Antes de que te vayas
Pubs & Restaurants
The local pubs get especially busy on Friday and Saturday nights so its a good idea to book a table asap. If you are venturing to the coast, the same goes for lunch time bookings at the popular eating establishments especially those serving seafood.
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Glamping preparations
We regard ourselves as a glamping establishment. We provide some basic amenities to make your stay a bit more comfortable without having to bring camping gear with you. BUT please read the details on what we provide, if you like a few more luxuries, then please bring them with you.