Local area
Holme-next-the-Sea is a pretty village, located within the North Norfolk Heritage Coast and is renowned for being the northern end of the 50 mile long Roman Peddar's Way that starts near Thetford. At Holme the Peddar's Way path meets with the Norfolk Coastal Path which goes all the way along the coast to Cromer. Holme is also famous for being the site of Sea Henge, a 4,500 thousand year old Bronze Age tree circle discovered on the beach.
There is a fabulous stretch of open sandy beach backed by sand dunes and the Nature Reserve where there are a number of hides and many different varieties of birds have been spotted. There are many good local pubs in the area, the closest is The White Horse, which has recently been refurbished afer a fire. Hunstanton golf course, a renowned links course, runs into Holme and there are riding stables nearby too.
A few minutes' walk from Saltmarshes are miles of unspoilt sandy beaches. There are easy walks westwards along the beach to Hunstanton or eastwards to Thornham through the nature reserve.
Focusonthewild.com is the sister website to Saltmarshes, where the unique pictures displayed in the house can be viewed and purchased. Many of the images were taken in north Norfolk and the wider east of England. Binoculars, viewing scopes, webcams and other imaging technologies are available at InFocus in Titchwell, The RSPB Titchwell visitor shop, and One Stop Nature Shop in Burnham Deepdale.
The norfolk coastline has a rich and diverse range of habitats attracting many species to the area. Take a stroll to Norfolk Wildlife Trust's observatory at Holme to find out the latest sightings. A few miles car drive from Holme is the RSPB Titchwell reserve where in summer, marsh harriers float over the reeds, and bearded tits nest. On the lagoons are avocets, gulls and terns. In autumn and winter you can see up to 20 species of wading birds and lots of ducks and geese.
Over the road from Saltmarshes is the family-friendly White Horse pub which serves delicious fresh food and has a large beer garden and adventure play area.
Daily boat trips to Blakeney point, see common and grey seals and plenty of bird life.
Burnham Market is well known for its sophisticated shoppers – its inhabitants and visitors. There is a traditional post office, butcher, baker, hardware shop, fish shop and chemist for all the necessities of everyday life. There are also over 30 highly original independent and specialist shops, beauty salons, and galleries, selling a wide range of exciting deli products, vibrant and stylish accessories for home and garden.
Beautiful 18 hole links course at nearby Hunstanton Golf Club
The 50-mile long Pedder's way dates back to Roman times and starts near Thetford and stretches to the norfolk coast. At Holme the Peddar's Way path meets with the Norfolk Coastal Path which goes all the way along the coast to Cromer.
The much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, Sandringham has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate, 240 hectares of which make up the woodland and heath of the Country Park, open to the public free of charge every day of the year.