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20 ACCOMMODATION<br />

The White Cottage ★★★ Guest Accommodation page 48<br />

The Beach House ★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

The Lodge Cottage ★★★★★ Self-Catering page 26<br />

Malgwyn ★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

St Crispins ★★★★ Self-Catering page 49<br />

Pentney (map 1: D5)<br />

A scattered village east <strong>of</strong> King’s <strong>Lynn</strong>, Pentney has 12 lakes formed from old gravel<br />

workings – now a leisure park. A massive gatehouse is all that remains <strong>of</strong> the priory.<br />

Little Abbey Farm ★★★★ Silver Award Farmhouse page 32<br />

Pentney Park ★★★★ Camping & Touring Park page 33<br />

Runcton Holme (map 1: C6)<br />

A pretty village near the historic town <strong>of</strong> Downham Market and ideal for exploring the<br />

Fens <strong>of</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong>. The small church is a fascinating patchwork <strong>of</strong> brick and stone.<br />

Thorpland Manor Barns ★★★★ Gold Award Self-Catering page 39<br />

Sandringham (map 1: C3)<br />

Famous home <strong>of</strong> the Royal Family since 1862, Sandringham House is surrounded by<br />

fine grounds and woodland. The village itself features houses <strong>of</strong> flint and carrstone,<br />

which were mostly built by Edward VII and belong to the estate.<br />

Park House Hotel ★★ Silver Award Hotel page 36<br />

Sculthorpe (map 1: F3)<br />

This <strong>Norfolk</strong> village, a few miles west <strong>of</strong> Fakenham, has a lovely old mill. During the<br />

Second World War, it was home to the RAF 342 Squadron Bomber Command.<br />

Manor Farm B&B ★★★★ Silver Award Farmhouse page 32<br />

Greenacre Bungalow ★★★ Self-Catering page 33<br />

Sedgeford (map 1: D2)<br />

A settlement on the Peddars Way in a fertile valley near the coast. A prosperous place<br />

to live since the Iron Age, it is the location <strong>of</strong> an archaeological and historical research<br />

project into typical village settlements, which takes place for six weeks each summer.<br />

The King William IV Country Inn ★★★★ Silver Award Inn page 23<br />

<strong>West</strong> Lodge ★★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

Snettisham (map 1: C3)<br />

A large carrstone village with some fine buildings and a market place showing its<br />

importance in earlier times. Its church has a graceful spire that was an important<br />

seamark for sailors navigating the Wash.<br />

Pencob House ★★★★ Silver Award B&B page 24<br />

The Queen Victoria ★★★★ Inn page 24<br />

Twitcher’s Retreat ★★★★ Gold Award B&B page 24<br />

4 The Courtyard ★★★★ Self-Catering page 31<br />

Curson’s & Fisherman’s Cottages ★★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

Diglea Caravan & Camping Park ★★★ Holiday, Touring & Camping Park page 31<br />

Shepherds Port Accredited Individual Caravan page 31<br />

South Wootton (map 1: C4)<br />

Now an attractive suburb <strong>of</strong> King’s <strong>Lynn</strong>, and excellent base for exploring <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong>,<br />

South Wootton retains the air <strong>of</strong> a prosperous village with its green and duck pond.<br />

Best <strong>West</strong>ern Knights Hill Hotel ★★★ Hotel page 35<br />

Stanhoe (map 1: E2)<br />

A traditional little village with attractive houses and charming duck pond situated on<br />

the upland area within easy reach <strong>of</strong> the coast.<br />

Fuchsia Cottage ★★★ Self-Catering page 33<br />

Grape Vine Cottages ★★★ Gold Award -★★★★ Self-Catering page 33<br />

The Rickels Caravan Park ★★★★ uuu Touring Park page 33<br />

Syderstone (map 1: E3)<br />

A charming rural location near a large common about 6 miles west <strong>of</strong> Fakenham. This<br />

is the birthplace <strong>of</strong> Amy Robsart, whose tragic marriage to Robert Dudley, Queen<br />

Elizabeth I’s favourite, ended in her suspicious death.<br />

The Garden Caravan Site uuu Touring Park page 33<br />

Terrington St Clement (map 1: B4)<br />

Some six miles west <strong>of</strong> King’s <strong>Lynn</strong>, this is a large village with a small town feel. Its<br />

magnificent parish church has justifiably been called the Cathedral <strong>of</strong> Marshland.<br />

The Granary ★★★★ Self-Catering page 37<br />

Northgate Lodge Flat ★★★ Self-Catering page 37<br />

Thornham (map 1: D2)<br />

About a mile <strong>of</strong> marshes separate this attractive village from the sea and the beautiful<br />

coastline. The church, the inn and the manor house are charmingly grouped together.<br />

The Lifeboat Inn ★★ Hotel page 24<br />

Rushmeadow B&B ★★★★ Silver Award B&B page 24<br />

Little Gull & Sanderling Cottages ★★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

Little Tern Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

Malthouse Cottages ★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

8 Malthouse Court ★★★★ Self-Catering page 31<br />

Rushmeadow Studio ★★★★ Self-Catering page 30<br />

Three Holes (map 1: A6)<br />

A small village in the heart <strong>of</strong> the Fens, popular with anglers and known for its<br />

impressive bridge at the confluence <strong>of</strong> three watercourses.<br />

Lode Hall Holiday Park uuu Holiday Park page 39<br />

Titchwell (map 1: D2)<br />

Situated just inland from the coast with marshy dunes stretching to the sea, it is<br />

renowned as the home <strong>of</strong> the RSPB reserve and is a haven for migrating ducks and<br />

geese as well as a special habitat for plants.<br />

The Briarfields ★★★ Silver Award Hotel page 23<br />

Titchwell Manor ★★★ Gold Award Hotel page 24<br />

Tottenhill (map 1: C5)<br />

Conveniently situated just <strong>of</strong>f the A10 a few miles south from King’s <strong>Lynn</strong>, Tottenhill is<br />

a hamlet with the houses dotted around a gorse common.<br />

Andel Lodge ★★★★ Restaurant with Rooms page 35<br />

<strong>West</strong> Rudham (map 1: E3)<br />

Two Rudhams, <strong>West</strong> and East, straddle the road from King’s <strong>Lynn</strong> to Fakenham. With<br />

good amenities, they provide a central base in attractive <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong> countryside.<br />

Oyster House ★★★★ Silver Award B&B page 32<br />

Wolferton (map 1: C3)<br />

A circular village, set among the woods <strong>of</strong> the Sandringham Estate, it is best known for<br />

its pretty black and white station built for the Royal Family but now a private house.<br />

Alice Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 33<br />

Various locations<br />

Birds <strong>Norfolk</strong> Holiday Homes ★★-★★★★★ Self-Catering page 26<br />

Kett Country Cottages ★★★-★★★★★ Self-Catering page 25<br />

<strong>Norfolk</strong> Country Cottages ★★★-★★★★★ Self-Catering page 26<br />

For further information visit www.visitwestnorfolk.com

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