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“I spent my 20s and 30s travelling and living abroad, mostly in Asia, before moving back and into this flat, which I filled with maps and travelling treasures. When the opportunity to buy the downstairs flat came up, I snapped it up and moved, then gutted and rebuilt this one. I’m a freelance stylist and love welcoming guests to my former home, and introducing them to everything this great county has to offer. I spend a lot of time travelling around Norfolk in Nelson, my vintage Morris Minor, so know all the best places!” Owner, Sarah
She loves
“Helping guests plan their stay by way of a comprehensive and exclusive online guest guide, offering the chance to delve deeper into the surroundings when booking an ‘Experience Stay’.”
We love
The traditional porcelain china and vintage bone-handled cutlery. Makes every meal feel a bit special.
You may not love
At the top of a building with stairs; no on-site parking though you can stop to unload and there are various free parking spots in town (please see Sarah’s online guest guide); no pets; no TV.
Surrounds.
- Holt is 3 miles from the stunning North Norfolk coast. Keen walkers can hike up to Blakeney Point from Cley to experience one of the last true wildernesses in the UK, complete with a resident colony of seals.
- Jump on the steam train from Holt and chug through the countryside past traditional flint villages and out to the coastal town of Sheringham.
- For potted family fun, go crabbing at Blakeney quay. Or just buy a delicious dressed Cromer crab from the fishermen for lunch!
- Norfolk has the greatest concentration of medieval churches in the world. Our top 5 are in the nearby Glaven Valley – Blakeney, as impressive as any city church; Wiveton, with its mooring rope marks clearly carved into the walls; cathedral-like Cley; idyllic Glandford; and round-tower Letheringsett. You can easily visit them all in a day.
- The Coastal Exploration company can take you out on a traditional wood sailing vessel to explore the beautiful saltmarsh habitat off-shore and open water.
- Ex-BBC cameraman Martin Hayward Smith runs brilliant Landrover safaris – photograph countryside geese and hares or go on a watery tideline adventure.
- The Owl Trail will lead you around Holt’s oldest and best hidden spots; just follow the 12 plaques around town.
- If you’re here in summer, July is festival time; in winter, seasonal markets and fairy lights add to Holt’s chocolate-box appeal.
Details.
- Top-floor apartment of a Georgian townhouse
- Master bedroom with bespoke 4-poster bed; second bedroom twin/superking with zip and lock mattress
- Children very welcome; travel cot and highchair available to borrow
- Fired Earth bathroom with walk-in shower; The White Company towels, Plum & Ashby toiletries
- Full kitchen including induction hob, oven and microwave; store cupboard essentials
- A bowl of fresh fruit, plus Sarah’s allotment produce in season
- Living area with travel books and local magazines
- Super-fast broadband and good mobile reception
- Pentire botanical welcome drink on arrival, tonics and ice in fridge, fresh garnishes and recipe book
- Black & Blum premium picnic ware available for guest use plus a handy recipe book to peruse and inspire
- Welcome extras on request: supper in fridge on arrival | breakfast hamper | picnic hampers from local deli | chilled champagne
- Walk to pubs, restaurants and shops
- The owner lives downstairs if you need her, and is happy to collect you from the train station on arrival if she is free
- As an interior stylist owner, Sarah’s is styled using decorative objects throughout, a selection of which are for sale via Sarah’s Store
- Booking conditions: 2-night minimum stay
- Remember to pack: slippers, walking boots if you’re headed to Blakeney Point, beach towels if you’re swimming
- Sorry, no pets
30% deposit on booking, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
In 3pm / out 10am
Unfortunately not, due to its very central location. There are plenty of nearby options though, including free town spaces, car parks, or private drive rentals; details will be sent after you’ve booked a stay.
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