THE OLD SCHOOL
This bed and breakfast accommodation is perfectly located for holidays in Norfolk, 3 miles from Fakenham and 2 miles from Little Walsingham.
The small village of East Barsham is in a little valley which carries the River Stiffkey between the rolling hills of this unspoilt part of rural England.
This family home, once a Victorian school and schoolmaster's cottage, is an ideal base from which to explore the Norfolk coast and the many historical places in this area.
ACCOMMODATION
All of the guest rooms are in the cottage part of the building - offering tranquil and private accommodation with its own entrance.
Each room has a colour television, plus tea and coffee making facilities.
· Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor, with a double bed and an adjoining private toilet and shower room. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are on first floor level.
Bedroom 3 has twin beds and views over the River Stiffkey.
· Bedroom 4 has twin beds or double bed. It overlooks the rear courtyard, with its sanctuary garden and flower beds.
FOOD AND DRINK
Each morning guests can choose between a Full Norfolk Breakfast or a lighter breakfast.
Local produce is used wherever possible, including Norfolk bacon and sausages, home-baked bread and homemade preserves - including marmalades, crab-apple jam and lemon curd.
Guests arriving in the late afternoon may be greeted with a pot of tea or coffee, with homemade scones or fruitcake.
For other meals, there are many alternatives in nearby Fakenham, or the local village inn has an extensive menu and is only a short walk away - Old School guests are given priority booking for evening meals.
LOCATION
The Old School, East Barsham, Norfolk is only 6 miles from the coast- where there are long beaches and salt flats ideal for bird watching, boating, cycling and walking.
The nearest town is Fakenham, 3 miles away. There is ample off street parking for guests' vehicles at The Old School.
LEISURE
Local activities include bird watching, cycling the National Cycle Route is nearby, walking and visiting nearby towns such as:
Norwich - one of the UK's top shopping venues
Fakenham, Swaffham, North Walsham and Dereham - market towns.
Of historical interest are Sandringham, Kings Lynn, Churches, Round Tower Churches, Cathedrals and Walsingham - 'England's Nazareth', just 2 miles away.
Visit one of the local railways - the North Norfolk Railway or the Wells to Walsingham Railway.
At the sea a number of attractions are on offer such as swimming, boating, sub-aqua diving, fishing, Seal spotting trips, Cromer Pier, Lifeboat stations and museums.
The popular Thursford collection is within easy reach of The Old School.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a totally non-smoking establishment.
We regret that we do not accommodate smokers!
A maximum of 6 guests can be accommodated at The Old School.
Children under 12 years not accepted.
Dogs not allowed. |
