The local area
Walks from the door, and the coast within the hour.
Our guide to the countryside around the house: where we walk, where we eat and where we send guests on a wet afternoon.
Getting here
By train
The nearest station is 9 miles away. We can arrange a taxi, or collect you on request (£18 each way).
By car
From the motorway, about 25 minutes on A and B roads. Your sat nav may take you down the farm track; follow our signs instead.
Parking & charging
Free parking for every room, and two 7 kW EV chargers (please book a slot at check-in).
Walks
2
The river walk
Down through the meadow to the footbridge and back along the water.
2 miles (loop)
1 hour
by Walk
3
The top of the hill
A steady climb to the ridge, with views across three counties on a clear day.
4 miles (loop)
2½ hours
by Walk
4
The old wood
Bluebells in May, deep shade in August and very muddy paths in winter.
1.5 miles
10 min
by Drive
Villages & market towns
1
The parish church
A Norman church with a fine tower, at the end of our lane.
0.3 miles
6 min
by Walk
5
The market town
A Saturday market, a good bookshop and a proper ironmonger.
5 miles
12 min
by Drive
Gardens & houses
8
A garden open to visitors
A celebrated twentieth-century garden of borders and yew. Open spring to autumn.
9 miles
20 min
by Drive
9
The hill fort
Iron Age ramparts on a lone hill above the Levels. Go for the sunset.
7 miles
15 min
by Drive
Food & drink
6
A farm shop
Where our eggs come from. Good for cheese, cider and things to take home.
3 miles
8 min
by Drive
7
The village pub
Dogs and muddy boots welcome. Book ahead for Sunday lunch.
0.5 miles
10 min
by Walk
Coast & days out
10
The coast
Cliffs, coves and a long beach walk: an easy day out, with lunch on the way.
38 miles
55 min
by Drive
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Stay with us
A night or two in the country, whenever you’re ready.
Rooms from £165 a night, breakfast included. Tell us your dates and we will confirm your room within one working day.