Norton cottage Location

Burnham Norton, Norfolk, PE31 8DS

Burnham Norton Village (one of the seven Burnhams) is one of Norfolk's most beautiful villages. Quiet and secluded it nestles on the edge of Norton Marsh which is rich in bird and wild life. A twenty minute walk across the fields and marshes brings you to the idyllic deserted Norton Beach. At low tide you can wade over to Scolt Head Island or up to Burnham Overy Staithe. The nearest shops are in the beautiful Georgian village of Bunham Market which is a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from Norton Cottage.

North Norfolk Coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty rich in bird and wildlife with many nature reserves and National Trust owned coastal areas.  Relatively unspoilt by modern life it boasts some very beautiful small local villages such as Brancaster, Thornham, Titchwell, Holme-Next-The-Sea, Moreston, Blakeney, etc with many spectacular beaches the nearest of which are Holkham, Brancaster, Overy Staithe and the local Norton Beach (only accessible on foot).
Larger local towns are Wells-Next-The-Sea (15 min by car), Fakenham and Hunstanton (both 20 mins by car) and both of which have larger supermarkets.
Dinghies can be launched from Burnham Overy Staithe or Brancaster Staithe both only a 5 minute drive from Norton Cottage.
Local stately homes include Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall, Oxburgh Hall and Blickling.  There are also a large number of fine local churches including many with the famous Saxon Round Towers.
Nearest Train Stations are at Kings Lynn (30 mins) and Norwich (45 min).

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