 | Park House Dereham Park House, Brisley Road, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5DL "Park House, a beautiful period property dating back to the early 18th century and where you will always find a warm and friendly greeting and a superb atmosphere whenever you visit, Dereham, Norfolk" |
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| Welcome We would like to welcome you to Park House, a beautiful period property dating back to the early 18th century and where you will always find a warm and friendly greeting and a superb atmosphere whenever you visit. We endeavour to make your visit an enjoyable experience where hopefully you will arrive as strangers and leave as friends, hoping you will visit us again in the future. Park House is set in beautiful surroundings in the heart of rural Norfolk, located between the villages of North Elmham and Brisley. We very much are looking forward to you visiting us. |
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| The Grounds Park House is a beautiful period property dating back to the early 1800's which was once the Park Keepers house belonging to the Holkham Hall estate. This area was once a large deer park which has inspired our deer emblem, many of which are still seen very close to our property. We stand alone but are situated on the edge of 170 acres of unspoilt green common land known as Brisley Green where you will find an abundance of wildlife, including barn owls, herons and many other indigenous bird species, not forgetting the infamous deer. The grounds of Park House stretch to one and a quarter acres of landscaped gardens overlooking fields. You can cross the beck at the bottom of the garden, meander through the wooded area and you are directly onto the registered country wildlife area which is fantastic for walking, bird watching or just taking in the whole beauty of the countryside. Alternatively you are more than welcome to just enjoy strolling or sitting in our gardens if you are feeling less energetic. Park House is the perfect retreat for bird watchers, cyclists, ramblers or just those who enjoy the country life and just want a base to explore all that our beautiful area has to offer. We are situated between the market towns of Dereham and Fakenham the latter having a traditional market and auction every Thursday. We are just over a mile from the historic Saxon village of North Elmham where you will also find a village store, bakery and two public houses, The King's Head and The Railway. There is also a local pub, The Bell Inn at Brisley, which is just a short walk from Park House over the green. The village of Swanton Morley is 4 miles away where Darby's freehouse is situated, all of which offer midday and evening meals. |
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| Accommodation Park House offers its guests a beautifully furnished suite on the first floor adorned with bespoke drapes and period furniture, which consists of your very own private double bedroom, shower room and lounge with views of the garden. The bedroom boasts a beautiful antique brass and iron double bed, with the latest flat screen digital television, crisp cotton sheets, guest bathrobes and hairdryer. The suite offers its own private shower room with power shower, Egyptian cotton towels and complimentary toiletries and is situated between the bedroom and your own private lounge. In the lounge you will find relaxing armchairs, a writing desk, flat screen digital television with DVD player. Wireless internet, small fridge containing welcoming complimentaries including specially selected chocolates, hopefully everything you could wish for to make your stay at Park House a truly memorable and enjoyable one. Breakfast is taken downstairs in the elegantly decorated breakfast room at a time of your choice. All food is sourced locally and all preserves and cakes are homemade. Any special dietary requirements should be discussed at the time of booking. Afternoon tea is served on arrival along with a selection of delicious homemade cakes. Please call or email for any further information, we will be only too pleased to hear from you. We are only able to take payment by cheque supported by a valid banker's card or cash. Park House accommodation is non-smoking. Smoking is permitted in the garden if you so wish. We are unable to accept dogs as we have pets of our own. |
| How to Get There Park House is located on the edge of Brisley Common, 1.5 miles west of North Elmham village and lies almost 18 miles west of the city of Norwich. By road this journey would normally take approximately 40 minutes. |
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| Tariffs The 'Tariffs' below cover the period between 1st APRIL through to 31st DECEMBER 2009
You may acquire your room from 4pm on the day of your arrival and please be vacated by 11am on the day of your departure to allow us to prepare the room for our next guests. Please note that payment is by cheque or cash only and that we require a 50% deposit on booking to secure your room. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Local Attractions There are many different things that you can do whilst staying at Park House. Whether you are the energetic type who likes walking or cycling or the more laid back type who prefers bird watching all of these can easily be done from Park House. To help you, we have listed below a few links that will help you to get the best from your stay at Park House. We are on the No 13 National Cycle Route and are happy to store your bicycles securely if you so wish to use this form of transport. We can also supply you with a packed lunch to provide you with sustenance for your journey. There are many golf clubs in Norfolk the closest ones being: Fakenham Golf Club Weston Park, Weston Longville Barnham Broom Golf Club Dereham Golf Club The Norfolk at Reymerston There are many fine walks to take part in the Park House area, especially at weekends, particularly on Sundays, but there are also weekday walks, and evening walks in the summer. What to bring. You will need suitable footwear and clothing for the walk you intend to join, and you should also bring some food and drink, even if the walk includes a pub or café break. Leaders may ask people not to join the walk if they are inadequately equipped. Birds are the most beautiful and accessible animals on earth with over 9,750 species Worldwide. There is almost nowhere, where you cannot find birds and Norfolk is a great place to appreciate many of them. Places to Visit Norwich - (40 minute drive from Park House) The fine Cathedral city of Norwich is considered to be the capital of East Anglia and has much to offer the visitor. Norwich centre boasts a wealth of shops including two modern shopping malls and has streets that still carry a lot of their medieval charm, including some remains of the ancient city walls and a wealth of historic buildings. The Norman Cathedral is one of the finest in England, with its magnificent Cloisters and Cathedral Close. The majestic Castle with its fine 12th century keep is prominently situated overlooking the city. There are cinemas, theatres, art galleries, the list is endless. Holt - (20 minute drive) A wonderful Georgian town full of individual shopping experiences, cafes, restaurants, art and craft galleries and antique shops. - A thoroughly enjoyable day out. Fakenham - (15 minute drive) A thriving Norfolk town with a traditional market and auction that is held every Thursday. It is also home to the Fakenham Races, if you feel like a flutter. Large garden centre on outskirts of the town with excellent café with home cooked food. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse The Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse takes you on a fascinating journey through 400 years of Norfolk history.. With a thrilling woodland adventure playground, a historic workhouse, traditional farm and many indoor displays, Gressenhall is the perfect setting for the perfect day out...whatever the weather...! Bishops Bonner's Cottage Museum The Bishops Bonner's Cottage Museum is a delightful early 16th century, timber framed, thatched building, which was once three cottages and is the oldest domestic building in East Dereham. Mid-Norfolk Railway Norfolk's longest heritage railway, the Mid-Norfolk Railway runs through eleven miles of rural countryside, linking the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham. Thursford Steam Museam which is famous for its Christmas musical spectacular and steam engine collection just 12 miles north. Stately Homes Holkham Hall With Palladian Mansion, Bygones Museum, deer park, nature trail and designated walks, shops and gallery, hotel, cafe and tearooms and Holkham Beach. Holkham Hall is one of Britain's most majestic stately homes, situated in a deer park of 3,000 acres, on the beautiful north Norfolk coast. This classic 18th century palladian style mansion is a living treasure house of artistic and architectural history. Sandringham Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 60 acres of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 20,000-acre Sandringham Estate, 600 acres of which make up the woodland and heath of the Country Park, open to the public free of charge every day from Easter. King George V said "Dear old Sandringham, the place I love better than anywhere in the world". A great day out. Blickling Hall Blickling Hall is a stately home in the village of Blickling north of Aylsham in Norfolk and has been in the care of the National Trust since 1940. Blicking Hall was owned by the Boleyn family between 1499 and 1505, and it is believed that Anne, the couple's most famous child was born there. The current Blickling Hall was built on the ruins of the old Boleyn property in the reign of James I, by the Hobarts. Houghton Hall Houghton Hall is a country house in Norfolk, England. It was built for the first British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole (1676 - 1745), and it is a key building in the history of Palladian architecture in England. It is a Grade I listed building. Local Tea Rooms Kerrys Pine Coffee Shop, Reepham (15 minutes drive from Park House) Kerrys Pine Coffee Shop and Emporium of Candles Cards and Smellies is a must; have a wander and enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon tea in their excellent Conservatory tearooms. The old railway station where Kerrys is located makes an ideal base from which to park and go for a walk or cycle ride along the Marriot Waythe route of the old railway line. The Park Charity Cafe Bawdeswell (10 minute drive from Park House) Home made cakes and fair trade coffee. Gift shop - proceeds to charity. Pensthorpe Tea Rooms at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve (10 minute drive from Park House) Pensthorpe Tea Rooms at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve are situated one mile outside of the bustling market town of Fakenham, just off the main A1067 Fakenham Norwich Road. A beautiful setting for a tea room amongst spectacular wildlife. (A Must visit!!) Places to Eat (all within a 15 minute drive from Park House) Brisley Bell Brisley (within walking distance from Park House) Good Pub Food at reasonable prices in a traditional pub atmosphere. The Mermaid Elsing A nice 17th Century country pub home cooked food and real ales. The Crown Colkirk A village setting, old world pub, excellent food. Kings Arms Reepham 18th Century former coaching inn, extensive choice of home cooked meals andSummer jazz. The George Dereham 18th Century coaching inn, a la carte menu, conservatory dining in market place setting. Darby's, Swanton Morley Lovely country pub, great atmosphere with occasional live music, real ales and excellent food. Superb 'Pubs' (a bit further afield)Byfords, Holt A wonderful higgledy- piggledy experience, totally recommended, home made fayre ( if you don't make it for an evening meal, you must try coffee and cakes!!) Scrummy. Dabbling Duck, Great Massingham Overlooking village duck ponds, another highly rated gastro pub, booking advisable. The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market Set in North Norfolk's "Chelsea on Sea," up market dining, winner of numerous awards set in magnificant setting. The Hunny Bell, Hunworth This gastro 18th Century pub was recently refurbished, very popular in idyllic setting (another personal favourite). The Lifeboat, Thornham Former smuggler's inn dating back to the 16th century, great food to set you up for a breathtaking coastal walk. Always busy and oozing with character (one of our favourite haunts). The Windmill, Necton Village pub with excellent a la carte and bar menus. Home cooked local food. (Another firm favourite of ours). Local Beaches There are many wonderful beaches to visit while staying in Norfolk the North Norfolk coastline is especially breathtaking. Some of our favourites are: Holkham (30 minute drive from Park House) This is the most spectacular of all our Norfolk beaches, situated opposite Holkham Hall down its own private drive. There are sand dunes and pine forests leading to the beach which is the most extensive and dramatic coastline in Norfolk, which is why it has been used many times in film production. Brancaster (45 minute drive from Park House) Brancaster beach is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with much of it being managed by the National Trust. It is a haven for bird watchers and walkers as it is especially rich in wildlife. Wells next the sea (35 minute drive from Park House) Wells next the sea has a beach fringed with pine trees and provides a beautiful walk to the flat expanses of Holkham Bay. The town itself is a hustle bustle of tiny streets lined with shops with the quay bursting with boats. French's Fish 'n' Chips is a must while sitting on the harbour wall watching the world go by! Stiffkey Salt Marshes (30 minute drive from Park House) The salt marshes at Stiffkey are of particular interest to Cocklers and samphire pickers. There is no real beach here just creeks meandering through mudflats. Arriving, Staying and Leaving Arriving at Park House We are able to recieve guests on any day of the week from 4pm, subject to availability. Please phone or email us and we will do our very best to accommodate you, as we are very flexible. Afternoon tea is served on arrival along with a selection of delicious homemade cakes. Staying at Park House For the enjoyment of all our guests we would ask that a few guidelines are observed whilst staying with us. Smoking Please note that we have a 'Non-Smoking' policy for the inside of our house. Therefore, we would rather that smoking was kept outside of the house for the comfort of furture guests. Pets We are sorry but we are unable to accept pets as we have animals of our own. Damage Unfortunately, sometimes damage is unavoidable. If you do happen to break something please tell us and we will try to put things right with the least cost or inconvenience to you or the people following. Leaving Park House We at Park House are very enthusiastic and take a real pride in maintaining our very high standards. To help us keep to these we ask that guests leave the property by 11:00 am. Saying goodbye to our guests is very important to us as we find it so much easier and much nicer when our guests return to say hello. |
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