Bacton

Pilgrims Progress

  (Prop Ref: 709)

From £407 - 727 per week

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Pilgrims Specials (please click on item to view details)

• The Whole Family Christmas (for 18) starting December 21
• New Year Fiesta (for 18) starting December 28

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholme Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholme Roode.  Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shiptons Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st Century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th Century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop:30 ydsPub:400 yds

Gardens:Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with its summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and w.c.  The pool (with an average year round temperature of 30c) is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry:On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking:There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.

Pets:One very well-behaved dog per cottage.

Accommodation

Pilgrims Progress is an attractive conversion of a small Norfolk barn, featuring flint walls and exposed beams with elm boards and terracotta tile flooring. Ground floor layout may be suitable for the less able. Please ask for details.

Ground Floor:
Open PlanSitting Room with two comfortable sofas, corner fireplace with realistic flame effect electric fire, TV with digital set-top box, DVD player, radio/CD player and stained glass window
Kitchen/Dining Room with an electric cooker/grill, microwave, larder fridge with icebox and an antique farmhouse dining table and chairs
Bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and w.c.
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, side tables, wardrobe, dressing table, stained glass window and  French doors leading on to the garden

First Floor:
Gallery Bedroom 2 accessed from dining area, steep wooden steps which can be left in position or put into vertical position to give more space below, a double low-level bed, drawers and hanging space.

Heating:  G.F.C.H. 
Also Provided: Towels ( please bring your own beach/pool towels ). Books, games and CDs. Access to wireless Internet connection.

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Mrs E Smith wrote
The swimming pool was wonderful.

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Miss L Overall wrote
Enjoyed our holiday very much, loved the cottage and gardens.

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Mr Hope wrote
This was our first cottage holiday and we will definitely be back.

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Mr S Lynn wrote
Swimming pool fabulous - perfect temperature for toddlers. Welcome pack great.

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Mrs S Berry wrote
The standard of the holiday was excellent, the welcome pack was above average, we were impressed and will return to this property.

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Mrs P Hills wrote
High standard interior and a lovely welcome pack.

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Mrs N Withers wrote
We all had a fantastic stay and the Christmas hamper and extras were excellent.

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Mr G F Trezise wrote in June 2009
Our first visit to Norfolk and we loved it Perfect and complete cottage and good gardens Superb Swimming Pool We wiil be back

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Mrs D Rutherford wrote in May 2010
Stayed at Pilgrims many times, also other members of our family, as always excellant.

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