Perfect for those who love water sports, beach walks and wildlife-watching, this repurposed railway carriage sits on an unspoilt stretch of the North Norfolk coast, close to one of the UK’s most important RSPB reserves. Two-bedroomed, it has a lawned garden plus a private lakeside deck and parking – a fabulous base for a family break.
Quirky and full of character, this 1930s carriage has been given a new lease of life just 400 metres from the Snettisham shoreline. Park on the gated driveway, stroll across the lawn and step straight through the conservatory into a charming social space complete with a choice of comfortable seating and a Smart TV. To one end, the dining area exudes cottage-style charm; take your seat for tasty meals prepared in the sleek kitchen, which has all the essentials of home. When it’s time to sleep, retire to a choice of two dreamy bedrooms – a pine-clad small double with its own TV, and a bunk bedroom the children will adore. A contemporary shower room completes the interior layout, while outside you can let off steam in the spacious lawned garden. Furniture on the wrap-around patio invites you to enjoy food and drinks in the fresh air, while the private decked area opposite overlooks a beautiful sailing lake.
The local sailing club makes good use of the lake and sea here, so you’ll have a front-row seat for any sporting action scheduled during your stay. The shingle beach looks out across the Wash and is perfect for walks and wildlife-watching; the adjacent RSPB Snettisham Reserve hosts an incredible display of geese when the tides are right. Follow the Norfolk Coast Path 3 miles to Heacham – famous as the home of Norfolk Lavender – or stroll 3.5 miles inland to Snettisham village for a selection of boutique stores and friendly pubs. For family fun, historic Sandringham is less than 10 miles away, and resort town Hunstanton is 7 miles away.