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Set blissfully in the centre of beautiful Burnham Thorpe, Admiral Lord Nelson’s birthplace, School House is a large detached, characterful flint and brick rural retreat with outdoor pool. Close to a fantastic pub serving good food and local ales, with Burnham Market just a 15 minute walk away, and the coast at Burnham Overy Staithe a five minute drive away, this hideaway will appeal to foodies, shoppers, sunbathers, sailors, paddleboarders, swimmers and crabbers.

One of seven Burnhams, Burnham Thorpe is a traditional Norfolk village located just inland from the main coast road, and is famously known as the birthplace of Admiral Horatio Nelson. History enthusiasts will enjoy visiting All Saint’s Church where Nelson's parents Edmund and Catherine are laid to rest, with many items connected to Nelson and Trafalgar on show. The Admiral himself used to enjoy a drink at the village pub, The Lord Nelson, which features the wooden settle on which he sat. In the winter, birders will revel in the joy of witnessing the amazing skeins of geese this area is famed for. Nearby Nature Reserves include RSPB Titchwell, Holme Dunes, Snettisham and Cley. There are numerous countryside walks through the village, and it is possible to walk all the way to the beach at Burham Overy Staithe in approximately an hour. Drop in to The Hero pub and indulge in a Hero burger as your reward. Neighbouring Burnham Market boasts a range of niche shops including a delicatessen, a Tuscan farm shop, a wine merchant, a butcher, a greengrocer, a fishmonger plus various beautiful boutiques and lifestyle shops. Book time for a match on the hard tennis courts and a visit the fine parish church. The village is centred around a green of mainly Georgian houses and fabulous restaurants for you to enjoy during your stay. For great, contemporary dining, try Socius; or stroll down to Twenty9 where your food will be cooked over an open fire pit imported from New York! The Hoste Arms offers plenty of charm and character with both informal or fine dining. Good sailing can be enjoyed at Brancaster Staithe where Nelson first learnt to sail. Enjoy the beaches at Brancaster and Wells where you can sunbathe in the sandy dunes or pull on your walking boots to embark on a coastal walk. Charming Burnham Overy Staithe is a hive of activity. Watch the boats or catch a ferry to the mysterious, secluded Scolt Head Island, one of North Norfolk's best kept secrets. Crabbing, boat...