Westbury is a
Victorian railway workers cottage located in the North Norfolk countryside
about 4 miles North East of Kings Lynn. It is reached via a track, yet
despite its rural aspect it is situated in the heart of the village of Roydon
close the the Sandringham estate and only a 20 minute drive from the coast. It
is ideally situated for seclusion away from the stresses and pressures of town
or city life.
The cottage is situated close to the village centre yet it is set in a tranquil location with fields to the front and woodland to the rear. Guests visiting the cottage have full access to the gardens, deck area and parking spaces. There is a large secure garden with fruiting trees and bushes, outhouses / sheds, and an outside table with seating. Guests are welcome to pick and eat any fruit when in season and BBQ facilities are provided to make use of the late evening sun that warms the rear of the cottage garden and deck. There is ample parking for two cars; pets can be accepted but only by prior arrangement and agreement.
Situated
on the edge of Roydon Common the property is surrounded by woodland,
meadows and heath making it
possible to walk for miles on the many local public
footpaths and rights of way. The area is ideally suited for walking,
cycling, bird watching and generally relaxing.
Roydon is a small peaceful village boasting
two pubs within walking distance of Westbury Cottage, convenience stores can
be found in the
neighbouring villages of Grimston and Pott Row.
There are around 45 miles of coastline in North Norfolk, with long sandy beaches, crumbling cliffs, flint pebble banks and salt marshes, stretching from Horsey to Holkham beach. The rich architectural heritage of 81 conservation areas, over 2,200 listed buildings and 100 Scheduled Ancient Monuments, is set in countryside ideal for cycling, walking, horse riding, bird watching or just relaxing.
