Blakeney Lodge
A simple lodge by the salt marshes and on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve.
At a glance
- Guests
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Number of dogs welcome
- 2
- Reference
- 010057
- Acorn rating
About Blakeney Lodge
Blakeney Lodge sits in the shadows of an old windmill on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. It’s a compact but cosy cottage with high, beamed ceilings and a walled garden. Just a short walk will lead you to the wild saltmarshes of Blakeney and vast views of the coast.
Close by is Blakeney Point, recognised as internationally important for its breeding birds, and its seal colony. Grey seal pups are born on Blakeney Point during November, December and early January. The best way to view the seal pups is by taking a boat from Morston Quay.
If you’re a keen birdwatcher you’re in for a treat, with hundreds of species living on the reserve. During winter keep a look out for Snow Buntings and Brent Geese, whilst summer welcomes the arrival of screeching Terns. Friary Hills is a protected, dog-free nesting site, just a two-minute walk from the cottage, which leads onto Blakeney Freshes, with trails through the lower marshes of the reserve. There are also Norfolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB reserves in the area and much of the surrounding landscape is part of the North Norfolk Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A little further afield, Sheringham Park is just nine miles from the cottage and a few miles beyond you’ll find Felbrigg Hall and also Blickling Estate, where you'll have free entry during your stay.
Layout
Ground floor: Entrance hall leading to open-plan living space, with a full kitchen, sitting area and dining table for three. Small double bedroom with 4'6” bed. Single bedroom. Shower room.
Outside space
Enclosed informal garden around the cottage and neighbouring windmill. Lawn and patio with dining furniture.
Features and facilities
- Wi-Fi, not available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, not available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, not available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, not available
Location
Accessibility
Parking next to cottage. Enclosed garden. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Blakeney Lodge.
More information
Heating: Electric panel heater and towel radiators.
Parking: Available for two cars. One can be parked in the gated garden and the other on the drive outside the gate.
Location: Set just two minutes walk from the salt marshes within the Friary Farm luxury static caravan park.
Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to all National Trust places during the period of their stay.
Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
Your top three questions answered
Things to see and do at Blakeney National Nature Reserve and Morston Quay...
Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Spectacular wildlife and uninterrupted views of beautiful coastline
Seal trips from Morston Quay
The best way to get up close and personal with the wildlife on Blakeney Point is to book onto one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay.
Wildlife walks at Friary Hills and Blakeney Freshes
Friary Hills and Blakeney Freshes are home to important habitats and diverse wildlife that changes with the seasons.
Kayaking and paddle boarding at Morston Quay
Enjoy Norfolk’s vast open landscape and big skies as you canoe, kayak or paddle board through pristine salt marshes and enjoy the wildlife from a safe distance.
Blakeney Freshes and Friary Hills circular walk
NorfolkThis short, family-friendly circular walk takes in three different habitats and gives elevated views of Blakeney National Nature Reserve in Norfolk.
Exploring the area...
You'll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, just show your booking confirmation upon entry.
Blickling Estate
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