Revealed by a Delightful Phone Call – Louise Hoare’s life in Cromer in the 1940s and 50s While I was researching Victorian Cromer’s strict bathing rules I was looking at the Cromer museum website. Included in the fascinating photographic archive is the cover of Louise Hoare’s “Cromer Memories”. Louise lived on and off at North…
Men’s Bathing Suits Must Cover “Neck to Knee” Today, visitors to Cromer beach arrive with surfboards, buckets and spades, windbreaks and wetsuits. A summer dash into the North Sea wearing swimming trunks or a bikini doesn’t raise an eyebrow. In Victorian Cromer, things were very different. This public notice, posted by Cromer Urban District Council…
A holiday by the sea doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Some of the best memories are made with the simplest pleasures – building sandcastles, body-boarding in the waves, flying a kite, hunting for fossils or exploring rock pools when the tide is out. But what if you’re looking for something a little different? Here…
Renting a House for a Big Birthday Celebration Planning a milestone birthday away in a large house often comes with a choice: do you celebrate with your extended family, or invite your closest friends? A recent guest found the perfect solution by booking an extended stay with us to do both. They kicked off their…
Large House Vs. Hotel? Which is best? Last weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a multi-generational family from London who had travelled up to Norfolk to celebrate Mum’s 70th birthday together. When they first started planning, their initial thought was to book a boutique hotel. But after weighing up the pros and cons, they…
And A New Life for Our Duvets! Last week, we took a short trip over to West Runton to revisit the Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary. It is only a ten-minute drive from North Cottage along the scenic, narrow lanes winding towards Sheringham, making it an incredibly easy outing for anyone staying with us. Despite the…
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