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Blakeney: A Historic Village

Blakeney: A Historic Village

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  Blakeney Quay with the hotel in the background. Blakeney, situated on North Norfolk’s picturesque coastline, is a testament to England’s rich maritime heritage. This charming village, with its quaint flint cottages and narrow winding streets, offers visitors a glimpse into a bygone era while providing modern-day amenities. In the 17th century, Blakeney thrived as a significant port, a vital regional trading hub. Ships laden with wool, grain, and coal regularly departed from its harbour, while wine, spices, and timber…

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North Norfolk – No Mortgages for New Holiday-let Homes! Leeds Building Society Acts.

North Norfolk – No Mortgages for New Holiday-let Homes! Leeds Building Society Acts.

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  Working with North Norfolk District Council (NNDC), Leeds Building Society has decided to restrict granting mortgages to those wishing to buy properties in North Norfolk to be used as holiday lets. The scheme will run for a 12-month trial period. The society states that it is seeking to balance local housing needs with the economic benefits tourism can bring. Will this move help local people buy or rent a home in North Norfolk? I am sceptical, but it is…

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National Trust Holiday Properties 2019

National Trust Holiday Properties 2019

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I have received an email from the National Trust promoting its holiday accommodation for 2019. There are several delightful properties available in North Norfolk. Many National Trust properties are located on the coast and in the lovely parklands and gardens on NT estates. In North Norfolk, access to the Norfolk Coast Path is convenient from holiday cottages at Blakeney, Cromer, Felbrigg and Upper Sheringham. The range of NT holiday accommodation available is wide in terms of the number of people…

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Equipping your North Norfolk Holiday Home

Equipping your North Norfolk Holiday Home

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If you are having to furnish or equip a holiday home in Cromer, Sheringham, Blakeney or another of North Norfolk’s lovely towns or villages, why not put your philanthropy hat on and go online to a fair trade website to source your products. One such that retails fair trade homeware and gifts is called Nkuku. The lifestyle and home products are unique and are produced in an eco friendly way by artisans based in India. The artisans, using skills passed…

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North Norfolk Sea Defences – Where Do We Go From Here?

North Norfolk Sea Defences – Where Do We Go From Here?

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Doubts are arising that damage to some of North Norfolk’s sea defences caused by the tidal surge in December will be repaired. The Environment Agency are seriously considering allowing the sea back in to reclaim land at Cley and Salthouse. If that does prove to be the case the economic impact on the area could be considerable. Thousands of birdwatchers travel to the reserves at Cley and Blakeney Point every year injecting a great deal of money into the local economy. If the nature of the reserves is changed by allowing the sea back in the variety of bird life will also change and the attraction of this unique part of Norfolk for keen ‘birders’ could wane.