Exactly what it says on the tin, this is your chance to bring your better half and your best canine chums to stay in a converted triumphal arch on Holkham Estate. Quirky? Yes. Unusual? Certainly. But, practical and comfortable? Absolutely! This Grade I-listed 18th-century arch has been sympathetically and thoughtfully remodelled into stylish retreats. It’s a one-bed, adults-only property that offers modern conveniences and comfort alongside stunning views, a hint of grandeur and beautiful architecture. With access to the parkland, walkies pose no problem and the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is on your doorstep.
Step through the arched doorway into the lofty and bright kitchen/diner, with seating for four and a modern kitchen, that’s spacious and well-equipped enough for basic holiday catering. Take a deep breath before tackling the 34-step staircase winding up to the deluxe bedroom, via a middle-floor bathroom. The king-size four-poster bed has a wonderful semicircular window at its head and beyond its foot affording stunning parkland views straight along The Avenue. On one side of the room is a cosy seating area complete where you can let sleeping dogs lie, while you soak in the roll-top bath on the other side, all under a vaulted, beamed ceiling. There’s a lawned garden area for you to sit and watch your canine chums sniff about.
Holkham Estate is yours to explore; we don’t want to hound you but do be mindful of deer and other wildlife, and keep dogs on leads in the parkland and woods. Sniff out fresh crab sandwiches for lunch in the pretty village of Wells-next-the-Sea (3.5 miles) or just mooch about nearby Holkham itself. Watch four-pawed pals have a ball on dog-friendly Holkham Beach (6 miles) to top the holiday fun off.