This Breckland farmhouse is a real party-pleaser. Unwind in the walled garden where there’s a BBQ, outdoor bar and hot tub, or chill-out in a choice of social spaces inside – exposed beams and flagstone flooring add rustic charm. The dogs will love sniffing out the nearby woods and go mutts for a trip to Thetford Forest, where countless walks, cycle routes and a Go Ape treetop rope course promise a memorable day out for all.
East Harling makes a great location for a big group getaway – with stunning countryside on the doorstep and excellent road links to the rest of East Anglia, the village offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience. An equally pleasing balance awaits at this Grade II-listed residence, which sits less than a mile from the village centre, the surrounding fields home to grazing horses. A spacious kitchen/diner welcomes you in, its exposed beams, natural wood cabinets and flagstone flooring setting the scene for convivial cooking and relaxed dining. There’s similar styling in the handy utility room, which could double as a chill-out space for the dogs. The more formal dining room will make mealtimes feel really special – conveniently adjacent to the kitchen, this room has a burner-effect electric fire to add ambience as linger at the table. When it's time to unwind there’s a choice of inviting social spaces. While the lounge has a huge ornamental fireplace and a Smart TV for home-style entertainment. An elegant family bathroom completes the ground floor layout. Upstairs, there are fabulous views from four flexible bedrooms. Choose from a super-king-size room – the bed converts to twins on request – which has an additional single bed and an en-suite bathroom, a super-king-size room with an additional single bed, Smart TV and an en-suite shower room, and a twin room which gives access to a double bedroom. The enclosed walled garden here is a haven – the dogs can enjoy a roll on the grass while drinks are served from the outdoor bar and the BBQ is fired up. Dine alfresco on the patio then lay back in the hot tub as the stars appear.
Less than a mile from your doorstep, Harling Woods have scenic trails to sniff out and are part of the fabulous Thetford Forest – to the High Lodge centre at Brandon (15 miles) is your best starting point for walks, cycle rides and the canopy-top obstacle course. Stroll into East Harling for village stores and a friendly inn, or drive to market towns Diss (11 miles) and Wymondham (15 miles) for a wider choice of shops and eateries. The stunning Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds are 20 miles, and the cathedrals, castle and big-city attractions of Norwich are a straightforward 24-mile drive away.