Woodfarm House

Nestled in tranquil woodlands, overlooking a small lake and with wide rural vistas, Woodfarm House provides Gold Award, five-star Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a Grade II-listed farmhouse, featured in the Sunday Times Travel Magazine’s 100 Finest Places to Stay list.

Accommodation comprises three oak-beamed suites all individually decorated to a high standard with glorious countryside views. All rooms come with luxurious extras, including slim-line digital televisions and walk-in wardrobes.

The house is skirted by terraces and a sun deck, where guests may take afternoon tea. Hearty Aga-cooked breakfasts are served in the oak-beamed dining room with a selection of cheeses, yoghurts and fruits. Evening meals are English country cooking, often including game from nearby estates and local seafood.

Helhoughton is a tranquil village and an ideal base for cyclists and walkers. The market town of Fakenham is a short journey and boasts a fine National Hunt racecourse and the Pensthorpe Nature reserve, home to the BBC’s Springwatch.

The North Norfolk Heritage Coast, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty with huge skies, unspoilt beaches, salt marshes, timeless villages and several nature reserves, is within easy reach. The cathedral city of Norwich is a one-hour drive.