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Hill Cottage

Aspects of Hill Cottage in Holt. Hill Cottage.

Holt, Norfolk.

Tel: 01692 402137.

www.southrepps.com

Situated within a five-minute walk of the centre of Holt, Hill Cottage is the ideal base for enjoying all the delightful shops & eateries that this charming Town has to offer. It also makes a fantastic starting point from which to explore the entire region.

Sleeping 2, the spacious yet oh-so-cosy cottage successfully combines its original warmth and character (flint walls, exposed beams – it was once a Drover’s Cottage) with contemporary country styling to create a truly atmospheric bolthole.

Downstairs you’ll find a fully fitted kitchen (including a dishwasher), a dining room that opens via French doors onto the lovely garden and a lounge complete with open fire.

Upstairs, the vaulted bedroom has a king-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom with a stunning freestanding bath.

The cottage has spacious walled gardens to the front and rear and is flanked by woodland. Such a large outside space makes the cottage ideal for dogs with well-behaved owners (prior arrangement please).

The only drawback to Hill Cottage is that, with such a romantic atmosphere within, your whole holiday could pass without you ever leaving the property. Be warned!

Outside view looking towards Hill Cottage.

Posted in Cottages & Apartments, Sleep | Tags: Accommodation, Black Cat Cottages, Cottage, Dogs Welcome, Holiday Cottage, Holt, Self-Catering, Sleeps 2

The Tannery

A wealth of luxury leather products available from The Tannery in Holt.

The Tannery.

6 Lyles Court, Lees Yard, Holt

Norfolk, NR25 6HR.

4-6 Bull Street, Holt.

Tel: 01263 711500.

www.thetannery.co.uk

“One good pair of shoes can change your life”, said Cinderella, and who are we to disagree. Quality footwear can ‘lift’ your entire outfit. The same can be said for accessories such as bags, gloves, purses and wallets. Buy well in any of these areas and you might also find yourself with a piece that lasts you a very long time, getting only more comfortable as time goes on. The devil is always in the detail so it’s worth getting right.

And you can’t go wrong at The Tannery in Holt. Stocking exquisitely handcrafted men’s leather shoes by Crocket & Jones, and their own label produced exclusively in Portugal. Not so much footwear as ‘art’ for the feet (and guaranteed to get a nod of approval from anyone doing a ‘head-to-toe’ sweep of your attire). We are advised that the canny shopper buys two pairs – alternating them extends their life as acid from your feet is very corrosive. Putting a shoetree in them overnight will protect their form still further.

For final finishing touches, check out the range of bags, accessories, luggage (Tusting), ties (silk) and gloves (sourced from Naples). The quality is all superior, but with many different price bands, there’s something to suit everyone.

For fine quality Ladies shoes, handbags and just about every other leather accessory you can think of, visit newly opened sister-store at 4-6 Bull Street in Holt (close to Byfords).

Once your shoes are off and bag put down at the end of a hard day, we’d recommend sinking into some divine Tusting furniture. Traditionally hand made in Lavendon, available at The Tannery.

Labels found at The Tannery include:

Crocket & Jones
Tusting
The Bridge
Orla Kiely
Toscanella
Daines & Hathaway
Donna Elena
Marlborough
Cottie

Selection of men's bags and briefcases at The Tannery.

Posted in Home, Garden, Gifts & Lovely Things, Shop | Tags: Accessories, Briefcases, Cottie, Crocket & Jones, Daines & Hathaway, Footwear, Gloves, Handbags, Holt, Leather, Lees Yard, Luggage, Luxury, Orla Kiely, Shop, Shopping, The Bridge, Ties, Toscanella, Tusting

Hatfield Hines Gallery

Aspects from the Hatfield Hines Gallery in Holt, Norfolk.

Hatfield Hines Gallery.

3 Fish Hill, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD.

Tel: 01263 713000.

www.hatfieldhines.com

Visit the blog: www.hatfieldhinesblogspot.com

Email Us.

The Hatfield Hines Gallery in the centre of the pretty Georgian Market Town of Holt is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave for art-lovers seeking modern British art for their own personal collection.

Founded on the leading collection of original modern British Art built up by Judy Hines since 1973, the Gallery is a key destination for sourcing 20th Century British paintings, prints and sculpture. As well as art of all styles produced between 1900 and 1980, the Gallery also holds work by selected contemporary artists such as David Baxter and Gilia Florentin-Lee. Most work is purchased direct from the artists, offering both quality and affordability.

The Gallery is now run in the main by Clare Hatfield, who was inspired to contact Hines over a decade ago after reading about her occupation dealing modern British art all over the world, and thus laying the foundations of their partnership.

With a vast range of stock to browse through at the Gallery itself (including a wide collection of original prints and etchings which can be viewed by appointment prior to them becoming available through the Gallery), it is well worth putting aside a good few hours to explore this petite – but highly-concentrated – treasure trove of art.

The ever-growing website also features hundreds of works by some 50+ artists, enabling you to browse, view and purchase in the comfort of your own home.

Open Tue-Sat 11am-5pm (Thurs 11am-2pm). Closed Monday & Sunday.

Latest News: WIN your favourite Norfolk View in oils with Hatfield Hines’ Summer Survey Competition. READ MORE & ENTER…

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Posted in Home, Garden, Gifts & Lovely Things, Shop | Tags: Art, Art Gallery, Exhibitions, Gallery, Holt, Sculpture, Shop, Shopping

Bird Ventures

Wildlife products available from Bird Ventures in Holt: an Animal Tracking Explorer Kitt and a Moth Trap. Middle picture is of a Goldfinch on a feeder tray. (Images supplied by Bird Ventures Norfolk).

Bird Ventures.

9b Chapel Yard, Albert Street, Holt,

Norfolk, NR25 6HG.

Tel: 01263 710203.

Email Us.

www.birdventures.co.uk

Online and in the delightful Georgian Market Town of Holt, Bird Ventures is a unique outlet for all things related to the study and encouragement of wildlife.

Opened in 2003 by Owners Paul Laurie and Julie May, the Bird Ventures philosophy is to ‘help you to help our wildlife’. Both dedicated naturalists, Paul and Julie are perfectly placed to offer advice and help on all aspects of wildlife gardening and will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. Paul is also an expert Bird Watcher, leading bird watching tours throughout the year and also studies moths, butterflies and dragonflies.

Ideal if you are looking for an unusual gift for someone interested in nature, bird watching or wildlife, or if you want to encourage more wildlife into your own back garden, Bird Ventures stocks specialist products including Dormice and Hedgehog Homes, Nest Box cameras, Wildlife food, Identification charts and Wild Flower seed mixes.

Many of the items stocked by Bird Ventures support Nature Reserves, sustainable woodland and local businesses.

The Bird Ventures website (and online shop) also features fascinating tips about subjects such as keeping your bird tables and feeders clean to attracting butterflies into your garden.

Shop open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm and on Sun during July, August and December.

If you like Bird Ventures, don’t forget to also visit associated Wildlife and Conservation Centre, Natural Surroundings.

Posted in Home, Garden, Gifts & Lovely Things, Shop | Tags: Birdwatching, Butterflies, Conservation, Dormice, Feeders, Gardening, Hedgehogs, Holt, Moths, Nature, Nature Reserve, Nest Boxes, Seeds, Shop, Shopping, Tours, Wild Flowers, Wildlife, Woodland

Back to the Garden

Images of, and produce from, Back To The Garden, North Norfolk.

Back to the Garden.

Letheringsett, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7JJ.

Tel: 01263 715996.

www.back-to-the-garden.co.uk

‘BEST FARM SHOP’ EDP Norfolk Food Awards 2009-2010.

Food doesn’t get purer or fresher than this. Back to the Garden grows their own organic fruit and vegetables, which are harvested and delivered daily to the Farm Shop, a large 18th Century barn situated beside the A148 in Letheringsett only four miles from the farm.

No chemical fertilisers, herbicides or insecticides are used on the Farm, and this non-intensive production extends to the meat, poultry and eggs. No antibiotics or growth promoters are used on the cattle and sheep (born on the Back to the Garden Land) and all poultry is organic and free to roam. Their own grass-fed organic beef is matured for at least 21 days and sold in the Butchery.

In addition to the Farm’s own produce, Back to the Garden carefully selects other high quality organic and artisan foods from sustainable sources. Organic pork comes via local farmer Peter Melchett. The delicatessen stocks British cheeses and fresh organic pasta (made on the premises, along with delicious organic sausage rolls). Where food is imported, costs to the Earth are borne in mind and Back To The Garden ensures their goods do not travel by plane.

Back to the Garden also stocks plenty of diet-busting sweet goodies, including organic, locally made chocolates and homemade pastries and cakes.

Obviously, there is a pronounced emphasis on the organic and locally produced at Back to the Garden. However, this is not the extent of the Farm Shop’s philosophy. Ultimately, everything in the shop has to be of the highest standard and taste really good. Together, these features make for a forward-thinking food-lovers dream-shopping destination.

Open Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm.

Sunday from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.

Selection of colourful, fresh, organic veg from Back To The Garden in Letheringsett.

Posted in Fabulous Fare, Shop | Tags: Artisan, Butchery, Drink, Eat, Farm Shops, Food Awards, Food Shops, Holt, Letheringsett, Local Produce, Organic

North Norfolk Pilates

Aspects of North Norfolk Pilates, Holt: free weights, MBT sandals and Pilates equipment.

North Norfolk Pilates Studio.

Rear of 7 Fish Hill, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD.

Tel: 01263 712305 / 07769 694316.

Email Us.

www.northnorfolkpilates.com

Now in its fifth year of operation, the North Norfolk Pilates Studio is the only Pilates studio in North Norfolk offering regular classes taken on Pilates equipment. Under the expert instruction of Moira Morrissey, a Certified Instructor who trained alongside one of the leading exponents of Pilates, the Pilates Method is ideal for toning, stretching and balancing the body and mind, while simultaneously improving posture.

A Beginners course of three one-to-one lessons are available, as well as Studio classes for up to two people. Working with Pilates equipment supports students while they get stronger and is very beneficial for people with back and joint problems. Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness.

The Studio was also the first official retailer to sell MBT shoes in Norfolk. A free fitting and training service is available to show how to walk in the MBT shoe to gain maximum benefits.

The Studio also stocks a selection of Healthy Back Bags as well as exercise clothing and equipment.

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-3pm.

Summer Special Offers:
- ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ on our 1 hour, 1 to 1 taster class for just £35.
- New In! Sketchers Tone Ups flip-flops for £29 (usual price £35).
Please mention EnjoyNorthNorfolk to take advantage of these excellent offers. Offers valid until September 30th 2010.

MBT Sport Black shoes - available from North Norfolk Pilates, Holt.

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Posted in Pamper | Tags: Holt, MBT, Nia Classes, Pilates, Pilates Studio, Tone Ups, Training

Butlers of Holt

Images of Butlers Holt Norfolk.

Butlers Cafe Bar Restaurant.

9 Appleyard, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BN.

Tel: 01263 710790.

www.butlersrestaurants.co.uk

Located in the centre of the pretty market town of Holt, which is excellent for shopping or as a base to explore the surrounding area, Butlers is equally perfect for lunching during the daytime or for evening dining.

Opened in 2005, the family-run café-bar and restaurant has gone from strength to strength, and was recently awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence.

The open, airy restaurant bears hallmarks of a European brasserie, with a twist of rustic Norfolk charm. Secluded outside seating is excellent for al fresco dining on warmer days, while the inside with its sloping glass roof and large double doors offers perfect protection from autumn winds and chilly winter days, while still enabling diners to ‘experience the outside in’.

Experienced Chef and owner, Sean Creasey has created a modern European menu with a leaning towards the Italian. Seasonally influenced, ingredients are sourced wherever possible from good quality local suppliers. The menus change daily to offer the best and freshest produce.

For those who are simply looking for a break from work or shopping, Butlers café is serious about its coffee and, of course, delicious cakes. Free WIFI makes Butlers the perfect escape from the office or hotel room. The large oak bar that runs the length of the room serves a good selection of wines, beers and spirits throughout the day for those looking for something a little stronger.

Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-11pm.

Breakfast served 9am-11am.

Lunch served 12noon-3pm.

Dinner served 6pm-9pm.

To view the Menu please click here (PDF 50KB).

View the Wine List here (PDF 135KB).

Posted in Eat, Restaurants | Tags: Appleyard, Bar, Cafe, Coffee, Drink, Eat, Family Friendly, Holt, Lunch, Places To Eat, Restaurant

The Garden Café at Cley Nurseries

Images of The Garden Cafe and Cley Nurseries Cley Norfolk.

The Garden Café at Cley Nurseries.

Holt Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Holt,

Norfolk, NR25 7TX.

Tel: 01263 740892.

Set back on the road between Holt and Cley, Cley Nurseries and the on-site Garden Café is a delightful find if you’re looking for a peaceful experience on the North Norfolk coast.

For budding gardeners (pun intended), the family run nursery has a wide selection of plants and garden accessories, including over 40 varieties of roses and, in keeping with its Norfolk situation, a large selection of Lavenders. With plenty of advice on hand if you need it, why not treat your garden with a visit?

After browsing the nursery, or if you simply want to sit, reflect and relax, why not treat yourself with a visit to the Garden Café? Accessible to all with an available Stair Lift, the café is inviting and comfortable with a large picture window providing wonderful sea views.

The café serves Illy coffee, tea, light lunches, scones and cakes (we recommend you try the carrot cake – possibly the lightest, most moist carrot cake you’ll ever have the pleasure of sampling!).

Enjoy a slower pace for a while and take some time out at the Garden Café at Cley Nurseries.

Café closed on Mondays.

Nursery open 7 days a week.

Tempting lunches and snacks at the Garden Cafe at Cley Nurseries.

Posted in Café & Bistro | Tags: Cafe, Cley, Cley next the Sea, Coffee, Drink, Eat, Garden Centre, Holt, Lunch, Norfolk Coast, Places To Eat