Norfolk is renowned for its National Trust and other interesting properties. 
The surrounding area offers a great variety of leisure activities including coarse Horsey Mill fishing, sailing, golfing, horse riding and walking. the fine city of Norwich is twenty miles to the west, with its Castle, medieval Cathedral, museums, ancient cobbled streets, market and top class shopping.  Twenty five miles north are the popular resorts of Cromer and Sherringham. The seaside resort of Great Yarmouth with its theatres, horse and dog race tracks, fun fairs and amusements is Just 10 miles to the south.  

Winterton-on-sea is ideally placed to explore the Norfolk Coastline with it's quiet sandy beaches, picturesque villages, bird sanctuaries and natureFishing at West Somerton reserves. Nature lovers will find the Norfolk Broads irresistible.  Winterton-on-sea is a very quiet seaside area which is loved by nature lovers, cyclists and walkers alike. Winterton-on-Sea thrives in its popularity as a holiday area for those wishing to get away from it all. Its beaches and tranquillity are what make it so special.  The village church, which claims to be the highest in Norfolk, is a superb example of 12th century building by the monks of St Benets Abbey. The beach is renowned for excellent sea fishing, whilst good bags of coarse fish can be found just 2 miles away at the start of the broads in West-Somerton. Cyclists will appreciate the level terrain and the quiet roads to the north and north-west of Winterton - details of some excellent cycle routes can be found in the information pack in the chalet.

Winterton Valley chalet park has its own private access to miView across the chalet park to the seales of delightful sandy beach and dunes and it's perfect for those with young children, cycling or on foot as there are no roads to cross. A leisurely 10 minute walk along the dunes or via a quiet track will bring you to the village.  Winterton-on-sea has a small post-office, a well equipped general stores, Norfolk Beach at low tidea wet fish supplies (great for Cromer crab!) and a fish'n'chip shop.  No trip to the village would be complete without a visit to the 300 year old Fisherman's return. Here you will find  excellent food and a range of Norfolk beers with names like 'old nog' or 'great eastern'; and where children are welcome and there is a large garden to the rear.   

 

lying a mile or so along the dunes you'll find Hemsby, a typical English seaside haunt with the kind of amusements and entertainment you'd expect to find at a small English seaside town. Inland from the beach resort you'll find a spar shop and the nearest chemist.  Those looking for the bright lights and seaside shows should head along the coast to the market town of Great Yarmouth with its golden mile, Marina, Pleasure Beach and Sea Life Centre. 

For a more leisurely pastime, you might like to take a boat trip or even hire your own boat from the many boat yards scattered between Potter Heigham and Stalham.  Latham's store in Potter Heigham sells just about everything imaginable and is situated in the heart of the Broads.

The location has everything you need for a great holiday.Winterton Valley chalet You can explore the dunes and nature reserves at Winterton, drop into the Fisherman's for a well earned pint and fabulous meal, take the kids to play pinball and bingo in Hemsby, shop in Great Yarmouth or Norwich, or just sit outside the chalet watching the world go by with a glass of wine and a BBQ sizzling. You set the pace, do whatever you want at the pace you want - Its the perfect place to chill out!


 

Fuel - best value petrol and diesel is to be found at the Esso station between Hemsby and Caister.
Supermarkets - Tesco is The closest supermarket, located 5 miles away in Caister
Cash points - can be found in the spar at Hemsby, or in Caister high street or the Tesco superstore also in Caister
Pets - Well behaved pets by prior arrangement

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