Feather Down - Heydon Grove

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  • Spacious and well-equipped safari tents at a Norfolk family farm
  • A half-hour drive to the Norfolk coast or Norwich
  • Private bathroom and kitchen for each tent: play area on site
Getting to Feather Down Farm – Heydon Grove involves wending your way down some of the prettiest ‘lost lanes’ Norfolk has to offer… and when you get there you’ll be greeted by an enormously peaceful rural site that’s also got a hefty dose of luxury to offer guests. Your hosts at this spot 15 minutes’ drive from Aylsham are farmers Rory and Paula, with a helping hand from family members Richard and Jackie – this site is part of the arable farm that’s been in their family for four generations. And your neighbours? Well, they're mainly sheep and cows, who add a gentle rural soundtrack to your farm stay. Dogs are welcome to join you on a stay here, but you’ll need to make sure they’re well behaved around the animals and other guests. Accommodation on site is in smart and spacious safari tents that have been thoughtfully designed to provide lots of the things you need for a fuss-free family holiday. Comfy double beds have bed linen provided, and each tent also has heating, a private bathroom and a full kitchen with plenty of cooking kit. There’s a picnic table outside for alfresco meals on sunny days; you’ll also be provided with firewood to feed to the woodburning stove at cooler times. An excellent play area on site means that kids can be kept entertained without having to go far – but there are also plenty of great ideas around for outings in this area too. Days out might take you up to the coast or south to Norwich, while more local escapades should certainly involve a stop at the local pub, 20 minutes’ walk away (it’s previously been a finalist in the BBC’s Best Country Pub of the Year contest…)

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Location

Feather Down - Heydon Grove

Blackwater Lane

Heydon

Aylsham

Norfolk

England

NR11 6RT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.81342°N
1.11764°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.8 mi Victoria
11.7 mi Market Place
12.7 mi Millwrights
Rail
9.7 mi Sheringham Rail Station
10 mi West Runton Rail Station
10.4 mi Gunton Rail Station
Ferry
25.3 mi Reedham Ferry North
25.4 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
12 mi Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Most of Heydon Grove’s guests make a beeline for the coast before too long – and there are plenty of great spots to choose from. Try Cromer for seafood and a classic pier, Sheringham for a steam railway and rockpools or Blakeney for seal-spotting boat trips (all about half an hour’s drive). A little further along the coast you could also check out the colourful beach huts of Wells-next-the-Sea (40 minutes) or the sweeping sands of Holkham (45 minutes). Don’t ignore the inland attractions though – a 15-minute drive will get you to the gorgeous grounds of Blickling Hall or to meet the horses of Redwings Aylsham. Norwich (half an hour) is worth a trip too, to see the cathedral and castle and take a walk along the banks of the Wensum River. If you've got kids (or indeed grownups) who are fascinated by flight, stop in at City of Norwich Aviation Museum (25 minutes) too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheringham 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 10.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 10.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 11.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mundesley 14.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mannington Gardens 3.3 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 4.6 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 8.8 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 11.6 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 14.7 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 4.6 mi

Sheringham Park 8.1 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 8.8 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 11.3 mi

Brancaster 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HEYDON HALL 1.4 mi

Thurning - Guestwick - Wood Dalling 1.4 mi

SALLE PARK 2.6 mi

Guestwick 2.8 mi

MANNINGTON HALL 3.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Feather Down - Heydon Grove have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Feather Down - Heydon Grove dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Feather Down - Heydon Grove? Most of Heydon Grove’s guests make a beeline for the coast before too long – and there are plenty of great spots to choose from. Try Cromer for seafood and a classic … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Heydon Grove?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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