The ultimate luxury glamping experience on the North Norfolk coast (sleeping 2 or 6)
Foxley Lodge, Westgate Farm
Owls Nest, Westgate Farm
Space & setting.
* Brand new*
A carpet of poppies quivers in the breeze; hares box among the cornflower, cowslip and buttercups; the soft call of an owl echoes over the sound of water filling your open-air bath. This safari-style staycation in the Stiffkey Valley is just 10 minutes from from the North Norfolk coast, and its 2 luxurious lodges were inspired by traditional safari tents with roll-up gables that blur the boundary between indoors and out west-facing decks for sunset, and firepits. Purpose-built for couples who want to stargaze in solitude, and families that need calm and comfort from their basecamp, both were designed to help guests feel embraced by nature.
Owners Sophie and Michael (who took the 350-acre farm over from his father) called on local artisans and makers to design these serene spaces with exceptionally stylish details: pretty South Asian textiles were sourced from Country & Eastern in Norwich, solid furniture made from reclaimed wood by Norfolk designer Birdie Fortescue, paint hand-picked from Norfolk’s Fenwick & Tilbrook. In August, you can pick your own sunflowers at the farm, but this place is special all year round: roam the countryside and coast armed with the guidebooks and binoculars, spot the miniature steam train on the Wells Walsingham Light Railway, which runs through the farm, and ask Sophie to fill your fridge with home-cooked meals and barbecue kits from local cook Lucinda Notley (aka Ginger & Juice).
Getting here: you’ll need to drive
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Sustainability.
Michael works closely with Norfolk FWAG to ensure the farm provides beneficial landscapes for wildlife. He’s planted nectar rich areas, leaves fields empty over winter for ground-resting birds and manages their hedgerow in an environmentally conscious way.
Surrounds.
- Kids will love picking sunflowers in season (Aug/Sept)
- Seal-spotting trips embark from nearby Morston Quay, where a handful of family-run businesses can take you to Blakeney Point and answer every question you have about England’s largest grey seal colony.
- Hunstanton’s red-striped cliffs are half an hour by car, or park up in Wells-next-the-Sea and follow the coastal trail to the sandy stretches of Wells and Holkham.
- Set on the banks of the River Wensum (and firmly off the beaten track), Sculthorpe Mill serves up a fresh menu of Cromer crab and Binham blue, but it’s worth popping in even if just for a drink – in summer, there’s often a live DJ in the garden.
- Find flamingos and cranes at Pensthorpe Natural Park, where there are 700 acres of art trails and wetland walks (plus a kids’ play area).
- The mile-long nature trail around Holkam Hall’s lake is a lovely way to while away an afternoon in the company of pink-footed geese in winter and goslings in spring
Specifics.
- Two luxury glamping tents on a family farm
- Foxley Lodge:
- 2 bedrooms: 1 kingsize + 1 kingsize with 1 double cabin bed
- 1 bathroom with shower over bath + outdoor shower
- Owls Nest:
- 1 kingsize bed + chaise longue
- Ensuite bathroom with shower over bath
- Both have:
- White Company towels and Norfolk Natural Living bath soak
- Fully equipped kitchen including fridge freezer, induction hob, microwave, oven; basics provided
- Open-plan airy living and dining area warmed by a woodburner
- Electric heaters for the cooler months
- Books, board games and binoculars
- Firepit and seating on their deck
- Seasonal meals, pizza oven and breakfast and BBQ hampers provided on request
- Toys, cutlery and crockery provided for kids
- Baby cot and high chair available at small charge
- No WiFi but good 4G and phone reception)
- Dogs welcome! (1 in Owls Nest; 2 in Foxley Lodge)
- The owners live on site and are available by phone should you need anything
- Walk to the village shop and pub (15-20 mins)
- Parking in the farm yard (a short walk from the tents)
- House rules: strictly no stag/hen parties or of a similar ilk. Strictly no music after 10pm onsite. Strictly maximum occupancy only: Foxley 6; Owl’s Nest 2. Please be aware that the tents are in the same field and respect your neighbours.
- Booking conditions: 2/3-night minimum stay; annual closure end October – early March
- Remember to pack: wellies, beach towels, food and wine! Everything else is provided.
Book your stay.
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30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
They can’t precisely say as it’s in the hands of the weather… but they aim for August.
In: 4pm / Out: 10am
Yes, the first set is. Additional sets can be purchased when you stay.
In order to preserve the wildflower meadow, you can’t park alongside your tent. But the car park is only a 3-min walk away, and carts are provided for transporting your luggage.
No, but 4G is strong.
Yes, mains electricity, water and drainage. So there are power sockets and lighting throughout.
Well-behaved pets are welcome but they must be kept under control at all times on site and not allowed to roam unattended. Waste must be picked up and put in a bin. There is a charge of £25/pet.
There’s everything from breakfast hampers to BBQ kits and homemade meals by Ginger & Juice, plus there’s a pizza oven for BYO pizzas. Details of all this will be sent after you’ve booked so you can pre order.
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