Posted by Discover West Norfolk
Photos courtesy of Bircham Windmill
Shepherds Hut at Bircham Windmill
Bircham Windmill is a lovely family- run attraction in the heart of West Norfolk which has extended its accommodation facilities ready for 2012. This fantastic Norfolk holiday attraction is idyllically located, just a short drive from anywhere you want to be – beach, shops, castles, Sandringham as well as beautiful walks from the door.
Bircham Windmill is a unique tourist attraction where you can wake up and buy fresh bread for your breakfast, or come home early to have a cream tea just before closing time. After closing perfect peace is restored as the mill rarely has passing traffic and only the owners live on site. The best of both worlds rolled into one. A real escape from modern life.
Bircham Windmill’s self catering cottage sleeps 4 and is of 4* standard. It adjoins the millers cottage and windmill and dates back to the late 1800′s. Guests in the cottage enjoy free entry to the mill and gardens throughout their stay, use of the Bircham Newton swimming pool in the afternoons and can also enjoy the brand new (for 2012) indoor games room with table tennis, puzzles and games. You can also make use of the readily available tea and coffee making facilities.
There is, however, a real gem for campers or caravanners. In all there are 5 pitches at Bircham Windmill and there are electric hook ups as well as a shower room and drying area (this is also new for 2012 and should be available by mid June). Campers and caravanners are also welcome to use the new games room facility.
Due to the open space available here, campers can spread out and enjoy as much freedom as they desire. The children can play on the playground and mingle with the animals whilst the adults enjoy the summer evenings.
Naturally, booking is essential for such a location, especially during the holidays.
Perhaps the most exciting accommodation available at Bircham Windmill is the newly completed Shepherds Hut. This was built by Roger Wagg, the man who originally restored Bircham Windmill to its former glory. The Shepherds Hut is the fulfilment of one of Mr Wagg’s lifelong ambitions as he built the complete structure himself and it is a stunning example of its type. The Shepherds Hut sleeps two, is very cosy and it is extremely well insulated – designed to be warm in winter and cool in summer. Inside is a heater for those chilly evenings, a kettle, a toaster and fridge, table and chairs and, of course, a sofa bed. It is beautifully thought out and a delight to stay in. Of course, Shepherds Hut guests get to enjoy the games room and use of the shower room and drying area too.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in all Bircham Windmill accommodation which makes this a great choice for those who wish to holiday with their beloved pets. Shepherds Hut and cottage guests are also treated to a cream tea in their accommodation on arrival as well as tea, coffee and milk.
Elly Chalmers and her family very much look forward to welcoming all visitors to Bircham Windmill in 2012.
