Where you'll be staying
Bengate is a quiet Norfolk hamlet, just off the A149 and within the parish of Worstead — six miles from the coast, in the heart of the Broads, and close to Norwich and the market towns of North Walsham, Aylsham, Wroxham and Stalham.
The Weavers Way, a 61-mile walking and cycling route from Cromer to Great Yarmouth, passes right by the cottages. The village of Worstead, with its pub and famous church, is under a mile away, and North Walsham (2.5 miles) has supermarkets, shops and a leisure centre.
Days out
Weavers Way — 61 miles of walking and cycling from Cromer to Great Yarmouth, right from our doorstep
The Norfolk Broads — hire a boat or explore riverside villages like Horning
Happisburgh — our closest beach (6 miles), with a lighthouse, historic church, and fascinating coastal history
Horsey Gap Seals — one of the UK's largest grey seal colonies; pups arrive November to January
Cromer — classic seaside town with a pier, sandy beaches, and great walking along the coast path
Blakeney — a beautiful coastal village and National Nature Reserve, home to England's largest grey seal colony
Blickling Estate — a Jacobean mansion set in 4,600 acres of parkland, dog-friendly throughout
Norwich — a compact, historic city with great shopping, restaurants and nightlife, a short drive away
BeWILDerwood — a treehouse adventure park for families, between Wroxham and Horning
Food & Drink
The Gunton Arms — a traditional pub in a historic deer park, with local seasonal cooking
The Suffield Arms — Mediterranean food, tapas and pizza, near Cromer
The White Lady — our local, less than a mile away, with a good range of ales and pub classics
Steak in the Stix — a modern steakhouse showcasing Norfolk's best produce
Rocky Bottoms — fresh local seafood, straight from the coast
The White Horse Inn — a Broads pub with its own micro-brewery
Ali Spice — our go-to Indian takeaway in Coltishall
The Three Cottages — our go-to fish & chips locally.
Will's Plaice — new fish & chip branch opened in North Walsham. Online ordering and home delivery.
Things to do
CYCLING
Quiet lanes and gentle countryside make this ideal cycling territory. Pick up the Weavers Way right from the cottages, or the Bure Valley Path and Marriott's Way further afield.
WALKING
From short countryside strolls to the full length of the Weavers Way, there's walking to suit everyone. Route suggestions are in your welcome folder.
PADDLING
Canoe or paddleboard the Broads and local waterways — bring your own or hire locally from Canoeman in Wroxham, a 10-minute drive.
BOAT HIRE
No trip to the Broads is complete without a day on the water. Bank Boats & Canoe Hire is under 10 minutes away, with Wroxham (15 minutes) offering the widest choice.
