The Windmill

About this home

Full of character, true to its age and former life, The Windmill has rounded rooms featuring exposed stonework, exposed beams, tall and low, some double-height ceilings, wooden floors and steep metal winding stairs to all upper levels.

This is not one for the faint-hearted, but wow, gird your loins, climb to the top and just look at that stunning 360° view of the beautiful rural landscape that surrounds you, even reaching as far as the coast to the west on a clear day.

Absolutely stunning and, with glorious sunsets to boot, it will take your breath away. Literally!

Fear not, all creature comforts and mod cons have been catered for to ensure all your needs will be met.

On the ground floor is a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, so no need for fumbling or stumbling to find the loo in the night.

Up the stairs on the first floor, is a niche, cosily furnished sitting room. Take the next set of stairs to a smart hand-made fitted kitchen, with a perfectly formed dining area for two.

And, finally, the top floor pièce de résistance: a fantastic viewing gallery – just the place for a sundowner to drink in the most spectacular view.

Outside to the front of The Windmill is a compact, stepped courtyard garden with table and chairs.

Beyond that is a hard tennis court, available for all guests to use, by arrangement with the owners who live nearby.

It’s a very short drive (or bikeable on quiet lanes) to Houghton Hall & Gardens, and a little further to HM The King’s Sandringham Estate, both well worth a visit while you are in the area.

The neighbouring village of Great Massingham is one of the loveliest around, with large greens and duck ponds, a fine village shop, café and the hugely popular Dabbling Duck pub and restaurant.

Harpley is less than half an hour to the coast, where you will find RSPB Snettisham, the vast sandy beach at Brancaster, upmarket Burnham Market village and all the attractions and fine eateries around.