In the grounds of Hindringham Hall is a long brick and flint barn with a red-tiled roof and pretty paintwork, and a bridlepath running past. It was converted after the war for herdsman Mr Docking, who lived here with his bride. Step in. Now lovely new oak floorboards (top-notch for dogs) add charm, there’s a traditional sitting room with Freeview and wifi, a neat airy kitchen opening to the garden and, at either end, a comfortable carpeted bedroom (not for dogs) with sweet little windows and a bathroom apiece. What’s great is that the garden is enclosed so young children are as safe as the pooches, and there’s solid oak furniture on the lawn. Outside the door: Hindringham Hall’s gorgeous borders, its wild garden, water garden, kitchen garden, 12th-century moat and medieval pond; all this open to guests on Wednesdays and Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. The coast is close, and dogs will go mad for the wide sands of Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea, and the enticing aromas of Stiffley Marshes. Don’t miss the six villages called the Burnhams, the best-known being Burnham Market – ‘Chelsea on Sea.’
