A tiny village of about 200 souls, Salthouse has Blakeney just a mile to the west, with Sherringham a few further east along the A149 coast road, but in spite of its size the village retains a shop and a proper village green pub, the Dun Cow. The old port that would have shipped the salt from the warehouse that gave Salthouse its name silted up in the seventeenth century, but there are relics of those days still around – in the church of St Nicholas (patron saint of fishermen) there are old graffiti of sailing ships carved into the choir stalls. The church hosts an annual visual arts show arranged by the North Norfolk Exhibition Project, for artists from or connected with the county, coinciding with the last two weeks of the school summer term and the first two of the holidays. A conservation village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Salthouse lies between heathland to the rear and a wide pebble foreshore. The different terrains make the area a big draw for “twitchers”. In the heath Nightingales and Tree Pipets are to be heard; on the shore and marshland (owned by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust) Sandpipers, Little Stints, and Godwits are seen. The views from the heath can be breathtaking, repaying those tramping Peddars’ Way and the Norfolk Coast Path that both pass through Salthouse.
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Places to Stay near Salthouse
The Pheasant Hotel (1.63 miles)
Maltings Hotel (2.20 miles)
The Maltings Hotel is located in Weybourne, 4 miles from Holt in North Norfolk. The Maltings Hotel, an original building of Norfolk flint, dating back to the 16th Century. Cuisine is ... More
Blakeney Hotel (2.97 miles)
A traditional privately owned hotel with its Quayside location has magnificent views across the Estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The hotel offers a high standard ... More | visit website
Kelling Heath Holiday Park (3.13 miles)
Luxury caravan holiday homes, woodland lodges and touring & camping pitches amongst 250 acres of woodland and rare open heathland in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The perfect location to relax and unwind with ... More | visit website
The Feathers Hotel (3.28 miles)
Morston Hall (4.21 miles)
We don't pretend what we offer is unique. However, we know our fusion of hotel, restaurant and surroundings is a rare combination anywhere in the British Isles. Morston Hall is owned and run by Tracy ... More
Dales Country House Hotel (4.35 miles)
Nestled in National Trust parkland, close to the North Norfolk coast, you will find a timeless beauty which is, the Dales Country House Hotel.
Experience the delights of this quintessentially English grade II listed country ... More | visit website
Lower Appartment Langham Hall (4.49 miles)
Langham is just one mile from the beauties of the North Norfolk Coast. Langham Hall appartments have been recently renovated and are situated in the heart of the village in ... More
Sunrays (4.73 miles)
A superb Arts and Crafts dwelling offering 4 Star Silver award quality accommodation. One Suite in the main house and two annexe rooms which have the advantage of being on ... More
The Eiders (6.55 miles)
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