Two miles inland from Mundesley, Trunch is well and truly off the beaten track, reached via back-roads off the B1145, itself not exactly the busiest road in the county. It was once probably a trading centre though, the name Trunch being a corruption of a Danish word denoting a weighing place. In spite of having a population of less than 1,000 Trunch has retained those three ingredients vital to a healthy village: a shop, a pub (The Crown Inn) and a church, St Botolph’s, located by the pub just as it should be. And as is right for a proper Norfolk village the architecture is a real mixture, some Victorian like the imposing Manor House, now a B&B, some Georgian, and some much earlier, with flint and thatch aplenty in evidence. The church has elements from the 14th century, but the majority is from 100 years later. Inside St Botolph’s there is some wonderful woodwork: pew ends with idiosyncratic carvings; a very rare font canopy with delicately carved decoration (one of only four in England); and a spectacular hammer-beam roof complete with wooden angels.
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Places to Stay near Trunch
Manor House (0.17 miles)
Small family run Victorian Manor House bed & breakfast, in tranquil location, with views across Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet embedded in village of historic character. Close to sea ... More
Dolphin Lodge (0.28 miles)
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Bungalow accommodation i.e ground floor rooms.Quiet village setting,few minuets to local Pub 2.5 miles to sandy beaches.Cromer 6 miles.Exellent walks and cycling area.Horse riding nearby ... More
White House Farm (1.13 miles)
Relax in our 18th Century Listed Norfolk Farmhouse set in tranquil mature gardens surrounded by farmland. This quiet village location is an ideal base to explore the Broads, ... More
Durdans (The) (1.32 miles)
Overcliff Lodge (1.88 miles)
The Manor House Hotel (2.02 miles)
Consisting of 26 rooms classified as standard or executive The Manor is able to cater for all sizes of parties. The Hotel has two bars, a fantastic restaurant serving traditional English food, an outdoor swimming ... More | visit websiteThe Royal Hotel (2.04 miles)
Melbourne House (2.45 miles)
Situated within eight acres of ... More | visit website
Elderton Lodge Hotel & Restaurant (2.61 miles)
Elderton Lodge nestles into its own six acres of naturally wooded grounds, beautifully aspected over looking on to 800 acres of Deer park. The 200 year old building, formally the shooting ... More | visit website
Briarwood at Thorpewood Cottages (2.76 miles)
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Within 5 miles of sandy beaches on the beautiful north Norfolk coast, these charming, single storey and south facing cottages offer newly renovated and very comfortable accommodation. ... More
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