The Patch, Snettisham Beach

30/11/2024

The Patch is still available for Christmas and/or New Year! I shall be disappointed if I don't get the chance to put up the decorations - it'll be the first time for about 10 years that we haven't had a booking - come on, somebody!

20/11/2024

The Patch on the Norfolk coast is once more available for a Christmas/New Year break following a cancellation. Far from noisy traffic and streetlights, it's a few minutes walk to a wild beach and the otherworldly landscapes of The Wash and its myriad and iconic seabirds. Our homely, quirky house with the wooden walls of a Victorian railway carriage at its heart, and the big woodburner glowing. Four bedrooms (two upstairs), big enclosed garden. Child and dog friendly.
Come at any time of the year!

09/11/2024

I've just bought this lovely book from a display in Snettisham's beautiful parish church. I'm leaving it in The Patch as it's perfect reading for guests! It's by village resident Richard Gibbs (proceeds to local charities) and is subtitled 'An appreciation of some of the joys of North West Norfolk', and it's certainly that. A conversational amble around many favourite places in the area, with lots of suggestions for walks and cycle rides. I'm getting lots of ideas from it myself!

28/10/2024

Sunset on Sunday - soon after 4pm on the first day after the clocks went back.... now autumn has truly arrived! I don't relish the dark evenings, but I welcome the lighter mornings.
This is the view over the lake from the upstairs bedroom - I never tire of it. Even better with the sounds of the birds settling down for the night. Maybe I'll post a little video next time.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR DATES
ARE STILL AVAILABLE, BY THE WAY!

24/10/2024

24/10/2024

The Patch by moonlight. - those little lights in the darkness.
Available from October 27th, stay in our quirky chalet bungalow with its woodburner and Victorian railway carriage! Children and dogs welcome. Scare yourselves silly with spooky Halloween walks on the beach in the dark!
Sleeps 1-8 in 4 bedrooms. Large secure garden.

13/10/2024

Still looking for a half term break? We've had a cancellation so that the last few days of October are available again. Come and enjoy the evocative sight and sound of migrating geese as you walk on our vast, deserted beach - come home to the rosy glow and crackling flames of the woodburner. Go for spooky Halloween walks in the dark!

30/04/2024

Oh, what a beautiful morning! The view from the upstairs single bedroom just now - early shadows on the hedge still - and for the first time this spring, we heard the cuckoo calling from Wild Ken Hill. The first of many such occasions, I hope!
Goslings and ducklings are starting to appear around the lake - perhaps at last spring has finally sprung!
We still have some early summer availability, and plenty in the autumn, if you want to look that far ahead!

cuckoo

13/04/2024

Here's Tim, busy mowing the lawn at The Patch - it's a big job, because there's an awful lot of grass, but has to be done! Anyway, it's good to be outside, and the snell of freshly cut grass is wonderful!
We still have some availability in May and June, arguably the best time of year to come!

#,springtimevibes

25/01/2024

For several years, I've loved Elly Griffiths' novels set right here in North West Norfolk, centred on the doings of forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway - and have recently completed my set of all fifteen! And now I have this beautiful book of photos taken throughout the year of many places featured in the stories, described as 'A photographic journey through the land of Ruth Galloway'. She must have passed the turning for Snettisham Beach many times - Ruth (or Elly) is welcome to drop in for a cuppa at The Patch anytime!

07/01/2024

Hello 🔵 It’s official. Signed at 06:39. It was even on TV.
Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule (aka... new name, META) where they can use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!! I do not authorize Facebook or any entity associated with Facebook to use my photos, information, messages or posts, past or future.
With this statement, I notify Facebook that it is strictly prohibited to disclose, copy, distribute or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. Violation of privacy may be punishable by law.
NOTE: Facebook is now a public entity. All members should post a note like this.
If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version. Failure to post a statement at least once will tacitly authorize the use of your photos, as well as information contained in profile and status updates.
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Here's how to do it:
Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy”. Then go to your page, create a new post and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear and click Paste.
This will bypass the system….
He who does nothing consents.

08/10/2023

I had a solo day out at Sandringham today, about four miles up the road.- we've owned The Patch for 20 years and never had a proper visit! I had a great day out, visiting the house, gardens and church.. Meandering about in the woodlands I found birch trees with curtains of fine twigs, almost touching the ground. I found some that had fallen, which I twisted into a garland - now on the kitchen wall. My daughter found that 'TIDENGS' panel on the shores of the Thames - we've never known just what it's supposed to mean, but it's a nicely cryptic addition to the kitchen wall.

08/10/2023

I believe this is an active QR code which should lead to our website. But not all wardrobes lead to Narnia, so I await results with interest! Anyone like to try it and let me know?!

05/10/2023

An amazing discovery at Kings Lynn's historic Guildhall - the very floor Shakespeare would have walked on when he came with his company of players.

25/09/2023

Doing some ironing this morning in the twin bedroom of our carriage. Got a week's gap between guests just now, so Tim and I are enjoying a few days here ourselves. Sun and birdsong streaming in from the back garden, Radio 3 playing quietly on my phone - all's well with the world - well, my little corner of the world at least!

03/09/2023

Look what some recently departed guests have left for us! Lovely to find they've been happily engaged and getting creative. Several families have already booked to come back next year!
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