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Holiday in modern architecture. Luxury beach house holiday let next to Waxham beach, Norfolk.
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29/10/2024

December and January are the best times to view the unique wildlife spectacle which is the Horsey seal colony. Soon many thousands of seals will congregate at and near to Horsey beach during the pupping season. Large numbers of seals can be seen a short walk along the beach from Shangri-la. Get up early, grab a coffee and take a short walk: you’re certain to see large numbers of seals.

Paul Miles wrote in the Telegraph about staying at Shangri-la and visiting the seals:

"I had heard seals in the night. In the frosty cold, the dark northern sky scattered with stars, I slid open glass doors onto the verandah of our holiday home, built in a lee of dunes. There was the thud of waves on the beach and a strange howling. In the morning we discovered the source: 70 seals on the beach just the other side of the dunes. But the spectacle of thousands of the beasts is two miles further south, perhaps the most accessible seal colony in the country. According to our home’s visitor book, some seals - smaller harbour seals - can be seen in summer too. There were accounts of guests kayaking with them, using the kayaks stored in the garden shed."

We have availability for December and January, the best time for winter break with the added attraction of some seal watching.

A link to our seal-focussed journal post is available in our bio.

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29/04/2024

Short breaks by the sea in Norfolk

Dive into our latest journal article to uncover the perfect short break getaway at Shangri-la.

🐚 Explore Waxham: Learn about the attractions in and around Waxham, including Horsey Mere and the mysterious Brograve windpump, steeped in folklore and history.

🦭 Seal Watching: Delve into our brief guide on witnessing the seals at Horsey.

🎣 Sea Fishing Adventures: Join Richard for a sea fishing excursion off Sea Palling. Cast your lines and reel in the catch of the day aboard Richard’s boat.

🧖‍♂️ Sauna Box Experience: Discover the unique on Sea Palling beach, offering the perfect blend of a sauna and sea views.

🍽️ Local Dining Delights: Enjoy meals at the best eateries within walking distance or a short drive from Shangri-la. From fine dining at to delicious fish and chips at , there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

A link to the article is in our bio. We have remaining May availability from 6-10 and 20-24 with a discount applied at the checkout.

18/03/2024

We have some spring dates still available: 15 – 26 April. Shangri-la is situated in one acre of wooded grounds which merge into the sand dunes. Listen to the sound of the sea with your morning coffee before a walk along the beach. Enjoy the tranquillity of this unique, isolated and unspoilt coastal heaven.

08/11/2022

Shangri-la is about creating lovely memories of happy times with friends and family, with the bonus of having friendly seals to swim with. The beautiful contemporary house is set immediately behind the sand dunes at one of Norfolk's best and quietest beaches. The one acre of private, wooded and secluded garden is perfect for family games and relaxing.

With two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, the house comfortably accommodates up to six guests. The open plan living, dining and kitchen space is perfect the perfect for bringing everyone together.
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05/11/2022

All the best holidays are the ones where you are sad to leave. Shangri-la is about creating lovely memories of happy times with friends and family. The beautiful contemporary house is set immediately behind the sand dunes at one of Norfolk's best and quietest beaches. The one acre of private, wooded and secluded garden is perfect for family games and relaxing.

With two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, the house comfortably accommodates up to six guests. The open plan living, dining and kitchen space is perfect the perfect for bringing everyone together.
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27/10/2022

We're fast approaching the best time of the year for a stay on the east Norfolk coast. The main draw at this time of year is, undoubtably, the seals. These photos were taken a few years ago by one of our guests who kindly allowed us to use them. The seals can be seen just a short walk down the beach from Shangri-la (the house is located immediately behind the dunes, a true beach house). An autumn and winter stay at Shangri-la is all about long beach walks by the stormy sea with the prospect of a cosy evening meal at the nearby . We've still got some availability over the autumn and winter, full details of dates and offers on our website.

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Top ten things to do when you visit Shangri-la for a winter break. In no particular order #4 early morning seal watching (a short walk from the house). See our guide to seal watching, link in bio. December availability: 2-6, 9-16, 20-23.

Top ten things to do when you visit Shangri-la for a winter break. In no particular order #2 dinner at @theinghamswan

Shangri-la has the most gorgeous beach at the end of the garden, quite literally. Autumn is the very best time to visit: the beach is empty and the seas are often dramatic. Our unique beach house is located in the historic hamlet of Waxham, an isolated spot of the Norfolk coast. Set in expansive and heavily wooded gardens, Shangri-la offers the very best in design with a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area which provides the perfect opportunity to bring everyone together. We have some availability for October, now with a discount. Visit our website for more details of October deals. We are fully booked for November but also have some pre-Christmas availability when you will be able to see large numbers of seals within a short distance of the house.

Waxham church from the dunes.

29 December to 1 January availability. See in the new year with a toast 🥂 on the beach. A late checkout is available on New Year’s Day. #newyear #norfolk #lastminute

The ultimate early morning Waxham walk. Route: walk to beach and turn right, proceed for 15 minutes, hopping up to the dunes when you encounter seals. Observe seals and return for coffee. If you want to retrace these steps and experience the same things, you can book for New Year or a January post-holiday holiday.

Looking for some autumn downtime? We have some availability and offers for November and December. You’ll have the beach to yourself (apart from the seals🦭), the skies will be full of pink footed geese and the garden will be a riot of autumn colour. The @theinghamswan is less than 10 minutes away for cosy evenings. Full details of availability and offers on our website. #waxham #norfolk #autumn #autumnbreak #passivhaus #ecohouse #beach #norwich #norfolkbroads #horseyseals #sawdaystravel #sawdays #lastminute

Waxham beach - mid-February but feeling more like mid-May. Many seals on the beach a few minutes down from Shangri-la towards Horsey.

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Holiday in modern luxury

Shangri-La is a modern, self-catering holiday let, a re-interpretation of the shacks and chalets that are found along the Norfolk coast. It was designed by awarding winning practice Mole Architects and offers a different experience from a traditional Norfolk holiday cottatge. The house has 3 generous double-bedrooms, 2 equipped with king size beds and one with 2 single beds. The main living accommodation consists of an open plan space, comprising kitchen, dining and living areas. There is a small, separate TV/kids room, and utility area. The design of the house is complimented by original and modern furniture and lighting. The south-facing elevation is largely glazed and offers expansive and uninterpreted views across the coastal plain towards the Broads.

The house is set in extensive grounds of around an acre. There is a large area of grass which is great for playing games, areas for just sitting in the shade and areas for having a BBQ and eating. A boutique hotel experience in your own holiday let.

Shangri-la is built to Passivhaus standards which means it meets the highest possible environmental targets for energy consumption. It is also incredibly comfortable (warm in the winter and cool in the summer) achieving this with little or no active heating.