Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk's narrow-gauge steam railway to the Norfolk Broads with combined train and cruise tours available.
View and BookThis lovely new CL lies on the southern border of Marsham and Cawston Heath.
Created on Botany Bay Farm, which is listed on ordnance survey maps and possibly dates from the 18thCentury. We overlook the ancient heathlands of Cawston and Marsham, which are now a designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). A peaceful and tranquil spot with direct access onto the heath.
There are miles of heathland and woodland walks right on the doorstep, where wildlife abounds. Wild ponies graze on the heath next door to the CL and their little heads often pop up by the fence to say hello! Birdwatchers will be able to enjoy spotting the many species, and if you are lucky you may see the pair of Buzzards who live in our trees, occasionally a Red Kite, and at dusk Barn owls and Tawny Owls. The heaths are managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust, and they aim to keep the habitat as natural as possible to allow some of the rare species here to thrive. It is the home of the rare Night Jars and the Blue Studded Butterfly.
We have created 5 spacious hardstanding pitches, with ample grass in between for your own awnings and tables and chairs. We supply electric hook up, and BBQ spots. Easy access to water tap and chemical emptying point. We like to be as environmentally friendly as possible and in an effort to tread lightly on the earth we advocate the use of environmentally friendly chemicals in your loos. If you already use organic flushes then we applaud you, but for those who currently do not then we ask that you purchase organic green fluid to use during your stay with us.. They are just as effective as the harmful chemical additives and they are much kinder to the environment and your health, and our sceptic tank.
We have an information hut, supplying useful local information and where Farm Fresh Free Range Eggs are usually available to purchase. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but please do clear up after them and ensure they do not pester other guests or go into our paddocks where our horses graze!
Our farm is ideally positioned, in North Norfolk, equidistant between Norwich and Holt, about 10 miles to each. The coast is around 20 mins drive to Cromer and 30 Mins to Blakeney, 45 mins to Wells. The Norfolk Broads are a short drive to the east (30 mins) and there are several National Trust properties within a short drive (10 mins to Blickling Hall, 20 mins to Felbrigg Hall, 45 mins to Holkham Hall, 50 mins to Houghton Hall and about 1 hr to Sandringham).
The owners live in the Farmhouse on site, and are usually available to assist with any queries. We hope that you will have a very enjoyable stay.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Electric car charging available on site by metered EHU, pay for what you use or alternatively nearest charging point at Norwich & Holt.
Prices
EHU is charged separately on a metered PAYG basis.
Date | Pitch + All Occupants |
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01/06/2021 - 30/09/2021 | £15.00 |
Types of pitch: hardstanding
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 10:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:30 AM
0.75 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
Offers available to Club members
Norfolk's narrow-gauge steam railway to the Norfolk Broads with combined train and cruise tours available.
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Allison Thackery
Reviewed: 25/04/2025 13:57
We booked our 4 night break online & Penny responded very quickly. Communication by email was clear and comprehensive, with payment made by bank transfer. Access to the site from the A140 was easy, with the site itself being level and well maintained. Only minimal distant traffic noise, mainly during... Show more
Carolee
Reviewed: 30/05/2024 19:15
Ideal site for our bank holiday weekend away - just a shame the weather was rubbish! We booked this site over the CL Booking App - and Penny confirmed our stay on the same day. Her email also contained all the information needed for a seamless arrival. We paid in... Show more
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Reviewed: 27/11/2023 12:01
What a lovely peaceful little CL, well positioned for the Norfolk coast, well kept site with wide pitches and pretty outlook of the horses. Penny was approachable and friendly and even tho electric was metered it still proved to be good value. Lovely villages around the site and The Plough at Marsham... Show more
Eric J
Reviewed: 05/10/2023 10:16
Thank you, Penny for allowing us to stay on your lovely CL - just the sort of quiet "away from it all" site we like. Also, to see Tilly and her Mum! What a great location you have! Access straight on to Cawston Common and Marsham Heath - superb area... Show more
SubaruEriba
Reviewed: 12/06/2023 10:42
Wonderful CL, well worth the journey from East Yorkshire If you do not like Silence do not come It one of the best CLs we have been on and we have been caravanning 40 years You will not be disappointed Collin and Anita
Steve Holland
Reviewed: 30/10/2022 11:25
Lovely CL in a great location, my only criticism would be the hard standings are only wide enough for the caravan we a visited in October after not much rain so the car on the grass wasn’t a problem, but with the awning on the grass it was starting to... Show more
Sue Nuttall
Reviewed: 08/09/2022 09:58
Managed to get away for a few days, only 30+ miles from home. We visited Botany Bay Farm, just north of Norwich. Its a Caravan and Motorhome cl, 5 pitches all hard standing c/w grass for awnings etc, no facilities i.e showers or toilets. There is a fresh water point,... Show more
THERIDERS2
Reviewed: 20/08/2022 18:32
Just back from our 2nd visit to this site & already planning the next. The site is easy to find & Penny is a very welcoming hostess, very easy going & always ready to help when needed. If you love horses (as I do), you'll love it, there are 3 on site.... Show more
Lytham hall
Reviewed: 27/06/2022 20:22
Easy to find and lovely when you drive in to see the horses, spacious well kept site, wild life in mind not to manicured, a lovely rustic feel which suits us just fine, went off to bure valley railway just up the road at aylsham which is a beautiful miniature... Show more
Kcud
Reviewed: 31/05/2022 15:24
We had a lovely 5 night stay at Botany Bay Farm. The site is clean and spacious. There are many walks from the site over beautiful heath land. So many places to visit in that area of Norfolk. Thank you Penny we will be back.
Allison Thackery
Reviewed: 25/04/2025 13:57
We booked our 4 night break online & Penny responded very quickly. Communication by email was clear and comprehensive, with payment made by bank transfer. Access to the site from the A140 was easy, with the site itself being level and well maintained...