Great British Afternoon Tea Tradition (Guest Blog)

traditional afternoon tea

I’m delighted to post a guest blog from our afternoon tea caterer, Julie Philpot of Plan To Cook about the history of the Great British  afternoon tea and her catering take on this tradition. Recently we had National Afternoon Tea Week and the ever-increasing popularity of this pastime was again pushed to the forefront of…

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Blo Norton Hall, Norfolk

Blo Norton Hall is a beautifully restored 16th century Elizabethan (Tudor) moated Manor House with two barn conversions located within the grounds.  The estate is located not far from the Norfolk town of Diss and is surrounded by pretty villages, ancient churches and the river ouse runs closeby dividing the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. …

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Microlight Experience – Things To Do.

Microlight Tuition, Beccles, Suffolk, Norfolk

It might make some people shudder but I love the feeling of being out in the open and able to look down on areas of the counties I’m familiar with, as well as seeing parts that you never get to see at ground level. My Microlight session was booked with Mid Anglia Microlights located five-minutes…

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Norfolk Broads – Places To Stay

The Norfolk Broads National Park is 117 square miles.  There are seven rivers and 63 broads, thirteen broads are open to navigation.  The Broads crosses the counties of Norfolk, and some of Suffolk. The Norfolk Broads are completely manmade and created circa 9th and 10th centuries by settlers to Norfolk discovering peat in the area…

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Thai Yoga Massage – Guest blog by Chrissy Meeson

Thai yoga massage is traditionally performed on a padded mat on the floor.  From a lying position the masseuse guides you through partner yoga poses and manipulates your body into stretches. Some traditional massage techniques, such as acupressure, compression and joint mobilization are also used but you remain fully clothed for the session and no…

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Quaker Barns, North Norfolk

Quaker Barns holiday cottages in North Norfolk consists of two 5* award-winning barn conversions that are light, spacious, and contemporary in style and our location makes for a wonderful rural retreat for hen weekends, girls’ getaways, milestone birthday celebrations, and family reunions. Hall Barn and Quaker Barn are located next door to each other and…

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