How Hill National Nature Reserve
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Overview
How Hill NNR forms a large area of established wetland in the River Ant valley north of Ludham Bridge, and is remarkable for its variety of Broadland habitats. The reserve, managed by the Broads Authority, hosts an array of important habitats including fen and reedbeds. The reserve is of national and international importance for nature conservation, supporting a wide range of wetland plant communities and associated bird, insect and animal species, including marsh harriers, dragonflies and swallowtail butterflies at different times of the year. The reed and sedge beds produce reeds which are eminently suitable for traditional thatching products, and they are still commercially harvested by local reed cutters. Toad Hole Cottage is a tiny marshman’s cottage situated on the River Ant, which was home for a whole family in Victorian times. You can see how they lived and the tools they used for working in the reedbeds.
About the area
The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea.
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Sunray
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The Boathouse and Boathouse Cottage
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Worstead Estate
At the beautiful Worstead Estate, choose from a collection of exclusive-hire luxury houses and cottages. Combining beautifully renovated period buildings with modern day comforts, littl...
Staysail - Sail Loft
Bright, spacious and beautifully positioned, Stay Sail offers a relaxing waterside escape with multiple balconies and a sunny private deck – perfect for watching the activity in the boa...
Coot – Daisy Broad
Coot is one of four beautifully converted Norfolk Broads cottages, thoughtfully built on the riverbank where old boatyard sheds once stood. With its peaceful waterside setting, private ...
Mainsail - Sail Loft
As one of the largest apartments in the Sail Loft, Main Sail offers generous space across three floors, with five bedrooms providing comfortable accommodation for families or larger gro...
Grebe – Daisy Broad
Grebe is one of four delightful Norfolk Broads cottages, thoughtfully created on the riverside where old boatyard sheds once stood. Its appealing ‘upside-down’ design places the living ...
