Surrounded by bird song and fruit orchards with cherries, plums and raspberries in season, the Cart Lodge offers old world charm in a countryside setting.  Full of character and beamed throughout, it is easy to leave the bustling world behind and relax in this tranquil holiday home. Erpingham is a charming, rural village tucked away in north Norfolk, just a few miles from the coast and its sandy beaches.  It has a pub; The Spread Eagle and a good farmers market can be found at nearby Aylsham twice a week. This lovely Georgian town also hosts two good supermarkets, a bakery and a butcher. Aylsham is also the starting point of the Bure Valley Railway, which is a small gauge steam railway that runs into the heart of The Broads National Park at Wroxham, where you can explore over 125 miles of waterways via guided tours, by hiring a boat or walking the nature trails. Size: Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms Nearest shop: 0.6 miles. Nearest pub: 0.5 miles. Pets: Sadly no pets welcome. Smoking: Not allowed at this property. Rooms: Open plan living room with dining area and kitchen, shower room, x2 bedrooms, family bathroom. Beds: Double bed, twin beds. Luxuries: Wifi. General: Oil fired central heating. Utilities: electric oven, induction hob, microwave and dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Standard: Toaster, iron, microwave. Other: Linen and towels provided. Outdoors: Enclosed garden with shingled, lower terrace with garden furniture and charcoal barbeque, leading to raised lawn area and orchards.  Guests are invited to pick fruit in season.   Parking: Private parking for up to two cars.  Four bicycles provided for guest use; helmets not supplied. Notes: Mobile reception – variable. You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.