Luxury Coastal Living in Thornham
Fulmar
INSIDEÂ
A house with
real character
SIGNATURE SPACEÂ
Vaulted
LoungeÂ
Massive south-facing windows, a wood-burning log fire and exposed brick walls. The best seat in North Norfolk on a Winter afternoon, and a quiet Summer evening too.
4 En-suite
BedroomsÂ
BedroomsÂ
One ground-floor king, two first-floor kings, one twin, each with a private shower room or bathroom.
KitchenÂ
KitchenÂ
& Dining Â
Open-plan, made-for-cooking and entertaining. A large range cooker, Nespresso, and a dining table for eight.
ExtrasÂ
Games RoomÂ
Foosball, games, large smart TV. Competitive evenings guaranteed!
AT A GLANCEÂ
Sleeps 8Â
4 en-suiteÂ
GUESTS
BEDROOMS
EV CHARGERÂ
WelcomeÂ
DOGSÂ
Pay-as-goÂ
Enclosed
+ BBQÂ
LOG BURNERÂ
GARDENÂ
YesÂ
A flamboyant world of eclectic furnishings where open fires, unique artwork and vintage vibes come together in an audacious fusion of style and substance.
"The style of this house is off the chart. Loved every moment, the deli, the marshes, the log burner on a cold evening."
Guest review, March 2025
EAST & DRINKÂ
Thornham'sÂ
finest tablesÂ
A remarkable cluster of pubs, restaurants and food destinations, most within walking distance. Thornham has quietly become one of Norfolk's best-fed villages.
IN THE VILLAGEÂ
WALK FROM THE DOORÂ
Pub & RestaurantÂ
The Orange TreeÂ
The best gastro pub meal in Thornham. Table service, inventive cooking, and a proper wine list. Book a table inside if you want to eat, the benches outside are perfect for a lazy afternoon drink.
Pub with food
The ChequersÂ
Open all day, every day. Honest pub favourites, breakfast, brunch and the legendary pie from noon.
All four village spots are within a 5-minute walk from Fulmar's front doorÂ
Cafe & DeliÂ
Thornham DeliÂ
Your go-to for a proper breakfast, full English to granola pots, an all-day menu and no booking needed. Summer weekends get busy.
The Lifeboat InnÂ
Pub & RestaurantÂ
Crab salad in the courtyard in summer. Haddock and chips by the fire in winter. Perfectly seasonal, always reliable.
DROVE ORCHARDÂ
10 MINUTE WALK FROM FULMARÂ
Fish & ChipsÂ
Eric's Fish & ChipsÂ
Award-winning fish and chips served moments from the coast, relaxed, consistently excellent and perfect after a day on the beach.
PizzaÂ
Eric's PizzaÂ
A stylish coastal pizza restaurant serving wood-fired pizzas, cocktails and one of the best Winter roasts in Thornham.
GurneysÂ
Oyster BarÂ
A new seasonal Oyster Bar, providing fresh and local oysters. Perfect for a summer's evening.Â
Wine BarÂ
VinedMeÂ
A stylish Thornham wine bar serving carefully selected wines, sharing plates and relaxed coastal evenings with friends, wine tasting every other Sunday.
Cafe & Bakery Â
The Old StoreÂ
Excellent coffee and the kind of brunch you end up staying far longer for than planned.
Farm Shop & M oreÂ
Droves Orchards
Farm ShopÂ
More than a farm shop, a much-loved Thornham destination for local food, fresh produce, shopping and relaxed family afternoons.
Fishmonger & Oyster BarÂ
GurneysÂ
The place to pick up fresh North Norfolk seafood, from locally caught fish to famous dressed crab and smoked specialities.Â
A SHORT DRIVE AWAYÂ
Pub & Bakery - HolmeÂ
The White HorseÂ
Famous for its oysters, seafood and sweeping marsh views, The White Horse is a perfect stop after a coastal walk or a short drive (or longer country and coastal path walk) from Thornham.
Wine - Wells HarbourÂ
North Noirfolk CellarsÂ
A stylish Burnham Market spot for natural wines, small plates and slow evenings after a day exploring the North Norfolk coast, now with a swish new restaurant.
Pizzas, Tacos & BeersÂ
Dune bar & kitchenÂ
relaxed coastal spot in Old Hunstanton, serving freshly made pizzas, tacos, cocktails and local beers. Perfect for a laid-back meal or sunset drinks after a day on the beach.
Ice Cream ParlourÂ
MimsÂ
The perfect end to a beach day, exceptional handmade gelato served from a charming little hut in the heart of Thornham.
Pub - BrancasterÂ
The ShipÂ
A much-loved coastal pub serving fresh seafood, local ales and one of the best post-beach lunches on the North Norfolk coast.
Gastro Pub - Brancaster Â
The White HorseÂ
A relaxed coastal pub and restaurant with beautiful marsh views, fresh seafood and one of the best sunset terraces in North Norfolk. Great events on at the marsh-side bar in summer!Â
Seafood - WellsÂ
The Crab HouseÂ
A small seafood spot with a big reputation for fresh local crab, relaxed lunches and some of the best seafood on the North Norfolk coast.
Fine Dining - SnettishamÂ
The Old BankÂ
A stylish North Norfolk bistro perfect for special occasions, with beautifully crafted seasonal dishes, cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Check for their fabulous tasting menu.Â
10-20 MINS - WORTH IT!
Step outside.Â
Norfolk starts here. Â
All five walks begin from Fulmar's front door. The No. 36 Coastliner bus is your secret weapon for one-way coastal routes, check Coastliner for times before you set off.
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7 MILES - CIRCULAR - CAFE & BAKERYÂ
White Horse
Holme CircularÂ
Sea, sand, marsh harriers and maybe a hare or two. Ends at the White Horse's bakery, homemade bread and cake the perfect reward.
EASY - BEST AT LOW TIDE - SEALS!
Go and see the sealsÂ
Usually 10–25 seals depending on the season. Start from Titchwell or Brancaster Beach car park. Bring binoculars, one of life's simple great pleasures.
The coastliner bus is your best friendÂ
The No. 36 Coastliner runs along the coast path, making one-way walks easy. Check coasthopper.co.uk before setting out, timetables vary by season.
GETTING AROUNDÂ
RECOMMENDED WALKÂ
Wells to The Hero. Burnham Overy StaitheÂ
Dunes, pines and sea defences along the North Norfolk Coastal Path. The promise of great beer and food at The Hero makes every step worthwhile. The No. 36 bus brings you back to Thornham.
7 MILES - COASTAL PATH - PUB AT THE ENDÂ
5 MILES - ONE-WAY - CLIFFS & BEACHÂ
Fulmar to the Beach Cafe,
Old HunstantonÂ
Striped cliffs, sandy beach, and the Beach Café breakfasts are worth the walk alone. Bus back from the Post Office stop at the top of the hill.Â
2 MILES - M,ARSHES - CREAM TEAÂ
Fulmar to the nWT CafeÂ
A short walk along the sea defences with brilliant marsh views. Perfect morning leg-stretch and a cream tea at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust café at the end. Note, they don't let dogs in the cafe, but they have benches outside!
INSIDER TIPÂ
"Take the binoculars. The seals, the marsh harriers, the estuary at low tide, Norfolk rewards those who look closely."
The hidden sauna club & Sauna next the seaÂ
Two brilliant sauna experiences within minutes of Fulmar. The Hidden Sauna Club is tucked away at Drove Orchard, a wood-fired barrel sauna in the orchard, with cold plunge.
In Wells, Sauna Next the Sea sits right on the quay: heat up, step out, jump in the harbour. Both book up fast, plan ahead.
MUST BOOK AHEAD
More to do thanÂ
 you might expectÂ
North Norfolk is far more than just walking and birdwatching, though it excels at those too. From hidden wood-fired saunas to paddleboarding through tidal creeks, here's what's on your doorstep.
WATER, STEAM & WINDÂ
BOOK IN ADVANCE
SUP LESSONS & TOURS - BURNHAM OVERYÂ
North norfolk paddleboardÂ
Stand-up paddleboarding lessons and guided tours through the tidal creeks at Burnham Overy Staithe. Beginners welcome, private group sessions available brilliant for a group of 8.Â
CRABBING WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA
crabbingÂ
A must-do Norfolk seaside tradition for families, with crabbing along the harbour at Wells-next-the-Sea during sunny afternoons by the coast.
ALPACA WALKS - NORTH NORFOLKÂ
Norfolk AlpacasÂ
Interactive alpaca walks through the North Norfolk countryside with a home-bred herd. Afternoon teas, group walks, and special events. A guaranteed hit with children and adults alike, 2,000 happy visitors a year.
NATURE & WILDLIFEÂ
WORLD-CLASS BIRDWATCHING ON YOUR DOORSTEPÂ
BIRDWATCHING TITCHWELLÂ
2 miles away
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
One of the RSPB's most visited reserves, marsh harriers, avocets, bearded tits and wading birds year-round. The café is excellent. Just 2 miles east along the coast road.
NATURE RESERVEÂ
Holme Dunes NWT
Named by The Times as one of Britain's wildest beaches. Boardwalks through dunes to a stunning, unspoilt beach, with bird hides, a café and one of Norfolk's most atmospheric coastal walks.
SPORTS & CULTUREÂ
SHORT DRIVEÂ
GOLFÂ
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club
One of England's most famous links courses, set on a tidal peninsula at Brancaster. Visitors welcome, book well ahead. Hunstanton Golf Club is a shorter drive if you prefer.
HISTORIC ESTATE - 12 MILESÂ
Sandringham Estate
The Royal Family's private Norfolk retreat. Open to visitors, house tours, beautiful country park, church and gardens. A fascinating day out whatever the weather.
CYCLING - ALL ABILITIESÂ
Cycling the Coast Road
The A149 coast road has a cycle route connecting Thornham through Brancaster, Burnham Market and beyond. Flat, scenic and spectacular, bike hire available in nearby villages.
Wells-next-the-Sea, Burnham Market & Houghton Hall
Wells harbour is 20 minutes east, boats, independent shops, a beach with pines. Burnham Market is the chicest village in Norfolk for browsing and lunch. Houghton Hall has world-class contemporary sculptures in its grounds and is well worth a half-day.
ALSO WORTHÂ KNOWINGÂ
INSIDER TIPÂ
"Book the sauna and paddle boarding before you arrive, both sell out weeks ahead in summer."
COASTAL WILDERNESSÂ
Ken HillÂ
A remarkable rewilding project with sweeping coastal walks, wildlife, ancient woodland and huge Norfolk skies.
SAND DUNES & PINESÂ
holkham hall
A spectacular stretch of beach and parkland perfect for long walks, wild swims and exploring the North Norfolk coastline.
Off the hookÂ
FISHING TRIPSÂ
Head out onto the North Norfolk coast for unforgettable fishing trips, wildlife spotting and days on the water with local experts. Leave your bananas at home!
Fulmar, Shepherds Pightle, Thornham, Hunstanton PE36 6NA
Contact Us: Roger.matthews@gmail.com
A NOTE FROM YOUR HOSTSÂ
"We built Fulmar to be the kind of place we'd want to stay ourselves, somewhere with real personality, proper comfort, and a genuine connection to this very special corner of Norfolk.
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We've packed this site with the things we know and love: the walks we do, the restaurants we actually eat at, the hidden spots that don't make the guidebooks.
We hope Fulmar gives you exactly what you came for, whether that's an Autumn weekend by the log fire, a Summer BBQ in the garden, or simply the chance to breathe out and slow down. This coast does that to you. It's why we never want to leave."
 Roger & Sam Â
