Wild Luxury
Thornham, Norfolk
Wild Luxury
Set off the beaten track, Wild Luxury offers guests a quiet off-grid escape in ensuite safari tents on the North Norfolk Coast. The safari tents sleep six with equipped kitchens, power for electric blankets, hair-dryers and phone chargers, and private ensuite bathrooms. Outside you'll find a sun deck with seating and a fire pit. Located near the Drove Orchard's rural market, Thornham with a deli bistro and two great pubs and Holme Dunes beach.
Luxury ensuite safari tents set along North Norfolk's beautiful coastline, 25 minutes from the beach
Five minute walk from a rural market with a farm shop, ice cream parlour, a cafe and zip line!
Family friendly glamping with wood-burners, equipped kitchens and fire pits
About Wild Luxury
Set amongst 350 acres of orchards, farmland and wild meadows this site is the perfect rural escape. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, with sandy Holme Dunes just a 25 minute walk away and Drove Orchard's rural market is under a five minute walk with a cafe, fish and chip shop and a farm shop, there is no need to venture too far. There are 11 well spaced safari tents at Thornham Bay each sleeping up to six people with private bathroom facilities. Inside you'll find a master bedroom, a twin room and a cabin bed, very popular with little ones! There is also a dining area and a kitchen equipped with a wood-burning range cooker, fridge, sink and induction stove. A toasty wood burner will keep you cosy (also used for cooking!), and the tents are powered so you can still enjoy all your home creature comforts like electric blankets and hairdryers. Outside you'll find a sun deck with seating and a fire pit with grill, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the countryside views. Drove Orchards Rural Market is under a five minute walk away with a farm shop, fishmongers, Yurt restaurant, Eric's Fish and Chip restaurant, artisan shops, cycle hire, ice cream parlour and there is even a pamper parlour! For the little ones, there is a play park with slides and a woodland adventure area with zip-line plus plenty of space for den building! The lovely North Norfolk coastal village of Thornham is just a 15 minute walk with the Lifeboat Inn and the Orange Tree pubs. The well-known Thornham Deli offers a restaurant and deli counter, perfect for planning a picnic. There are two sets of four lodges and a set of three lodges, all set by themselves, which are available for group hire of up to 18 guests. The lodges are dog friendly with up to two permitted per lodge, but please note that in August no dogs are permitted onsite. There is a fire pit with a BBQ grill outside the tents for meals in the open.
Wild Luxury is open from 15/04 to 20/10.
Each safari tent is fully equipped and has its own private toilet and shower facilities. There are equipped kitchens in each safari tent with all cutlery and utensils provided. There is also electric for hairdryers and phone charging.
Also on site is a children's play area, Drove Orchards farm shop, Eric's upmarket fish bar/restaurant, Shuck's yurt cafe and Gurney's smoke house.
The village of Thornham, is under a five minute walk away and has three great pubs, a deli bistro, and Norfolk's dining pub of the year!
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 11 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
11 x Safari Lodges
Max 6 people
Luxury ensuite safari lodges with a living and dining area, an equipped kitchen and wood burning stove. For sleeping there is a double bed, a twin room and a cabin room. Bedding will be added to your booking. Outside is a sun deck, seating and fire pit.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Thornham area
When it comes to family activities and days out, Norfolk really has something for everyone. Holme Dunes beach is just a 25 minute walk from camp and is lovely and quiet. Head to the golden sands which stretch for miles along the Wild Life Trust, just next-door to the site. This is the site of England's Sea Henge.
Drove Orchards rural market is under a five minute walk away with a fantastic play area for the children as well as a woodland adventure area complete with a zip line to keep them entertained for hours. Treat yourself to an ice cream from the parlour or some fresh apple juice from the farm shop. There is also a pamper parlour and antiques emporium!
Walk the dog, try kite-surfing or build the biggest sandcastle. For the nature lovers, wander around Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve, and get hands-on with creepy crawlies and spotting birds of prey. Bircham Windmill is the only working windmill open to the public and is a great starting point for cycle tours and adventure walks.
Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary is a 5 minute drive. Watch 'penguin playtime' and learn about sea turtles while exploring the stunning marine habitats at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary.
Explore the grounds of Holkham Hall and spot the free roaming herds of deer. Stop at the delightful cafe for a well-earned slice of cake, hire a bike to cycle around the estate, or while away time in the new children's playground. Norfolk's largest collection of military paraphernalia at the Muckleburgh Military Collection enables you to drive a tank and even try on military uniforms.
Turn back the clock as you travel the coastline in a restored stream engine on the North Norfolk Railway, and treat yourself to some fabulous seaside fish and chips en route. Amazona Zoo in Cromer boasts a huge collection of animals from across the world and is just a short distance from the famous Pier with all its attractions and the chance to sample some delicious Cromer Crab.
If your children are thrill seekers, head to EXtreeme Adventure, Swing through the trees and walk the high ropes - if you dare! If you want to get up close and personal with the wildlife then there is no better experience than a boat trip to see the seals from Blakeney.
Other nearby activities include:
- Norfolk Lavender (10 minutes)
- Old Hunstanton Beach (10 minutes)
- Heacham Manor Golf Club (15 minutes)
- Sandringham Estate (20 minutes)
- National Trust- Sheringham Park (50 minutes)
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