BARTON TURF

Barton Turf is a lovely, small, unspoilt broadland village. It has its own staithe and boatyard giving direct access to Barton Broad. The village itself has many pretty cottages and there is a village green with pond. The village has no shop or pub, which helps to keep the village quiet and peaceful. The village church is about a mile out of the village and well worth a walk on a fine day.

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We start our tour of Barton Turf at the public staithe, which is a peaceful place to moor your boat. All kinds of boats call in at the staithe, including wherries, yachts and cruisers, and its a great place to enjoy a picnic or a quiet evening fishing.

A painted map in the car-park by the staithe, gives a good overview of the area.

Cox's boatyard contains many moorings for private boats - and is a pretty spot, especially at sunrise!

Moving up into the village, you can find many pretty cottages dating from different periods. Little has changed in this village for many years and if you stop one of the locals, I am sure they will have a tale or two to tell!

In the centre of the village is the village green, pond and village sign. The sign was made of wrought iron in 1953 and shows a Norfolk Wherry.

The countryside around the village is very picturesque and there are some great walks and cycle rides along the quiet country lanes. It gives the opportunity to see some great Norfolk sunsets - here over the church.

The village church is nearly a mile from the village and the door is usually locked.

The methodist chapel is slightly closer - half a mile towards Pennygate.

Barton Hall is privately owned and not usually open to the public - but once a year in early June a village fete is held in the grounds, allowing public access to see the hall. Barton Hall was once the home of Admiral Horatio Nelson's sister Catherine and brother-in-law George Matcham. Nelson often visited them as he was very fond of his sister.

In winter Barton Turf looks very pretty after a fall of snow or on a frosty morning. All the visitors have gone so rarely see familiar Broadland villages looking like this!

Sailaway - Barton Turf - Norfolk Broads

A real gem, perfect for a romantic break, this unique property boasts a pretty veranda and an ideal location just 500 yards from the wide expanses of water on Barton Broad, where visitors can fish, hire boats, launch their own boats on the public slipway or simply enjoy the waterborne world going by. Set in the grounds of the owners' home, and offering a high standard of comfort, as well as its own private patio and blissful hot tub, this lovingly restored holiday retreat enjoys a wonderfully relaxing ambience. Gorgeous North Norfolk beaches, Wroxham's restaurants and river boat trips (4 miles) and medieval Norwich with its cathedral and excellent shopping are all just a short drive. Pub and shop 1½ miles.

Barton Turf Summary of what to SEE and DO