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Blickling Tower

The exterior of Blickling Tower in the parkland on the Blickling Estate, a self-catering holiday rental for 4 people, in Norfolk
Blicking Tower, a holiday cottage for four guests, and the surrounding parkland, Norfolk | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room in Blickling Tower, a self-catering holiday rental on the Blickling Estate for four guests, with a woodburner, sofas and a large window, in Norfolk
An aerial view of the roof terrace at Blickling Tower with a table, four chairs and two loungers, Norfolk

Blickling Tower

Newly refurbished - This memorable holiday cottage is a former race stand and has a third-floor roof terrace.

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The sitting room in Blickling Tower, a self-catering holiday rental on the Blickling Estate for four guests, with a woodburner, sofas and a large window, in Norfolk
An aerial view of the roof terrace at Blickling Tower with a table, four chairs and two loungers, Norfolk
The exterior of Blickling Tower in the parkland on the Blickling Estate, a self-catering holiday rental for 4 people, in Norfolk
Blickling Tower and the surrounding parkland, Norfolk
An aerial view of Blickling Tower and the surrounding parkland, Norfolk
The kitchen at Blickling Tower, with two stools at the island, Norfolk
The utility room next to the kitchen with storage cupboards at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The ground-floor shower room at Blickling Tower, with a latticed window, dusky pink walls, white tiles and a freestanding shower, Norfolk
The sitting room at Blickling Tower with two large windows, a woodburner, two sofas and a dining table with two chairs
The dining area in the sitting room at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The window in the sitting room with dining area at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The enclosed spiral staircase leading up to the bedrooms at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The rope handrail for the spiral staircase at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
A first-floor bedroom with twin beds with white and gold metal bed frames, each with a bedside table and lamp, a wallpapered wall in a pink and white pattern with a round mirror, one green velvet chair and a window looking over the parkland, at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The main bedroom at Blickling Tower with pale pink walls, a super-king bed, green velvet chair and freestanding bath under the window, Norfolk
A view of the main bedroom on the second floor at Blickling Tower in Norfolk, showing the ornamental fireplace (which is not in use), the green patterned wallpaper on the chimney breast, the green patterned curtains and a small table with a lamp
A close-up view of the black and gold metal bedroom and glass wall lamp in the main bedroom on the second floor at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The freestanding bath under the window with a green velvet chair next to it, in the second-floor main bedroom at Blckling Tower in Norfolk
The view from the second-floor main bedroom looking out to the parkland and a large tree at Blicking Tower, Norfolk
A close-up view of the green patterned wallpaper and ornamental fireplace in the main bedroom on the second floor of Blickling Tower in Norfolk
The en-suite shower room for the main bedroom on the second floor at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The view of the parkland from the roof terrace at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
A lounger on the roof terrace at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The roof terrace at Blickling Tower in Norfolk with a table, four chairs and two loungers
The roof terrace with the round tower behind (not accessible to guests) at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The ground-level patio and surrounding parkland at Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The ground-level patio with a table and four chairs, and the fenced area of lawn around Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The back of Blickling Tower with a guest car parking space, Norfolk
Animals grazing near Blickling Tower, Norfolk
The parkland surrounding Blickling Tower, Norfolk
An aerial view of the Blickling Estate showing trails and the lake, Norfolk
The lake on the Blickling Estate, Norfolk
A view of the mansion at Blickling from across the lake, Norfolk
The Mausoleum on the Blickling Estate, Norfolk
Trails through the parkland on the Blickling Estate, Norfolk

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Newly refurbished - This memorable holiday cottage is a former race stand and has a third-floor roof terrace.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    5What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    010042

    Newly refurbished and redecorated from top to bottom, now with a woodburner, new kitchen and shower rooms, and a freestanding bath in the main bedroom.

    This one-of-a-kind holiday cottage on the Blickling Estate was once the second Earl of Buckinghamshire’s race stand. A stay here feels like retreating to your own little castle, with its large, arched windows, an enclosed spiral staircase and third-floor roof terrace to take in the views.

    At the heart of Norfolk's bure meadows, the tower is in the estate's parkland - over 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland. There are a variety of trails to follow from easy to strenuous, taking in landmarks like the pyramid-shaped mausoleum, woodland dedicated to The Queen in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee, and local villages. There's also a 10k trail-run route with an organised run once a month, and cycle hire from the hub in the Old School.

    Blickling's Jacobean mansion is only a 15-minute walk from your door, and you'll have free entry during opening hours. It holds the National Trust's largest collection of books, and has many fascinating rooms to explore. There are 55 acres of gardens including parterre, a kitchen garden and lake, and an RAF museum. Enjoy lunch in one of the two cafés by the hall, or visit The Bucks Arms, a country pub (not National Trust) on one of the estate's drives. 

    The sandy beaches and cliff top paths of the Norfolk coast are within a 20-minute drive, and Blakeney National Nature Reserve with its large grey seal colony is 15 miles away. Aylsham, a Georgian market town is a 30-minute walk or five-minute drive. It has pubs, restaurants and weekly markets. You can pick up the Bure Valley Railway here, to travel by steam train to the Norfolk Broads.

    There are six other cottages on the estate, which can be booked for friends and family holidaying together.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Historic building, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Walk to a pub, available
    • Trails, available
    • Countryside, available

Book together

There are seven cottages in and around the Blickling Estate. Blickling Dairy House, Blacksmith's Cottage and 4 Park Gates are near the mansion, while Blickling Tower is in the parkland. On the outskirts of the estate are semi-detached cottages, Meadowside and Bureside, with Mill Farm Barn a short distance away.

The exterior of The Dairy House, Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk

Blickling Dairy House 

On the Blickling Estate, this converted dairy has miles of walking and cycling trails nearby.

Norfolk

5 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Blacksmith's Cottage, Norfolk

Blacksmith's Cottage 

A traditional thatched cottage set on the Blickling estate, just minutes from lakeside walks.

Norfolk

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
4 Park Gates, Norfolk

4 Park Gates 

A Blickling estate cottage with two cosy sitting rooms and miles of walking trails on the doorstep.

Norfolk

8 guests
Dogs welcome: 3
The exterior of Blickling Tower in the parkland on the Blickling Estate, a self-catering holiday rental for 4 people, in Norfolk

Blickling Tower 

Newly refurbished - This memorable holiday cottage is a former race stand and has a third-floor roof terrace.

Norfolk

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The

Meadowside 

Surrounded by countryside with its own private stretch of river bank, and a traditional interior.

Norfolk

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of Bureside, Norfolk

Bureside 

A homely cottage with its own stretch of riverbank, set on the Blickling estate.

Norfolk

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The brick exterior of Mill Farm Barn, nr Aylsham, Norfolk

Mill Farm Barn 

A barn conversion in the Norfolk countryside with an enclosed garden on the outskirts of the Blickling Estate.

Norfolk

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

Things to see and do at the Blickling Estate

As well as the Jacobean mansion and formal gardens, there's 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland to explore. You can bring your own bike to use on the multi-use trail, or hire one at the cycle hub.

Explore the wider Blickling Estate

Blickling Estate 

One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.

Aylsham, Norfolk

Partially open today
Blickling Estate Parterre garden in May

Discover the House at Blickling Estate 

Discover more about Blickling Hall, in Norfolk, a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, and sits in a historic park.

A family in the Long Gallery at Blickling Hall reading books on the sofa, other visitors explore in the background

Discover the garden at Blickling 

If you'd like to lose yourself in a garden full of character and historic features, Blickling Estate has something for every visitor.

The garden and house in July at Blickling Estate, Norfolk In July

Blickling Estate multi-use trail 

Norfolk

Tour the Blickling Estate by bike, wheelchair, with a pushchair or on foot, via this all-weather hard-surface footpath, with historic buildings and woodland along the way.

Activities
Walking, Cycling
DistanceMiles: 4 (km: 6.4)
A mother and daughter explore the woods in Spring on Blickling's multi use trail

Exploring the area

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate 

Truly a hidden gem

Norwich, Norfolk

Partially open today
Cyclist at Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norfolk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 

Spectacular wildlife and uninterrupted views of beautiful coastline

Cley Road, Norfolk

Fully open today
Young seal on shingle at Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Sheringham Park 

Landscape park and woodland garden with miles of stunning coastal views

Upper Sheringham, Norfolk

Fully open today
Two people walking up a hill on a summer's day towards the Temple at Sheringham Park.

Horsey Windpump 

An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Partially open today
Horsey Windpump

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