Norfolk Property photography - beautiful accommodation with style...
Over the last two decades I've been lucky enough to photograph many amazing properties in North Norfolk, many of them along the North Norfolk coast.Whether they are stunning stately homes like Voewood in Kelling, or a one bedroom fisherman's cottage on Blakeney Quay, the size doesn't matter, it's the locations, the views, the thought that has gone into the interiors and the quality of the finish that always impresses me.Many of the properties I photograph in North Norfolk are holiday lets, bed & breakfasts and hotels, necessary to provide accommodation for Norfolk's thriving tourism and with people expecting a lot more from their holiday lets these days the standard of accommodation available has really raised in recent years, as you will see from the three recent examples I have chosen to show in this post.
• The Ballroom, Blakeney
The first thing that blew me away at this recently renovated property overlooking the saltmarshes and Blakeney Point was obviously the view. Hidden away off a quiet lane, this house used to be the Blakeney Ballrooms (as the name suggests!), stunning 180 degree views across the marshes, a very short walk from the village & quayside, this is the sort of place I would definitely book.
The owners have thought of everything - with a treehouse in the garden for the kids, a firepit & sheepskin rugs for the adults and a large patio area to the front which has unhindered sunset views in the summer. While I was there huge skeins of pink-footed geese were flying over and calls of curlew, redshank and oystercatcher surrounded us, this is a classic North Norfolk coast hideaway with some of the best views I've seen anywhere.
Heading inside just elevates this stunning property further. The Ballroom has been finished to the very highest standard, beautiful furnishings throughout, every detail carefully chosen to fit with the property and location, this truly is five star accommodation.
The large bay window in the lounge captures the amazing views and would be as enthralling in a good Northerly gale as it would be captivating on a serene August evening watching the sun drop over the North Sea.
With four bedrooms downstairs and a master suite upstairs the Ballroom sleeps 10, perfect for a get together with friends or family while exploring the delights of the North Norfolk coast.At the time of writing their website is under construction but if you'd like to enquire please drop Ali an email at ali.gowingdesign@gmail.com
• The Ship Inn, Weybourne
Just a few miles East along the coast road is The Ship Inn, the heart and soul of the little village of Weybourne, run for many years now by the welcoming landlords - Lyndon & Ben, The Ship has built a solid reputation as a friendly village pub with a huge range of gin (over 100), local ales and an excellent menu.Recently they have renovated the upstairs and now offer six bed & breakfast rooms all with en-suites and all designed and decorated to a really high standard.
I love the cheery puffin cushions and pictures in many of the rooms!
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All rooms come with a tea & coffee station, luxurious bedding, coastal-themed touches and a complimentary Norfolk gin & tonic, what more could you want?!
With the pub central to the village, only a short walk to Weybourne beach and placed on the coast road between Cromer and Holkham it's the perfect spot to explore the wonderful North Norfolk coast.
• Thursford Castle
Set in five acres in the North Norfolk countryside Thursford Castle is a real oasis of calm with beautiful wildflower meadows in a walled garden. Originally renovated from ruins by the Hickling family it has recently been converted from their family home to a stunning holiday let with four bedrooms plus a couple of additional cabins in the walled garden.
When I first visited in Summer the place was buzzing, literally - the wildflower garden is an absolute haven for wildlife and insects, so great to see (and hear).
The wooden ceiling and open brick wall give the open plan dining and seating area a really cosy feel...
The property is full of surprises and beautifully decorated, it was originally a workhouse built in 1836 and the main house is 'a contemporary interpretation of the workhouse walled enclosure, with an inner courtyard tucked away from the rest of the world'.
In the walled garden there are also a coupe of cabins which offer a self-contained accommodation with double bed, kitchen & dining area, it's certainly the most glamorous 'garden shed' I've ever seen!
So there are three of my favourite properties photographed over the last few months. Norfolk really has so much to offer and thanks to the standard of the holiday properties available the important tourist trade will continue to grow and thrive.If you have a holiday property in Norfolk that you would like photographed please drop me a line. With virtually everyone booking holiday properties online now it is essential that your website and the photography on it fairly represents what your property has to offer.Since 2003 I have developed a technique for photographing properties that ensure the space, character and layout are captured at their best to allow owners to properly market their houses.Prospective guests subconsciously pass many judgements about properties when viewing online, a well-photographed property with a good website indicates that the property will be to a high standard, clean throughout and welcoming. Many of my clients have mentioned a noticeable increase in demand for their properties once they start using my images to market them.Included with the price of photographing the interiors, exteriors & details I also offer aerial images which can be useful to show the surrounding area, layout of the property boundaries and proximity to coast/countryside/amenities.For more information on my property photography see my website page here, to see more recent Norfolk properties I have photographed please visit the gallery here.