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Read moreChristmas & New Year Availability
A New Year, a new start, a new wave of hope. Never has the countdown to end one era and begin another been so welcome or so needed. CS Lewis said, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we will leave behind” and boy, do we need to leave Covid behind in 2020.
For every goodbye, there’s a shiny hello into something new and we now have 365 fresh chances ahead of us. When we say goodbye to 2020, let us say goodbye to loneliness, to separation, to anxiety about the unknown and when we say hello to 2021, let us remember what a global pandemic has taught us about the importance of togetherness.
At Happy Valley, while the world sat still, we watched nature blossom and would love nothing more than to welcome you to the landscape that kept us safe and sane this year. Heated and insulated cabins, surrounded by the magic of whispering trees, there’s no better place to reflect and feel renewed than Happy Valley.
Choice of bespoke heated cabins -
Toad Hall Treehouse - (Private Hot Tub) – king bed, double bed + 2 kids sleeping options, ensuite wet room, fully functional kitchen, open plan living and balconies
Xmas Week 23-27/28th = £1495
*NYE 30th December - 3/4th Jan = £1495
Keeper’s Cabin - (Private Hot Tub) – fully functional kitchen, living space, log burner, 2 king beds, single bed, ensuite shower room.
*XMAS - 23rd - 27/28th December = £999
*NYE - 30th December - 3/4th Jan = £999
Woodpecker Tree Temple (Private Hot Tub) – king bed, built-in bunkbed, kitchenette, ensuite shower room and log burner
*XMAS - 23 – 27th/28th December - £750
*NYE - 30th – 3/4th January - £750
King Nutkin Shepherd Hut – Kitchenette, log burner, breakfast bar, king bed, heated shower room/toilet a short walk away. Outdoor bbq/firepit. Balcony.
18-21st December - £225
21st – 23rd December - £185
*XMAS - 23 – 27th/28th December - £395
*NYE - 30th – 3/4th January - £550
Denver Rest – real double bed, outdoor undercover kitchenette, bbq/firepit, heated toilet/shower room a short walk away
18 - 21st December - £175
21st – 23rd December - £135
*XMAS - 23 – 27th/28th December - £325
*NYE - 30th – 3/4th January - £449
With nine acres for socially distanced walks, hand sanitiser dotted around the trees and a certification as a Covid-secure venue, we want you to have fun and feel safe. As you start the first page of a brand-new story, let Happy Valley create an opening chapter you’ll always remember.
Here’s to the beginning of the end of Covid and the start of a happier, healthier future for us all.
Happy Valley Believes
We’ve watched the world from our window seat. Seasons have rolled in and out, like waves lapping against the shore. Time has played tricks on our mind, with long stretches of inactivity laid out before us and then a whirlwind of chaos flurrying in. With the uncertainty we all face, Happy Valley is hanging onto the hope of Christmas.
The warmth of hot chocolates and mulled wine by the fire, the enchantment of hearing sleigh bells jangle overhead and the sparkle of lights on in windows, brings this winter season to life. Looking out into the abyss of darkness, the vast landscape rolling out in front of the night sky – just when you think you’re all alone, you see a candle come on, a lantern light up and a fire glow in the distance.
At Happy Valley, we believe in community coming together, we believe in the hopes and dreams of others and we most definitely believe in the magic of Christmas.
Our Happy Valley elves have been busy preparing for the festivities and our cabins have been spruced up, ready to welcome you back this winter. Secret Santas have climbed up on their shelves, angels have taken position overhead, garlands have lovingly wrapped themselves around the beams and the baubles have bounced into position.
If you’re wondering where to go on holiday in the UK this Christmas then why not try beautiful North Norfolk. Surrounded by wide open spaces, beautiful off road walks, stunning award winning beaches and plenty of fresh air to keep you healthy.
What better way to celebrate each other this year than to take a staycation in the beautiful county of Norfolk.
Our cabins:
Toad Hall – a sumptuous treehouse, sleeping four adults and two children. This comes with a private hot tub, wheelchair accessible ramp, wetroom ensuite, open plan kitchenette, wine cooler, and outside decking area.
Woodpecker – a magical bell temple, sleeping either four adults or two adults and two children. This is an open plan room with king sized bed, adult-sized bunk bed, log burner, dining area, DVD player and ensuite shower room.
Denver Rest – a shepherd hut amongst the trees, sleeping two adults. This cosy hut comes with an outdoor kitchenette, a fire pit, and a shower room a short walk away.
King Nutkin – a love nest for two, sleeping two adults. This comes with a log burner, indoor kitchenette with a shower room a short walk away.
Christmas Cabin - yet to be named, our latest log cabin is coming along a treat and will make for the perfect Christmas surprise. Sleeping four adults (with the potential of two children), it comes with an ensuite shower room, open plan kitchen and living room, two bedrooms, a wrap around porch and a private woodfired hot tub.
Our current availability: availability can change quickly as we have instant booking on other sites.
Toad Hall – Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December
Woodpecker – Friday 4th December – Monday 7th December, Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December
Denver Rest – Friday 4th December – Monday 7th December, Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December
King Nutkin – Friday 4th December – Monday 7th December, Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December
Christmas Cabin - Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th December, Friday 11th – Monday 14th December, Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th December, Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December, Friday 18th December – Monday 21st December, Monday 21st December – Monday 27th December
Our safety measurements:
We take your safety very seriously which is why:
· Each cabin is deep cleaned before and after your stay - no late check outs or early check ins allowed.
· Christmas decorations are cleaned with covid antibacterial spray
· Hand santisers throughout the venue and in all cabins, on the Hay Barn door and dotted around on some of the trees.
· Each guest is required to fill out our Covid health questionnaire prior to arrival.
· Guests are encouraged to regularly wash hands and are asked to wear masks when out and about in the local area
· We ask every guest to scan the QR code onto their NHS app
· There are nine acres to enable successful social distancing
· Happy Valley has been a super host on Air BnB for five consecutive years due to excellent cleanliness
What 2020 guests have said about us:
“Happy Valley have gone to great lengths to follow COVID guidelines and have done a fantastic job. If you want clean accommodation and easy social distancing in these current times, this is the place for you”
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Happy Valley believes in the magic of Christmas, do you?
With love,
Katy, Kirsty and the team at Happy Valley xx
To book our accommodation, please click here or contact hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk
Halloween at Happy Valley
Follow us behind the scenes to a Halloween Week at Happy Valley. As Hallows’ Eve falls on the week of October Half Term, it is no surprise that our mini mascots are employed to take part in the mischief and mayhem.
The sun has dawned on Summer and now the moon, wide eyed in wonder, looks down at the scene unfolding. Tiny dew drops of rain can be seen building up on cobwebs of woven silk; nature plays its part as spiders and bats are ready to take their role in this spooky festival.
As the cold air lingers and a foggy mist descends, Annie and Barnaby step into their positions magnificently by brewing the potions (tea and hot chocolate!) and preparing the cauldron for a family feast (pumpkin cookies!). With no cat or ghost in sight, Timber the dog is roped into the day’s ritual and as pumpkin is going spare, he is happy to oblige.
Our first call to arms, is to find our coats, wrap up in a layer of protection from the howling winds, and step into the woodland of whispering trees to find the perfect chestnuts and conkers for our collection. We place these and the acorn leaves into the magician’s hat and utter a chant or two.
With spoons and (adult-supervised) knives at the ready, we carve out some fun by etching into the round, plump, pumpkins at our feet. Scraping out the fluffy, orange innards, we scoop this into our pot and place to one side (this will be noted on our post-Halloween-pumpkin-blog). Our future architect and nine-year-old carpenter, picks up his drill and creates a fiery sky of stars by drilling holes into the pumpkin’s thick skin.
Adorned with a witch’s hat and magic at her fingers tips, Annie brings a glimmer of sparkle to nature as leaves and conkers are coated in gold. The shimmery glow coming from the puddle below hints at the evening to come and a cackle echoes in the air, reverberating throughout the land. It’s almost time.
The candles are lit, sparklers ignite, pumpkins are placed, with fairies and sprite. Our two, adorable children transform into Witch and Magician. Skulls’ eyes are aglow and to the new, log cabin we go. Come friend, come foe, come ghost, come all, this year’s Halloween will be the best of them all!
If you would like to join us for a weekend of magic and fun, we have some last minute availability due to a local lockdown for our unfortunate guests:
Availability: Friday 30th October – Monday 2nd November 2020
Cabins: Woodpecker (£395) or Denver Rest and Tawny Hut (£320) - NOW FULLY BOOKED
To book, please contact hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk / 01485600719
With love,
Katy and Kirsty xx
Autumn Equinox
Today is the Autumn Equinox, aka Mabon, a powerful time of the year where day and night dance in perfect balance, where the sun and moon equally share the sky. We open the doors to Autumn and give thanks and honour the harvest just gone. Even when the harvest wasn’t quite what was expected there’s always something to be grateful for.
A time of balance between the seasons. Holding this transitional space without fear is on our Happy Valley affirmations list and not always easy in the current climate. But we all know that fears makes the wolf look bigger & we turn to Mother Nature for a word of wisdom.
The Equinox is a time honoured by many cultures including us here at Happy Valley. The nights become chillier and before we even see the change in the landscape our senses notice the changing seasons. We can marvel at how Mother Earth shows us that nothing is constant and how this is reflected in our world.
This too shall pass.
We celebrate the land and its history for it has seen this all before and we celebrate all of you who’ve shared this crazy journey which is 2020. We’ve made it to Autumn & that is worth celebrating.
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Read moreBeat those Winter Blues at Happy Valley
What better way to beat the winter blues than getting snug in one of our very own hand crafted woodland cabins. Here at Happy Valley we are nestled away in the peaceful Norfolk Wildlife Trust site in the most beautiful part of the countryside. Make the most of the wilderness with a lovely stroll through the woodlands, relaxing afterwards under the trees canopy and the star lit skies in our wood fired hot tub for some woodland bathing. It has been believed for many years by the Japanese that spending mindful time in the woods is beneficial not only for the body but also the soul.
Hot tub at Happy Valley
Happy Valley welcomes Glamping all year round and with the darker evenings you can really enjoy the atmosphere of flickering flames round one of our wood burners or get cosy cuddling up outside by the fire pit toasting marshmallows. If you are feeling more adventurous wrap up warm and explore our stunning coastline. There are many stunning beaches to choose from, a few of our favourites are; Holkham, Wells Next The Sea and Blakeney. There is nothing more rewarding than digging into a tasty meal or sipping a hot mug of tea after blowing away those cobs along the beach. You will really be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a local pub to warm those toes by a roaring fire.
Whether it be a staycation with the family in one of our larger cabins or the sumptuous tree house, Toad Hall or a romantic mini break away in our charming Shepherds hut, we look forward to welcoming you at Happy Valley.
Did you know you can hire the whole of Happy Valley for your event? Get in touch if you’d like to know more.
Happy New Year from the team at Happy valley Norfolk
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01485 600719
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The Gift that keeps on Giving
Christmas Gift Ideas
If you’re searching for a little inspiration this Festive Season our Gift Vouchers will make the perfect addition to the neatly or not so neatly wrapped presents under your tree! Nothing quite says ‘surprise’ like being treated to a romantic retreat in nature after the hustle and bustle of Christmas.
We have a magical mix of characterful cabins to stay in this Winter, ranging from snuggly Shepherds huts for two to lodges with King Sized accommodation. We’re tucked away in the Norfolk countryside with the cosiest hand crafted cabins, locally sourced produce right on your doorstep and the North Norfolk Coast a short drive away. Blow away the Christmas cobwebs with a brisk walk in the woodland or on one of Norfolk’s beautiful beaches. We highly recommend Thornham, Brancaster and Holkham if you’re looking for coastal stretches to explore. With some of the County’s finest restaurants, coffee shops and delicatessens dotted all along the coastline.
Making the most of precious time together at Happy Valley is the gift that will keep on giving this Christmas as you’ll have something to look forward to in the New Year and memories to treasure for years to come! Did we mention we also have a wood fired hot tub tucked away in one of our Forest Glades.. offering the most beautiful spot for star gazing!
With gift vouchers available for any value - don’t get caught up in the Christmas queues… give the gift of comfort and joy! Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months following purchase date allowing plenty of opportunity to be enjoyed.
Our team of Forest Elves will ensure your gift is gratefully received. Please get in touch and we will tailor a voucher just for you!
Telephone: 01485 600719
Email: hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk
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The Gift of Togetherness this Christmas
Festive Wood Fired Forest Hot Tub
We still have some Christmas availability to book your stay together at Happy Valley Norfolk… all dates now online. Set in 9 acres of undisturbed Winter Wonderland you’ll have an abundance of precious time to reconnect with yourselves, each other and nature!
The Woodpecker now comes with the luxury of an en-suite bathroom… perfect for a family of 4 looking to snuggle up together by the fire this Christmas with all of your home comforts taken care of. Woodpecker has a thoughtfully designed wooden kitchenette (fridge, hob, kettle, toaster, utensils, cafetiere… there are always marshmallows for winter warming hot chocolates and toasting by the fire!) dining table, wood burner, and king sized sleeping for adults with separate hand crafted child-friendly bunk beds. Outdoor BBQ and fire-pit, hammock, rope swing, woodland garden, outdoor bbq area. Feel free to give us a call if you'd like anymore info - 01485 600719 (9am - 6pm) or email us hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk
https://www.happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk/woodpecker
Layer up this Christmas and take a stroll through the woodland to experience forest therapy as a family. The Japanese practice Forest Bathing as a healing and preventive health care. It's not hard to see why. Then you can literally bathe in the forest in the wood fired Hot Tub whilst enjoying a spot of star gazing!
Create your family Christmas at Happy Valley to experience uninterrupted woodland magic, comfort and joy!
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A place you love spending time, rain or shine. Whatever the weather, Happy Valley is the cosiest, most welcoming home from home.” ~ Daisy Line
Get Cosy this Christmas at Happy Valley
Hay Barn with twinkly lights and wood burner
Are you looking for somewhere cosy and comfortable for your family to stay this Christmas? Look no further than the pine tree canopy at Happy Valley Norfolk. Wake up on Christmas Day to the sound of bird song and crackling logs on the fire in your hand crafted woodland cabin.
Winter is the snuggest season of all at Happy Valley. We’re nestled away in the Norfolk countryside with an eclectic mix of the cosiest cabins, a wood fired hot tub for forest bathing and some of the most wonderful woodland walks.
Festive Woodland Walks
Wood Fired Hot Tub
We’re offering a Winter Woodland Exclusive Hire Deal for Christmas 2019. Spend a magical Christmas in the wilderness with your loved ones. Enjoying the peaceful luxury of the entire Norfolk Wildlife Trust Site to yourselves. Wrapping up warm in cosy layers taking walks through the woodland and celebrating all things festive fireside. Please call to take advantage of this Christmas Offer on 01485 600719.
For a little bit of luxury this Christmas Stay in Toad Hall our Luxury Tree House Lodge with under floor heating for that snuggle value, king size accommodation and its own private hot tub. Comfortably sleeps a family of 4-6!
We have gift vouchers available if you’d like to treat someone dear to a stay here in the heart of nature.
To book your cosy Christmas with us please contact one of our friendly forest elves:
Telephone: 01485 600719
Email: hello@happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk
Instagram: @happyvalleynorfolk
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