Area info
Overview
Hunstanton is a disabled friendly seaside resort. Disabled access has been provided to all the main public areas including the beach. Full details can be viewed from the link www.hunstanton-info.com Shopping is within easy access of the cottages, Tesco is just 100 meters away, with full disabled access. The main town of Hunstanton is just 500 meters, with many restaurants and bars in the town. The local “Coast Hopper” bus service with disabled access stops outside the cottage and travels around the coast line and to the town of Kings Lynn. The nearest train station is just 15 miles away is in Kings Lynn.
General
Hunstanton is a popular coastal resort sixteen miles from King's Lynn and approx twelve miles from Sandringham on the A149 in Norfolk, England.
Hunstanton was built as a Norfolk seaside resort and gained popularity as early as the 1860s. Today, Hunstanton retains its Victorian character and remains a popular holiday location for all ages but particularly families with a wide selection of bed and breakfast accommodation. This Norfolk town possibly takes its name from the River Hunn, though it is also said that the name Hunstanton originated from the word "Honeystone", the name of the local stone from years gone by. The River begins in the grounds of Old Hunstanton Park which also houses the grand Old Moated Hall, the Ancestral home of the Le Strange Family.
Hunstanton achieved Quality Coast Award Status in 2008 and 2009 for its high quality standards. This award is bestowed based on the water quality, provision of rescue equipment during the peak season, beach cleanliness including provision of litter bins, provision of disabled and pram access, well maintained toilets, clearly signed car parks, the enforcement and control of the beach dog ban and widely accessible information points. Continuing this level of quality achievement, Hunstanton has also been awarded a 2010 Blue Flag for its beach.
Hunstanton-On-Line aims to show you just how wonderful Hunstanton is to visit for that long awaited holiday break or just for a day trip or a long weekend. This site contains vital information for Hunstanton visitors including information about Hunstanton bed and breakfast, hotel, self-catering and caravan accommodation, shops, attractions, events, what to do, where to go and current news items.