Deepdale Farm

Top choice in Norfolk


For backpackers it really doesn't get much better than Deepdale Farm: spick-and-span en-suite dorms and doubles in converted stables, a homely well-equipped kitchen, a barbecue area, and a cosy lounge warmed by a wood-burning stove. Campers can go glam in a safari-style, fully equipped tent, or bring their own – you'll find a heated shower block either way.

The hostel also operates a tourist office, the best place to go to organise kitesurfing or windsurfing on nearby beaches.


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