Our busiest season yet at Bridge Cottages but we still managed to have our own very local 'staycation' at the beginning of July. With just three days off work we managed to cram in a lunch at Cookies Crab Shop at Salthouse followed by a ramble out across the marshes to the shingle and back, a day at the Royal Norfolk Show, a very funny production of Much Ado About nothing in the lovely setting of the National Trust's Sheringham Park and a sunset cruise on the Broads listening to a bit of jazz. But most importantly lets get back to Cookies. A local institution for 50 years located right on the coast road and only five mins in the car from Bridge Cottages or a leisurely stroll along country lanes with great views. The menu is limited. It's mainly locally caught crab or lobster salads garnished with a variety of other sea food. Very reasonably priced. Less than a tenner for a (half) lobster salad. The facilities are a little rustic (if the weather is not so good then the seats in the garden shed are the best bet), there is no licence but you are welcome to take your own wine or beer, and the toilet facilities are across the road. But it is our favourite spot for lunch along the coast. They also do an excellent take out service. Our guests have also enjoyed the charm of Cookies. I & M who recently stayed rated their cottage "first class" and had a great holiday but picked out Sue's lemon marmalade and Cookies as their personal favourites!! Stay at Bridge Cottages and you to can sample the Cookies fayre but it is advisable to book if the weathers fine.
