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Get Away Hide Away is a small, family-built glamping site tucked deep within the peaceful Norfolk countryside in the hamlet of Elsing. The owners have lovingly restored and converted two wooden horse lorries into cosy hideaways designed for couples and families who want to switch off and reconnect with nature.
Douglas
Douglas is a beautifully hand-crafted living space created inside a restored 1967 Bedford horse lorry. Surrounded by half an acre of wildflowers, it offers an off-grid, eco-friendly retreat designed to be shared with nature. Just a short step from the rear door is a private modern shower unit and a separate, well-maintained compost toilet, both offering unexpected sky views. A spacious fire pit area sits just beyond the decking, complete with seating and a removable griddle for relaxed outdoor cooking and dining.
Inside the lorry, the kitchen area includes a four-hob cooker grill, sink and worktop, making cooking a rustic but enjoyable experience. The repurposed loading ramp now forms a generous deck, ideal for eating under moonlight or relaxing beneath the boat-sail shade. French doors can be opened wide to extend the space and connect seamlessly with the outdoors. Solar power gathered during the day provides subtle lighting, USB charging and pumped water. As cooler weather arrives, the wood burner transforms Douglas into a warm and romantic hideaway, perfect for watching wildlife from the comfort of the lorry. Above the cab is a super king-size bed that feels tucked away, with a smaller bed underneath suitable for a child or small adult. The bench sofa can also serve as an extra sleeping space if you bring your own bedding. From the restored driver’s cab, guests can watch the surrounding wildlife, often spotting deer, hares, butterflies, badgers, hedgehogs, buzzards and red kites.
Dixie
Dixie is another characterful repurposed horse lorry, filled with charm and cleverly designed features spread across several levels. Set within its own half-acre wildflower meadow, Dixie offers ever-changing views of local wildlife. To one side of the lorry is a large luxury walk-in shower room alongside a composting loo, with a unique yew-wood countertop supporting a stone sink held by twisted ivy. On the other side, a large fire pit with generous seating, ambient lighting, barbecue tools and a custom griddle invites long evenings spent outdoors.
Wide steps lead to the first-floor deck, an inviting space for sharing meals or relaxing in a canvas deck chair. Another set of steps brings you to the top-floor viewing deck, which rises four metres above the meadow and offers a spectacular vantage point for wildlife watching. The tin-roof canopy provides privacy and shelter, while subtle evening lighting glows through a stained glass hobbit door. Inside, the off-grid space delivers surprising comforts, with a Belfast sink set into handcrafted wood, a fridge-freezer, a four-hob grill and oven, and a beautifully worked yew dining table. At the rear, a large sofa bed offers a cosy spot to unwind and a wood burner keeps the space warm as nights draw in. The covered top deck can still be enjoyed in wet weather, accessed internally via steps that lead to the hobbit door. The king-size bed is reached by an oak library ladder and lighting, USB sockets and an integrated Bluetooth sound system create a welcoming retreat for slow, lazy days.
Site Wildlife
Wildlife watching is a highlight at both hideaways. Guests may spot deer tracking through the meadow, bees and butterflies weaving through the wildflowers and birds of prey such as red kites, buzzards and owls hunting overhead. At night, the sounds of local badgers can often be heard as they venture from their sett.
Visiting the Area
Get Away Hide Away sits within the Wensum Valley, surrounded by scenic countryside ideal for exploring on foot or by bike. The rural road network is excellent for cycling, with easy routes to the River Wensum and former railway lines now converted into footpaths. Elsing is a favourite destination for ramblers and the welcome pack includes maps and details of the many public footpaths nearby. Several local pubs are within reach, with three located close enough to walk to from the site. Places to visit include:
Roar – Dinosaur adventure park.
The coast (40 min drive).
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum.
Dereham Windmill.
Castle Acre Priory.
Groups by arrangement, please enquire.
Open March until start of January.
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