The difference is that there is a clear, bright line between the good guys and the bad guys, and no one has any trouble telling the two tribes apart. Décor throughout features local artists such as Michael Chandler, Gemma Orkin, Lucy de Moyencourt and Lisa Ringworth. Look here, dad, what would you do if the only way to get to our baby was up this dyke, and mother and you and me were all on the other side of the river, and a huge motor-cruiser was fixed right across the opening of the dyke, so that none of us could get in, and our baby was all alone, and we knew that if we didn't get to him soon he'd go and die?

The original 1892 farmhouse – known as ‘Spookhuis’ – has been artfully repurposed into a characterful bar and cosy restaurant, with yachting flags and maritime memorabilia, banquette seating, and an eclectic mix of vintage finds; the entire upstairs loft is a dedicated play area for children. Coot Club is in a great location on the Southern Broads, less than 1 mile from Beccles Station and within easy reach by car or train to Norwich. are metafictional, being fictional stories of the protagonists' voyages to exotic lands, as imagined by the fictional protagonists. I'm no nostalgia buff, but in our rush toward progress surely it can do no harm to pause once in a while and ask ourselves what we have had to give up in exchange for our shiny gadgets and 24-7 access to It All. There are several maps (a bit hard to read on a Kindle, unfortunately), and lots of real detail about tides, moorings, bridges, railroad crossings, and the like.More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters.

A spectacular setting that reconnects you to your inner rhythm – be it early to rise, or afternoon slumbers. The living room is at the front, complete with sliding glass doors onto the deck looking out to the river, a perfect place from which to watch the sunrise featuring a sofa, and a Smart TV. Tom's birthday was probably not too long before the story starts, as the stuff from Norwich was a "birthday present" (probably bought with birthday money). Floor to ceiling sliding windows let the light flood in and maximise the phenomenal view; the main bedrooms and open-plan living spaces look directly over the glittering lagoon and out towards the mountains. Despite warnings "not to mix with foreigners", Tom stealthily loosens the Margoletta's moorings to save the nest and later hides behind the Teasel.Aft steering cockpit boats are steered from a position at the rear, with a view through the screen forward over the whole length of the craft. As the name suggests, these boats feature the steering position right at the front, inside the main cabin area. A deeply restorative setting – ancient gnarled milkwoods and striated saltmarshes lapped by the lake-like Kleinrivier Lagoon, backdropped by the looming mossy hulk of the Maanschynkop mountains. The author’s illustrations and maps are a nice addition, but the maps are hard to read in the ebook version. Two other books are set in Suffolk and Essex around the River Orwell, though one involves a trip across the North Sea to Holland.

The food is delicious and wholesome: a typical spread for the table might include pan seared salmon with lemon and dill risotto, slices of juicy filet steak with slow roasted tomatoes, chunky chips with aioli, and a crisp Caesar salad. they make friends, learn about sailin, rowing and taking care of their boat from kids their own age who have grown up on the water. Glass doors from the living room and master bedroom open onto the veranda with views of the mountains. and then, half-way through the Easter holidays, the letter from a family friend Mrs Barrable came just in time.

There’s usually a meat and a fish or veggie dish, but let them know in advance if you have any dietary requirements. Tom wants to plan the last two weeks of the holidays and go cruising, but Starboard says that they are to crew Flash on the day after tomorrow . Any problem or complaint which the guest may have concerning their holiday must be immediately reported directly to us/our representatives and we will endeavour to put matters right. Outside you have swimming pools, sprawling lawns and the 400-year-old milkwood forest to form a natural playground for youngsters.