Set in the heart of Norfolk against a peaceful backdrop of
quiet village life, the Yaxham Mill offers you the best of
several worlds.......
Completely
renovated from scratch over the last 10 years, the Yaxham
Mill now consists of a restaurant, bar and superb accommodation.
These facilities provide surroundings for a quiet drink, delightful
home cooked meals consisting of a regular menu to suit everyone's
tastes and of course our daily specials. Providing an excellent
place for you to base your holiday.
The Mill is within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads, Cromer,
Holt, Great Yarmouth and of course only 12 miles away from
the Cathedral City of Norwich, the capital of Norfolk. A Brief History of Yaxham Mill
The
present Mill Tower was built in 1860 for the owner William
Critoph. At a height of 48 feet with 6 stories and four double
suttered sails, the Mill Tower was a spectacular sight when
tarred and freshly painted. Originally it is thought that
there were 3 Mills on the present site. In 1810 a post Mill
was built and out houses were also extended as the Mill grew
with prosperity.
In 1922 the Yaxham Mill stopped using wind power and converted
to steam and later diesel. However due to flagging fortunes
the mill machinery was removed in 1940 and the tower became
a storehouse. As the years went by, the site was left to the
elements and was a far cry from the Mill you see today.
The Yaxham Mill
The current complex was completely renovated from the derelict
Mill and outhouses that have stood dormant since 1940, by
the owners in 1996. During the restoration the out buildings
were converted into the fabulous cottages that you see today.
The former Forge, Bakery, Wagon Store and Stables have been
completely refurbished to become delightful rooms and cottages
for use as holiday apartments.
The Millers House and Chapel have now become the Restaurant
and Bar and also have two well appointed guest rooms situated
above.
The Mill Tower itself was left untouched from it's derelict
state during the 1996 renovations. The tower was finally renovated
in 1999 along with it's extension containing 3 additional
rooms. This extension was built on the site of the existing
out buildings adjacent to the Mill Tower.
Ray, Delia and Sarah became the proprietors of the Yaxham
Mill in December 2006 and are looking forward to utilising
their collective experience in the licensed trade to provide
Yaxham with a family run restaurant and pub along with a holiday
destination that allows all of the guests to truly enjoy the
wonders of Norfolk.
The
present Mill Tower was built in 1860 for the owner William
Critoph. At a height of 48 feet with 6 stories and four double
suttered sails, the Mill Tower was a spectacular sight when
tarred and freshly painted. Originally it is thought that
there were 3 Mills on the present site. In 1810 a post Mill
was built and out houses were also extended as the Mill grew
with prosperity.