It
was all built by the Oglvie family at the turn of the century and
central to the village is the mere.
The mere is only one meter deep but it covers 64 acres and was dug
by hand between 1910 and 1912.
It was part of Stuart Ogilvie’s plan to create a fantasy children’s
holiday village with a theme of Peter Pan.
From the centre of the village and past the well kept greens of
the golf course you will see two of the highest landmarks in the
village.
The windmill started off in nearby Aldringham where it ground corn
but in 1923 it was bought here to Thorpeness to pump water into
the water tank at the top of the extraordinary house in the clouds.
The house in the clouds dominates the village skyline and is another
example of Stuart Ogilvie's fertile imagination.
Despite the village itself it is as you arrive at the beach and
see the miles of coastline stretching either side that you can’t
help thanking old Mr Ogilivie for having the vision to create this
peaceful oasis where time really does seem suspended and tranquility
pervades.
Have
you ever been to Thorpeness? Tell us what you thought...
Rod in Lowestoft Does anyone remember the very cold November of 1969? The Mere was well frozen and I was riding my motorbike around on it. (I think it was Nov.20th) If anyone took a photo I would love a copy.
e.g. Christine. Huntingdon Love the atmosphere of Thorpeness. It's a very special village. Visited loads of times.
Alastair the mere is a lovely place to be. I love going to the wind mill aswell!
Rosie The house in the clouds is a wonderful place to stay(from experience) and i would really recommened it!!
