Norfolk cottages and self catering, East England

Cho Oyu, North Burlingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £425 to £839

Self catering accommodation in North Burlingham sleeps 8.

Features include: Private Hot Tub • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: A gloriously unspoilt and peaceful setting within easy reach of sandy beaches and the Norfolk Broads spacious very comfortably appointed accommodation and far reaching countryside views combine to make these charming properties the perfect holiday location. Lovingly converted from a handsome barn complex set around a courtyard garden in the grounds of the owners' home and named after the mountains they have climbed each cottage boasts its own private patio and all share use of a superb hot tub (private times by arrangement). Quiet country lanes afford relaxed walking and cycling nearby RSPB Strumpshaw Fen is a delight and Wroxham (6 miles) the bustling capital of the Broads offers boat trips and numerous riverside pubs and restaurants. Children will love Bewilderwood's treetop adventure whilst Great Yarmouth's traditional funfair provides entertainment for all ages. Craft shops picturesque fishing villages bird reserves and seal watching boat trips are all an easy drive as are the seaside resort of Cromer and the castle museums cinema theatre and great shopping in the cathedral city of Norwich (6 miles). Shop and pub serving food under 2 miles.

Entrance into open plan spacious sitting/dining room with wooden floors and well equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Staithe Cottage, Belaugh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Belaugh sleeps 3.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: This 18th-century detached holiday cottage overlooks the staithe on the River Bure in the quiet hamlet of Belaugh. Very prettily furnished, it has a lawned garden, and is ideally positioned for fishing or simply watching the activity on this lovely stretch of the river (toddlers beware!). Boats may be hired among the bustling boatyards of Wroxham (1½ miles), with its fine Broad, shops, inns and restaurants. The riverside village of Coltishall with shops is 1½ miles. Norwich and the coast 10 miles.

Entrance lobby/utility area. Attractive living room with open fire and rugs on pamment-tiled floor, open to small fitted kitchen with dining area and river views. Steepish stairs to first floor: Landing with Z-bed (for +1). Double bedroom with rugs on wooden floor. Bathroom and toilet.

Basil, Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £248 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Catfield sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Fishing nearby • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Tucked away down a country lane in the heart of Broadland and enjoying glorious views across open fields a range of handsome barns has been tastefully converted to create the attractive cluster of cottages we offer here. Some nestle under their traditional Norfolk thatch all are very comfortably appointed and each enjoys its own individual patio.
From the cottages a gentle and tranquil rural landscape dotted with ancient churches wind pumps and nature reserves among a myriad other delights all under vast arching East Anglian skies offers a wealth of opportunity for enjoying walking cycling and bird watching. Nearby How Hill nature reserve with its marsh meadows dykes woodland and open water is well worth exploring and the wider surrounding area supports a host of attractions. Riverside pubs and cafés are plentiful and a number of Broadland centres offer bike hire or canoe hire (possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife) and visitors can also hire boats at nearby Potter Heigham (4 miles) or take a pleasure cruise from bustling Wroxham – the capital of the Broads and home to the 'world's largest village store' as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Close by newly opened Bewilderwood a magical tree top park promises children a day to remember and lovely dune backed sandy beaches are a short drive – Sea Palling lies just 6 miles away.
For lively family fun visitors need look no further than Great Yarmouth and its famous pleasure beach or Pleasurewood Hills theme park whilst Cromer also offers traditional seaside entertainments including a renowned end of pier show. Byegone museums craft centres and Blickling Hall (N.T.) area all within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral castle galleries museums cinemas theatres and excellent shopping. A little further afield on the north Norfolk coast seal watching boat trips can be found at picturesque fishing villages many of which also boast pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood.
Coarse fishing is available on local waters just 400 yards away and the pretty village of Ludham (1 mile) boasts two pubs and a good range of shops.

Open plan sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Glebe Barn, Hillington, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Hillington sleeps 11.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: Amidst open countryside, with views of the surrounding farmland from most windows, this detached barn conversion provides guests with extensive, spacious accommodation. Set on the owners’ working farm, it boasts brick and timbered floors, beams, exposed brickwork, a wood-burning stove and a hand-built kitchen with Aga; some bedrooms are en suite, whilst others boast patio doors to the courtyard. In addition to the large enclosed courtyard area and a large grassed area, there is an indoor heated swimming pool.
Only a few miles from the Royal Sandringham Estate - one of the Royal family’s country residences, which is open to the public and contains an exhibition of royal memorabilia from dolls to cars. Also easily accessible is the historic town of Kings Lynn with its pretty quayside and the Trinity Guildhall dating back to 1421.
There is excellent bird-watching all along the North Norfolk coastline, and many interesting little villages and towns to visit – Hunstanton is 12  miles distant and has one of the cleanest beaches in Norfolk with spectacular, striped cliffs in the background. The town also boasts Britain’s largest joke shop which should keep any child entertained for hours. Snettisham 7 miles and Norfolk Lavender 10 miles. Just 10 miles away is a beach at Heacham. Shop and pub 1¼ miles.

Spacious hallway with cloakroom leading to open-plan living room with wood-burning stove, rugs on rustic wooden floor and further exposed brickwork. Dining area with exposed brickwork, partially-glazed roof and patio doors to courtyard. Large, well-equipped kitchen with Aga and brick floor. Utility leading to swimming pool with changing room, shower, toilet and patio doors leading to courtyard. Playroom with sofa-bed (for +2). Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Three bedrooms each with patio doors to courtyard; two twin and one single. Bathroom with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Galleried landing overlooking living/dining area. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom and toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. Beamed throughout.

Coachmans Cottage, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Coachmans Cottage, originally the coachman’s accommodation provides spacious accommodation and adjoins the owner’s property which has a doll’s hospital open to the public three days a week. It has extensive garden views from the rear, over approximately 3 acres of mature gardens shared with the owners. Coachman’s Cottage is located in the coastal village of Bacton and 400 yards from the beach. The seaside resort of Cromer is 10 miles and Sheringham are 14 miles. Wroxham, the capital of the Broads, is 12 miles with daily boat and river trips. Bacton Woods is close by, ideal for cycling, walking and picnics. Shops ½ mile, pub 20 yards.

Kitchen/dining room. Sun room. Separate toilet. Chairlift to first floor: Large living room with electric fire. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Small step down to bathroom with shower attrachment and toilet.

Lound Cottage, Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £658 to £1646

Self catering accommodation in Hickling sleeps 11.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: Perfect for summer holidays or winter escapes for renunions and family gatherings this handsome house nestles in peaceful countryside just 1½ miles from Sea Palling's glorious safe sandy beach. Boasting a spacious and well appointed interior and its own large garden running alongside a dyke Lound Cottage stands within the grounds of the owners' home in the pretty Broadland village of Hickling – an ideal location from which to explore the many delights of this beautiful area.

Close by tranquil Hickling Broad with its nature reserve links to the Norfolk Broad's unique topography of reed lined waterways famous for their good coarse fishing boating and rich variety of wildlife especially waterfowl. Boat hire is available at nearby Stalham and pleasure boat trips are offered at the bustling village of Wroxham. The quiet country lanes are lovely for relaxed cycling and walking and nearby attractions include Bewilderwood (a treetop adventure park for children) steam train rides and family fun at Great Yarmouth. Picturesque north coast fishing villages Cromer's end of pier show and the wonderful city of Norwich with its cathedral castle museums galleries restaurants cinema theatre and fine shopping are all within an easy drive. Pub serving food and shop 1½ miles.

Spacious well equipped kitchen. Dining room. Two sitting rooms both with wood burning stove and one with french doors to patio. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom with single bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Single bedroom with pull out bed (for + 1). Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Sunnyside, Ludham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £283 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Ludham sleeps 5.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: Set in a pretty Broadland village this lovingly renovated 17th cottage sits only 5 minutes' gentle stroll from the river at Womack Staithe (pictured) where visitors can hire boats or simply watch the waterbourne world go by. Formerly a local inn Sunnyside now combines charming original features with contemporary comfort perfect for a relaxing break whatever the season. Wroxham's shops restaurants and river trips Bewilderwood for children Winterton's glorious sand duned beach a steam railway craft centres nature reserves and medieval Norwich city are all within easy reach. Village shop and pubs 50 yards.

Sitting room with wood burning stove. Dining room with original fireplace. Well equipped kitchen. Utility room with door to small courtyard. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Gone Cockling, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: With its first floor living room, balcony and comfortable furnishings, this spacious and modern property is a delightful holiday retreat. It has its own large fenced garden, which leads directly onto the sea wall and a sandy beach. The balcony faces west and the sunset across the Wash can be watched. There is excellent bird-watching, cycling and seaside walks, and for golfing enthusiasts, there is a golf course to the rear of Gone Cockling itself. Bird-watchers can enjoy a variety of species to be found at Titchwell Marsh and other RSPB reserves around the coast, as well as those feeding on the sea shore, which can be admired from the balcony. The property is accessed via an unmade road (deterring through traffic).
A walk along the sea wall is Hunstanton, which provides all the usual attractions associated with a traditional Victorian seaside resort, including a small fun fair, indoor swimming-pool, and Sea Life Centre, sandy beaches (some of the cleanest in Norfolk) and rock pools. Close by is Caley Mill, home of Norfolk Lavender, covering some 100 acres transformed in summer to a haze of purple. Trips are possible to watch the harvesting of the flowers. There is a large gift shop featuring lavender items and a restaurant. Notable attractions abound in the area - the Queen’s country estate, Sandringham House and gardens (open when the Queen is not in residence) with the estate shop, restaurant and extensive walks; the Palladium mansions of Houghton Hall and Holkham Hall and fine Norman ruins at Castle Rising and Castle Acre. The historic town of King’s Lynn offers a wealth of ancient buildings to explore, including the splendid Custom House, the 14th-century Trinity Guildhall and the medieval warehouses along the quayside. Nearby Snettisham has a children’s animal farm with tractor rides to see the deer herd and an adventure playground. Bircham Windmill, an excellent example of a restored working windmill has a tea shop and small play area.
For a picturesque detour, Burnham Market boasts a collection of Georgian Houses clustered around a pretty green, and the birthplace of Horatio Nelson can be found at Burnham Thorpe. A small exhibition in All Saints Parish Church pays tribute to his life and a lectern made from the timbers of the Victory. Shops 1 mile.

First floor: Large living room with pool table and two patio doors to balcony. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with large dining table patio door to balcony. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and TV. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Wooden floors throughout first floor. Ground floor: Twin bedroom with wash basin. Utility. Shower room with toilet. Garage/games room with table tennis.

Meadowfield, Great Bircham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Great Bircham sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Lying just 8 miles from the beautiful coastline with its wealth of sandy beaches, coastal walks, this detached, single-storey property offers an idyllic location for a relaxing holiday. The lively seaside resort of Hunstanton offers traditional attractions with long sandy beaches and rock pools, Sea Life centre, shops, inns, restaurants as well as excellent sports facilities. Great Bircham has a village shop, PO, windmill (open Apr to end of Sept) with a bakery and tea room. Shop and pub 300 yards.

Spacious living/dining room with French doors to conservatory. Kitchen with Range (for cooking) and tiled floor. Utility. Double bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Shower room and toilet.

Wayfarer, Sutton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £262 to £692

Self catering accommodation in Sutton sleeps 4.

Features include: Non smoking Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In the rural village of Sutton just 1 mile from the popular Broadland town of Stalham this delightful 'upside down' cottage offers quality accommodation. The end one of a row of six just a few yards from the mooring basin and river offering fishing and lovely walks it enjoys an ideal setting for watching abundant wildlife. Sandy beaches (3 miles) Wroxham steam railways and Norwich city are all a short drive. Pub 50 yards shop ½ mile.

Double bedroom with TV and doors to patio. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Spacious open plan sitting/dining room with well equipped kitchen area and door to sun deck and balcony.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Sedgeford Hall - The Library, Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Sedgeford sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: 1,200 acres of sleepy Norfolk countryside – with the sea and royalty as neighbours. Sedgeford Hall, an elegant Grade II listed property, reputed to be one of the county’s finest examples of the Queen Anne period, occupies a peaceful and secluded setting amidst 1,200 acres of glorious woodland and farmland which border the Royal Estate of Sandringham. Nestling in a sheltered valley, three of the holiday cottages are separately set in the 6-acre grounds, with Sweet Briar situated close to the estate’s main gates. The West Wing forms a large part of the owner’s delightful Queen Anne home. There is also a magnificent indoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities and an elegant sitting area. All of the properties are over 200 years old and have been furnished and equipped to a high standard, with great attention being paid to detail to ensure they have retained their very individual styles. The expansive grounds are a delight and visitors to Sedgeford Hall may wander around them at their leisure.
Just 5 miles to the north, Hunstanton has all the seaside attributes for a lovely holiday: miles of sandy beaches with rock pools, majestic cliffs, a Sea Life Centre, amusements and water sports, as well as tennis, croquet, bowls, golf, shops, restaurants and inns.
Along the coast there are many delightful fishing villages including nearby Brancaster Staithe and Wells-next-the-Sea and, further on, popular Sheringham and Cromer (renowned for their fresh crabs and shellfish). Houghton Hall (7 miles), built in the 1720s, is one of England’s grandest surviving Palladian houses with an impressive model soldier collection. King’s Lynn (16 miles) offers shops, restaurants and a large leisure complex, with squash, football, cricket and a children’s outdoor play area.
Many people come to this part of Norfolk simply for its connection with the Royal Family. Sandringham House, bought by Queen Victoria for her son Edward, has become famous as the Christmas residence of the Royals. Visitors enjoy public access to the house, gardens, museum and park (the house is closed only when the family is in residence).
For walkers, the 4-mile stroll to Great Bircham is rewarded by its striking windmill perched on top of a hill, and the Peddars Way and Icknield Way are also close by. Locally there is indoor tennis, shooting and fishing, with two golf courses within easy reach. Shop 4 miles, pub ½ mile.

Bay Tree Lodge, Hoveton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Hoveton sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: In a perfect location on the riverside, this modern, detached home has been comfortably furnished and makes the ideal holiday retreat. The water frontage garden provides the ideal setting for relaxing and watching the boating activity and fishing that is literally on the doorstep. A 10-seater motor launch is provided for guests’ use to explore the waterways (fuel not provided), and there is also private mooring should visitors wish to bring their own boat.
Bay Tree Lodge is situated just minutes from the heart of Wroxham, which is known as the capital of the Broads. There are plenty of waterside restaurants, pubs, cafés, and shops to choose from, and sailing, walking, nature trails, cycle hire and golf are all available locally. For children, BeWILDerwood offers an outdoor treehouse adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges, marsh walks and boat trips which all combine to add up to a great day out. Of interest, too, is Norfolk’s longest fifteen inch gauge line which runs between Wroxham and the ancient market town of Aylsham. It makes a pleasant way to see the picturesque Bure valley countryside - the 18-mile track follows the course of the stopping on the way at small country villages.
The coast, with its sandy beaches, is only 12 miles and offers the opportunity to experience the delights of attractive coastal villages. Cromer and Sheringham are traditional seaside resorts providing varied attracions for all the family. Alternatively the fine city of Norwich, 8 miles, is a good place to spend the day - visitors will enjoy touring the cathedral, museums, theatre and vast array of cafes and shops. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area which includes Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest 17th-century country houses in East Anglia), Blickling Hall (a magnificent Jacobean house with woodland and lakeside walks) and Sheringham Park (beautifully landscaped and renowned for its spectacular displays of azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring). Shops ¼ mile.

Large living/dining room with French doors to verandah. Kitchen. Double bedroom. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one overlooking river. Shower room with toilet.