Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Norfolk, East England

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £411 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Attractive modern cottage less than ten minutes walk from the beach.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk. It has considerable historic charm with many thatched cottages and a handsome church, whose tower top is now accessible to visitors. There is a prominent red and white striped lighthouse, and the beach is loved by all age groups. There are some lovely coastal and rural walks in the area and many attractions to visit, including the Broads and the Royal Horticultural Society garden at East Ruston.

Heather Cottage is an attractively presented, pleasant, modern cottage. It is well maintained and offers a warm welcome at any time of the year. A shortcut beyond the pub, across a field and down a lane you will come to a new car park and picnic area and a wide sandy bay, all of this only about a ten minute walk from the cottage. Shop: 25 yards Pub: 25 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, open fire, TV, video/DVD player and CD radio
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, patio doors to main garden
Kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, small tumble dryer, breakfast table and bench seats
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with a single bed and cot
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small attractive front garden. Fully enclosed rear garden on different levels with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars - one at rear and one at front of property.
Heating: Electric heating. Starter pack of fuel for open fire included.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One small well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: The cottage is on the right of the photograph with the higher roofline.

Owl Barn, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £342 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Owl Barn is a pretty 19th century Carr stone and brick property in the centre of the Snettisham conservation area.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone, whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is less than three miles and, with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton five miles away, it is a perfect location for discovering Norfolk's splendid coastline. Ornithologists will enjoy the RSPB reserves close by and there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area. There are many attractions offering excellent days out nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also many pubs which serve food.

Owl Barn is a pretty 19th century carrstone and brick property in the centre of the Snettisham conservation area. It is in within easy walking distance of all the village amenities, including various shops and pubs. The Norfolk lavender fields and Royal Sandringham Estate are also close by. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 25 yards

Ground Floor:
Dining Hall with dining table and chairs
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV, Sky and a DVD player
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge with icebox, washing machine and combi/microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and w.c. - please note that there is a 12" step up to the shower

First Floor:
Galleried Bedroom with twin beds - please note that this room has a low beam

Garden: Private garden area with furniture within the grounds of the owner's home.
Parking: Space for two medium size cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CD player, books and games.
Notes: There is a freezer available in an adjacent outbuilding if required.

Orchard House, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £542 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A fabulous family property with an amazing rear garden. Hunstanton and the North Norfolk Coast with its wide sandy beaches are just 10 minutes away, this and masses of quiet lanes for walking and cycling.

Ringstead is a quiet little village in North West Norfolk, just a mile or two from Hunstanton and Holme-next-the-Sea. The village lies on the Peddars Way, an old Roman road now used as a long distance footpath that links into the fine coastal paths. Here the sandy beaches of the Wash and the striped cliffs at Hunstanton are broken up by a more indented coastline of tidal creeks and salt marshes at Thornham and Titchwell. All the pleasures of the coast are close at hand yet this quieter location offers a more peaceful holiday base.

Orchard House is situated in a quiet position on the outskirts of the village and benefits from a large secluded garden. It provides attractively furnished, spacious accommodation and is ideal for a family holiday. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 500 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room 1 attractively furnished with comfortable seating and open fire
Sitting Room 2 attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, CD hi-fi and patio doors to garden
Dining Room with dining table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer - fridge/freezer in outhouse

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds and a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed large secluded south-facing garden with patio area and garden furniture.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please ensure that you bring your own beach towels as these are not provided. Books, games and videos.
Pets: Although no pets are allowed at the property, please be aware that the owners' pet occasionally visits.

Blackbird Cottage, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £261 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 3.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Blackbird is an attractive traditional terraced cottage situated in a quiet but central position within this pretty village close to the Norfolk coast. The village amenities, which include a shop, pubs and restaurants, are all close by.

The pleasant village of Snettisham offers something for everyone, whatever your age and whatever the weather! The beach is within three miles and, with the traditional seaside resort of Hunstanton five miles away, it is a perfect location for discovering Norfolk's splendid coastline. Ornithologists will enjoy the RSPB reserves close by and there are many excellent walks and cycle rides in the area. There are many attractions offering excellent days out nearby. The village has a selection of shops and there are also many pubs which serve food.

Blackbird Cottage is an attractive traditional terraced cottage situated in a quiet but central position within this pretty village close to the Norfolk coast. The village amenities which include shops, pubs and restaurants are all close by. The accommodation is tastefully furnished and offers character with modern fittings. Shop: within walking distance Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, CD hi-fi, wood burner, table and chairs
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric range cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, table and chairs
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with garden furniture.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: A combination of wood burner, night storage heaters and electric convector.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Extra's: Towels may be hired at £6 per person payable on booking
Notes: The property has steep stairs in keeping with a cottage of this age and may not be suitable for the less able. The property has access rights across the neighbour's garden at the rear.

Corner Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £470 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A spacious and modern property offering flexible accommodation and just minutes from the Quay and town. Extremely comfortable and very well equipped, it ticks all the boxes for this popular coastal village.

Wells is a popular town set behind a small harbour on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It is possible to travel from the town by narrow-gauge steam railway to the sandy beach, which is backed by pine woods. The beach is one mile from the town and has a car park and tea rooms. It is an ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year and the area is famed for ornithology and has many excellent walks. Amenities in the town include amusements, great pubs, restaurants and many interesting shops.

This lovely property is only a few minutes walk from the quayside in the popular town of Wells next the Sea

Corner Cottage is a west-facing brick and flint property only a few minutes walk from the quayside in Wells next the Sea. The property has recently been completely renovated including a new loft conversion which is accessed via its own staircase. The original building is over three storeys and there is a stunning view of Wells harbour from the second floor studio. With parking and a patio-style garden, this is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year. Pub: 500yds Shop: 0.25 mile

Ground Floor:
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/ freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher, table and four chairs
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Sitting Room with comfortable seating, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD and CD player, iPod Dock
Dining Room with table and chairs

Loft conversion:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed
Bathroom with bath and over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Second Sitting Room/Studio with stunning views towards the sea, comfortable seating and a small table and chairs, kitchen area with small fridge and microwave to make hot drinks and snacks - The settees can be converted into two 4'0" beds - please see extras below

Garden: Patio-style garden with, table and chairs.
Parking: One or two medium size cars on patio area, does restrict leisure area.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games, CD hi-fi and radio.
Extras: Two additional people can be accommodated in the studio at a cost of £60 per person, per week payable on booking
Notes: There are steep narrow stairs to the first and second floor (not the loft conversion) which are in keeping with the age of the property.

Avocet Cottage, Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £329 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Dersingham sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Attractively furnished detached cottage combining character features with modern comforts

Dersingham nestles in the embrace of the Royal Estate of Sandringham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. There are many fine examples of the local carstone and flint architecture to be found within this thriving village which is rich in history. A good choice of local beaches, the nearest at Snettisham is only two miles away, with the coastal resorts of North and West Norfolk readily accessible. The area offers good walking and cycling opportunities and if ornithology is a passion then Dersingham boasts its own English Nature Reserve, with Holme - Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Titchwell and Snettisham -RSPB reserves a short distance away. The village has a wide variety of local shops and pubs, which serve food.

This attractively furnished detached cottage is situated in the centre of the village. It combines character features with modern comforts and is a warm and welcoming place to stay at any time of the year. Shop: 0.25 miles Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi and electric living flame fire
Dining Room with dining table and chairs, steep step - please take care with small children, to
Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher
Small Reading Room with chair bed - suitable for children only
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Rear lawned garden with fully enclosed area. Patio with garden furniture. Shed for bicycle storage.
Parking: For two cars.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome, dog beds provided.
Also Provided: Towels. Stair gate, highchair and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.

Elmers Barn, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £253 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Saxlingham Thorpe sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: This Barn sits in some lovely surroundings in an area that is easily accessible to Norwich, Cambridge and the Heritage coast of Suffolk, Wonderfully comfortable accommodation that is well furnished, an ideal holiday base.

Saxlingham Thorpe is a peaceful and picturesque village situated a short distance south of Norwich in the Tas valley. Close by is the Tas valley vineyard at Forncett St Peter and the Smockmill Common Nature Reserve. Located within easy driving distance of The Broads, the coast of either Norfolk or Suffolk, as well as all of the attractions in Norwich itself, Saxlingham Thorpe offers an ideal base from which to explore an often overlooked, yet delightful area of East Anglia.

Situated in the grounds of the owner's home, Elmers Barn has been recently converted to provide comfortable and attractive accommodation on one level, in a peaceful rural setting on the outskirts of the village. With exposed timber beams and wood floors that give a feeling of space and warmth, a welcoming place to relax and unwind. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, CD hi-fi, dining table, chairs and door leading to patio
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: In addition to the private patio area, which has a table, chairs and parasol, there are extensive grounds around the property to enjoy, where the owner's decorative pet chickens roam.
Parking: Off-road for two cars over gravel drive, which may be difficult for guests with mobility difficulties.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also provided: Broadband
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £5 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Although the accommodation is on one level, there are steps to the front door.

St Marys, West Runton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £430 to £0

Self catering accommodation in West Runton sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Attractive Edwardian detached seaside house. Ideal for a family holiday.

The small coastal village of West Runton lies between Cromer and Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. There is golf available in the village and a fine sand and pebble beach with exposed rock pools at low tide which are great fun for children. The village is also backed by National Trust woodland offering an abundance of walking opportunities across to Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park and the Norfolk Coast Path, all of which give some super views across the countryside. The Bittern and national rail line are accessible from the village and from here you can access Norwich, Sheringham and Cromer and enjoy the opportunity of leaving the car behind. The village has excellent eating places as well as a cafe, butchers, greengrocers, newsagents, a small super market and is also close to The Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary.

St Mary's is a light and airy Edwardian seaside house, with a pretty garden, just ten minutes walk up from the beach. The bedrooms have views across to the sea, and over open fields at the back. It is ideal for a relaxing family holiday being both comfortable and well equipped and also within easy reach of the village amenities. Shop/Pub: 300 yards

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Room with Kitchen/Dining Area with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, large pine dining table and chairs
Living Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video and open fire
Utility Area with washing machine
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, small TV and video
Bathroom with large bath, over-bath shower washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Cloakroom with washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds
Steep, narrow ladder-type stairs leading to:
Bedroom 4 with twin beds - this is an attic bedroom with sloping ceilings that are not full height, so may be more suited to older children

Garden: Fully enclosed garden with lawn, patio area, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars and further roadside parking.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Extra's: Towels are available for hire at £6 per person payable on booking
Notes: Short breaks are available at any time of the year except school holidays. Please ask for details.

Pine Cottage, Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £303 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hindolveston sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden •

Accommodation overview: Pine Cottage sits within the heart of this pretty, rural village. Comfortably furnished, it offers good- sized accommodation that is close to local amenities.

Hindolveston is surrounded by lovely countryside, quiet lanes and some great walks. A pretty village which offers a peaceful and rural setting yet is not too far from some of the area's most popular attractions. The market towns of Holt and Fakenham are a short distance away: the latter has a great local market on a Thursday and the former is renowned for its diverse shopping opportunities and cafe lifestyle. Norwich is easily accessible and offers more historic opportunities. The coast at Wells or Blakeney is close by as are Sheringham and Cromer. The area abounds with National Cycle routes all offering a pleasant and calm opportunity to enjoy your natural surroundings.

Pine Cottage is a pretty 19th century mid-terrace traditional cottage located within the quiet and rural village of Hindolveston. This is an active village which often offers musical and cinema events at the village hall. It has a small farm shop and a good recreation ground for young children. The market town of Reepham is seven miles away and the villages of Briston and Melton Constable are two miles and have good facilities especially the butchers both of which are renowned in the area. Shop: 2 miles Pub: a good selection within a two mile radius

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, radio, table and chairs
Kitchen with free standing units and electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine
Bedroom 3 with a single bed

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small rear garden with patio area and garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for one car, over shared entrance drive.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.

Pilgrims, Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £312 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Stanhoe sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Brick and flint cottage, dating from 1700's. Warm and comfortable interior

Stanhoe is an unspoilt village just four miles from the Georgian village of Burnham Market with its many elegant houses and interesting shops. The village is peaceful with a church, children's playground, large central duck pond and excellent pub serving good food. It is ideally situated for the many and varied attractions of the area with something of interest for all ages, approximately five miles from the beautiful sandy beaches of Thornham, Brancaster and Holkham and central for visiting the famous bird reserves along the North Norfolk Coast.

Built in the 1700s, Pilgrims is a delightful brick and flint cottage full of character and features beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. The interior is warm and comfortable with the use of pine furniture enhancing the cottage atmosphere. Shop: 3 miles in Docking - open 12 hrs daily Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, video, DVD player open fire and electric fire
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dining table and chairs
Utility Room with washing machine and freezer
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds

Garden: Fully enclosed small sunny lawned garden with garden furniture.
Parking: For two cars - there is a kerb to parking access.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Z-bed available on request. Stairgate.
Pets: One small dog welcome to be kept downstairs only.

Moon Beam, Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £292 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Aylsham sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: All on one level and with a delightful enclosed garden, this is a great property. The town centre is within walking distance and you are also close to Cromer and Holt.

Aylsham is an attractive, thriving historic market town situated on the River Bure in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, yet only a few miles from the coast at Cromer. Home to the Bure Valley Steam Railway and just a couple of miles from Blickling Hall and Felbrigg, two of the county's well known National Trust properties. Weekly auctions are held in its sale rooms and are definitely worth a visit. Marriott's Way is a super off-road cycle and walking path which follows the old railway line on the edge of the town.

Moon Beam is on one level and offers accommodation which is cosy, attractive, with many characterful and original features in keeping with a property of this age. The coast at Blakeney and Cley is just a short drive and both offer some superb opportunities for bird watching, regardless of the season. Weavers Way is a walkers dream, 61 miles running from Cromer to Great Yarmouth, the route can be undertaken in sections. Moon Beam is one of a group of three properties on the site. Shops/Pubs/Restaurants: all within walking distance

Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player, video, music system, iPod Dock, wood burner, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge with icebox and microwave
Bedroom 1 a large room with double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Laundry: With washing machine (shared with the other property).
Garden: Enclosed garden with patio area and lawn. Garden furniture.
Parking: Driveway for one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.

Field View, Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £312 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Fakenham sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden •

Accommodation overview: converted from a traditional farm barn this property is attractively furnished with comfortable accommodation that has bags of character.

In a truly unspoilt part of North Norfolk, lies the small village of Tattersett. It is a perfect place to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the rural surroundings, and it also offers a restful haven at the end of a day visiting the many nearby attractions. Holkham, Brancaster and Wells are all within ten miles, with Fakenham just five miles away offering good shopping, pubs, restaurants, ten-pin bowling and a cinema. There is a garage/shop in the village and a pub, which serves meals, two miles away.

The property has been skilfully converted from a range of traditional farm barns and come highly recommended by previous customers. Each cottage has its own essential character, but all have beamed ceilings, attractive interiors and comfortable furniture. As an added bonus there is a spacious games barn, which has a snooker table, pool table, table football and a children's play area. You can also enjoy walks from the door, along the owner's private track and water meadow. The cottages provide very pleasant accommodation for a holiday at any time of the year, and a warm welcome is assured.

As its name indicates this beautiful cottage has views over open fields. It has a pretty galleried bedroom over the sitting room, which does not overlook the seating area. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video and CD hi-fi
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, dining table and chairs
Bedroom 1 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed

Facilities for all properties:
Garden: Each cottage has its own walled patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: For two cars for each property.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Shared use of a tumble dryer and an outside drying area.
Pets: One dog welcome per property.
Notes: There is a £100 security deposit, payable on arrival, when booking three or more properties.