Above: 13842 Westcot, Sennen - sleeps 4.

Just a few yards from the quayside, tucked away in the heart of the popular seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea, this magnificent Grade II* listed character cottage, built circa 1595, boasts a beamed interior and its own viewing turret, where guests can enjoy unspoilt views over the harbour and salt marshes. Excellent sandy beach, 1 mile, with seaside attractions and miniature train (seasonal) travelling to and from the quayside. Ideal for larger family groups, the cottage has been very comfortably furnished and restored to retain its wealth of character, and include all ‘modern day’ living comforts making it a perfect choice for all year round holidays. Excellent bird watching and coastal walks available. Fishing and family boat trips to visit the basking seal colonies, wind surfing, sailing and boat tuition available. Holkham Hall, Walsingham Abbey and Shrine ruins nearby. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum, 17 miles, open to the public when the Royals are not in residence. Blakeney Quay, 8 miles. Market towns of Holt, 12 miles, and Fakenham, 10 miles. The Norfolk Broads are an hours drive with daily boat hire and river trips. Restaurants nearby. Shops and pubs 200 yards.

Superbly situated, this beamed cottage - with modern kitchen and modern, refurbished bathroom - is set at the heart of Blakeney, just 200 yards from the salt-marshes, quay, coastal walks and bird-watching. One of a row, it is only a short walk to the village’s pubs, restaurants (some award winning) and shops. Well-placed for windsurfing, dinghy launching, sailing and boat trips to see the seals. The coast is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with wide sandy beaches at Holkham (8 miles) and Wells (5 miles). Sheringham provides swimming-pool, golf and steam trains, with super shops in the pretty Georgian town of Holt.

Set in the village of Burnham Thorpe – the birthplace of Admiral Nelson – this charming barn conversion exudes a wealth of character, with a hexagonal central skylight forming the focal point of the living room, which is overlooked by an attractive galleried balcony. Set in an L-shaped courtyard, along with three adjoining properties, Nelson’s Barn provides a comfortable holiday base, with the added attractions of a south-facing sun terrace, lawned garden.
The North Norfolk coastline lies just 3 miles distant, offering excellent sandy beaches and coastal walks. Several nature and bird reserves found in the area make this an ideal holiday location for nature lovers and bird-watchers, with the RSPB-managed Titchwell Marsh and Scolt Head Island providing interesting days out for all the family. Brancaster, a few minutes’ drive away offers an uncrowded sandy beach, whilst Brancaster Staithe proves a popular venue for sailing and boating enthusiasts. Providing a range of activities, the lively seaside resort of Hunstanton lies 12 miles away, and here holidaymakers can enjoy a cliff top golf course, fun fair and Sea Life Centre. Basking seal colonies can be seen on boat trips taken from Morston and Blakeney, and from here fishing trips can also be made. For those interested in visiting stately homes, several lie close by, including Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall as well as Sandringham Estate itself, which is open to the public whenever the Royal Family is not in residence. Pub ½ mile.

Just a mile from the North Norfolk Coast, this pretty period holiday cottage, dating back to 1795, stands quietly in the coastal village of Langham, neighbouring the friendly village pub and within a few minutes’ drive of sandy beaches and RSPB bird and nature reserves. Adjoining another property, it has been renovated and furnished to a high standard, displaying internal beams, inglenook fireplace and four-poster bed. Morston Harbour (1 mile) offers fishing and boat trips to visit the basking seals, and Blakeney Quay (2 miles) has excellent walking and bird-watching. Sailing, boat hire and tuition, fishing and cycling are all available locally. Good walking available from the door. Pub 20 yards.