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English Country Cottage Complexes in Norfolk for Families.

       Holiday Cottages in Norfolk and The Norfolk Broads with recreational facilities or waterfront locations.


Holiday Cottage complexes provide a great venue for a family holiday - they are designed for families with recreational facilities for everyone from playgrounds for the children, swimming pools, games rooms, gymnasiums and some even include cafeterias, theatres and shops. You will find Holiday Cottage complexes located in coastal and rural locations ideal for walking or cycling or for just relaxing knowing that the younger members of your family can enjoy themselves in safe surroundings.

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Cromer Country Club - Holiday Villa complex - 6 properties with full recreation facilities plus bar and restaurant
  Cromer, Norfolk     Map  Satellite   Route from London
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19457 Ainsdale - sleeps 5 19458 Ainsdale- sleeps 5 19460 Royal St Andrew- sleeps 7
19461 Royal St Andrew- sleeps 7 19462 Royal St Andrew- sleeps 7 19463 Royal St Andrew- sleeps 7

 

Indoor heated swimming pool Fitness studio Games room

Located in an AONB, occupying a stunning cliff top location, next to the Royal Cromer Golf Club, overlooking the seaside resort of Cromer, 1 mile.
The villas with own balcony, are situated on a private resort amongst wooded grounds with panoramic views. Excellent coastal walks to be enjoyed along the cliff top, and a stepped path leads down to the coast below.
Guests are welcomed to enjoy shared use of the on-site facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, fitness studio, bar/restaurant for dining in or take-away.
The Victorian seaside resort of Cromer, 1 mile, has everything for a classic summer seaside break. Blue Flag award wide sandy beach, lifeguard (summer season) for swimming, surfing, RNLI lifeboat station and museum, grass tennis courts, 18-hole cliff top golf course, promenade gardens and pier with theatre hosting regular concerts and feature visiting performers throughout the summer.

Cromer carnival week, boasting one of the largest carnival day processions, is in the third week of August. West Runton, 3 miles, further 9 hole golf course, pitch and putt, bowling greens and children's boating lake.
Sheringham, 5 miles, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, running to neighbouring coastal villages and the historic market town of Holt. Boat trips to visit the seal colonies at Blakeney Point, Salt Marsh nature reserve at Cley, excellent bird watching opportunities and walks along the coastal path and Peddars Way. Felbrigg and Blickling stately homes (NT), within 20 minutes drive. Fine city of Norwich and Norfolk Broads within an hours drive.

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Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties
   
Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties
Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties

Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties

Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties


Cromer Country Club - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with superb recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties



Wayford Bridge Granary - Houseboats - Not only comfortable cottage type accommodation, free use of a row-boat and indoor heated swimming pool and Sauna.
Wayford Bridge, near Stalham  Map  Satellite  Route from London
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15418 Grebe - sleeps 4+1 15419 Coot- sleeps 4+1 19891 Heron- sleeps 4-5
17429 Malt Shovel- sleeps 4+1      
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All properties have exclusive use of indoor heated pool
Situated on the riverside, these four cottages provide guests with an excellent Broadland setting. These cottages make an ideal retreat at any time of year. Wayford Bridge is a private development of 5 holiday cottages, adjoining a boatyard (owners live on site), just set off the Great Yarmouth road near to Stalham, making an excellent touring and exploring base by boat or car. For guests enjoyment a dinghy is provided with each cottage, and use of an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna (not open to public) shared with 5 cottages. Each cottage has its own small private garden with seating furniture and private quay heading, where fishing can be enjoyed in season. Easy driving distance to the coastline, with wide sandy beaches and nature reserves. Stalham, Wroxham, Hickling and Barton Broad all within 15 minutes drive. Norwich City, 12 miles. Great Yarmouth, 16 miles. National Trust properties within 1/2 an hours drive. Shop and pub 250 yards.
Services for all properties: OFCH winter, elec & bed linen (duvets) inc. Towel hire. Parking. T/cot. DVD/CD player. Video. Elec cooker. M/wave. D/washer. Shared laundry room with coin operated w/machine & dryer. Shared use of indoor swimming pool and coin operated sauna. Private quay heading, (young children must be supervised) & sitting out area with furniture. Dinghy included (no mooring for guests own boats). Day launch by arrangement with owner, £200pw including one tank of fuel, (not avail in August).
Wayford Bridge Granary - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties
Wayford Bridge Granary - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties

Wayford Bridge Granary - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with recreational facilities - click property id or property name for more information about these properties


Wayford Park - Houseboats - Not only comfortable cottage type accommodation, but fish directly from the front deck of your comfortable accommodation and have free use of a row-boat.
  Stalham, near North Walsham  Map  Satellite  Route from London
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B6290 Ant - sleeps 4+1 B6288 Bure- sleeps 4+1 B6289 Thurne- sleeps 4+1
B6291 Yare- sleeps 4+1      
Enjoying a waterside setting, these houseboats are moored on the upper reaches of the River Ant, adjacent to 14-acres of natural grass and woodland, a natural habitat of many birds and much wildlife.
Each houseboat enjoys free use of a rowing boat, a compact and comforable standard of accommodation with equipped modern fitted kitchen. French doors, opening inwardly, create a small balcony, perfect for relaxing and feeding the ducks.
During the open fishing season, guests are welcome to fish directly from the houseboat or along the 1¼ mile riverside walk within the site, a fishing licence is required. There is a grassed play area on site for children, and a neighbouring hotel with bistro restaurant and bar, within close walking distance.
An array of attractions can be found within easy driving distance. Norfolk's finest sandy beaches, 7 miles. Wroxham, heart of the Norfolk Broads, for good shopping, daily boat hire/river day trips, riverside bars, cafes and restaurants, 6 miles. Livelier seaside town of Great Yarmouth, 16 miles, for all the traditional seaside attractions such as fun fair, amusements, Pier with theatre and 'live' entertainment shows as well as a sea life centre and indoor aqua fun park. The fine city of Norwich with excellent shopping, theatre, castle and museum 14 miles.




The Sail Loft - 5 Apartments - waterfront location with private mooring plus free use of a motor launch located in the heart of Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads.           
Wroxham, Norfolk   Map  Satellite  Route from London
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18148 Jib Sail - sleeps 8 18149 Spinnaker- sleeps 8 18151 Stay Sail- sleeps 9
18152 Main Sail- sleeps 9 18150 Top Sail- sleeps 8  
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Motor launch free of charge from 1st Sept to 13th July


Enjoying a waterfront location with their own private mooring and the added benefit of a motor launch free of charge(except from 14th July - 1st September), these distinctive dockland styled apartments each boasts its own decked balcony overlooking the waterside, perfect for relaxation, soaking up the sun and watching the boating activity.

Located in the heart of Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, within easy walking distance from riverside cafes, inns, shops, leisure centre with swimming pool and railway station. A paradise for nature lovers, the Broads are alive with a host of bird life including spoonbills, herons, geese, swans and ducks. Daily river trips available to tour the waterways.

The area is criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and cycling trails. City of Norwich, 9 miles, for excellent shopping, fine restaurants, cafes, pubs, cathedral and castle museum. Coastline, 11 miles, for Norfolk's finest sandy beaches and dunes. Sprowston Hall, 7 miles, for golf course. Felbrigg and Blickling Halls (NT) and gardens within easy reach for day trips. Great Yarmouth, 20 miles, traditional seaside resort with funfair, model village, leisure centre, host to many sporting activities and indoor swimming pool. Further afield is the North Norfolk coastline with picturesque villages, sandy beaches, salt marsh nature and bird reserves, daily fishing and boat trips to visit the basking seal colony.

Shops and pubs 500 yards. Motor launches available for hire, but must be booked in advance to secure availability for holiday. A standard motor launch foc from 1st September - 13th July, all other dates with 10% discount from Barnes Brinkcraft brochure prices. Moorings for motor launches foc. Life jackets foc.

 

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The Sail Loft - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex on the waterfront - click property id or property name for more information about these properties

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Barn Owl Holidays - 3 cottages - swimming pool - tranquil country location                           Loddon, Norwich   Map  Satellite  Route from London
9070   Little Owl - sleeps 4-6 9069  Snowy - sleeps 4-6
9068   Tawny - sleeps 8  

 

 

Use of owners' superb, heated indoor swimming pool.

Set in the beautiful grounds of the owners' gracious country house, approached via a tree lined drive, one immediately appreciates the air of peace and tranquillity. A holiday during the springtime gives the promise of a memorable sight, as the entire grounds become a carpet of daffodils.
The owners have taken great care to restore and transform these very well-appointed and furnished cottages, being specially designed with the disabled in mind, and a warm welcome is assured. Centrally situated for touring Norfolk and Suffolk.

Golf within 10 minutes drive at Beccles and Bungay, walking and fishing nearby. There are several good pubs and restaurants locally and a launderette just 5 minutes' walk. Birdwatching at Hardly flood, only ½ mile, or from a Norfolk Naturalists' hide nearby. Motor launches available locally on the River Chet.

The cathedral city of Norwich boasts a weekly market, quaint alleyways and cobbled streets, museums and entertainment, is 11 miles. Nearby, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft offer all manner of amenities including piers, theatres, leisure pools, as well as many other holiday attractions. Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park and sailing on the Broads, both an easy drive. Shop ½ mile and pub ¾ mile.
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Rookery Farm Cottages - 4 cottages with swimming pool with tidal flow.
Hellington, Norwich, Norfolk   Map  Satellite  Route from London

15767 

Rookery Barn - sleeps 8

15768 

The Buttery - sleeps 2+2

17023 

Hellington Hall - sleeps 14

17388 

Hellington Hall Barn - sleeps 12-13 

 

Heated indoor swimming pool


Situated on a working farm these spacious barn conversions and Hellington Hall are surrounded by lovely countryside and ideally placed to explore the delights of southern Norfolk and Suffolk broads.

Converted to a very good standard and have the use of the owner's indoor heated swimming pool (with spa end and tidal flow).

There is a secure play area with equipment for children, and they are welcome to visit the animals and Shetland ponies in the adjoining field. Boat hire available locally at Loddon, 3 miles.

The Ted Ellis nature reserve, Redwing's Horse Sanctuary and Hales Hall Gardens locally. Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum is worth a visit, or take a day trip on the Reedham Ferry and enjoy a meal at the waterfront restaurant.

There is a play barn especially for children under 7 years within 4 miles - great fun on wet days. The cathedral city of Norwich is 5 miles. Cleaning service and home cooked meals available. Shop and pub 1 mile.

BBQ. Shared indoor heated swimming pool, 9m x 4.25m, depth 1m to 1.8m, with tidal flow & spa, available all year. Babysitting, home cooked meals & laundry service by arrangement. Stabling by arrangement. Parties catered for by arrangement.

 




Rookery Farm Cottages - Norfolk Cottages - Cottage complex with swimming pool - click property id or property name for more information about these properties

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Riverside Lodges - 5 lodges set on the water's edge with private Quay   
  Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk  Map  Satellite  Route from London
B6351  Yare View Lodge - sleeps 4 B6853  River Breeze - sleeps 6 
B6349  Serena Lodge - sleeps 6 B6350 Haven Lodge - sleeps 6 
B6842 River Retreat - sleeps 6   

Set on the water's edge Ideal touring base
Perfect riverside holiday accommodation, set on the water's edge on the River Yare. These delightful detached holiday chalets are comfortably furnished throughout with well-equipped, modern fitted kitchens. Overlooking the river, the lounge doors open onto the sun verandah and own private garden with seating furniture, ideal for relaxing, soaking up the sun and watching the boats pass-by.

Private quay headed mooring for a motor launch (available for hire by prior arrangement), and is perfect for river fishing. Located in the village of Brundall, centre for boat building and boat hire and with its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, butcher, hairdresser, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food; one just across the river, and one within a short stroll.

Great Yarmouth is easily accessible by car or train as are the surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister on Sea, Winterton, California, Newport and Hopton-on-Sea, all offering entertainment for a family holiday. The pretty Broadland villages and countryside. RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen, 3 miles. Norfolks finest sandy beaches, 12 miles.

The fine city of Norwich, 8 miles, with its excellent shopping, theatre, restaurants, inns, cafes, castle and museum. For fun-filled family days out there is Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens with a renowned collection of Asian mammals including birds, you will also find reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped gardens.

Close by village of Strumpsham has a steam museum and Reedham offers Pettitts Animal Adventure Park. Whatever type of holiday you are after, it can be as active or as laid back as you want it to be, you are sure to be pleased with a holiday at Riverside Lodges.

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Weekly bookings and limitations for booking short stays:

 

Bookings may be made for a duration of 2, 3, 4, 7, or 14 days (some cottage owners may choose not to offer the full range). Stays for 2, 3, and 4 nights are regarded as short stays. Stays of up to one month may be available for some cottages please phone cottages4you direct for more information.
Most weekly bookings run from Saturday to Saturday, unless the property indicates otherwise. Where accepted, 2 night breaks start on a Friday or Saturday, 3 night breaks on a Friday and 4 night midweek breaks start on a Monday.

 

Bookings for short stays that fall during a public holiday may only be made within 28 days of the public holiday. Bookings for 7 or 14 days where the stay dates include a public holiday may be made at any time. Click here for a list of public holiday dates in England, Wales and Northern Island.  



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Short break bookings for peak times of Cottage occupancy cannot be made until 28 days prior to the Start Date of your stay. June, July, August, and early September are classed as peak times. The schools go back at different times depending on the area. That is why its such a long peak time.

If you wish you can complete your Booking by Phone directly with cottages4you (Holiday Cottages Group Limited):

   Select your cottage and get the Property Reference number online, then phone and make your booking

   -  From within the UK call Cottages4you direct on their UK phone number: 0870 192 1206.

   -  If you are calling from outside England use the Country Code plus 1282 846763. From New Zealand we would call 0044 1282 846763.


The links to Map will open a Google map showing the locality of the property - these links are based on the Post Code provided by the property owner and will generally point to the property. Bear in mind that in a location on a farm the link may point to the owners residence and not the cottage complex.

The links to Satellite will open a satellite view of the area around the property - particularly useful to get a feel for the environment - is it on the beach front, surrounded by pasture, close to a major attraction, by the river, or close to a busy motorway etc. 

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The Route links will display a road map showing the route to the property from central London with detailed instructions on the left side of the display.

You will receive full details on the location of the property from cottages4you when you book the property.


We have taken every care to ensure that the location of the properties is accurate however we recommend that before you book a property you also check its physical location using the link named "Find this property on a map" in the main property details page that opens when you click either the Property Ref, or the picture of the property on this page.

Remember you can either go on and book a property on-line using the secure process provided by cottages4you, else you can make your booking by phoning cottages4you directly. Occasionally a cottage may be removed from the database before we also remove it from this page - when that happens you will see a message "There was a problem processing your request" when you click the Property Reference or Property name on this page.


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