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Here are a few of the
Holiday Cottages we list in
Norfolk:
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Outstanding views of
surrounding countryside
Foxburrow Cottage is a
single storey semi-detached holiday cottage
situated in Melton Park; standing in open
countryside it is part of a small exclusive
development of sympathetically renovated
estate properties. Formerly the bullock
stable, and full of character with its beams
and woodburner, the property has been
furnished stylishly and to the highest
standard – perfect for a relaxing holiday.
The
countryside on the doorstep is perfect for
walking, cycling and bird watching.
The splendid Georgian market town of Holt is
only 5 miles, with the wonderful unspoilt
North Norfolk Coast just a little further.
Blakeney, Morston and Stiffkey marshes are
all noted for their bird watching
opportunities. 14 miles away is the famous
Holkman Estate with its magnificent stately
home and huge unspoilt sandy beaches.
Visit Norwich with its
castle, cathedral, Forum Museum and
excellent theatre. The city has a large
shopping centre, traditional stall market
and narrow cobbled shopping streets. North
Norfolk has some impressive NT properties
that are well worth a visit, including
Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall.
Shop and pub with food
2 miles.
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Situated in open
countryside, this detached barn is tucked
away at the end of a private drive and
surrounded by an enclosed lawned garden.
Comfortably furnished it offers open-plan
accommodation with a fitted farmhouse-style
kitchen, and has two separate staircases
(one either end of the house) giving access
to the first floor. An indoor heated
swimming-pool further enhances the
appeal of this property, where there is also
a seating area with French doors leading to
the garden. Centrally located in rural
Norfolk, the property is well-placed for
exploring both the coastline and Norfolk
Broads (25 miles). The North Norfolk
coastline offers excellent sandy beaches,
RSPB nature and bird reserves and a scenic
coastal path for good walking. Daily boat
hire is available at Wroxham, the ‘capital’
of the Broads, where there is also a fine
choice of waterside cafes and inns in which
to pause and enjoy some light refreshment.
Theatre, shops, inns and further cafes are
to be found at the medieval town of Kings
Lynn, 16 miles away, and the beautiful city
of Norwich (18 miles) additionally has a
castle and museum. Also worth a visit is
Colman’s Mustard Museum where many varieties
that are not generally available are sold
here while the countless yellow fields which
surround Norwich are tell-tale signs that
the mustard trade is still thriving today.
The market towns of Swaffham (5 minutes),
East Dereham (15 minutes) and Fakenham (30
minutes) are close by, whilst
Thetford Forest Park (15 miles) covers
several thousand acres with marked forest
walks, wildlife hides and cycle trails.
Nearby places of interest include
Oxburgh Hall, the Royal Sandringham Estate,
and Castle Acre Priory and castle ruins. Fly
fishing and coarse fishing at Narborough
trout and coarse fishing lakes, 10 miles,
with golf, walking and cycling locally. Pub,
restaurant and shop 3/4 mile.
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Hemsby to Wigan Part 2 via Newton cycle
route close by.
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Peaceful location -
Set in open countryside within easy reach of
the Norfolk Coastline with its sandy
beaches, nature and RSPB reserves and many
traditional seaside towns offering an array
of activities for all ages.
Networks of
quiet lanes and footpaths offer good walking
and cycling from the door.
Neighbouring the owner’s home, this
single-storey brick and flint barn
conversion with open plan accommodation,
open fire and own enclosed private shingled
seating garden offers a peaceful holiday
retreat at any time of year.
Guests are further
welcome to shared use of the owner’s large
lawned garden. Shop, pub and restaurant 3.5
miles.
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Property
Ref: CGH - The Wain - Sleeps
6
Property Location: Wells-Next-the-Sea,
Norfolk.
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This attractive,
17th-century, flint holiday cottage is set
in the oldest part of this picturesque
fishing port, about 1 mile from a
pine-fringed sandy beach. It is comfortable
and spacious with pretty period furnishings.
Table tennis and painting facilities are in
the adjoining barn. A large, well-equipped
beach hut and four bikes are available by
arrangement. A wealth of local
activities include cycling, sailing,
sailboarding, bird-watching and boat trips
to the seal colonies. Within
walking distance are shops, inns and
restaurants. Burnham Market 5 miles. Holkham
Hall and fabulous beach 2 miles.
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This spacious and
character-filled farmhouse commands views of
the surrounding mixed arable farmland.
Comfortable and airy, it enjoys a secluded
and quiet position amidst a south-facing,
half-acre garden, with furnished sitting-out
area and terrace. Set to the north of
Sandringham, it is well placed for exploring
the many delights of Norfolk’s coast and
countryside. The traditional seaside
resort of Hunstanton is just 4 miles away,
where a variety of attractions include the
theatre, a public swimming-pool, facilities
for water-skiing, an 18-hole golf course
(handicap certificate required), sports
centre and tennis courts. This area is ideal
for keen bird-watchers and walkers, with
many posted walks through countryside and
the Peddar’s Way (a trackway used from Roman
times) close by, and RSPB reserves at Holme
and Titchwell (3 miles). Stately homes and
gardens such as those at Houghton and
Holkham make for interesting day trips, and
there is an array of attractions on offer
for the children. Sandringham Estate
which is one of the Queen’s country homes is
well worth a visit and is open to the public
unless a member of the Royal family is
residence. Only an 18-mile drive away is
King’s Lynn – a busy town with several
splendid Tudor and Georgian buildings and is
perfect for menadering down the alleyways
that lead back from the pretty waterfront. A
short distance is the pretty town of Burnham
Thorpe – birthplace of Horatio Nelson and
where today in the parish church the lecturn
is made out of timbers taken from his famous
ship the Victory as well as a small
exhibition on his life. Closer to home are
the beaches, pubs and restaurants of
Thornham (1 mile).
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Occupying a cliff top
location with stunning sea views and easy
walking distance to the sandy beach, this
18th century beamed holiday cottage is well
furnished and equipped with modern day
comforts to provide a warm welcome at any
time year. Backing onto cliff top is the
enclosed large lawn garden with summer
house, a perfect spot to simply relax and
enjoy the wonderful panoramic sea views.
There is excellent bird watching, golf,
bowling, fishing, cycling and walking
available locally. A short drive away are
the livelier seaside resorts of Cromer and
Sheringham. Cromer has promenade garden,
live end of pier entertainment (seasonal),
amusements, watersports, sea trips, plenty
of shops, restaurants and pubs. Sheringham
with cliff top golf course, Splash aqua fun
pool, HQ for North Norfolk Steam Railway,
where trips can be enjoyed to nearby
Weybourne and Holt. Wroxham, capital of the
Norfolk Broads, 10 miles, daily boat hire
and river trips available, excellent
fishing, waterside restaurants, cafes, and
shops. Market town of North Walsham, 5
miles. City of Norwich, 30 minutes drive,
for excellent shopping, castle museum,
cathedral, theatre, cinema complex, cafes,
restaurants and pubs. Shop 300 yds, pub 500
yds and restaurant 150 yds.
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Property
Ref: CTO - Hall Farm - Sleeps
18
Property Location:
King's Lynn, Norfolk.
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Dating back to the
18th century, this elegant and spacious
grade II listed farmhouse stands detached,
with lawned gardens and exclusive use of an
indoor heated swimming-pool
with an outdoor spa tub and indoor sauna. It
offers a substantial venue for large
families or groups wishing to holiday
together. The house boasts a well-appointed
kitchen with double Aga, spacious bedrooms
and a games room kitted out for all ages
including a table tennis table. It is set
amongst rural countryside with a network of
quiet lanes offering good walking and
cycling from the door. The highly acclaimed
Church Farm, Stow Bardolph Rare Breeds
Centre, Denver Windmill, sailing club and
pay-and-play golf course, Welney Wildfowl
Trust, the award-winning Hare Arms pub and
Downham Market with its Friday and Saturday
markets, are all within easy reach. There is
also easy access to the lovely sandy
beaches, RSPB nature and bird reserves along
the North Norfolk Coast. The market town
of Downham Market (6 miles) boasts a direct
rail link to Ely, Cambridge and London (1hr
20mins). It has a supermarket, shops,
restaurants, inns, post office and bank. The
medieval town of Kings Lynn (8 miles),
complete with handsome waterfront offers an
array of good shops, inns, restaurants,
theatre, cinema, bowling alley and a sports
centre. Both west and north Norfolk have an
expanse of sandy beaches and salt marshes
along the coastline, as well as nature
reserves to protect the birds and plants
which thrive here. The coastal road passes
through many pretty rural villages, with
popular tea rooms serving wonderful local
food. For those who enjoy a visit to the
beach whilst on holiday, the seaside resorts
of Hunstanton and Heacham boast Blue Flag
award beaches and array of traditional
seaside activities and attractions for all
ages. Hunstanton (22 miles) has a pier with
lively seasonal entertainment, Sea Life
Centre and cliff-top golf course. Heacham
(20 miles) is home to Norfolk Lavender and
visitors may participate in guided tours of
the expanse of lavender fields to observe
the harvesting. Sandringham Estate - the
Queens country residence, with its
Jacobean-style house, museum, superb gardens
and park are open to the public when the
Royal Family is not in residence. To the
south lies Ely Cathedral, ‘Ship of the
Fens’, standing proudly in the small city of
Ely. Ely has an excellent Saturday market
and a good variety of gift shops, as well as
a pretty water front and boat hire. The
historic city of Cambridge is easily
accessible for the day and well worth a
visit. One of the nicest ways to explore the
city is by punt, which meanders through the
city and passes many of the stunning
university grounds. There are also many
shops, pubs, restaurants and theatres.
Norwich, famous for its cathedral is also
within easy reach, where a visit to the
stunning cathedral is not to be missed, as
is the famous mustard shop, with many new
and old varieties can be purchased. Pub 2
miles.
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This spacious detached
house, set in enclosed gardens well back
from the road, is suitable for families and
groups and lies just a short walk from the
busy fishing quay and shops, pubs and
restaurants of this small traditional
fishing town.
A mile away are the pine
woods and sandy beach accessed by car, on
foot or by harbour railway. Sailing,
fishing, bird-watching, walking on the
doorstep. Holkham House and beach, 2 miles.
Seal trips and tennis, 6 miles. Golf,
7 miles. Numerous family attractions within
a short drive. Well-equipped base for a
seaside holiday and for visiting the
delightful North Norfolk coast.
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Property
Ref: CTN - The Granary - Sleeps
12
Property Location: Oxborough,
King's Lynn, Norfolk.
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So much space
surrounds The Granary - it stands in perfect
rural seclusion, reached by its own
tree-lined avenue, and is set on the edge of
the owners’ sheep farm. It boasts a
contemporary and calm interior design
throughout, and the ground floor rooms are
large and light-filled. Comfortably
furnished and equipped, it makes a superb
holiday venue for large families or groups.
Large floor-to-ceiling windows (the length
of the property) enable outstanding views to
be enjoyed across meadowland - from the
sofas, guests can watch the sheep grazing
lazily in the fields, observe the wildlife
on the busy farm pond, and spot the barn
owls which hunt from ancient oaks. Or seated
at the large table, families can use the
wall-size map of Norfolk to plan days out
and about in the surrounding area. There
are walks and signed trails to enjoy around
the farm (with unfenced ponds). The
spectacular unspoilt Norfolk coastline and
traditional market towns of Swaffham, Ely
and Kings Lynn, are within easy reach.
Year-round there are activities and
attractions for all ages including
Gooderstone Water Gardens, Boadicea’s
village, Iceni Brewery, Stowe Farm, Grimes
Graves, Welney Nature Reserve, Thetford
Forest Adventure Park and Norfolk Cycle Way.
There is a good cycling network of quiet
lanes from the doorstep, and plenty
of space to kick a ball, play cricket or
practise frisbee skills. Pubs and Oxburgh
Hall (NT), 1 mile.
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Hemsby to Wigan Part 2 via Newton cycle
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This pretty, character
holiday cottage with garden is peacefully
situated in the conservation area of
Dersingham just 1 mile from the Royal
Sandringham Estate. Standing as one of a
pair, it is within easy reach of the
coastline for sandy beaches and a wealth of
nature and RSPB bird reserves. Peddars Way
and coastal path, and a network of quiet
lanes, provide excellent walking and
cycling from the door. The village
supermarket, shop and inns serving good food
are close by. Visit the medieval town of
Kings Lynn (8 miles) for shops, theatre,
swimming pool, cafes and restaurants. The
seaside resorts of Heacham (5 miles) and
Hunstanton (7 miles) offer traditional
attractions and activities for all ages.
Norfolk Lavender at Heacham and the Royal
Sandringham Estate and museum (house open to
public when Royal family not in residence)
are well worth a visit. Pubs 1 mile.
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Kings Lynn to Fakenham cycle
route close by.
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Property
Ref: CRF - Barn Cottage - Sleeps
4
Property Location:
Dersingham, King's Lynn,
Norfolk.
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This pretty, character
holiday cottage with garden is peacefully
situated in the conservation area of
Dersingham just 1 mile from the Royal
Sandringham Estate. Standing as one of a
pair, it is within easy reach of the
coastline for sandy beaches and a wealth of
nature and RSPB bird reserves. Peddars Way
and coastal path, and a network of
quiet lanes, provide excellent walking and
cycling from the door. The village
supermarket, shop and inns serving good food
are close by. Visit the medieval town of
Kings Lynn (8 miles) for shops, theatre,
swimming pool, cafes and restaurants. The
seaside resorts of Heacham (5 miles) and
Hunstanton (7 miles) offer traditional
attractions and activities for all ages.
Norfolk Lavender at Heacham and the Royal
Sandringham Estate and museum (house open to
public when Royal family not in residence)
are well worth a visit. Pubs 1 mile.
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Thetford to Kings Lynn cycle
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Property
Ref: CQK -Crows Nest - Sleeps
2
Property Location:
Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk.
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Set in the heart of
Blakeney, an Area of Outstanding Beauty, and
just 100 yards from the quay, this
beautifully renovated cosy beamed cottage is
full of charm and character. One of a row,
it is only a short walk to the village pubs,
several award-winning restaurants and shops.
Well-placed for touring the North Norfolk
Coastline, and within easy reach of
excellent beaches, sailing, cycle routes
and boat trips to the basking seals
and National Nature reserve of Blakeney
Point. Excellent beaches can be found at
Wells-next-the-Sea, 5 miles. Holkham,
8 miles. Georgian town of Holt, 5 miles. Pub
100 yards.
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Property
Ref: W8936 -Kersey House - Sleeps
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Property Location: Stoke Ferry, King's
Lynn, Norfolk.
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Peaceful family property
This cobbled stone front
detached holiday home is modern and well
designed for family living with a "cottage"
feel.
It is an ideal property
for one large or two smaller families to
stay in comfort and an excellent touring
base for the surrounding countryside
which provides good walking and cycling.
Places of interest
within close proximity include Castle Acre
Priory and castle ruins, Cockley Cley Iceni
village, Oxburgh Hall, Royal Sandringham and
Kings Lynn. Fishing, golf, horse riding,
swimming and bird watching are all available
within the local area.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles,
restaurant 7 miles.
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Property
Ref: CVQ - The Lodge - Sleeps
14
Property Location: Saxlingham Thorpe,
Norwich, Norfolk
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This impressive house
stands proudly in three and half acres of
land, which is divided into formal garden
and the remainder is beautifully landscaped.
Elegantly furnished, it is steeped in charm
and character, with the oldest part of The
Lodge dating back to 1831. The property
includes an open fire in the drawing room,
an Aga in the kitchen and tastefully
decorated bedrooms. It has been lovingly
refurbished by its current owner to create a
relaxing and stylish environment, and is
perfect as a location for family
celebrations. The Lodge is ideally
situated for exploring Norfolk and Suffolk.
The historical market towns of Diss, Lodden
and Wymondham are well worth a visit, as is
the unspoilt north Norfolk coast with its
pretty coastal villages. Alternatively spend
a day enjoying the Broads. The Suffolk
Heritage coast and the popular seaside towns
of Southwold and Lowestoft are less then 30
miles away, whilst closer is the fine city
of Norwich, 6 miles, with its cathedrals,
museums, theatre, excellent shopping and
cosmopolitan cafes. Thetford forest
is only 10 miles for adventure walking and
cycle routes. Golf and walking are
available locally. Pub and restaurant 750
yards.
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Norwich to Flordon Circular cycle
route close by.
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