Coastal cottages and self catering in Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims Prospect, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £430 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Wheelchair accessible • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Good quality, wheelchair friendly barn conversion. One of four cottages which together sleep 18. Shared swimming pool.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholm Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholm Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The Priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shipton's Almanac.

Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

These four beautifully refurbished cottages are set in the extensive mature and secure gardens and grounds of the 16th century Grade II listed Pilgrims House, which was once the farmhouse of Bromholm Priory. A track behind the properties leads to the sandy beach. See further cottage details and 360 degree views on www.pilgrimsholidaycottages.co.uk Shop: 30 yards Pub: 400 yards

Gardens: Each cottage has its own private area with table, chairs and gas barbecue. There is shared use of the extensive gardens with a summerhouse, outdoor chess set and croquet.

Swimming Pool: At the centre of the complex the 16th Century Grade II listed, thatched barn houses a large 13 x 6 metre heated indoor swimming pool and has exposed beams and stained glass windows, with sauna, shower and wc The pool, with an average year round temperature of 30c, is available for all guests and it may be used between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There is no lifeguard, so an adult must supervise children at all times and nobody can use the pool area on their own.

Exercise Room & Laundry: On the first floor of the gig house/wood store is an exercise room with exercise bike, weights, air hockey and a pool table. The laundry area has a washing machine and tumble dryer for guests to use free of charge. There are also irons and ironing boards.

Parking: There is a private car park with parking for one car per property with further free public parking available 30 metres away in Abbey Street.
Pets: One very well-behaved dog per cottage

Pilgrims Prospect is a stunning conversion of the original tack room and forge, and has many unique features. It has terracotta floors throughout the ground floor and old pine floorboards to the upper galleries. Flint walls and exposed beams give character to this delightful cottage, whilst under floor heating gives a cosy feeling in winter.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, digital set-top box, radio/CD player, dining table and chairs and a flame-effect fire set in the old kiln giving a feeling of times gone by
Kitchen with electric cooker/grill, dishwasher, microwave and larder fridge with icebox
Bathroom with bath/shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor: Accessed from Sitting Room
Gallery Bedroom 1 - a heavy curtain provides privacy if required with a double bed, side tables, dressing table and hanging space
Gallery Bedroom 2 - a heavy curtain provides privacy if required with twin beds, side tables and wardrobe

Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels - please bring your own beach/pool towels. Books, games and CDs. Access to Wi-Fi Internet connection.
Notes: We regret that Pilgrims Prospect is unsuitable for children under 7.

Hettys Cottage, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £305 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: Hetty's Cottage was built in 1834 and is a lovely mid terrace property built using the local Carr stone. After being in the owner's family for many years it has recently been lovingly renovated and equipped to a high specification.

Heacham is a bustling little village situated on the North West coast of Norfolk. With its wide sandy beach, proximity to Sandringham, the coastal resort of Hunstanton and also being the home of Norfolk Lavender, world famous for its superb range of lavender plants and products, it is an ideal location for an enjoyable holiday. The village is well served with shops and is close to many of the pubs and restaurants that this area of Norfolk is renowned for.

Hetty's Cottage was built in 1834 and is a lovely mid-terrace property built using the local carrstone. After being in the owner's family for many years, it has been lovingly renovated and equipped to a high specification, while retaining all the character associated with a property of its age. Located in the centre of Heacham village it is close to the local shops, pubs and restaurants. Norfolk Lavender and the Royal Sandringham Estate are only a short drive away. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 400 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player/recorder and electric living flame fire
Dining Room/Kitchen with table and chairs, CD hi-fi, electric fan oven, gas hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
Shower Room with curtained shower/wet area, washbasin, heated towel rail and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and TV
Bedroom 2 with a single bed

Garden: Fully enclosed rear lawned garden with table, chairs and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels, CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.
Notes: Foot access to rear of property via Virginia Cottage.

16 Merchants Court, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £340 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: This Cromer holiday cottage is a colourful and traditional fishermen’s cottage yet offers a contemporary edge. A beautifully presented interior and only a minutes' walk from Cromers famous sandy beach.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

This attractive modern three-storey cottage is in an enviable location just a minutes' walk from the sea and the centre of the town. The interior is comfortable and tastefully furnished in a contemporary style. Shop: 200 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, video, gas fire, dining table and chairs, patio doors to the garden
Kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave

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

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed
Bedroom 3 with bunk beds - suitable for children

Garden: Very small front sitting out area with bench, offering a view of the sea. Also very small rear patio.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Books and games.

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £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.

Greystones, Walcott, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £806 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Walcott sleeps 11.

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

Accommodation overview: Attractive, detached period property retaining some original features. One mile from the sandy beach.

Walcott is an excellent location for a seaside holiday, with a sandy beach, excellent for summer days on the sands or long walks in winter-remember to wrap up warmly! It is also within easy reach of the Broads. The village has shops and a pub which serves good food, with further facilities available either in Stalham, four miles away, or the traditional market town of North Walsham, which is six miles away.

Greystones is a charming cottage set in attractive and extensive grounds. The cottage offers spacious accommodation, maintained to a high standard. It is situated in a hamlet, on the coast road, just outside Walcott village and one mile from the sandy beach. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV, video, DVD player and open fire
Sitting Room 2/Playroom with comfortable seating, books, games and toys
Dining Room with dining table, chairs and wood burner
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer
Conservatory with breakfast table and chairs and comfortable seating
Reading Room with seating and well stocked bookshelves
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower, washbasin and wc - access from landing
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a double bed
Bedroom 4 with a single bed, further pull-out single bed and bunk beds
Bedroom 5 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Fully enclosed, extensive lawned gardens, with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. There is a purpose-built tree house, swings for children, a football area and a 14ft trampoline.
Parking: For six cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Good selection of books.

Lilac Cottage, Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Snettisham sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A cosy, recently refurbished cottage that is situated in the village 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.

Lilac Cottage and Laburnham Cottage (1189) are pretty red brick terrace cottages with pantile roofs, built in 1910 and situated in the centre of the village conservation area, in a tranquil setting. Newly refurbished to a comfortable standard, the cottages are warm, cosy and well equipped within easy walking distance of the local facilities. Pub: within walking distance Shop: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD player CD hi-fi and free-standing electric flame effect fire
Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, table and chairs
External Laundry Room with washing machine and tumble dryer - shared with neighbouring Laburnum Cottage

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed - this room has sloping ceilings
Shower Room with a shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Small paved patio with garden furniture leading onto a shingle rustic garden with attractive bamboo planting, rustic fencing and enclosed , plus an additional seating area to grass through a small gate - these area's are shared with neighbouring Laburnum Cottage.
Parking: Off-road for one medium sized car, directly in front of the cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: Laburnum and Lilac Cottages (property ref 1189,1190) are ideal for sharing a holiday with friends and family whilst still retaining individual privacy, unfortunately they are not suitable for children under 12 years of age due to the bed configuration. With slightly different styles they both offer very comfortable accommodation which is stylishly presented. Please note there are no single beds in the cottage. Short break bookings are very welcome; however they may be required to finish on a Saturday please check with Norfolk Country Cottages.

Albion House, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £392 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Albion House is a listed period town house in close proximity to the beach and Cromer town centre. It offers spacious family holiday accommodation over three floors.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

Albion House is a listed period town house situated in the centre of Cromer only yards from the town centre and beach. It is a classic townhouse with accommodation over three floors and is located in a narrow street with properties of a similar age. It offers pleasant, comfortable family accommodation with full or side sea views from all the bedrooms and has the benefit of a private parking space a short walk away. Shop: 50 yards Pub: 50 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating, LCD TV with free to air satellite channels, video, DVD player, electric wood burner style fire and archway through to
Kitchen/Dining Room with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, table and chairs

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, TV, bay window and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bathroom with bath, over-bath electric shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with a double bed, TV and bay window
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and views over the beach and sea

Garden: Fully enclosed small rear courtyard with garden furniture - please note neighbouring property has right of access, this is rarely used.
Parking: For one car in a private car park only a few minutes walk away from the property; there is vehicle access for unloading outside Albion House.
Heating: G.F.C.H. included May-Sept and £30 per week Oct-Apr, payable on booking.
Also Provided: Wi-Fi, Z-bed available on request, books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome, to be kept downstairs at all times.
Extras: Towels are available for hire at £5 per person per week, payable on booking.

10 Royal Chalet Park, Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £229 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Mundesley sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: Brick built chalet a few minutes walk from the sandy beach.

The village of Mundesley is an excellent location for a seaside holiday. It has a wonderful wide beach backed by a small promenade and a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Some may enjoy a dip in the sea or perhaps just the chance to relax and enjoy the view, whilst children will love to play on the golden sands. There is a golf course and driving range in the village with both horse riding and sea fishing available locally. Historic houses, steam trains, water sports and nature reserves are all within a short drive.

This comfortable brick-built chalet is situated amongst similar properties just a few minutes walk from the sandy beach. It provides very clean, well maintained, simple yet comfortable accommodation. Shop/Pub: 50 yards

Open Plan Living Area with Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, TV, dining table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge and microwave
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Garden: Open lawned area.
Parking: For one car.
Heating: Electric heaters by £1 meter.
Extras: Please bring your own bed linen, duvets are provided. Bed linen is available for hire at £10 per person per week, payable on booking. Electricity by £1 meter.
Also Provided: Telephone for incoming calls only.
Pets: One dog welcome.