Coastal cottages and self catering in Norfolk, East England

The Haybarn, Sculthorpe, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £656 to £ 1538

Self catering accommodation in Sculthorpe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Close to the Beach • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

This beautifully presented, two-storey holiday property has been converted to a very high standard and combines modern conveniences with a wealth of traditional features. The beamed, open plan kitchen and living area has a welcoming wood-burning stove, cosy corner sofa and large patio doors which lead out into a lovely south facing garden which is fully enclosed, and has a small lawned area plus paved patio with a summerhouse and garden furniture. The beautiful staircase leading to the master bedroom is the original from when used as a hayloft and has a narrow open tread. The dining table easily seats 6-8 people and there is a wooden high chair provided. Further baby friendly equipment is also provided including a travel cot, bath seat, bouncer chair and changing mat. Board games and books are also provided. The Haybarn is located in the pretty village of Sculthorpe on a quiet gravelled driveway with plenty of parking. It lies close to the bustling market town of Fakenham with its racecourse, golf course, weekly market and auction plus all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay. Just under 9 miles away is the beautiful seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea with its picturesque working fish harbour and vast sandy beach backed by pine woods and painted beach huts. In fact Sculthorpe is perfectly placed for exploring everything that Norfolk has to offer. Try Blakeney for crabbing and seal trips, or Holt for shops, cafes and antiques. Holkham Hall and its stunning beach provides a great day out and Burnham Market and Walsingham are both easy to reach and well worth a visit. Hunstanton is popular with families with its Sea Life Centre and various sporting facilities and nearby Brancaster provides yet more great coastline. The Royal Sandringham Estate is within easy distance and both the medieval city of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads are perfect for a day trip. There are great opportunities for walking, cycling and bird watching in the area too with the Hawk Owl Trust Nature Reserve only a short walk from the property and the brilliant Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens providing great family fun. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Beamed open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen area with electric range (for cooking) and wooden floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Traditional, narrow, open-tread stairs to first floor: Spacious double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional futon (for +2) and spacious en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and Velux window (opened via a unique staircase facility).

• Wood-burning stove - fuel avail locally
• Elec, full oil CH, bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot
• H/chair
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• iPod dock
• Elec range inc
• M/wave
• W/machine
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• F/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture
• Summerhouse
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Pet free of charge
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• NB: Small unfenced pond 32 yds from
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The Gig House, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £281 to £ 559

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Perfect for summer breaks or winter escapes alike this charming cosy and characterful traditional brick and flint cottage is ideally located just 200 yards from a glorious sandy beach. Formerly an old coach house it sits with its own pretty patio garden within the grounds of the owners’ home in one of Norfolk’s most picturesque coastal villages. Delicious crabs and summer end of pier shows at Cromer the lovely market towns of Holt and North Walsham and medieval Norwich city with its castle cathedral cinemas theatres restaurants and fine shopping are all within an easy drive. Wroxham the capital of the Broads where boat hire and trips are available is 8 miles. Shop 100 yards pub 50 yards.

Accommodation Detail

Step down from entrance. Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. Uneven stairs to first floor: 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

The Mallards, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £415 to £ 740

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Tucked away in an idyllic spot beside a duck pond this pretty traditional brick and flint detached holiday cottage with its cosy interior and delightful garden lies just 1.5 miles from the wonderfully traditional seaside town of Cromer where visitors can enjoy tasty fresh crab and end-of-pier shows as well as excellent golf. Bird reserves seal watching boat trips fishing coastal and riverside walks and steam railway rides at the picturesque resort of Sheringham are just some of the attractions within a short drive. The National Trust’s Felbrigg and Blickling Halls the charming market towns of Aylsham and North Walsham the Norfolk Broads BeWILDerwood treetop adventure park and the lovely cathedral castle restaurants and great shopping in the medieval city of Norwich are also easily accessible. Shop pub and restaurant 1.5 miles.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with beams. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Sunset Pig, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 794

Self catering accommodation in Winterton-on-Sea sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: Set overlooking the village green in the heart of this popular and pretty coastal village this spacious property with its fully enclosed garden offers a welcoming break whatever the season. Just 300 yards from a pub renowned for its food it lies a short stroll from the sandy beach and dunes nature reserve which has a 6-mile circular walk and affords sightings of the local seal colony. Fishing day boat hire and sailing are found at nearby Hickling Martham and Filby Broads. Riding golf and Caister Castle and Car Collection are all within 6 miles. Great Yarmouth for family fun BeWilderwood the treetop adventure park for children and medieval Norwich with its castle cathedral and fine shopping are just a short drive. Shop 500 yards pub serving food 300 yards.

Accommodation details

All on ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Conservatory with patio doors. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath bidet and toilet.

Wenlock House, Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £404 to £ 816

Self catering accommodation in Heacham sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: Ideal for a family seaside holiday being less than 1 mile from a lovely sandy beach this well-appointed property is the middle one of a row in a small complex. It lies in the heart of Heacham village close to the village inn and a short stroll to the shops. Family fun is found close by at Hunstanton 3 miles which boasts extensive leisure facilities and exhilarating water sports and children will love nearby Snettisham Park Farm. Seal-watching boat trips and the bustling quayside at Wells-next-the-Sea are also easily accessible. The famous Norfolk lavender fields are a leisurely walk away and RSPB reserves the Queen’s estate at Sandringham Holkham Hall and nearby glorious beach Houghton Hall and the historic town of King’s Lynn are among the areas myriad attractions. Shop 0.25 miles pub 100 yards.

Accommodation details

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with wooden floors. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double 2 single one with additional pull-out single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oak Barn, Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £381 to £ 962

Self catering accommodation in Wroxham sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Oak Barn is an adjoining barn which has been converted to a very high standard with a contemporary interior yet retaining its traditional feel. The holiday property is situated in the village of Tunstead, which has a restaurant and delicatessen selling locally sourced produce. Only 2 miles from Wroxham which is known as the Capital of the Broads, where day launches can be hired or river cruises are available. For the children there is BeWILDerwood Adventure Park, with its treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat trips. The coast with sandy beaches only 13 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Utility. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two twin bedrooms (one can be double). Shower room with toilet. Open-tread stairs to first floor: Living/dining room with oak floor and well-equipped, contemporary, beamed kitchen area with range (for cooking), butler sink, granite worktops and tiled floor.

Bridge way, Waxham, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £316 to £ 816

Self catering accommodation in Waxham sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Less than a mile from Waxham beach and with a quiet waterway 100 yards at the end of the garden (to Horsey Mere and the Broads) these two comfortable properties are set in 12 acres of partially wooded grounds with woodland paths to explore. Each enjoys its own area of large lawned garden and there is a woodland play area away from the river. Great Yarmouth 13 miles. Norwich 22 miles. Free coarse fishing (in season) and bird watching (including European Cranes) all year. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Accommodation Detail

Ground floor: Living room. Dining area/kitchen. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Steep stairs to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin 1 single.

Pinewood, Thorpe Market, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £286 to £ 482

Self catering accommodation in Thorpe Market sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Within 5 miles of sandy beaches on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast these charming single-storey and south facing cottages offer very comfortable accommodation. Set in the grounds of the owners’ home and on the edge of 8-acres of shared woodland with footpaths that visitors are welcome to roam they enjoy their own enclosed flower filled terrace and garden areas. This delightful corner of Norfolk lies only 5 miles from Cromer’s traditional seaside attractions including its famous crabs and seasonal end of pier shows and also within easy reach of Broadland’s fascinating network of tranquil waterways. Day boat hire is readily available for exploring this uniquely lovely conservation area – a National Park in all but name. Easily accessible too are the picturesque fishing villages of the north coast much loved by sailors and offering RSPB reserves glorious coastal footpath walking and seal watching boat trips as well as welcoming pubs and restaurants many of them serving the delicious locally caught seafood. National Trust properties at Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are within an easy drive as is the medieval city of Norwich with its castle cathedral galleries theatres cinemas and fine shopping. A choice of golf courses can be found within 5 miles. There are a number of pubs locally offering a warm welcome and hearty food (1.5 miles) the nearest shops are at Roughton (2 miles) and Cromer (5 miles) offers more extensive shopping.

Accommodation Detail

Steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area with wooden floor and beams. 1 double bedroom with beams. Shower room with toilet.