NORFOLK COTTAGES

Norfolk is ideal for a self catering cottage holiday as it contains some very picturesque properties. The traditional building material is flint and then finished off with a thatched roof - some new builds are even built using these materials today. Many are built in fabulous locations, with river or sea views on either the Norfolk Coast or Norfolk Broads.

The Willows, St John's Fen, Nr Kings Lynn

Terracotta Lodge, Pentney, Nr Kings Lynn

Tucked peacefully down a little country lane in the heart of the Fenland, and enjoying glorious pastoral views, this spacious property is ideally located for visiting the area's many attractions. Adjoining the owners' Edwardian farmhouse, it sits just 10 miles from inns, restaurants and museums in historic King's Lynn.

Fishing paradise! This superb and extremely spacious, alpine style log cabin, and its ¼ acre garden, is one of several set in 275 acres of tranquil parkland with seven fishing lakes. Bird watching, walking, cycling and golf are found locally; north Norfolk beaches, family fun at Hunstanton and Sandringham are all an easy drive.

The Dry Lion, Brancaster, North Norfolk

The Lodge, Brancaster, North Norfolk

Just 15 minutes' walk from Brancaster's vast stretches of sandy beach, backed by sand dunes and a renowned golf course, this spacious and comfortable, former 18th century village inn enjoys a delightful walled garden and suntrap patio. A shop and pub serving food lie within 450 yards and nearby restaurants serve locally caught seafood.

Standing proudly in the heart of Brancaster, one of north Norfolk's most popular villages, and just 15 minutes' stroll from the dune backed sandy beach and golf course, this delightful and very spacious property is perfect for a get together, whatever the season. Its mature gardens offer plenty of space for relaxation. Pub and shop under 500 yards.

Meadow View Cottages - Northwold - Mid Norfolk

Nestling in the pretty village of Northwold, these two delightful cottages both offer very comfortable accommodation and each enjoys its own private garden. Nearby, Thetford Forest's established trails are a haven for walkers and cyclists; Oxburgh Hall (N.T.) is five miles and the lovely market towns of Downham Market, Swaffham (10 miles) and Bury St Edmunds are a short drive. Family fun at the seaside resort of Hunstanton, the Queen's Estate at Sandringham and the picturesque fishing villages of the North Norfolk coast are all within easy reach as are Cambridge and Norwich cities. Shop 2 miles. Pub 400 yards.

Manor Mews - Tattersett, near Wells next the Sea - North Norfolk Coast

Nestling peacefully in one of North Norfolk's prettiest villages, this attractive cluster of cottages has been created from the sympathetic conversion of a range of handsome farm buildings. Retaining many original features including fine timber beams in their tastefully appointed and very comfortable interiors, they enjoy a wonderfully tranquil rural setting on a working dairy farm, near the owners' lovely farmhouse. Each cottage boasts its own individual sitting out area (one property has a private hot tub) and all of them enjoy access to the surrounding countryside, where gentle walking, cycling and bird watching are popular pastimes.

Fishermans Cottage, Wells next the Sea

Alton Cottage, Wells next the Sea

Set just 25 yards from the quay, this spacious and very comfortable two storey cottage is ideally placed for the many attractions of Wells-next-the-Sea.

Enjoying an ideal location down a quiet lane, this very comfortable cottage, is just 5 minutes' walk from the many attractions of Wells-next-the-Sea.

Stay in the Old School House! - Cley next the Sea - North Norfolk Coast

Over The Moon Cottages - Aylsham - North Norfolk

A 16th century coaching inn and bakery, 17th century washhouse and Victorian stables and hayloft have all been skilfully converted to create this superb little cluster of properties. Individually styled, very comfortable, and each boasting its own private patio area, they nestle just 100 yards from inns and shops in the pretty market square in Aylsham, a traditional Norfolk market town within easy reach of the myriad delights of the North Norfolk coast and Norfolk Broads.

Valley Cottage, Cromer, North Norfolk Coast

Kilmory, Cromer, North Norfolk Coast

Set on a quiet lane, yet within an easy walk of Cromer's town centre (1 mile) and sandy beach, this charming flint cottage is ideal for a coastal holiday. One of a pair, it boasts a smartly furnished interior and a south facing garden. A traditional seaside town, Cromer offers an excellent golf course, and end-of-pier seasonal theatre, as well as shops, pubs and restaurants.

A wonderful location for a holiday, this handsome and very comfortable, three storey Edwardian house and its private, pretty courtyard garden sit on a quiet street, yet within an easy walk of Cromer's sandy beach (½ mile) and town centre (¾ mile). Famous for tasty fresh crab, Cromer is a traditional seaside town with an excellent golf course and end of pier show.

Thorpewood Cottages - Thorpe Market, 5 Miles from Cromer - North Norfolk Coast

Within 5 miles of the sandy beaches of Cromer on the North Norfolk coast, these charming, single storey and south facing cottages offer newly renovated and 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.

Clipped Hedge Cottages - Southrepps, 4 Miles from Cromer - North Norfolk Coast

Peacefully situated on the fringes of the small rural village of Southrepps, just 4 miles from the seaside town of Cromer and 3 miles from the beach at Overstrand, these five detached cottages enjoy uninterrupted views over open fields to the front. Spacious and very comfortably furnished, each well appointed cottage has a partially fenced garden to the rear. Quiet country lanes afford access to some of Norfolk's finest beaches and traditional seaside attractions, there are miles of coastal paths for walkers and the fascinating waterways of the Norfolk Broads are a short drive away as are Felbrigg and Blickling Halls.

The Gig House, Happisburgh, East Norfolk Coast

Forge Cottage, Happisburgh, East Norfolk Coast

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.

River Farm - Honing, 4 Miles from Mundesley - East Norfolk

Just 4 miles from the beautiful, wide sandy beaches and safe bathing at Mundesley and Happisburgh, these three spacious and very comfortable single storey cottages enjoy a gloriously unspoilt and peaceful location, with far reaching views on all sides. Lovingly converted from a handsome barn complex set around a courtyard, each cottage boasts its own enclosed lawned garden and patio within the courtyard and to the rear is a shared meadow where children can safely play.

Peninsula Cottages - Wroxham - Norfolk Broads

These unique cottages stand within 500 yards of the centre of Wroxham on the banks of the River Bure – some right beside the river and others overlooking a private marina. A choice of one, two, three and four bedroom cottages are available.

Summer Leisure Cottages - Wroxham - Norfolk Broads

These individual waterside properties are located close to an attractively landscaped boat yard set slightly back from the main river. There is a choice of two, three and four bedroom properties all with water frontage.

Ferry Marina Apartments and Cottages, Horning, Norfolk Broads

These superb architect designed waterside apartments and terraced cottages are ideal for holidays at any time of the year. They are all in a beautiful waterside location, with fishing rights outside your property. There is also a leisure centre with indoor pool, sauna, steam room spa bath. Day cruiser and rowing boats available for hire.

Dairy Farm- Dilham (Northern Broads)

Nestling in a peaceful and secluded rural setting in over 100 acres of marsh and splendid old watergarden, this lovingly renovated farmhouse and three converted farm buildings are situated on a small traditional working farm. Enjoying shared use of an indoor games room, snooker room, multi gym and the extensive grounds, the farmhouse has its own enclosed garden while each cottage has a patio. Laid out at the time of the Great Exhibition, the 50 acre Victorian watergarden folly known as Dilham Islands is a paradise for walkers, bird watchers and nature lovers.

Violet Cottage, Catfield, Norfolk Broads

Rose Cottage, Catfield, Norfolk Broads

These enchanting, 17th century, thatched cottages lie in a traditional Broadland village within 100 yards of a shop/post office and local pub serving good food. Perfect for exploring Broadland, with its delightful villages, nature reserves, bird watching, and miles of reed lined waterways – Hickling Broad is just 4 miles away and Horsey Mere is 9 miles. Boats can be hired at Potter Heigham (3 miles) and sailing, fishing and cycle hire are all available locally. Sea Palling (5 miles) offers lovely safe sandy beaches. Norwich 18 miles.

Rose Cottage, Near Sea Palling, East Norfolk

Lark Cottage, Sea Palling, East Norfolk

Perfect for a relaxing break whatever the season, this charming traditional cottage's cosy and comfortable beamed interior is enhanced by a wood burning stove. One of a little row set just 2 miles from the glorious sand dune backed, family friendly beach at Sea Palling, it is ideally located for walking, bird watching and cycling on quiet country lanes.

A paradise for children, nestling at the foot of the dunes just 10 yards from a stunning sandy beach, this delightful brick and flint cottage and its large garden are ideal for glorious summer holidays. One of a pair, and lovingly restored to offer modern, spacious comfort whatever the season, it lies within easy reach of a host of attractions.

Bridge House - Waxham, 1 Mile from the beach - East Norfolk

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. Set in 12 acres of partially wooded grounds with woodland paths to explore. Each enjoys its own area of large lawned garden.

Half Moon Cottage, Martham, Norfolk Broads

Gables Farm, Martham, Norfolk Broads

Set just yards from the green and duckpond in a pretty Broadland village, and 2 miles from Winterton's glorious sand duned beach, this lovingly restored cottage offers a delightful haven in which to relax and unwind. Shop and pub serving food 500 yards.

Set just 20 yards from the green and duckpond, this majestic thatched property with its private hot tub boasts large rooms and spacious accommodation – ideal for families sharing or get togethers, whatever the season.

Court House Cottages - Rollesby - Norfolk Broads

Within 5 miles of the sandy beaches, at Winterton, this select little group of cottages, two of which we offer here, enjoy a peaceful country setting and lovely views. Charming and very well appointed, both properties provide a delightful holiday base. Their location in the heart of Norfolk's Broadland is a paradise for nature lovers and just 2 miles away boats can be hired for fishing or sailing. Nearby attractions include the castle and car collection at Caister on Sea, whilst Great Yarmouth's traditional seaside entertainments are only 7 miles.

Loddon House - Loddon (Southern Broads)

Set in a picturesque and thriving, small riverside town in the Southern Broads, these three charming cottages offer an ideal base for exploring the area's myriad attractions. The Coach House and The Clock House both stand in the two acre grounds of Loddon House, the owners' gracious Queen Anne mansion, whilst Willow Cottage is a 5 minute drive away, and all three enjoy shared use of the indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and lovely grounds.

Church Farm Cottages - Winterton on Sea - Norfolk Coast

Peacefully set in the village of Winterton just 500 yards from a lovely, sandy beach, local shops and the excellent inn, these delightful cottages have been skilfully created from a range of handsome flint barns. Retaining a wealth of original character, they all offer comfortably furnished and well equipped interiors – Little Tern and Natterjack also enjoy their own private gardens, whilst Marram House and Herring House each boast a courtyard with garden furniture.

Ketch Cottage, Winterton on Sea, East Norfolk

Alton Cottage, Winterton on Sea, East Norfolk

Set overlooking the village green, this cosy, very comfortable and exceptionally charming thatched cottage, one of a pair, provides a welcome break.

In the heart of Winterton, this pretty 'chocolate box' thatched cottage has been tasetfully renovated. Set in a quiet crescent just 50 yards from the pub.

Harbour Cottage, Winterton on Sea

April Cottage, Winterton on Sea

This recently renovated, 'chocolate box' thatched cottage and its pretty gardens provide extremely comfortable family accommodation whatever the season.

For holidays beside the sea, this cosy cottage, offers charming and comfortable accommodation. It looks out over a small green just 50 yards from the village inn.

Moony's Cottage, Horsham St Faith, Nr Norwich

Nutt Cottage, Horsham St Faith, Nr Norwich

A former stables, this attractive flint and Norfolk red brick cottage, with Dutch gable ends is tucked away in its own walled garden just five miles from historic Norwich. Set near the owner's impressive 17th century home, it shares (together with Nutt Cottage) the 2½ acre grounds and a games loft and offers a comfortable base for exploring Norfolk's countryside and coastline.

Once the surgery, dispensary and waiting room of a Dr. Harwood Nutt, this Victorian addition to the owners fine 17th century home is now an elegant and spacious ground floor property. In the same grounds as Moony's Cottage it enjoys shared use of the games loft. Norwich with its Cathedral, Castle Museum and lively market is just 5 miles.

A wonderful holiday base, whatever the season, this elegant and very spacious property and its large landscaped gardens are tucked down a quiet country lane in the Broadland village of Loddon. Pefect for larger groups, it sits just a short walk from the heart of this thriving riverside village in the southern Broads National park. A wealth of attractions lie within easy reach. The fine sandy beaches of the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts are a must for family days out as is Fritton Lake Country Park and the elegant seaside town of Southwold is home to a famous local brewery, independent shops and galleries, summer theatre and a traditional pier. Craft centres, market towns with antique shops and local produce stores, and the medieval city of Norwich with its castle, cathedral, cinemas, ten pin bowling and excellent shopping are all an easy drive. Boat hire and fishing shops are found locally, shops and pubs are half a mile.