Holiday Cottages in Norfolk
The North Norfolk Coast
Norfolk is a haven for holiday makers, whether you like to stroll on the beach, explore tiny villages and magnificent manor houses inland, or mess about in boats. The North Norfolk coast gives you a feeling of freedom and unlimited space.
And having been a holiday destination for so long, there are enough holiday cottages in Norfolk to suit the most varied tastes and needs. A tiny, restored fisherman's cottage makes the perfect romantic hideaway. Large manor houses have been converted into the perfect holiday home for a large family or party of friends.
Here I've picked cottages in some of my favourite places...
| North Walsham | Sedgeford | Stiffkey | Wiveton | Sheringham |
| May Cottage | North Walsham | Sleeps 4 |
With easy access to both the beaches and the Broads, North Walsham is an ideal location if you love to mess around on the water.
This charming thatched cottage is only 1 mile from the long sandy beach at Bacton. Sheringham and Cromer with their beaches and many cafes and restaurants are close. And the Broads are virtually next door.
A cycle path runs right past the cottage and opportunities for fishing, sailing and golf can all be found in the vicinity.
If you don't feel like going out, this lovingly restored cottage makes an ideal retreat.
The garden faces south-west, ideal for long lazy afternoons and dinners outside. And wood-burner makes a cosy focal point if you choose to come in winter or if you just want to turn the scene a tad romantic.
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| Garden Cottage | Sedgeford | Sleeps 6 |
As holiday cottages in Norfolk go, this is something special: a large estate that shares its park and garden with people looking for elegant, luxurious holiday accommodation.
Sedgefod Hall is a Grade II listed Queen Anne period property, situated in 1,200 tranquil acres of Norfolk countryside close to the Royal Estate of Sandringham.
And all of the holiday cottages available on its land are over 200 years old. They've been lovingly restored and luxuriously equipped.
Hunstanton with its miles of sandy beach and extensive family fun is only 5 miles away, but if you'd rather stay closer to home and soak up the peace and tranquillity, then Sedgeford offers a luxurious indoor heated swimming pool with changing areas ... and - of course - all those acres of beautiful parkland to explore.
Close by are a Houghton Hall, Brancaster and King's Lynn ... all worth a closer look.
And while you're enjoying Norfolk's splendour, plan in a visit to Sandringham House, Her Majesty's Christmas residence. The house, museum and park are open to visitors when the family is not in residence and are really worth a whole day of your time.
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| Old Charlies | Stiffkey | Sleeps 2-3 |
Stiffkey, just along the road from Blakeney, is a wonderfully tranquil place to spend a holiday.
And this 17th-century detached cottage will only add to that feeling. It is set in a lawned garden leading down to a riverside deck with private frontage overlooking the little River Stiffkey, ideal for some quiet contemplation with a glass of wine or two.
Stiffkey - like our favourite place, Blakeney - has seen many of its old cottages restored for use as holiday homes. The owners carefully kept many of the original features like open fires and pammet flooring, but added all the mod cons.
The resulting cottages are cosy and comfortable, ideal for a holiday. Stiffkey has a friendly pub, but you could also wander your way along the coastal path and the marshes to Blakeney and check out the hostelries there. And Cley-next-the-Sea is only a couple miles further.
In the other direction, there's Wells-next-the-Sea with a very excellent fish and chip shop right on the quay, many dinky shops and lots of pubs, restaurants and cafes.
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| Dolphin Cottage | Wiveton | Sleeps 6 |
It's hard to believe - when you stand on the village green in Wiveton - that this was once a thriving port, with trading ships from all over the world docking at its quay.
It was a rather long time ago, in the Middle Ages, but once the sea did come this far down. And the peaceful little village was a place heaving with men and goods.
Now Wiveton gloriously serene, and only about a mile from the marshes at Cley and Blakeney, with walking, bird watching or sailing only some of the activities on offer.
The cottage dates from the 17th century and sleeps 5-6. The sitting room is beamed and has a multi-fuel stove to keep things cosy in winter. There's a fully equipped kitchen, too, and a dining room with doors to the garden. And if you don't fancy cooking, you can always check out The Bell, Wiveton's very pretty and welcoming local.
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| Bell Cottage | Upper Sheringham | Sleeps 5 |
If you love rhododendrons, then you'll probably know all about Sheringham Hall and its wonderful park which, in late May / early June just amazes everyone who visits with the profusion of blossoms.
This cottage is just a few hundred yards away from rhododendron lover's heaven. Once part of the village school, it's one of a few brick and flint cottage conversions set in a secluded courtyard.
At the same time, it's also less than 2 miles from Sheringham's fine beach, the steam railway and all the shops, restaurants and seaside attractions that make a family holiday fun.
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For more holiday cottages on the Norfolk coast check out this page.
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North Norfolk's been one of England's favourite holiday destinations since the coming of the railways in the last century. For over a hundred years, visitors have enjoyed the sandy beaches and nature reserves of the North Norfolk coast and the cheer of the seaside resorts.
But there's more to Norfolk than just the North Norfolk coast - much more.
Want to explore other parts of Norfolk? Check out:
Holiday cottages in the Norfolk BroadsHoliday Cottages in South Norfolk
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