Freshwater fishing is available at Letheringsett (license required, at cost). A short drive is the Norfolk coastline where Wells-next-the-Sea, Sheringham and Cromer offer excellent sandy beaches. Enjoy cycling along quiet lanes, trails and excellent walking at Holt Lowes, ¼ mile, comprising 200 acres of wood and heathland, Gas Hill and Spout Hill walking trails.
Visit the famous Blakeney Quay and Cley-next-the-Sea for RSPB marsh reserve and coastal path. Also not to be missed, take a boat trip to the nature reserve island and colony of basking seals from Morston Quay. Norwich and Norfolk Broads are within an hour’s drive. Beach 7 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 500 yard
Finding it hand to choose - mews house or seaside cottage holiday? East of England is a bucket list choice to visit. You will see short breaks with dogs in South Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds or Great Yarmouth - some have swimming pools.
Visitors love these walks
Broxbourne circular walk via Roydon
Snaresbrook to Loughton (Epping Forest)
Epping to Chipping Ongar
The Rivers Ore & Alde from Orford
Sudbury from Long Melford circular walk
Erwarton, Church End & River Orwell walk from Pin Mill