Beautiful stone church in Norfolk

Self-catering holiday cottages in Norfolk

Norfolk offers a diverse range of enjoyable activities, from rest and relaxation with a leisurely day trip on the Norfolk Broads to superb shopping opportunities in the county town of Norwich. The breadth of attractions on offer make holiday cottages in Norfolk a really good base to explore the East of England – as comfortable as hotels and more spacious, you get the home-away-from-home experience with the whole of Norfolk on your doorstep.Known for quaint flintstone holiday cottages and fishing villages yet home to the Queens residence, Sandringham Palace Estate is a great visit - it has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862.

Water sports and wildlife, fishing, walking and bird watching, historic monuments and castles provide memorable holiday picnic spots. Holiday homes near the water - the beach, the town or hidden away in the countryside, you will find a friendly welcome.

Living room | Willow Barn - Beech Farm Barns, Neatishead, near Norwich

Willow Barn - CZB, Neatishead, near Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8XY.

Enjoy a special occasion at this property, where gourmet meals can be arranged and which also has its own hot tub.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Ferry View, Martham

Ferry View, Martham, Norfolk, NR29 4RG.

Perfect for larger families, this detached holiday home offers the very best in waterside living, right by the River Thurne with its own mooring.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | The Street Farm Barn, Old Costessey, Norwich

The Street Farm Barn, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 5DF.

Enjoy the city of Norwich with its castle, shops and restaurants from this Grade II listed barn conversion.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | Woodpecker Barn - Piggyback Barns, Sculthorpe, Fakenham

WOODPECKER BARN - CWL, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NJ.

Lovely family home, with character floor, wood burner and four poster bed. Burnham Market and Fakenham close by.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Exterior | Lighthouse Cottage, Happisburgh, nr. Cromer

Lighthouse Cottage, Happisburgh, near Cromer, Norfolk, NR12 0PY.

In a unique location situated next to a lighthouse, this property is close to rural, beach and coastal walks.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Winter Short Breaks
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Wonderful balcony area with riverside views | Waterside - The Boathouse, Wroxham, near Norwich

WATERSIDE - CVK, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8UD.

Lovely riverside property, with glass balcony and vaulted ceiling, overlooking River Bure, use of motor launch to explore the Broads.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
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Exterior | Kestrel Barn - Piggyback Barns, Sculthorpe, Fakenham

KESTREL BARN - CUL, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NJ.

Impressive spacious barn, ideal for large families and groups, with exposed beams, four poster bed and wood burner.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Staying in Norfolk

We offer self-catering holiday accommodation in Norfolk cottages to families, couples and parties looking for either a short or long-term break. Attractions are widespread, from rolling fields and golf courses to steam engine railways and craft centres. The area is particularly strong for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling and hiking. Favourite traditional seaside resorts have tea shops and friendly family friendly pubs. Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer (on a cliff with a pier and sandy beaches) are popular to visit. Great Yarmouth has 24/7 entertainment for those wanting full on family entertainment.

East of England is accessible by road, rail, and ferry from Europe to Harwich - just two hours away by rail form Norfolk. Getting around on your holiday to explore the are is easy. A popular activity taking you off the roads is canal boating on Norfolk Broads, you can hire a canal boat, or rent a narrowboat barge.

Spoilt for choice with family activities - we feel sure that your stay will be action packed and memorable.

Cottages for the perfect break in superb locations around stunning scenery in Norfolk, there is sure to be a property that will be perfect for you and your family - perhaps your dog too! (many holiday houses are pet friendly - look for the symbol). Pretty villages, pubs, walks, wonderful wildlife, mountain biking, fishing - there are many holiday activities to suit all ages. Visitors looking for different holiday experiences will find it all in this area - cities, beaches, fishing villages, forests - Norfolk has so much variety.

  • Norfolk Broads, Wroxham - the 'Capital of the Broads’ is very popular town for boating
  • Roam in Thetford Forest, has stay close to Thetford market town
  • Cromer - a fishing town with a pier
  • Docking a village in north-west Norfolk has history going back to 11th century
  • Fakenham a historic market town between Norwich and Kings Lynn is a great base for touring and exploring the north coast of Norfolk
  • Great Yarmouth - popular tourist resort for its sandy beaches
  • Hickling is a village that many children will have read about in 'Swallows and Amazons', in the north east of the Norfolk Broads within the National Park.
  • Snettisham is excellent for bird watching, and there is a large RSPB reserve
  • Trunch is a small village on the North Norfolk coast - with a very friendly 16th century pub
  • Norwich is one of the biggest towns in England its been a major port, a centre of trade - wool and cloth, a centre of engineering too. With a vast history there is so many interesting attractions.

You can view what's included in each holiday rental - household fuel, Bed linen, towels, tea towels and bath mats are commonly provided. Pets are often welcome, check the property details before making your reservation. Barbeque facilities are often provided for alfresco dining outdoors - how relaxing!