Home >
East England >
Norfolk Holiday Cottages
These cottage companies provide a wide range of Norfolk holiday cottage properties as well as other forms of self-catering accommodation. They've been sorted in ascending order according to the amount they offer. Pricing and numbers are correct at the time of writing, although it's worth visiting the sites for the most up-to-date information.
Cottages 4 You - More than
400 Norfolk holiday cottages and self catering accommodation in the region. They're located in towns like Weybourne, Hunstanton and Blakeney and fall within the £300 to £1300. Extensive information is provided for each holiday property.
Hoseasons - Around
150 Norfolk cottages provided by Hoseasons Holidays. The majority of their cottage properties are traditional in style, including barn conversions and cottages set on working farms. Their lowest booking prices start at about £256 (p/w).
Holiday Rentals - A wide selection of Norfolk self catering cottages (137 at the time of writing) and accommodation. Many are well-appointed close to the sea and some include indoor swimming pools. User reviews are provided in most cases and the owners can be contacted directly.
Cottages Direct - 80 cottages in Norfolk ranging from traditional rural self catering properties to modern apartments. Pets are welcome for a good number of the cottages with some even accommodating smokers. Prices start at just £150 for week-long stays.
Norfolk
Norfolk is situated in East England and features over 200km of inland waterways. Its coast is made up of shingly, pebble beaches that are fringed by traditional seaside towns such as Great Yarmouth - much of this region is AONB designated.
The countryside, which is said to be the windiest in England, consists of remote heath-lands, marshes and dunes. Although primarily known for
water-based activities, Norfolk's bridleways and walkways prove popular with ramblers, horse-riding enthusiasts and cyclists. Waymarked trails such as The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path are among the most noteworthy.
The Broads are used extensively for boating holidays and are perhaps the county's most popular attraction. They were formed by Medieval peat diggings and are a large network of
navigable waterways that link Broads villages such as
Brancaster and Wroxham together. Along the banks lie a collection of nature reserves and bird sanctuaries, as well as a diverse collection of country pubs.
Notable villages include
Horning, which is famed for its Venetian canals, and Rollesby with its Norman church. The county town, Norwich is also worth visiting and has an impressive castle, cathedral and a number of medieval churches - it is also known for its bustling nightlife. For more information about Norfolk visitor attractions and places of interest, see the guide below.
Norfolk visitor attractions
Here, we've included further information about some of the best visitor attractions and places of interest in Norfolk. Entry times, admission prices and locational details are featured where possible.
Outdoor Activities
Peddar's Way and
Norfolk Coast Path run through protected regions of Norfolk and afford some inspiring views of its countryside. Other long distance paths include the 57 mile Weavers Pass, which meanders from Cromer to Great Yarmouth and Angles Way, which takes in the valleys of the Rivers Waveney and Little Ouse for 70 miles. Cyclists and ramblers may be interested in the new
Wherryman's Way - a 35-mile route that winds through the Broads along the River Yare. See the website for more information.
Food and drink
The 13th century Adam and Eve Pub in Bishopsgate, is Norwich's oldest and features a sunken floor and snug interior - both
local ales and standard lagers are available. The Old Boar in Fakenham, is also of a similar age and sells the usual guest ales and has an imaginative menu that includes skate wing, wild boar steak and plaice fillet. For fine dining in a relaxed environment, visit the Number Twenty Four Restaurant in Wymondham - it serves contemporary British food from an ever-changing menu.
Alternatively try
Brummells Seafood Restaurant in Norwich. This eatery is set in a 17th century building, the interior of which consists of exposed beams and stonework. The menu is made up of local seafood such as skate, scallops and tuna - non-fish dishes are also served.
History and Culture
The 900 year-old
Norwich Cathedral is the town's focal point and dominates the Norwich skyline - it has the second highest spire in England after Salisbury and an ornately sculpted Gothic roof, that is said to be the most impressive example of medieval masonry in the country. Daily guided tours are run at 10.45, 12.30pm and 2.15pm and last approximately 45 minutes. See the website for booking information.
The
Bressingham Steam Museum is a popular attraction and includes a 3 gauge railway along which run vintage steam trains. There's also a collection of
traction engines and locomotives on display. Opening times are 10.30 - 5pm; call 01379 686900 for more details. Similar attractions are offered by the Bure Valley Railway which runs between Aylsham and Coltishall.
The Castle Acre Priory offers a good day out and is one of the largest monastic priories in England. Situated in the Norman town of Castle Acre, the priory includes a recreated herb garden and well-preserved chapter house - it's open from 10-5pm and tickets are between £2.50 and £5.00 with certain concessions available.
