North Norfolk Cottages & Holiday accommodation

Try a different festive break this year, Christmas in North Norfolk, rent a cottage fill it with family and friends start up the open fire and enjoy.

The beautiful scenery of North Norfolk provides an excellent back drop to any holiday. However if you are looking at this Christmas or New year then get in quick.

This series of posts is all about North Norfolk holidays with a focus on Self catering and Bed and Breakfast accommodation in North Norfolk.

North Norfolk is a coastline formed by glacial retreat in the last ice age. It has been an important area for thousands of years. For holidays the beaches and countryside are stunning

North Norfolk is an important tourist Hub, the type of cottage and holiday accommodation on offer is a massive choice from Windmills, Barn conversions and houseboats to modern apartments. The Choice is yours. You can reach North Norfolk in about 2 hours from London by road and in 3 hours by train changing at Norwich.

More details on individual North Norfolk Cottages to follow

The ideal holiday

Finding just the right holiday can be a difficult task, that’s why I like to put together as much information as possible. I want to check  I have the right area, the right type of accommodation and of course the best views I can get for my money.

Looking at Norfolk and Suffolk I like the following link I find it easy and clear and I can quickly compare holiday accommodation on a like for like basis.

I check how much effort each provider puts in, are the pictures great,  is the text and information up to.  These are a good indication if you are heading in the right direction for

Accommodation Norfolk

Late availabilty offer – Holiday Cottage close to Norwich & the Broads

Sometimes a holiday cancellation is unavoidable, however it does mean sometimes you find the best dates have opened up and often with a discount. Had a call from Mr Downes this morning asking for help, a cancellation for the last two weeks of July means he now has two weeks to fill from next week end. If you are planing a stay by the broads or close to Norwich then look no further than the lovely Mid terrace Norfolk Brick house “Rivernere”

The cottage lives up to it’s name. Close by to the Village green and waterside.  For those who do not know Colitishall is one of the most sought after villages in Norfolk. Close to the city of Norwich and minutes from the broads at Wroxham. Coltishall’s location and beautiful setting means that it s a sought after location to live and use as a holiday base.

The house will comfortably sleep 2-4 people. It is a well appointed property with parking.There are two bedrooms one double and one twin.

Mr Downes is happy to offer a discount for last minute bookings of £50.00 so for the 17th -24th July you can book for only £425.00 and on the 24th -31st July only £450.00.

So if you are looking for a getaway in the school holidays or a break with friends then “Rivernere” is the perfect choice for you.


“Lovely cottage, superb location”
M.H., Somerset

“Great location, very beautiful and cosy cottage”
K.M., Derbyshire

“The cottage was perfect… an ideal home away from home”
N.C., Ontario, Canada

“Delightful cosy cottage, perfect for exploring the Norfolk coast”
C.F., Somerset

“Lovely cottage, great location so close to the river and pub”
E.D., Hertfordshire

To book the accommodation either call Mr Downes on 020 8360 6400

or email from the Rivernere website

New holiday cottage listing – Riverside holiday home

Just 7km from the beach Enterprise cottage is a superbly appointed holiday home, ideal for those who want to use a car for day trips etc while they are away. The cottage has an upside down design sleeping up to 6 in three large downstairs bedrooms. The upper deck of the cottage provides unrivalled view across the local countryside and riverways.

The en suite master bedroom opens to a patio on the enclosed garden with views across the adjacent a meadow which is an area of scientifc interest.

Sutton itself is situated on the river Ant close to Stalham the area is very beautiful and renowed for its wildlife.

However a written description of the property does not really do justice to this amazing cottage so here are some images Sutton Staithe River side

All images are from www.holidaylettings.co.uk to view the availability and prices for Enterprise cottage visit www.holidaylettings.co.uk

For other properties in the same area visit www.norfolkbroads.com

Norfolk Broads Beautiful cottage

When Eleanor Parks, made contact with us to set up a directory link for her amazing holiday cottage on the Norfolk Broads, we were over the moon “Tracara” is a fabulous place to stay.

With its own water front view and two self contained apartments “Tracara” really has it all as a holiday or short break base. You can find the accommodation on the shores of the broads in the picturesque village of Horning.

You have a choice of a ground floor apartment sleeping 2-4  or the larger top floor accommodation which can sleep up to 7. So perfect for a quiet break for a couple or flexible enough to host larger groups and families.

1st Floor Tracara The Cottage:
4 bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 7 with parking for 2 cars. Picturesque views can be appreciated from the dining room and sitting room with patio doors leading to a spacious seating verandah with views over the river bure.

Stunning, spacious top floor accommodation with breathtaking views over the River Bure. Sitting Room 20′ x 14′ beautifully furnished, TV. DVD dual aspect views over the river and along The Famous Lower Street. Patio doors open out onto a spacious terrace ideal for sunbathing or dining al fresco!

Kitchen/Dining Area 10′ x 8’4 Full range of wall and floor mounted storage units with sink and drainer. Built in oven, hob and extractor hood, Microwave, fridge freezer and Dishwasher.

Master Bedroom 16′ x 12′ lovely views over the river a range of fitted bedroom furniture, wardrobes and large dressing table. En-Suite Shower Room.

Double Bedroom 12′ x 7’10 Spacious room with wardrobe, chest of drawers, over looking patio.

Two single bedrooms one with a single bed and wardrobe and the 2nd with a bunk bed and wardrobe, both have chests of drawers.

Ground Floor Tracara Apartment:
1 bedroom sleeping a maximum of 4 with parking for one car.

tracara beautiful holiday apartments

An immaculate apartment with stunning views over the River Bure in the sought after village of Horning. The property offers well proportioned accommodation which consists of a sitting room, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, double bedroom and shower room, The property offers off road parking for one car.

Sitting Room 13’10′ x 15’7” Pull down double bed, 2 Black Leather sofas, Dining table and 4 chairs, wide screen TV and DVD.

Double Bedroom 10’10 x 9’10” Spacious newly refurbished double bedroom with a spacious wardrobe, double bed, cabinets and a chest of drawers.

Inner hall/Utility

Kitchen 11’3 x 5’3” Built in cupboard, work surface and Washing Machine.

Shower Room 5’6 x 4’3′ Shower Cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, low-level w.c.

“Tarcara” Self Catering on the Norfolk Broads

Find yourself north of the Broads and south of the coast

In between the twin Jewels of the Norfolk Broads and the wonderful North Norfolk Coast you can find fantastic places to stay, Val and Andy Kerr have one such B&B ideally positioned to allow for easy exploration of both.

Church Farm Barn & Arthurs Cottage are located in the Village of Edingthorpe the Luxury award winning B&B  can be seen below

The village of Edingthorpe is perfectly placed between the North Norfolk coast with the attractive seaside towns of Cromer and Sherringham, the cathedral city of Norwich with its many restaurants, shops, theatres and museums, and the Norfolk Broads with its seemingly-endless, beautiful waterways, wildlife and walks. Just 2 miles from the nearest beach, there are also secluded, sand-duned expanses shortly to the south where the local seal population come to have their cubs.

The local market town of North Walsham is only 3 miles from Church Farm Barn and the pretty village of Aylsham is some 11 miles west. Near Aylsham, you will find the stunning Jacobean National Trust property of Blickling Hall while Felbrigg Hall is on the way to Cromer.

We take pride in using as much local produce and ingredients from around Norfolk as possible, here are a few of our suppliers:

Fresh free-range eggs come from Green Farm at Edingthorpe Green and local jams are made by Edwina at Honey Top Farm also in the village.

The local farm shop at Groveland, Roughton, has an excellent butcher with venison always available for Game Pie. And the butcher, G.F.White of Aylsham, provides their own dry-cured bacon and breakfast sausages for the Church Farm Barn table.

Letheringsett Mill provides the flour, muesli and oats for the Barn’s freshly-made bread and breakfast choices of muesli and porridge. It sits next to a superb restaurant, the King’s Head again in Letheringsett near the town of Holt.

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