Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Norfolk,

Elma Cottage, Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £482 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Holme-next-the-Sea sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A delightful cottage which has been modernised to provide modern facilities with character accommodation. Holme is on the North Norfolk coast and offers a sandy beach and excellent opportunities for bird watching, cycling and walking.

The small village of Holme-next-the-Sea sits on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and is at the northern end of Peddars Way, the Roman road from Colchester to Lincoln via a ferry across the wash. It has a wide sandy beach which is excellent for everything from sandcastles to kiting. With Holme Dunes and Titchwell Nature Reserve on the doorstep, Hunstanton, Burnham Market and Brancaster all within a very short distance, the village is an ideal base for exploring this part of Norfolk's coastline and enjoying its many beaches, walking and cycling opportunities.

This is a 300-year-old cottage in the quiet village of Holme-next-the-Sea, approximately one mile from the North Norfolk coast. The cottage is also close to the local nature reserves, and a ten minute drive from the fabulous beaches at Hunstanton and Brancaster. With a large enclosed garden, spacious and well equipped, versatile accommodation it is a property which can be enjoyed throughout the year. Shop: 2 miles Pub: walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room comfortably furnished with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with Freeview, DVD player, radio/CD player and wood burner
Open Plan Kitchen a large room with electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and arch to Dining Area with table, chairs and window seat
Inner Hall with access to the rear garden, door leads to the
Cloakroom/Utility Room with washbasin, washing machine and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden Annexe:
Ground Floor: Shower Room: Shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
First Floor: Bedroom 4 with twin beds (this room is in the eaves and does have some sloping walls)

Garden: Rear, lawned garden is fully enclosed and dog proof with a patio area, garden furniture and barbecue. There is a further wildlife area at the bottom of the garden - this area is fenced so children cannot access it as it has a ditch - possible that dogs may access it and they could get very muddy!
Parking: Driveway to the side of the property, suitable for three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Pets: Three dogs are welcome at the property. We do ask that they are not allowed upstairs and should be left in the inner hall and utility room if left unattended. The inner hall is an ideal area for wet dogs. Pets are not allowed in the Annexe at any time. Damage caused by unattended dogs should be paid for.
Also Provided: A selection of books and games.
Extras: Towel hire available at £6 per person per week, payable on booking.
Notes: The annexe can be booked for £150 per week during the low season - bands A & B, payable on booking. During main school holidays and high season the cottage and the annexe have to be booked as one unit. Therefore the prices shown for bands A & B are for the house only please add £150 per week if you wish to book the annexe. Some pillows are feather filled.

Shoe Cottage, Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £415 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Hunstanton sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: A delightful mid-terraced cottage in local carstone with very comfortable accommodation that has been recently renovated to provide modern and well-equipped amenities. Sandy beach and town are both within easy walking distance.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird watching opportunities. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Shoe Cottage is a very attractive, mid-terraced property with a carstone front, which has been fully refurbished to provide accommodation that is spacious and comfortable. With attention to detail, tastefully furnished and modern amenities, it is in an excellent location for enjoying the full benefits of the town and sandy beaches. Shop/Pub/Restaurants: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Large Open Plan Sitting Room with two seating areas, separated by a central fireplace, comfortable seating, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD player and radio
Kitchen/Diner with a range cooker with electric ovens, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, table and six chairs
Cloakroom with washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single daybed
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle with drench head shower, washbasin and wc
Utility Cupboard with washing machine

Garden: Fully enclosed courtyard style with patio, decked area and garden furniture.
Parking: Roadside with no restrictions.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Notes: The stairs at the property are slightly steep with a handrail.

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £373 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Northrepps sleeps 7.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village, which is a short distance from the beaches at Overstrand and Cromer.

Northrepps is a picturesque rural village, which is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is only one mile from Overstrand, with quiet sands that are great for both lazy summer days and bracing winter walks. The bustling coastal resort of Cromer is just two and a half miles away and also has a lovely sandy beach as well as a pier, traditional seaside entertainment, a good range of shops and eating places and excellent cliff-top walks. The area offers scenic paths for walks and bike rides and the cottage is located close to the North Norfolk Cycle way.

Shamrock Cottage is a traditional property which, offers comfortable family accommodation in a quiet location in this pretty village. Within walking distance of the local pub, it is attractively furnished, with a bedroom annexe which is great for teenagers and offering additional accommodation for those who wish for their own space. Shop: 2 miles Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Sitting Room pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating and split into two areas with a main sitting area with TV, video, DVD player, CD hi-fi and a second sitting area with comfortable seating
Dining Room with table, chairs and open fire
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed
Bedroom 3 with 2ft 6" twin beds
Bathroom with bath, hand held telephone style shower attachment, washbasin and wc

Annexe - ground floor with a single bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in power shower, washbasin and wc - this room is an optional extra and only suitable in summer months, May to Sept only - please see charges below

Garden: Front and rear garden. The front garden has a small covered pond which may make it unsuitable for young children. The rear garden is enclosed and has a small lawn area, patio, garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Driveway at the front of the property for two to three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H. in all rooms, except the annexe which has a free-standing thermostatic electric radiator, included May-Sept and £20 per week Oct to Apr, payable on booking..
Also Provided: Stairgate and travel cot. Books, games and CDs.
Pets: One well-behaved pet welcome, with restriction on upstairs and bedrooms.
Extras: The Annexe is available May to Sept only as an optional extra of £40 per week, payable on booking.
Notes: Please note that Shamrock's has cottage-style stairs in keeping with a property of this age; some guests, particularly very young children, may not find these suitable.

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from £747 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Old Hunstanton sleeps 11.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Ellerslie is a large family house, offering spacious, well equipped accommodation. Holiday here and you can forget the car, the beach is within walking distance.

Hunstanton is a popular traditional seaside town, with a long sandy beach backed by distinctive striped cliffs. There are reminders of its Victorian origins including the promenade, the large green and the attractive esplanade gardens. Hunstanton town offers a host of activities for the family including a Sea Life Centre, a fun fair, tennis courts, bowling green and a sports and leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, crazy golf and pitch & putt course. A little further along is quieter Old Hunstanton, which is a picturesque village with mellow carrstone houses, an impressive medieval church and a championship golf course, there is also a new eighteen hole golf course at nearby Heacham Manor. The nature reserves at Scolt Head, Titchwell and Holme Dunes are just a short distance away. The coastal footpaths in the area are great for walking and bird-watching. The Royal Sandringham Estate is approximately eight miles away, a wonderful day out with its cycling, walking and picnic opportunities.

Ellerslie is a spacious property just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach of Old Hunstanton and will appeal too many with its proximity to the gold course, wild life and bird sanctuaries and the Royal estate of Sandringham. The accommodation is well laid out and versatile and the two main bathrooms are a particular feature of the property. The new Orangery and refitted kitchen planned for 2012 will enhance the accommodation extremely well. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 0.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Small Sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player and wood burner
Kitchen - refitted and extended for 2012 season - with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
Dining room with table and chairs opening into the
Orangery with comfortable seating, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player,
Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and chest freezer
Shower Room with large shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a super king-size bed and En-Suite Bathroom with free-standing bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 2 with a king-size bed, TV with Freeview and DVD player and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and wc
Bedroom 3 with twin beds
Bedroom 4 with twin beds
Bedroom 5 with a single bed and bunk beds
Bathroom with spa bath, large walk-in shower cubicle, washbasin and wc

Garden: Large lawned rear garden with patio area, garden furniture and further lawned side garden.
Parking: For three cars.
Heating: O.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Telephone - incoming calls only, children's toys, CDs, books and games. Wi-Fi.
Extras: Towels may be hired at £4 per person per week, payable on booking.

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage, Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £349 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Cromer sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Fishing • Near Golf •

Accommodation overview: Colourful and full of character. This former fisherman’s cottage in Cromer is only fifty yards from the sandy beach and is three storeys high offering great holiday accommodation.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort with a cliff-top setting and wide sandy beaches running down to the sea. It is famous for its fishing boats that still work off the shore and offer freshly caught seafood. The town has a fine pier, a local history museum, a new lifeboat museum, a golf course, multi-screen cinema, Amazonia zoo, indoor children's play barn, Kart Track, cycle hire, shops and restaurants as well as seafront entertainment, making it ideal for a family holiday. Cromer church tower is the tallest in Norfolk and the more adventurous might like to climb to the top to enjoy the wonderful views.

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage is a character fisherman's cottage situated just 50 yards from the sandy beach. It is on three storeys, and has been renovated to provide cosy, comfortable accommodation, which is beamed throughout. Situated within walking distance of the property is one of Norfolk's best golf courses and a tennis club where members of the public are welcomed. There are also putting greens and a boating lake nearby. Shop/Pub: 100 yards

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player, open fire, table and chairs
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with a single bed

Garden: Enclosed small rear yard. Front sitting area with bench taking in views of the sea.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: Electric radiators. Initial supply of fuel for open fire included in winter months.
Extras: Towels and bed linen are available for hire at £5 each per person per week, payable on booking.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Also Provided: Books and games.
Notes: Please note that there are very steep stairs in keeping with a property of this age.

Hepworth Cottage, Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £407 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Happisburgh sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Wheelchair accessible • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: One of four very well appointed cottages offering sympathetically restored accommodation with use of a large recreation barn.

Happisburgh (pronounced Haisbro) is a seaside village on the North East Coast of Norfolk, famous for its red and white lighthouse. It offers visitors a quiet, rural location, sandy beaches and cliff-top walks. The village has a post office/store and a traditional coaching inn, and is within a 15-minute drive of the market towns of North Walsham and Stalham with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and many other tourist attractions.

In past years, Church Farm has been a favoured holiday location for famous artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Ivon Hitchens, keen to relax in a rural idyll. The large grain barn and stables have been sympathetically converted to retain character and create four beautiful cottages, which all have exposed flint walls and old beams. There is a large recreation barn (9am-8pm) offering a racket sports area, a pool table, table tennis table and a comfortable seating area with books and games. Each cottage has its own door allowing access directly into the recreation barn. Shop/Pub: 0.25 miles

Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Hepworth Cottage is a spacious property created from the old stables and one end of the grain barn, and is wheelchair-friendly with easy access via a gentle slope, wider doorways and a large walk-in en-suite shower in the ground floor master bedroom. Artwork in the cottage represents the work of the sculptress Barbara Hepworth. It has an enclosed patio and garden area with gas barbecue, rotary dryer and outside furniture.

Ground Floor:
Spacious Open Plan Living Area with Sitting Area with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, Freeview box and radio/CD player
Dining Area with table and chairs
Kitchen Area with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with walk-in shower, washbasin and wc
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc
There is direct internal access to a shared recreation area

First Floor:
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bedroom 3 with twin beds

Parking: There is one designated parking space for the cottage and an additional two spaces available in the grounds. Further parking is available approximately 300 yards from the cottage.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Also Provided: Towels.Board games. There is a payphone and a coin operated tumble dryer in the barn. Stair/door gate available on request. Cycle storage rack. The cottage can connect to the Internet via wireless access.
Notes:On the following dates will be charged lower than the bands indicated by the 'Price Breaks' table.
14th April - 12th May, 1st Sept, 15th and 22nd Sept all at Band A. 7th April, 26th May and 1st Sep at B, 2nd June at C. 25th Aug will be charged at E.

Booking dates for Christmas and New Year 2012 are 21st to 28th December and 28th December to 4th Jan.

Middle Cottage, Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £331 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bacton sleeps 5.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Just minutes from the lovely sandy beach, this charming fisherman's cottage is great for a family or two couples.

Once an important place of pilgrimage, the ruins of Bromholme Priory are still to be seen in Bacton today. The Priory was built in 1113 AD by William de Glanville and was home to the Cluniacs, the Black Monks who purchased a piece of the True Cross, the Bromholme Roode. Ensuing miracles ensured visits by many thousands of pilgrims including King Henry III. The priory was mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Domesday Book, and was the subject of a prediction in Mother Shiptons Almanac. Today the coastal village opens its doors to the 21st century pilgrims who visit for their holidays. They enjoy the friendly village atmosphere and the sandy beaches, which are often quiet even in the height of summer. There is a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a children's playground and a bowling green.

This charming 200-year-old fisherman's cottage is quietly located on the edge of the village, just 100 yards from the beach. The attractively presented accommodation has many character features, including beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace that gives the cottage a lovely warm and welcoming feel. Shop: 0.5 miles Pub: 0.25 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Room with Sitting/Dining Area pleasantly furnished with comfortable seating including sofa bed, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD hi-fi, wood burner and dining table with chairs
Kitchen Area with electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and fridge with ice box
Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a king-size bed and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds, a small double on lower bunk with a single on top bunk

Garden: Fully enclosed rear patio garden with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking: Roadside.
Heating: G.F.C.H.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Also Provided: Towels. Stairgate. CDs, books and games.

Bay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £292 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Wells-next-the-Sea sleeps 3.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Bay Cottage is a small comfortably furnished 19th century cottage that has just been refurbished by new owners.

Wells is a popular town set behind a small harbour on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It is possible to travel from the town by narrow-gauge steam railway to the sandy beach, which is backed by pine woods. The beach is one mile from the town and has a car park and tea rooms. It is an ideal location for a holiday at any time of the year and the area is famed for ornithology and has many excellent walks. Amenities in the town include amusements, great pubs, restaurants and many interesting shops.

Bay Cottage is a small comfortably furnished 19th century cottage that has just been refurbished by new owners. It provides comfortable accommodation and is just a few minutes walk from the attractive quay side. There is a bus stop 200 yards from the property from which you can catch the Coast Hopper bus which travels along the North Norfolk coastline. Shop: 300 yards Pub: 200 yards

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Living Area consisting of Sitting/Dining Area with comfortable seating, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and iPod dock, dining table and chairs and wood burner Kitchen Area with electric cooker, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and washer/dryer

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and En-Suite Shower Room with shower cubicle and washbasin
Bedroom 2 with a single bed
Cloakroom with wc

Parking: Roadside, also car parks locally at a weekly charge.
Heating: Electric central heating.
Also Provided: Towels. Books and games.
Pets: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Notes: Steep narrow stairs with a twist in keeping with style of property. The layout of the shower room makes this property more suitable for couples or families.