Aylsham is a remarkable and attractive and unspoilt little East Anglian market town in North Norfolk with a fine collection of 18th Century houses located on the River Bure in Norfolk. The town and surrounding villages are home to a number of quaint self-catering cottages - one in an old, but beautifully restored, windmill.
Aylsham has welcomed visitors to its various hostelries, restaurants and tea rooms over the centuries - Lord Nelson apparently attended a dance at The Blackboys Inn on the Market Place, a popular watering hole and eating place in the town centre. Take the family on a trip by steam train on the Bure Valley Railway which runs from Aylsham to Wroxham where children will enjoy the play areas and a spot of animal feeding and grooming at Wroxham Barns.
Miller’s Loft is a romantic cottage sitting amidst lush green countryside in Erpingham, Norfolk. The luxuriously-appointed cottage offers beautiful views from its generous deck and draws in natural light to the contemporary open-plan living space. Explore the region and relax by the wood burner.
The Treasury is an elegant romantic cottage within the grounds of the private Wolterton Park Estate in Norfolk. The pet-friendly cottage boasts exposed brick walls & great character, as well as fine furnishings and an open fire. Couples can also enjoy the private estate and its 150 acres of grounds.
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- Bedrooms 1
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An impressive three-storey countryside cottage overlooking the River Bure in the village of Buxton with Lamas, Norfolk, The Mill House comfortably sleeps up to 13 in picturesque surroundings, a child-friendly home featuring 5 acres of gardens, climbing frame, playroom, and seven spacious bedrooms.
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- Bedrooms 7
- Bathrooms 4
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3 Frazers Court is a sophisticated modern cottage with contemporary design features and a central position in the market town of Aylsham. Urban chic permeates the property which includes a sunlit courtyard, an open-plan design, light & airy spaces and proximity to the attractions of Norfolk.
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- Bedrooms 2
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Perfectly situated just steps from the heart of the market town of Aylsham, Norfolk, lies Ted’s Place, a mid-terrace period home renovated to a high standard, a pet-friendly cottage with modern kitchen, three pretty first-floor bedrooms, freestanding rolltop bath, and enclosed lawned garden.
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- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
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Perfectly situated for couples and small families hoping to explore the Broadland district, Valentine Cottage in the heart of the market town of Aylsham, Norfolk, offers cosy and welcoming accommodation, a pet-friendly cottage with wood burning stove, Freeview TVs, and brick-built summerhouse.
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- Bedrooms 2
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Bridge Cottage is a cute cottage converted from former mill workers home in Aylsham, Norfolk. The delightful garden leads into the characterful interior which retains exposed beams and tiled floors and offers open-plan design, thoughtful presentation and décor, and easy access to many attractions.
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- Bedrooms 2
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Occupying one wing of an impressive Georgian Palladian house on the Wolterton Park grounds and restored to the very highest standards, The East Wing near the historic market town of Aylsham, Norfolk, offers spacious accommodation for up to 13 guests seeking a luxurious countryside retreat.
Acorn Cottage is cute as a button. The romantic cottage in Oulton, Norfolk, is surrounded by countryside and a delightful garden and possesses true character. Pitched beamed ceilings grace the interior and a wood burner warms the living area. Contemporary styling complements the country charm.
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- Bedrooms 1
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Once a working flour mill for over 100 years, Aylsham Windmill now offers luxurious family-friendly self-catering holidays (with Wi-Fi) for 2-6 guests in Aylsham, a picturesque rural market town in North Norfolk midway between Norwich and the coast at Cromer.
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- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
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Aylsham is indeed a good place from which to explore the rich Norfolk Countryside and its pretty villages, or for day trips to the coast at Cromer. countryside and dipping into Norwich to experience its vibrant city lifestyle or for a night out in one of its theatres or cinemas.
There are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy during your holiday in north Norfolk. Take a walking treasure hunt around the town and surrounding countryside, or simply venture out on your own and appreciate the East Coast countryside on foot. Nearby family attractions include Strikers Ten Pin Bowling, Stompers Play Centre and Davenports Magic Kingdom in neighbouring North Walsham where they can burn off their energy ensuring they sleep like logs in their holiday cottage beds thereafter. A little further afield but still good for a half or a whole day trip are attractions such as The Redwings Horse Sanctuary (free entry), Bewilderwood (very popular with children) and The Amzona 'South American' Zoo in Cromer.
Walkers and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Norfolk countryside using two long-distance footpaths, the Weaver's Way and Marriott's Way both of which run through Aylsham. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust has several sites, on the Broads, on heathland and at the coast. Ideal for birdwatchers, nature lovers and walkers.
Visit the grand houses and stately homes such as Blickling Hall, a beautiful Jacobean House now managed by the National Trust where the ghost of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife, still walks. The Buckinghamshire Arms a National Trust pub opposite the Hall is run by the same team that manages The Blackboys Inn. Discover all that the Norfolk Broads has to offer, by hiring a boat or canoe or just joining a boat trip to explore the historic waterways of The Broads.
Stay in an Alysham holiday cottage for a week or a weekend at any time of year with family or friends for a relaxing or action-packed holiday exploring this corner of Norfolk.