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Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages on the North Norfolk Coast

The North Norfolk Coast stretches from The Wash in the west to the wild dunes of Winterton in the east, covering 450 square kilometres. The area is remarkably unspoiled, with a pristine stretch of coast backed by primarily agricultural land. Its communities include Mundesley, Cromer, Sheringham, Blakeney, Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with vast sand and shingle beaches, salt marshes, creeks, classic resorts and sleepy fishing villages to discover. North Norfolk Coast holiday homes lie near two National Nature Reserves: Blakeney Point, where a four-mile spit of shingle and dunes juts into the sea, and sprawling Winterton Dunes. Family days out on self-catering holidays in North Norfolk include a ride on the region’s steam railway, known as the ‘Poppy Line’, which passes through some of the county’s most idyllic countryside, and boat trips to see the country’s biggest seal colony at Blakeney Point.

Exterior of a brick-built, 3-storey seaside townhouse with a small front garden.
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
9

Elwin House is a large Victorian townhouse just 200m from the beach in Cromer. This pet-friendly holiday cottage in North Norfolk makes an ideal base for memorable group holidays and celebrations with its ocean views, sea breeze and an interior that boasts comfort and period features.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

This romantic coastal cottage for couples sleeps 2 in the peaceful Norfolk village of Heacham. Built from local Carstone with a lovely private courtyard, Kath’s Cottage is within walking distance of the Blue Flag sandy beach at Hunstanton, and within easy reach of stunning nature reserves and the King’s Sandringham Estate.

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Bedrooms
2

Charm and sophistication come together at Field Corner, a spacious rural cottage in Docking, Norfolk. This luxurious cottage can accommodate up to four people and features exposed beams and elegant decor, as well as open-plan, sunlit spaces, a wood-burning stove, a furnished garden with countryside views, and even a table tennis table.

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Exterior of a single-story, stone cottage overlooking a large lawn.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

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 its country charm.

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Kitchen worktops and dining table in a Norfolk cottage with oak-beamed ceilings.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Stockman’s Cottage is a delightfully sophisticated rural cottage featured in Country Living Magazine. The pet-friendly holiday cottage near Derham, Norfolk, promises a gorgeous garden, fresh air, exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, and contemporary style and rural seclusion.

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A shingle path leads up to a stone-built Norfolk bungalow with two long lawns.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Far Barn is a delightful Grade II listed stone cottage near the lovely market town of Fakenham. The pet-friendly Norfolk holiday cottage boasts ample grounds, beautiful gardens, multiple furnished spaces, an interior with exposed beams, sophisticated design features, and an open fire.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Lighthouse View is a large, luxurious Victorian holiday cottage in Gorleston-on-Sea in Norfolk. The pet-friendly seaside cottage retains original features and enjoys views of the sea, and boasts a characterful courtyard with a hot tub, plus open-plan spaces and a log fire.

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A Norfolk cottage overlooks a spacious lawn and a riverbank with willow trees.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Glaven Cottage is charming a Grade II listed flint cottage on the banks of the River Glaven in Letheringsett. Situated between the country and coast of Norfolk, the 1870s cottage boasts exposed beams, a wood-burning stove, furnished spaces, rooms with river views and verdant gardens.

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End elevation of a holiday cottage with a front garden surrounded by a picket fence and mature trees.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Maltings was ranked one of the top 30 cosiest cottages in England. Thjis romantic cottage for couples is attached to a 200-year-old Brewery House in Trunch. Sitting just moments from the Norfolk coast, the pet-friendly cottage boasts a contemporary design, a log fire, and a mezzanine bedroom.

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Dotted with wooden groynes and rows of beach huts, many of North Norfolk’s beaches are massive stretches of sand and shingle, perfect for long days by the sea. Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea are two of the best. A wander along Cromer Pier is highly recommended, with loads of nostalgic amusements and a historic theatre at the far end. Sheringham is undoubtedly one of the region’s prettiest towns and a must-see during your stay in a North Norfolk holiday cottage. Backed by a promenade and rows of beach huts, its beach is a glorious spot for sunbathing or a bracing dip in the sea.

The Norfolk Coast is a popular destination for walking holidays. The Coast Path runs from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, providing a spectacular way to discover the area. This renowned route links with another long-distance footpath, Peddars Way, which follows a Roman Road for 46 miles and is said to be haunted by a ghostly hound known as Black Shuck.