Make the delightful coastal village of Blakeney your temporary home with a stay at this lovely three-bedroom cottage. Within 0.5 miles you’ll have shops, pubs, cafes and Blakeney’s picturesque quay, where you can board a boat trip to go seal spotting – fab for animal lovers. Nearby, beautiful coastal towns such as Wells-next-the-Sea (7.5 miles) and Brancaster (17.5 miles) offer excellent opportunities for sailing and walking.
This detached property is built in a traditional Norfolk brick-and-flint style for a charming effect upon arrival. Inside, you’ll have a welcoming lounge with a lovely wooden floor, exposed beams and a cosy wood burner to warm your cockles. The dining room has seating for six and opens up to a light-filled conservatory overlooking the rear garden; this is an ideal spot for getting lost in your new novel. All three bedrooms are upstairs: a front-facing double with views over the marshes to Blakeney Point, a second double overlooking the garden, and a twin. When the weather allows, make the most of the south-facing rear garden, which has a furnished paved patio and a BBQ for al fresco dining.
Nearby, visit Holt (5.5 miles), a colourful Georgian town with shops, galleries, cafes and a country park set in 100 acres of mixed woodland. From here, board a steam train to the Victorian seaside resort of Sheringham (9 miles), a traditional seaside town. History enthusiasts will relish a visit to the 18th-century windmill at Cley next the Sea (1.5 miles), as well as exploring the traditional village of Weybourne. Nature reserves like those at Pensthorpe (13 miles) and RSPB Titchwell (18.5 miles) are a must for wildlife lovers. Stately homes like Holkham Estate (9.5 miles) and Houghton Hall (20.5 miles) are also within easy reach.