Brimming with character, this Norfolk cottage invites you to experience the charm of North Norfolk at an unhurried pace. Set in the village of Hempstead, 3 miles from Holt, it sleeps three guests across two bedrooms and suits couples or small families keen to explore the coast and countryside.
After a day out walking or by the sea, enter through the porch, a practical spot for boots, coats and beach gear. From here, continue into the beamed kitchen, thoughtfully arranged for preparing meals using local ingredients picked up along the way. The adjoining lounge/diner, reached via a shallow change in level, creates a welcoming setting for dining and quiet evenings, with comfortable seating gathered around a wood burner and a Smart TV for entertainment. Stairs rise from this room to the first floor, where you’ll find a double bedroom and a single bedroom, each with its own accent wallpaper. A family shower room rounds off the interior layout. Outside, a mature garden sits just beyond the cottage, accessed via a shared driveway beside the garage. This leafy area is a pleasant place to sit with a drink, watch birds among the trees and take in views towards the village church, with glimpses of open country at the far end. Allocated parking for one car is available on the driveway.
Holt’s Georgian streets are lined with independent shops and places to eat showcasing local produce, while nearby you can hop aboard the North Norfolk Railway for a nostalgic journey to Sheringham (7 miles). Here, you’ll find a traditional seaside atmosphere, a theatre, and a popular beach for paddling or a bracing swim. For a different coastal scene, Wells-next-the-Sea (15 miles) is known for its vast sandy shoreline, while Morston Quay (9.5 miles) is the starting point for boat trips to see the seal colonies.