For a solo traveller or a couple wanting to escape to the countryside but also be near the sea, this cottage is simply perfect. It’s a little gem with charm and character plus all mod cons, set in the heart of Holt and close to boutique shops, welcoming pubs and fabulous places to eat.
Old beams, brick and flint, and latched wooden doors nod to the age of this lovely property, but you’ll find all the modern conveniences you’ll need here, too. Step through the partly glazed from door from the street, down two steps, and you’re immediately in the rustic kitchen area of the open-plan living space. Ahead of you, a deep-seated sofa faces the flame-effect electric fire and a Smart TV, while at the end of the room there’s a small dining table and chairs just for two. Climb the steep, cottage-style stairs to the first floor, where there’s a bedroom with a king-size, cast-iron bed, vaulted ceiling and exposed brick-and-flint walls. This fabulous space also boasts an en-suite shower room. Although there is no private outside space, Holt’s peaceful memorial gardens are directly opposite for you to enjoy.
Holt is renowned for its Georgian architecture, and has a variety of unique shops, art galleries and antique emporia to explore, as well as a good selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs. Its country park boasts more than 200 acres of heath and woodland to wander, and the town is also home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway: enjoy a ride to Weybourne and Sheringham on a diesel or steam train. The coastal villages of Cley, Blakeney and Salthouse are all within a 6-mile drive or, if you feel like a day trip to a traditional seaside town, Sheringham is 7.5 miles and Cromer 10.5 miles.