We have an extensive offering of pretty cottages, comfortable family houses, impressive bungalows and even a relaxing houseboat. All of these properties are regularly inspected by one of our knowledgeable staff, which ensures that we can advise you quickly and accurately as to which property will be the perfect holiday base to suit your needs.
The miles of rivers, shallow lakes and woodland that make up the broads were made by peat-diggers many centuries ago. Explore and admire the stunning summer sunsets, the misty mornings of autumn and the breeze rustling through the reeds in winter, it’s a delightful, ever-changing landscape.
Whether you take to the water by boat, motor cruiser or sailboat, or simply explore on foot, there are numerous picturesque villages along the way and many welcoming riverside pubs, where you can sit and watch the abundant wildlife in their natural habitat. Not to be missed is a guided tour around the many conservation areas and nature reserves.
Properties in this area
Calm LodgeAcle One of two individual properties situated on the outskirts of Acle, each with its own private hot tub, nestling peacefully in 5 acres of woodland, with two unfenced deep ponds. A wildlife haven and a bird watchers delight, with walks through the wood to the river and lake for fishing (by licence). A pleasant walk about a mile to the village of Stokesby with a pub and cycle hire. Acle is 5 minutes by car for shops, boat hire, pubs, restaurants, traditional butchers and Thursday market day also The Hermitage a fine fish restaurant or a train ride to Great Yarmouth or Norwich. Ideally situated for exploring the Broads with its extensive nature reserves and attractive riverside pubs. The quieter beach at Winterton on Sea can be reached within 15 minutes. Norwich is easily accessible for theatres, cathedrals, museums, cinemas and shopping malls. St Margarets Mill is a Holistic Centre and the owners offer various natural healing treatments i.e. Massages, Reiki, & Hypnotherapy etc. |  |
Lavender CottageHainford One of three very quietly positioned single storey properties set in over 2 acres of the owner's grounds situated in the rural village of Hainford. Centraly located only a short journey from the City of Norwich, Broads or Norfolk coast and within walking distance to a pub serving excellent food. Wroxham is only 10 minutes car drive, with shops, restaurants, pubs and enjoy hiring a boat for the day, exploring the picturesque waterways, the wildlife at the nature reserves or stopping for lunch at one of the many riverside pubs. The city of Norwich is less than 7 miles away for theatres, a castle, cathedrals, museums and shopping malls or see the sights on the open top bus. The traditional seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham can be reached within half an hour. Fine sandy beaches at Winterton on Sea and Sea Palling. |  |
Swallow CottageReedham This Victorian cottage is furnished to a high standard and peacefully situated in this delightful Broadland village of Reedham, overlooking the quay on the river Yare, with panoramic views over the woodland and marshes beyond. You can sit quietly and enjoy the views and the wildlife or fish close by, or hire a boat to explore the famous waterways, and there are private moorings opposite. Also a chain ferry which takes you to the other side of the river. It is walking distance to three pubs all serving good food, an 'open all hours' store, fish & chip shop and a railway station, further shopping in Acle 6 miles. The fine City of Norwich for museums, cathedrals, theatres, shopping malls & the coastal resort of Great Yarmouth for sandy beaches and seaside entertainment are equidistant and within a half hours car ride. Nearby are Pettitts Adventure Park and R.S.P.B. reserve Strumpshaw Fen. |  |
The RetreatAcle On the outskirts of Acle one of two individual properties each with its own private hot tub, nestling peacefully in 5 acres of woodland, with two unfenced deep ponds. A wildlife haven and a bird watchers delight, with walks through the wood to the river and lake for fishing (by licence). A pleasant walk about a mile to the village of Stokesby with a pub, candle craft and cycle hire. Acle is 5 minutes by car for shops, boat hire, pubs, restaurants, traditional butchers and Thursday market day also The Hermitage a fine fish restaurant or a train ride to Great Yarmouth or Norwich. Ideally situated for exploring the Broads with its extensive nature reserves and attractive riverside pubs. The quieter beach at Winterton on Sea can be reached within 15 minutes. Norwich is easily accessible for theatres, cathedrals, museums, cinemas and shopping malls. St Margarets Mill is a Holistic Centre and the owners offer various natural healing treatments i.e. Massages, Reiki, & Hypnotherapy etc. |  |
Honeysuckle CottageWorstead A delightful 17th century mid-terraced cottage is situated in the village of Worstead, famous for its Worsted cloth and its annual village festival in July. A short stroll takes you to the magnificent medieval church. Take the train on the Bittern Line to the fine city of Norwich or the quaint seaside towns of Cromer or Sheringham. A good area for walking or cycling with the Weavers Way footpath and fine sandy beaches of Sea Palling, Happisburgh and Mundesley nearby. North Walsham, a busy market town, only 3 miles away, is a convenient shopping centre. The Capital of the Broads, Wroxham is close by, here you can hire a day boat to explore the waterways, fish or stop for a meal at one of the riverside inns. Private fishing on the river Thurne by prior arrangement with the owners. |  |
HillsideGeldeston This delightful detached bungalow is tucked away at the edge of this quiet rural village of Geldeston, situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Alongside the river Waveney, with good boating and fishing facilities within 250yds, and there are two pubs close by, about a mile to a 'open all hours' shop plus post office. Within easy reach are the market towns of Beccles and Bungay and the coastal resorts of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft with sandy beaches, or the quieter picturesque resorts of Southwold and Dunwich. |  |
Kingfisher CottageSutton Staithe This delightful property is situated by the staithe at Sutton Staithe and is ideal for a romantic stay or a family holiday. Leave the car behind and enjoy a stroll along the riverbank, go fishing on the river Ant (by licence), hire a day boat at nearby boat yard and enjoy the riverside pubs or a short walk for a drink and a meal at the hotel/restaurant. Stalham is a mile away for shops and for long stretches of sandy beaches at Sea Palling is 4 miles away and a little further to the coastal resorts of Happisburgh and Winterton-on-Sea. Nature reserves at Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere or the 'capital' of the broads Wroxham for river cruises and a small animal farm for the children plus the Bure Valley steam railway. |  |
Laburnum CottageTunstead This cosy barn conversion located in Tunstead is all on one level and situated next door to the owners, a picturesque setting, with a small fenced pond and ducks ideal for the children to feed. Ideally situated for peace and tranquillity, with surrounding footpaths and country lanes for walking and cycling. A private swimming pool is available, 3 miles away by arrangement with the owner. Just a short distance to a shop and licensed restaurant, also Wroxham Barns with craft stalls, small animal farm and play area. Wroxham the capital of the Broads is 3 miles away or a 30 minute walk along footpaths, for shopping or hiring a day boat to cruise the miles of magical waterways with charming villages and historic churches, plus is a haven for anglers. Catch the Bure Valley steam train from Wroxham to Aylsham, or take an organised river trip on a paddle steamer and for nature lovers How Hill nature reserve. Miles of long sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Waxham within 9 miles. Norwich is 12 miles with restaurants, theatres, museums and a castle. |  LABURNUMLOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE BROADS BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 |
Swallowtail CottageEast Ruston Located in East Ruston this superbly positioned and comfortable terraced cottage with stunning views of the lake, which attracts a variety of birds, ducks and geese ideal for bird watchers. A truly peaceful setting for the fishing enthusiast, fishing is free and there is an abundance of Common, Ghost and Mirror Carp and a further lake nearby where day permits can be bought. Children need to be supervised, as the lake is 8ft in depth. A pub serving good food is within half a mile and a shop two and a half miles. Nearby 'Weavers Way' 56 miles of National walkway to enjoy the picturesque countryside. Stalham is two and a half miles miles for shopping and day boat hire or a little further to Wroxham. Sandy beaches at Sea Palling or Mundesley within 3 miles. |  |
Enterprise CottageSutton Staithe Situated in Sutton Staithe this delightful upside down property has been furnished to a high standard and has surrounding views of the water meadow and the river Ant. Set by the side of the staithe and is ideal for couples or family holidays to enjoy a stroll along the riverbank or go fishing on the river (by licence). A short stroll for a drink or a meal at the hotel/restaurant. The nearby boat yard offers canoe hire and a mile away boat hire,to explore the miles of waterways, stopping off for lunch at the many riverside pubs. Stalham is a mile away for shops, Sea Palling is 4 miles away for sandy beaches and a little further to the quieter village of Winterton-on-Sea. For wildlife enthusiasts Nature reserves at Hickling Broad, Horsey Mere and How Hill. Local attractions include Bewilderwood Tree House adventure, Wroxham Barns with a small animal farm for the children plus the Bure Valley steam railway and Fairhaven Water gardens. |  ENTERPRISELOOK & BOOK YOUR BREAK IN THE NORFOLK BROADS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 |
Norwich, Broadland & North East Norfolk.
Norwich
The outstanding medieval city of Norwich is a thriving centre where the charm and character of the City's history combines beautifully with stunning modern architecture, top-class shopping, fantastic restaurants and bars and a great football team (editor's note: well I think so!)
Broadland, also known as The Norfolk Broads
At Coast & Country Holidays we are so lucky that unlike any other holiday locations in the UK, we not only have beautiful coastlines and stunning rural countryside - we also have the uniquely beautiful Norfolk Broads.
The Norfolk Broads are Britain’s magical water land, an environment shaped by people working hand in hand with nature over thousands of years. The Norfolk Broads offer visitors an experience unlike any other, both on its rivers and lakes – the “Norfolk Broads” – and alongside them, on peaceful paths and cycle-ways and in the unspoiled villages and market towns that make up the tapestry of this fantastic area.
The Norfolk Broads are a member of Britain’s family of National Parks, and is recognised globally for its wildlife and the distinct and precious character of its environment.
Best of all, the Norfolk Broads are so easy to get to for a holiday, short break or day visit, and it’s all within easy reach of the historic city of Norwich and the exhilarating coastline of Norfolk and Suffolk. The Norfolk Broads are truly a magical place where land and water, people and nature meet – there’s nowhere quite as special in the UK.
Some facts about The Norfolk Broads:
- This wonderful protected wetland – England’s largest – has over 125 miles of safe, enchanting waterways, carefully managed over centuries for people and for nature.
- The big skies and sparkling landscape are a perfect canvas for adventure and relaxation – time to reflect, space to explore, a magical opportunity to enjoy a real family break.
- An intricate maze of rivers, tributaries and smooth, reed-fringed waters, the Norfolk Broads invites exploration by boat, whether by Norfolk wherry, Canadian canoe or comfortable cabin cruiser. Tuition for beginners, safe moorings and our Ranger patrols ensure that everybody enjoys holidays afloat.
- You can get so close to nature whilst boating on the Norfolk Broads. Each turn reveals a new secret – dancing dragonflies, a chorus of birdsong from the reed beds or the tail of an otter sliding below the water, leaving a tantalising trail of bubbles.
- The Norfolk Broads inspires and delights at any time of year. Summer is a time for lazy holidays, family fun and messing about on the water, but the vast skies, ever-changing light and wealth of wildlife draw artists, photographers, anglers, walkers, birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round.
- Leisure time can be as relaxed or energetic as you like: river trips, sailing, angling, cycling and water sports are all easily found in the Norfolk Broads. Visit a Roman fort, a country market or village fete; break for a long lunch at a waterside inn, or treat yourself to a local ice-cream.
A wildlife paradise
There’s no better place than the Norfolk Broads to get up close to some of England’s best-loved and most spectacular wildlife. The Norfolk Broads boast booming bitterns, playful otters and darting kingfishers, native white water lilies and rare fen orchids, and this is the only place to see one of Britain’s largest, rarest and most beautiful butterflies, the swallowtail. The reeds are filled with birdsong, while overhead, marsh harriers, hobbies and barn owls feather the skies. Spring and autumn bring hosts of migrant birds, and huge flocks of waders and waterfowl spend the winter here. An internationally important wetland, the Norfolk Broads is a member of the National Park family, and includes some of Europe’s most special nature reserves, with no fewer than 28 Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Car-free and carefree
The Norfolk Broads are not just easy to get to, but so easy to get around. A great network of local train and bus services, including a much-loved steam railway, mean that you can leave your car – and your worries – at home. Quiet roads and gentle terrain make the Norfolk Broads an ideal destination for both cyclists and walkers. There are miles of recommended cycling routes along peaceful country lanes; the “Norfolk Broads by Bike” cycle trails range from a family ride around tranquil Hickling Broad to an exhilarating spin out to the coast. Nearly 200 miles of peaceful footpaths and boardwalks offer waterside walks and unhurried strolls through beautiful countryside.
All aboard
Without a doubt, the most magical way to discover the Norfolk Broads is by boat. The waterways of the Norfolk Broads are safe and easy to navigate, with over 125 tranquil, lock-free miles to explore. So much of the Norfolk Broads can’t be reached by road, so hiring a boat or joining one of the many organised cruises makes exploring the broads by day and at night, a real adventure, which will open-up a world of hidden places, perfect fishing spots and close encounters with wildlife at every turn. The famous Norfolk Broads motor cruisers have been holiday favourites since the 1930s, and today’s boats have all the comforts of home on board, so if you prefer to visit during the quieter, cooler months, you’ll have a cosy base for your explorations. With fresh air, sparkling water and wide horizons by day, and wonderfully dark, starry nights, a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads is an unforgettable experience.
The wind in your sails
The wide-open waters and rivers of the Norfolk Broads offer fantastic sailing, with racing and regattas year-round. Europe’s longest and most challenging inland event, the 24-hour Three Rivers Race, is held here, attracting crews from all over the world and crowds of spectators to cheer from the bridges. There’s sailing to suit all levels of experience, and the quieter waters are ideal for beginners. Boatyards, sailing clubs and schools offer everything from informal “Come and Try” days to week-long courses; and as any parent who loved Arthur Ransome’s “Coot Club” and “Big Six” knows, there are few better places to get youngsters afloat than the Norfolk Broads.
Eating and drinking
Waterside inns and peaceful country pubs offer everything from fine dining to fish and chips, while tea rooms and coffee shops pride themselves on their home-baking. Norfolk and Suffolk have some fantastic local produce, which you’ll see featured on menus, in the local shops and temptingly displayed on market stalls. Beef cattle graze the Norfolk Broads marshes in summer, and at Great Yarmouth and the busy fishing port of Lowestoft, delicious fresh seafood is landed daily. To accompany it, there’s Norfolk apple juice and cider, Suffolk-grown white wine, or a pint from one of the distinctive local breweries, a treat for real ale lovers.
People and nature
This is a timeless, tranquil landscape, dotted with sparkling lakes, reed-fringed channels and the iconic Norfolk Broads windmills, testament to the generations past that drained the fen and marsh to create our farmlands and beautiful waterways. We take climate change and the environment seriously here – the very fabric of this special landscape and the local communities it supports depends on preserving the balance between the needs of people and nature. We’re finding new ways to reduce our footprint, keep our waters clean and set up sustainable initiatives throughout the Norfolk Broads, and we ask all our visitors to respect the environment so that future generations can enjoy this unique and magical water land.
A change of scene
Wherever you are in the Norfolk Broads, the skies are big and the views are breathtaking, but it’s also just a short hop to the coast and some of the UK’s finest beaches, whether it’s the secluded dunes of Winterton or all the bustle and fun of Great Yarmouth. Easily within reach too, are fantastic beaches of north Norfolk, and Suffolk’s charming Heritage Coast. Inland, the fine cathedral city of Norwich beckons, with its famous castle, huge daily market and great restaurants and shopping. Check out street food stalls and hunt down bargains in the market, or explore the city’s antiques shops and vintage stores, its thriving arts scene and fantastic programmes of holiday events for children and adults.
Stay and play
Although also popular for boating holidays, Coast and Country Holidays has land-based holiday accommodation throughout the Norfolk Broads. With windmills, adventure parks, craft workshops and family-friendly nature reserves to visit, there’s plenty of fun to be had on dry land. But a Norfolk Broads holiday wouldn’t be complete without taking to the water. Join a wildlife canoe safari to reach still, silent willow-draped waters, sail on board a skippered yacht or traditional Norfolk wherry, or work off some energy windsurfing or on a paddleboard. Riverboat tours visit the most beautiful spots for wildlife – and even cruise right into Norwich city centre – and all over the Norfolk Broads, you’ll find boatyards offering motor cruisers, rowboats, canoes and sailing dinghies for hire by the day, or even just a morning.
North East Norfolk
With Great Yarmouth, Cromer & Sheringham at its heart, the North East of Norfolk is the regions capital of family fun with piers, pleasure beaches, amusement arcades and summer shows. Like the neighboring areas of Norfolk, the North East has beautiful beaches and countryside to explore and a fascinating history for visitors can discover as they explore the areas towns and villages.
As a short break destination or as the base for a holiday in Norfolk, Norwich, Broadland and North-East Norfolk will capture your imagination and make you want to return again and again.
Locations in this area
Acle
, East Ruston, Geldeston, Hainford, Reedham, South Walsham, Sutton Staithe, Tunstead, Worstead.
Attractions in this area
We hope that you will find the following links useful.
They are supplied as a complementary service to our Customers to help plan and make the most of their holiday. Information is supplied by the attraction or from their websites and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed by Coast & Country Holidays Norfolk Ltd. If you would like to add your attraction to our listings, please contact us.
Amazona Zoo , Bewilderwood, Bircham Gallery - Holt, City Of Norwich Aviation Museum, Cromer Surfing, East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens, Fairhaven Woodland And Water Garden, Hillside Animal Sanctuary, Merrivale Model Village, Miniature Railway & Gardens, North Norfolk Railway , Norwich Castle Museum & Gallery, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park , Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park , Seal Trips, The Bure Valley Railway, The Church Street Gallery, The Dinosaur Adventure Park, The Muckleburgh Tank Collection, The Play Barn, The Royal Air Force Air Defence Radar Museum, The Shell Museum , Thrigby Hall & Wildlife Gardens , Wolterton Manor And Mannington Gardens, Wroxham Barns, Yarmouth Stadium.
Events in our area
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Walking Holidays in Norfolk
View Norfolk Health, Heritage and Biodiversity Walks in our area, then contact Coast & Country Holidays to find the perfect holiday cottage to be your base.
All prices are per property and not per person. VAT where appropriate is included in the rental prices quoted at the current UK rate.
All of our self-catering holiday cottages are child friendly and most accept pets at no extra charge. Properties are available in the following locations:
Suffolk Self Catering Cottages: Kessingland .
Norfolk Country Self Catering Cottages: Banham , Brockdish, Norfolk-suffolk Border , Colby Corner , Corpusty , Gissing, Near Diss , Mattishall , Mulbarton , Sankence, Aylsham , Scarning , Thorpe Abbotts, Nr. Diss On The Norfolk-suffolk Border , Wymondham .
Norfolk Broads Self Catering Cottages: Acle , East Ruston , Geldeston , Hainford , Reedham , South Walsham , Sutton Staithe , Tunstead , Worstead .
North Norfolk Coastal Self Catering Holiday Cottages: Bacton , Binham , Brancaster , Docking , East Runton , Felbrigg , Gresham, Holt , Happisburgh , Heacham , Holt , Ingham Near Stalham , Lessingham , Little Walsingham , Northrepps , Old Hunstanton , Overstrand, Norfolk , Roughton , Sedgeford , Sheringham , Stanhoe , Stiffkey , Thornham , Trimingham , Trunch , Walcott , West Beckham , Weybourne .
Tourist Information Centres:-
Broadlands
Beccles
Hoverton/Wroxham
Ludham, How Hill
Potter Heigham
Ranworth
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