The Norfolk coastline is stunning, with golden sandy beaches that stretch for miles in both directions. Brancaster is a fantastic example that you can easily enjoy when you stay at Crosswaye. The comfortable bungalow has recently been updated to provide a high standard of self-catering accommodation for up to four people. It is very popular with couples, families and friends who like that it is in a quiet location yet close to places like Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham, Holme, Hunstanton, the Titchwell RSPB Reserve and The Wash Nature Reserve. It is a five-minute walk to The Ship Inn village pub, and a mile to Brancaster beach and dunes (twenty minutes or less on foot or bike).
"Sea Breeze, Brancaster" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular village of Brancaster, this super detached bungalow offers modern accommodation with a fully enclosed garden. Perfect for a family or one or two couples looking to be close to the beach, the North...
"The Siding, Brancaster Staithe" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Just a short walk to the beautiful sailing harbour of Brancaster Staithe, The Siding is a lovely open plan studio. This delightful bolthole has been beautifully presented by the owners. Light and bright, it is well located for exploring the...
"Hayloft (Brancaster), Brancaster" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Fully refurbished in 2024, Hayloft is a bijou delight and, with a smart use of space, provides everything you might need to 'slow you down' and enjoy your stay. With warmth provided by underfloor heating on the ground floor, the entrance door...
"Saxon Shore Cottage, Burnham Deepdale" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 9 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Location, location, location - tucked down a quiet cul-de-sac between the coast path and marshes and the bustling Deepdale Market with shops, petrol station, cafe and convenience store. It is just five minutes walk from The White Horse...
"2 Ruscon Cottage, Brancaster Staithe" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Bedrooms:A blissful night guaranteed, 2 Ruscon Cottage offers a choice of three bright and airy bedrooms, including two doubles and a third room with a bunk bed. All bedrooms come with crisp, white linen and offer ample...
"1 Ruscon Cottage, Brancaster Staithe" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. The SpaceBedrooms:Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep with three inviting bedrooms: a cosy double room, a twin room with two single beds, and a bunk bed room. Each room is adorned with crisp, white linen and clothing...
"Plunketts Cottage, Brancaster" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Presented with comfortable and spacious accommodation with a super, south facing garden overlooking open countryside, this cottage offers a perfect retreat for a quiet and relaxing holiday in a rural location. The open fire place in the sitting...
"Dune House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Dune House is a fabulous coastal retreat offering coastal chic in abundance. This detached holiday home is perfect for families and friends and within walking distance of the beach along the stunning North Norfolk coastline with soft sandy...
"House in Norfolk" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Situated in a peaceful cul de sac close to the local church in Burnham Deepdale, this property enjoys a quiet and safe location. The village itself boasts a petrol station a range of shops and a very popular cafe serving delicious locally...
"Crow's Nest" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Royal Norfolk west coast, this lovely bungalow has easy access to local walks, sandy beaches and some delightful pubs and restaurants that are dotted along this coastline. There is a...
"The Little House, Brancaster" is a 4 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 8 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. The Little House is a delightfully deceptive property, offering laid-back relaxed accommodation for six guests over two floors in the main house, with the added luxury of an en-suite annexe for two further guests within its grounds, making it...
"House in Norfolk" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. This lovely property enjoys a fantastic location on the edge of the popular fishing harbour of Brancaster Staithe, a lovely village which offers plenty of opportunities for sailing. There are plenty of delightful towns and villages along the...
"4 Harbour View, Brancaster Staithe" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Stylishly curated throughout, the ground floor comprises of a spacious sitting with ample comfortable seating in front of large bay window and open fire, a charming dining room featuring beautiful stripped original wooden floorboards, and...
"Seahorses, Brancaster" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 3 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Seahorses has a simple, calming and rather luxurious vibe with just a hint of a coastal theme, and is the perfect place for one, two or three adults seeking a quiet bolt hole to escape to for a total chill out break. Or an active holiday - be...
"The Hares, Brancaster" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Upon entering The Hares, you will feel instantly at home. The light and bright modern kitchen is well-equipped with quality appliances, and the breakfast bar with sit up stools makes a great place for perching to entertain the nominated chef as...
"Betty's Cottage, Brancaster" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. This light and bright single-storey detached cottage with quality fittings throughout, is ideal for a family, couples or a small group of friends wanting to stay in one of the closest houses to the beach. So if walking and having the sand...
"The Little House (6), Brancaster" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. The Little House is a delightfully deceptive property, offering laid-back relaxed accommodation for six guests over two floors in the main house. With a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area and bi-fold doors opening up onto the...
"Sea Aster, Brancaster Staithe" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Don’t judge a book by its cover here. A fairly ordinary looking exterior hides a super home from home with cheerful coastal decor, a modern well-equipped kitchen and enclosed south facing garden. There’s useful garage space for bikes, kayaks,...
"The Lifeboat House, Brancaster" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. The Lifeboat House is a fabulous detached property tucked away off the main coast road in the centre of Brancaster, just a 20-minutes walk away from the beach. This is a perfect house for family holidays with plenty of space for everyone to...
"Barmstone Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. This traditional brick and flint cottage nestled in the heart of Brancaster is the ultimate cosy retreat, perfectly combining comfort and characterful touches. It promises couples and families a delightful getaway amidst the serene landscapes...
"Mill House Cottage, Brancaster" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Walking through the front courtyard garden, you enter Mill House Cottage via a smart A-frame oak conservatory. The ground floor of the cottage is now all on one level with luxurious underfloor heating in all rooms on this level. The...
"Lilac Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Lilac Cottage is a beautifully restored the cottage, renovated to a high standard and offering relaxing accommodation for families and couples with two double bedrooms and a bunk bedroom for youngsters. Located in the pretty coastal village of...
"Old Mill House (6), Brancaster" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. Situated in the beautiful coastal village of Brancaster, this hideaway is excellently curated, with emphasis on cool styling, easy living and ultimate relaxation. Old Mill House is the epitome of practicality for a multi-generational family,...
"Saltingsgarth, Brancaster" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 11 guests in King's Lynn and West Norfolk District. The ground floor is comprised of several generous rooms, many of which offer direct access into the courtyard and garden areas that surround it. The formal living space is in the drawing room, where you will find a wood-burning stove,...
Popular towns in and around Norfolk:
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Whether you want a dog-friendly cottage or to fall asleep to the sound of the sea, you’ll find no shortage of options in our Norfolk holiday cottages collection. Slumber near Brancaster Beach, a beautiful sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or stay just over the hill in Brancaster Staithe or Burnham Deepdale. The coastal footpath is superb for nature and wildlife photographers. A keen birdwatcher? You’ll love booking a holiday home nearer Scolt Head Island and RSPB Titchwell Marsh, especially in winter when it's a haven for migrating birds.
Brancaster has several excellent pubs like the Jolly Sailors and the beachside White Horse, all of which serve local mussels and fresh seafood. Burnham Market is a friendly alternative to a supermarket for your groceries, plus you can buy seafood and ice creams from harbourside stalls. Nearby Hunstanton Beach is enormous, even at high tide. Or, why not visit the Branodunum Roman Fort or Holkham Hall for a bit of history? Book one of our independently owned cottages in Brancaster today and get ready to experience it all!
You will never run out of things to see and do during your self-catering holiday in Brancaster. Local attractions include:
If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Brancaster, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.
London: 124 miles
Norwich: 42.5 miles
Birmingham: 140 miles
Glasgow: 355 miles
Liverpool: 208 miles
Bristol: 226 miles
Manchester: 171 miles
Leeds: 149 miles
Edinburgh: 352 miles
Newcastle: 232 miles
While its spectacular beaches are perfect for a summer break, there are plenty of other places beyond Brancaster to book a Norfolk holiday home. From historic cities to charming villages, here are a few more of our favourite places to stay in the area: