If you have never taken a holiday in Norwich, you are in for a real treat! This ancient city has everything including centuries of history, friendly pubs and excellent shops, and staying in one of our cottages to rent gives you the ability to explore every part of it. One of the country’s finest and most well preserved Medieval cities, Norwich is a great choice if you want a city break and few days of fine dining, shopping and culture; or you fancy some adventure exploring the magical Norfolk Broads. To make sure you discover all the best bits of Norwich and get the most out of your holiday, read on below. Read more
Impress your guests with a stay at Hackford Hall. Dating from the 17th Century, this Georgian gem sleeps 28 people in 12 bedrooms and features an indoor swimming pool, gym, games room, and 32 acres of grounds, including a tennis court. It's ideal for your self-catering holiday with friends, family reunion, celebration, or retreat, with lots of space and a flexible layout that suits different activities. The big holiday home is in Norfolk, at the end of a private driveway on the edge of Reepham, with beautiful views and easy access to the countryside.
You can't get more waterfront than this holiday cottage in the Norfolk Broads. Yare Cottage is in Wroxham, with the marina on one side and the River Bure on the other. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is child and pet-friendly. You're close to shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, bike rental and boat hire. There are private fishing rights for anglers and a golf course nearby. Norwich and Great Yarmouth are only half an hour's drive from the self-catering property, giving you excellent access to the best of the Broads in all seasons.
Meadow Brown is a spacious, comfortable and welcoming 3 Bedroom cottage sleeping up to 5 guests located in East Ruston, North Norfolk. The cottage is ideally situated only a short drive from the stunning Norfolk Coast and the beautiful Norfolk Broads, with picturesque walks from the property including access to Weavers Way. Meadow Brown Cottage is a perfect all seasons base to explore the area, with it's tranquil lake setting, guests will enjoy a relaxing holiday with a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature. The Cottage is perfect for couples and families, its ground floor Single Bedroom, Shower Room and Toilet means it is also suitable for a guest with reduced mobility.
Providing a warm welcome at any time of the year, Meadow Grove bungalow is the ideal holiday home for guests wanting to explore the unspoilt countryside of Wayland in Norfolk. Sleeping two guests and providing a comfortable living space and outside patio, it is perfect for couples looking for a cosy self-catering base to enjoy this unspoilt area. Located in the market town of Watton, you will find fantastic walking and cycling on your doorstep, with ancient sites, pretty towns and cities and a picturesque Heritage Coastline just a short drive away.
BimbleBox Stable is a light-filled holiday cottage in Reepham, Norfolk, sleeping four in a single-storey converted stable with countryside views. This dog-friendly self-catering accommodation includes a double bedroom with en-suite, a cheerful bunk room, a private hot tub and two patios for outdoor dining. The well-equipped kitchen features a steam oven, air fryer and a large quartz island. Walk across fields to All Day Brewing Company or head 15 minutes on foot into Reepham’s historic market square. With easy access to the North Norfolk coast, Norwich and miles of walking and cycling routes, it’s a relaxed base for couples or families.
"Brimstone" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. The market town of Stalham, with its high street with a good range of shops and eateries, is a typical North Norfolk town. There is a small market which comes to the town on Tuesdays and a farmers’ market on every other Saturday, as well as...
"The Hollies" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. The medieval and cultural city of Norwich is the capital of East Anglia. Norwich boasts some of the finest buildings in Britain, with two cathedrals, a Norman castle and several large houses. Elm Hill is one of the oldest streets in Norwich,...
"Windyridge" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. The perfect tourist base for exploring the picturesque Norfolk Coast and the peaceful Norfolk Broads, Sea Palling is ideally located within equal distance of Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Norwich. Home to an award-winning Blue Flag beach where...
"10 The Dell" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Mundesley, a charming coastal village in Norfolk, has a variety of amenities, including stores, cafés, a well-liked golf course, a sizable park with playgrounds, a beautiful sandy beach with colourful beach huts, and charming homes, many of...
"The Cranny" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Mundesley is a coastal town resting within Norfolk in East Anglia. It houses a selection of shops, cafés, a golf course, a large park with play areas, a sandy beach with brightly coloured beach huts. Within close reach you will find the seaside...
"27 Lake View" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Norwich is a cathedral city in Norfolk, East Anglia. From the Middle Ages until the Industrial Revolution, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important. Norwich is a popular destination for a city break;...
"En-Casa" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 5 guests in Norwich District. Mundesley is a lovely seaside town located in Norfolk in East Anglia. It has a selection of shops, cafés, pubs, a local golf course, a large park with children's play area, and a lovely sandy beach with picturesque beach huts. From here, visit...
"The Grain Store" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District. Haddiscoe is a civil parish in South Norfolk, located just a short distance from the coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Slightly further afield is the well loved seaside town of Southwold. The village enjoys a close proximity to the...
"Cygnus Boathouse" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District. South Walsham boasts some of the finest views in Britain and hosts the well-known local broads. The village consists of cobblestones and Tudor houses. Country paths lead around boatyards and along the Fleet Dyke bank, offering views over the...
"Ash Tree Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District. Carleton Rode is a lovely village settled into the countryside of Norfolk, offering a tranquil location with a social club and close by shops at Brunwell. More amenities can be found at the village of Attleborough, whilst there are plenty of...
"14 The Dell" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Mundesley, a charming coastal village in Norfolk, has a variety of amenities, including stores, cafés, a well-liked golf course, a sizable park with playgrounds, a beautiful sandy beach with colourful beach huts, and charming homes, many of...
"Foundry Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Reedham is a picturesque village resting on the banks of the River Yare amidst the beauty of the famed Broads in Norfolk. A former coastal village, Reedham now offers a beautiful base for a rural retreat, offering its visitors a shop, café and...
"Honeysuckle" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Banham is a small village resting within the English county of Norfolk. This small village plays host to an award-winning zoo, where you can visit over 2,000 animals including Sambirano bamboo lemurs, red kangaroos and white-faced saki monkeys....
"White Gates" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Banham is a small village situated within the county of Norfolk, resting just 23.5 miles away from the city of Norwich. Despite being a small village, it houses an award-winning zoo which is home to over 2,000 animals, including Sambirano...
"Bramble" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 5 guests in Norwich District. This small village can be found within the county of Norfolk. Within this village you will find a range of amenities including a pub, a Post Office and a shop. Also in the village is the award-winning zoo, where you can visit over 2,000...
"Castaways Oyster 6 (Pet)" is a 2 bed holiday Caravan sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. 12ft-wide caravan with one double and one twin. Double glazed and centrally heated. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the North Norfolk coast,...
"Castaways Oyster 8 Sea View (Pet)" is a 3 bed holiday Caravan sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. 12ft-wide caravan with one double and two twin. Double glazed and centrally heated. Sea views. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the North Norfolk...
"Wayford Mill" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. Wayford is situated on the river Ant near Barton Broad. There is a large Farm Shop and Nursery, A bistro style restaurant / coffee shop, a pub and restaurant, small grocery and newsagent and a petrol station. In addition to four Boatyards,...
"Superior Lodge (sleeps 8)" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. Lodge with one double, two twins. Additional sleeping for two in the lounge area. Double glazed and heated throughout. With spacious family kitchen/living area and outside decking. No pets. Images are representative and may not be the specific...
"Castaways Oyster 8 (Pet)" is a 3 bed holiday Caravan sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. 12ft-wide caravan with one double and two twin. Double glazed and centrally heated. Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the North Norfolk coast,...
"Superior Sea view 8" is a 4 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. Perfectly positioned on the front corner of the park, this superb lodge enjoys an exceptional clifftop setting with far-reaching sea views. Its corner location ensures a high level of privacy, offering a peaceful retreat that is not overlooked...
"The White House, Riverside Retreat" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Norwich District. Bracondale is a charming countryside village resting between Lakenham and Trowse. The village is known for its historic character and leafy surroundings, offering a selection of attractions including scenic walking routes and heritage...
"The Long Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Less than five miles and eleven miles, respectively, separate the village of Lenwade from the city of Norwich and the market town of Reepham. The community has a number of lakes that are popular with fishermen and birdwatchers, as well as...
"Train Station Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Norwich District.
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City of Stories - Norwich was the first place in England designated as a UNESCO City of Literature, and it is easy to see why this heritage deserves to be protected. Norwich has two universities, and it is also home to the National Centre for Writing. There are lovely independent bookshops like the award-winning Book Hive which is in the Lanes and close to several excellent cafes so you can spend a lazy morning browsing for a new book before enjoying it with coffee.
Medieval Architecture - Did you know that Norwich is the most complete medieval city in Britain? It also held the status as Britain’s most important city outside of London for most of the 1700s due to the wealth it generated from trade and industry. These centuries of prosperity mean that the city’s architecture is beautiful and fascinating, with stunning buildings ranging from the magnificent Norman cathedral to the Medieval Guildhall and houses along Elm Hill, Tudor buildings and a beautiful Georgian Assembly Hall. Don’t miss seeing Norwich Castle, now home to an excellent museum and art gallery. After all of that walking, stop by the Gardeners Arms, locally called The Murderers, which has been serving beer since 1530.
Visitors who want to get under the skin of the city and see a side of it few are lucky enough to see should book a tour underneath the KindaKafe.
Shopping in Norwich - There has been a regular market in Norwich since Saxon times, although it was the Normans who laid out the current market square. Nearly 200 stalls sell everything from flowers to footwear every Monday to Saturday, with a smaller selection of stallholders also operating on Sunday. In addition to the market, Norwich has an excellent variety of independent retailers and High Street shops as well as two shopping centres. The main shopping areas focus around The Lanes, Cathedral Quarter and Magdalene Street, with more shops around Timberhill, Elm Hill, The Royal Arcade and Upper St Giles.
Norwich Attractions - There is lots to do in Norwich. Let off some steam in the Rage Rooms, stroll around the Plantation Garden or take in a show at the Norwich Playhouse, Norwich Theatre Royal or the Puppet Theatre.
Day Trips from Norwich - Although there is more than enough to keep you busy in Norwich, you will not regret making time to explore outside of the city as well. If you are short on time, then a walk or bike ride along the 26-mile Marriott’s Way will showcase the beauty of the countryside between Norwich and the market town of Aylsham.
Those with time at their disposal will love having the opportunity to discover other parts of Norfolk. The Broads National Park is just east of the city, in between Norwich and the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, and the protected environment is perfect for bird watching, sailing and fishing. Alternatively, head 20 miles north to Cromer for more traditional seaside fun and fantastic local lobster and crab. Golf is a favourite pastime, and there are a dozen golf courses within a 25-minute radius of the city.
Norwich has been welcoming visitors for millennia and remains a fantastic choice for a short break or an extended holiday.
