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.
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.
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.
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.
"Manor Farm House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Norwich District. A decent selection of local amenities is available in Bacton, near the beautiful Norfolk coastline, including pubs, shops, a fish and chip store, Chinese takeout, and cafes. Additionally, it boasts a lovely, golden beach all to itself. For a...
"Moonlight Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District. The Norfolk village of Coltishall offers pubs serving food, shops and a petrol station, as well as Coltishall Common, where you can find an array of moored boats sitting along the banks of the River Bure. On the outskirts of Coltishall is the...
"Sand & Serenity" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Bacton is a village located on the wonderful Norfolk coastline and offers a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a fish and chip shop, Chinese takeaway and cafes. It is also has its own fine golden sandy beach. Bacton Woods...
"2 Bed Cottage in Norwich" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin room zip-and-link (which can be made up as a king size on request) - 1 bathroom - shower, bath and WC -...
"3 Bed Cottage in Norwich" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - Bedrooms - 1 king size, 1 twin and a single bedroom - Family bathroom - bath with shower over, Ground floor cloakroom - TV/DVD - Electric...
"Boa Vista" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Bacton is a village located on the wonderful Norfolk coastline and offers a good range of local amenities including pubs, shops, a fish and chip shop, Chinese takeaway and cafes. It is also has its own fine golden sandy beach. Bacton Woods...
"Stackyard Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Enjoy a relaxing break away at this luxury cottage, which lies in a convenient location close to the coast and Norfolk Broads.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living...
"1 Brandiston Barn Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Here you are invited to embrace the simple joys of life. Whether you’re kindling fireside memories, exploring, or sharing laughter at the local pub, every moment spent here is a treasure waiting to be discovered.. 2 steps to...
"15 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...
"3 Bed Cottage in Norwich" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin (with 1 single and 1 small double bed) - 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom, shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room,...
"Starboard" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. This ground floor apartment with an enclosed garden is located a short stroll from the amazing sandy beach, making it a true seaside haven where coast and local village amenities converge to create an unforgettable retreat.. All on...
"12 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...
"No. 2 Badger Sett-UK44307" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Time seems to stand still as you allow yourself to unwind and let go of any worries or stresses. Take this opportunity to disconnect from the fast-paced world and immerse yourself in this harmonious place.. Ground Floor:...
"Orchid Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Norwich District. Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, complete with 2 fishing lakes and wildlife. Within easy reach of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...
"Birch Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Brundall is a riverside village in the Norfolk Broads. The village is known for boatbuilding and boat rental. The village has shops, bars, and restaurants and a train station on the Norwich-Great Yarmouth-Lowestoft line. Norwich is 8 miles from...
"Owl Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Norwich District. Southrepps is five miles south of Cromer on the north Norfolk coast. With two shops and a popular pub. About three miles away is Overstrand, a cliff-top village with a large sandy beach. Cromer, just five miles from Southrepps, is famous for...
"CARACOL - CCCF" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. Delightful waterside position with 8 seat private motor launch, private mooring, fishing from garden and balcony, Wroxham Barns nearby.. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview...
"1 The Dell" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. The charming village of Mundesley, located on the coast of Norfolk, has pubs, convenience stores, and The Porthole, a great café and bar that serves a variety of cocktails on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Other attractions include a...
"The Old Clockmakers" is a 2 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,...
"White Rabbit, Cross Lane" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Norwich District. Eccles-on-Sea is a small, quiet unspoiled coastal village on the east Norfolk coast, nestled between Happisburgh and Sea Palling. The beach at Eccles is sandy, with the sea one of the cleanest in Britain, and this spot is ideal for walking the...
"Ardea - UK12695" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. Explore the Norfolk Broads on a motor launch, or simply relax on the seating area of this houseboat and enjoy the riverside views.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living...
"Riverside Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. A fabulously located property that has riverside living with a touch of style and is the perfect base from which to explore the local Norfolk Broads area.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining...
"The Anchorage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Norwich District. The Anchorage is a truly superb waterside home with ample space for a large family.. Ground Floor: Boot room. Living room: With wood burner, 42" Freeview TV, DVD player and wooden...
"Sandy Toes" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Norwich District. This bright and sunny end-terrace cottage is within easy access to the beach and village with an array of amenities on offer.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Sky Kitchen/dining...
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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.
