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- Let us make a few suggestions to make your cottage holiday in Norfolk one to remember! When you're surrounded by the tranquility offered by a Norfolk holiday cottage, you may be surprised to hear that it is one of the most highly populated counties in the UK.
- With its sheer size, holidaymakers are presented with one of the most beautiful and expansive holiday destinations the country has to offer. And because of this, Norfolk has a wealth of options available once you step out of your holiday cottage door.
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- When you hear 'Norfolk', your first thought may be 'broads'. With 200 kilometres of navigable waterways, made up of 7 different rivers, the Norfolk Broads are one of the best (and most relaxing!) ways to explore East Anglia. There are a range of different vessels - from sailing boats to cruisers - available to holiday makers, so there's a way for everyone to get their sea legs on their cottage holiday!
- But if you prefer sea sir, then why not choose your holiday cottage close to one of Norfolk's magnificent beaches. Great Yarmouth is arguably the most popular of Norfolk's beach resorts, and links the broads to the sea. Visitors can stroll down the promenades; win big on the Golden Mile - with its sandy beaches, amusement arcades and Pleasure Beach - and then shop at the beautiful, historic market.
- And with all that seawater, Norfolk is a seafood lover's delight. Choose from oysters grown in salt marsh creeks, kippers smoked in oak sawdust, pate produced at local smokehouses, Cromer crab, Morston mussels, Sheringham lobsters and shrimps straight off the boat. And with produce so fresh, it's always tempting to take some back to enjoy in the comfort of your holiday cottage.
- When back on dry land, you'll see that the landscape in Norfolk is as beautiful and varied as the waterways. From your holiday cottage, you may be able to see fields of wheat, working windmills, rolling countryside or historic castles - including Sandringham, The Queen's own, rather lavish holiday cottage. We can't guarantee that you'll bump into Her Majesty in Norfolk, but we're fairly sure that you'll find something on your holiday that will stay with you forever.
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- Things We Love Most About…Norfolk
- ‘The beaches! See below.’
- ‘The broads! Take a boat and explore the beautiful waterways at your own pace.’
- ‘The food! Incredible local fish and seafood served in fantastic restaurants.’
- ‘The heritage! Fantastic unspoiled locations surrounded by beautiful landscape.’
- The 5 Best…Beaches in Norfolk
- Great Yarmouth - One of the most popular beaches and a great example of England's seaside heritage.
- Cromer - Great for walking and paddling with many facilities.
- Cley - Find peace and quiet on this beautiful beach.
- Sheringham - Take a train ride to the beach and explore the great rock pools.
- Hunstanton - Beautiful beaches and cliff faces make this well worth a visit.
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