Holiday rentals in Norfolk
Over on the eastern side of England, Norfolk has managed to retain an air of calm detachment that has eluded is noisier neighbours further south. Although there are several sizeable towns and settlements throughout the region, on the whole a holiday house in Norfolk will have little to disturb it save the murmur of occasional traffic and the chatter of passing birdlife. Its commercial hub is undoubtedly Norwich, although its countryside is scattered with pretty little villages which all contain their own amounts of thatched rooves, flintfronted houses and fishermans cottages. Visitors will choose their own holiday house in Norfolk according to their needs, but in an area that boasts miles of deserted beaches that nestle alongside the waterways and inlets of the famous broads there is a range of choice that suits everyone.
Cruise around the Norfolk Broads in a luxury sports cruiser, equipped with all the home comforts, an....
From: UK£1300
Sleeps 7
Award winning Barn conversion set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens. Striking architecture, creative ....
From: UK£3937
Sleeps 18
This spacious and well proportioned house dates fron 1890 and its walls are typical Norfolk flint. I....
From: UK£595
Sleeps 6
A totally unique holiday rental, this Grade II Windmill has been completely renovated to provide a s....
From: UK£1990
Sleeps 15
Swimming Pool
Discover this wonderfully converted 1912 railway station waiting rooms and enjoy the acre of private....
From: UK£275
Sleeps 4
Cley Windmill dates from the early 18th Century and is a well-known landmark on the north Norfolk co....
From: UK£395
Sleeps 20
Hall farmhouse is a beautifully refurbished period property in a picture postcard setting in the cen....
From: UK£2500
Sleeps 12
Swimming Pool
Little Barn Cottage is a thoughtful conversion of a small barn with an appealing feel of rustic livi....
From: UK£395
Sleeps 4
More about your Norfolk holiday...
If it is a bird watching base you are looking for then Great Yarmouth and the broads will supply you with a range of choice for your holiday house in Norfolk. Serious golfers drawn to the classic links course at Hunstanton up in the northwest corner will be delighted to find a holiday cottage or holiday house in Norfolk in nearby Kings Lynn or even Swaffham. Even those curious to find out more about Norwich will find a range of flats and apartments in the city centre, or even a townhouse on the edges, that is available for their holiday house in Norfolk. And if a holiday house doen't cut it, then this is the county to go if you're after a holiday in a windmill! Above all - wherever you are based do make sure that you spend your time in Norfolk gently relaxing and moving at a slower pace. There’s really no need to hurry...
What Type of Holiday Can I Have Here - Windmills
In recent years more and more people have wanted to stay somewhere a little bit different for their holidays. As people’s expectations of what their holidays should entail rise, so too does the choice of interesting and quirky holiday properties. Staying in a windmill is one way of ensuring that your holiday experience will be a little non conformist – and hopefully add a bit of je ne sais quoi to that all too brief break from work / school. A holiday in a windmill often means circular rooms – something of a challenge when it comes to furniture! But quite often you’ll find a windmill property will have a main house as well as the windmill tower itself – the original windmill towers were only a part of the process back when they were being used for their original purpose. If you want to holiday in a windmill, you can’t be too picky about your exact location. After all, you are only going to find windmills in places where they were once used – ie places where the windmill sails would have had a chance of catching some wind! However, there’s a fair bit of choice. If you fancy a UK windmill holiday then Norfolk is a good place to start. At one point there were more than 100 windmills in Norfolk, although most of the smaller ones have now disappeared. Further afield, you can find windmill holiday properties in France, Portugal, Greece and Malta amongst other countries. In fact, early examples of wind power machines were used in Persia as early as 200 BC, but as is the case in Norfolk, much of the time the windmills have been left to ruin. It’s only in recent years that the concept of a holiday in a windmill has become popular enough for people to start restoring them. Depending on what sort of holiday you’re after, you should be able to find something suitable. A romantic windmill hideaway for two – where the living and sleeping accommodation is over several floors, with one room on each floor, is a gorgeous way to while away a few days with a loved one. Often those who’ve designed the layout have ensured that your luxurious king sized bed on the top floor looks across rolling fields and stunning countryside. And the stairs up and down the tower are enough to make you feel like you’re getting some exercise! Alternatively, if you’re after a quirky place to stay with a large group for a family get together, hen party or long weekend away for a group of friends, then you can often find windmills which sleep up to 12 people, usually where you are using the main windmill house as well as the tower. These type of properties often have stunning living / dining areas and large private gardens, and sometimes a swimming pool, games room and endless other facilities.
