Are you planning to rent a holiday cottage somewhere on the Norfolk coast or in the countryside? Norfolk in East Anglia is a rural gentle part of England. Predominantly flat visitors find a peaceful landscape of green fields, pleasant forests and woods, charming country villages, and in the north of the county, a coastline with salt marsh, muddy creeks, and east of Salthouse welcoming sandy beaches favoured by holidaymakers.
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Statue of Wellington in Cathedral Close, Norwich
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Pier at Cromer
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Sheringham in Norfolk
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- The seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer unspoilt traditional seaside entertainment.
- Norwich, the capital city of Norfolk is another popular attraction with its fine cathedral and cathedral close, Norman Castle, interesting narrow lanes and market of the town centre.
- East of Norwich are the Norfolk Broads; an expanse of lakes and reeds beds that attract boating holidaymakers in droves each year, navigating the waterways, enjoying the views and wildlife.
- There are nature reserves and good places to birdwatch aplenty.
- Inland, there are many well-preserved old towns and villages, many displaying the traditional pebble encrusted walls.
Norfolk is a hugely fascinating county to visit, especially those with an interest in history, birdwatching or the countryside.
Find country cottages for self-catering cottage holidays below - click on cottage images to view details of each country cottage: