Book a cottage break in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England

For a cottage break in north Norfolk, the charming port town of King’s Lynn could be a great choice. Set by the banks of the River Great Ouse, with close proximity to Norfolk’s sandy beaches, the Sandringham estate, the historical city of Ely and Thetford Forest, you can discover some of the best of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire on a self-catering holiday in King’s Lynn.

Information on Cottage Holidays in King's Lynn

Why Choose King’s Lynn for your Cottage Holiday?

• The charming town of King’s Lynn is home to many historical buildings, and has a great selection of shops, eateries and cafes.  The maritime history of King's Lynn can be rediscovered at the old Custom's Houses alongside the medieval homes of former wealthy merchants. The Old Gaol House is an interesting place to visit and listen to the tales of woe of some of its infamous inmates.

Attractions close to King’s Lynn

• For shops, restaurants and for the chance to visit a beautiful historical cathedral head to Ely which is a Cambridgeshire gem,

• For nature lovers, within half an hour’s drive are various nature reserves such as RSPB Snettisham and RSPB Titchell Marsh. Also within half an hour’s drive is the glorious sandy Old Hunstanton beach, Hunstanton beach and Holme next the Sea.

• If you want to enjoy some forest bathing, cycling or walking, head to Thetford Forest, which is around half an hour’s drive from King’s Lynn,

• Visit the Sandringham estate not too far away, for enjoyable walks through parkland or book to enjoy the winter light trail if you are visiting at the right time of year.

•    If you're interested in stately homes, Houghton Hall, a superb example of a Palladian country house is within easy driving distance.  It has over 350 acres of parkland, and a rose garden to enjoy.

•    Set in the midst of  farming country and fens, there are plenty of places for ramblers and even serious walkers or cyclists to wander.   Lovely villages like Outwell and Stow Bardolph and Saxon market towns like Downham Market dot the countryside and just wait to be explored.

•    And if you would like to take a momento of King's Lynn and Norfolk home with you, Norfolk Lavender is a lavender and herb farm set in the grounds of a windmill.  Here you will find all manner of lavender products and dried flowers to scent your home for months to come, and remind you of the happy holidays you spent around King's Lynn

Whether you opt to book a barn conversion or log cabin in the countryside close to King’s Lynn, or a townhouse or apartment in the town itself, we hope you have your best self-catering holiday yet in this part of Norfolk.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in King's Lynn, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Norfolk.