Sheringham is one of Norfolk’s top seaside towns and features a long shingle and sandy beach overlooked by a narrow promenade with colourful beach huts. Located along Norfolk’s northern coastline, Sheringham is conveniently located just 4 miles from the nearby seaside town of Cromer and 16 miles away from the coastal town of Wells next the Sea, which makes the town well placed for discovering some of the best of the north Norfolk coast on a cottage holiday.
About Self-Catering Holidays in Sheringham
A stay in Sheringham could be an excellent choice for a family self-catering holiday or a romantic break away by the sea. Equally, with plenty on offer in this part of East Anglia, a self-catering stay in this part of Norfolk could be a good choice for a group of friends looking to spend some quality time together by the sea.
Why Visit Sheringham on a Cottage Holiday?
Sheringham itself has plenty to recommend it with charming streets, tea shops, cafes, art gallery, fish and chip shops and a long stretch of shingle beach. Admire the flint adorned cottages and Elegant Victorian houses with their red brick or Dutch gables.
What to See and Do on a Cottage Break in Sheringham
Traditionally this was a town that made its living from crabbing and fishing and you will still find crab on the menu. National Trust Sheringham Park and Hall are another place to visit in the town with designs by Humphrey Repton.
A notable attraction in the town is the quaint train station where you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Catch a steam train ride along the heritage North Norfolk Railway which will take you to the attractive Georgian town of Holt and back. It would be hard to find a more relaxing way to sightsee in Norfolk.
Much of Norfolk’s northern coastline is a dedicated area of outstanding natural beauty including Sheringham and Cromer meaning that this is an excellent area for walking, cycling, birdwatching and dog walking. For more hints and tips on what the north Norfolk coast has to offer do visit the Sheringham Tourist Information Centre at Station Approach and get some free friendly advice and free leaflets on local attractions.
We hope we’ve inspired you with our information about Sheringham. Whether you need to find a romantic cottage, a large country house, a log cabin, a dog-friendly cottage or even a mansion to rent, we hope you find the best option for you with us.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Sheringham, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Norfolk.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Sheringham, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Norfolk.