Norfolk Swallow Retreat

This beautiful holiday escape, set in rural countryside and a stone’s throw from the breathtaking North Norfolk coastline, has been lovingly designed for a memory-making break with family and friends. The countryside surrounding Cranmer is perfect for outdoor exploration.

Enjoy quiet lanes, woodland trails, coastal paths, and scenic routes through Norfolk’s peaceful landscape; there’s a great off-road cycle route directly to Holkham Beach (10.5 miles) that passes the site. Culture vultures can dive into hundreds of years of history at Holkham Hall, 6 miles away, a splendid 18th-century stately home set within a beautiful parkland estate.

The grand country house of Houghton Hall can be reached within 9 miles. Explore the local boutiques and vintage shops of the market town of Fakenham (4 miles) or answer the call of the coast at Wells-next-the-Sea (9 miles), famous for its golden beach and colourful beach huts.

Flooded with natural sunlight and bursting with rustic original features, including a vaulted ceiling, the light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner has been designed with relaxation in mind. Unpack your tasty local produce in the contemporary country cottage-style kitchen and rustle up a feast that can be enjoyed with loved ones seated at the wooden dining table.

Enjoying the warmth of a feature wood burner and lovely views across the rolling countryside through a large set of glazed doors, the lounge area is as cosy as it is calming. Throw open the glazed doors before putting your feet up and unwinding at the end of a busy day’s adventure.

The other side of the cottage comprises three beautiful bedrooms that each share a wonderfully soothing, cocooning ambience. The king-size bedroom features access to the Jack and Jill family bathroom, the cosy single bedroom offers plenty of storage space, and the en-suite king-size zip-and-link bedroom provides true versatility as it can be converted into a twin.