Our holiday cottages at Cranmer are situated on our farm in a countryside location close to the north Norfolk coast. We are just 10 miles away from the wonderful sandy beaches at Holkham Bay & Wells-next-the-sea. Each of our four-star cottages are well-equipped and designed with families in mind. Our site boasts a luxury indoor heated pool, 2 all-weather tennis courts, games room with toddler play space and plenty of safe outdoor space where children can run off energy and make friends at the Wendy house or the miniature shepherds hut. The cottages are a group single story converted barns inn the grounds of our home they offer large bright open plan living spaces with original beamed ceilings and comfortably furnished with a nod to Scandi style. Several properties have additional wood burning stoves for cosy winter weekends with a little Hygge thrown in. Most properties have a private fenced garden area with a barbecue and garden furniture overlooking the extended grassy recreation space where guest can meet and children can play until dusk. Our place has a peaceful laid-back vibe, free WiFi and fibre broadband mean that if you have to combine business with pleasure you can still work from home. My husband John and I own the holiday cottages. We are keen sailors and have been welcoming guests to Cranmer for over 20 years. There is not much we don’t know about the area, and we are always happy to pass on our insider knowledge. We are around most of the time. If you need to contact us during your stay. North Norfolk is a great destination for all ages and at all times of the year. Norfolk is renowned for its 45 miles of spectacular coastline, fantastic wildlife, miles of glorious beach, seaside communities beautiful open countryside and picturesque market towns and villages. You will be spoilt for choice for things to see and do in the local area. The city of Norwich is just 29 miles from Cranmer and less than an hour away, there you will find an...

Woodpecker offers stylish single story family friendly accommodation, close to the North Norfolk coast. The well-equipped barn conversion has lofty beamed ceilings and an open living space with free WIFI. Perfect for guests of all ages, the cottage has glazed doors opening onto a private patio with access to extensive fenced gardens where children can run and play. You’ll find plenty to do on site, including taking a dip in the luxury indoor heated pool, tennis or activities in the games room.

Cranmer is just outside of Fakenham and ideally located for the major north and West Norfolk attractions. Whether you are looking for nature watching, sporting activities family adventures, nature parks or visiting grand historic houses, estates and gardens you will be spoilt for choice for things to do for all ages. The spectacular coastline is the highlight of the county with a number of award-winning beaches including magnificent sandy beaches of Holkham bay and Wells next the Sea beach within easy reach of Cranmer Country Cottages. Alongside trips to the beach, boat trips, seal trips, steam train journeys and browsing the independent boutiques of Burnham Market and Holt are amongst our guest favourite things to do whilst they’re here. For foodies there are a number of excellent eateries in Burnham Market and our local pub/restaurant is listed in the Michelin guide. Our local town of Fakenham comes alive on a Thursday, market day, where you will find local produce, bric a brac and a live auction taking place. Wells-next the sea is where they bring in the daily catch of fish and shellfish, a bustling port with shops cafes pubs and 2 very good fish and chip shops facing the quay. There is plenty of opportunity for nostalgic bucket and spade trips to the seaside complete with crabbing and rock pooling and fossil hunting. All in all this part of Norfolk offers everything you need for a quintessential English staycation and if the weather changes the cottages are spacious and comfortable for a few hours indoors with books and games, and of course there is always the pool and the games room to keep family occupied!