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Ickworth

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Blickling Estate

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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate

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Oxburgh Hall

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Ickworth

Gardens House Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE £625 – £1,495 010046

Carpenter's Cottage Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE £465 – £1,175 010050

Sleeps 6 + cot

Overlooking the lake and park, this used to be the head gardener's residence and in the completely private, walled rear garden you'll find espaliered fruit trees, shrubs, a mulberry tree and a door in the garden wall. Step through this and you've got all of the park to explore, on foot or by bike. This welcoming house is an invitation to relax and take life a bit more slowly. Wander up to the Rotunda and Italianate Gardens or stroll through the quieter kitchen gardens, stopping for a moment's rest in the summerhouse. Typical let start day is Friday.

Sleeps 4 + cot

This Victorian cottage is right within the heart of the Ickworth estate and has an informal and comfortable interior with a secluded, part-walled garden. Step outside and you're in the fabulous, surrounding park and woodland with its footpaths and safe cycle trails and not far from the Ickworth Hotel. The local village pubs are within easy walking distance too. For larger celebrations this cottage can be internally linked to Keeper’s Cottage next door to become a large five-bedroomed house. Look out for active lambs in Spring too. Typical let start day is Saturday.

The Round House Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5RL £625 – £1,495 010045

Carpenter's Cottage

Keeper's Cottage

Sleeps 6 + cot

Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE £495 – £1,295 010051

The Round House, with its unique appearance and colourful history, was first used as a shooting lodge and then a gamekeeper's cottage. Follow a winding, tree-lined track and you'll find the cottage in an enchanting woodland glade, surrounded by bird song and grazing wild deer, not far from the Fairy Lake. Recently restored to its original appearance using archived information, this deceptively spacious house, with intriguingly-shaped rooms, still has all the luxuries you'd expect in a modern home. Explore the parkland and woods on foot and the two village pubs in Horringer are only a twenty-minute walk away. Typical let start day is Friday.

Sleeps 6 + cot

This welcoming and spacious Victorian farm cottage, has kept many of its original features, and has the atmosphere of a true family home. It's within a private walled garden and close to a working farm within the estate, with miles of grass parkland and woodland trails to explore, which surround the formal gardens of Ickworth and nearby family hotel. For larger celebrations this cottage can be internally linked to Carpenter's Cottage next door to become a large five-bedroomed house. Typical let start day is Saturday.

NEW Horringer Park Gates Ickworth, Suffolk IP29 5QE £465 – £1,175 010059

Sleeps 4 + cot

This strikingly attractive cottage sits in front of the church and catches the sun from dawn to dusk. It has a peaceful and very private rear garden, part-walled with a lawn, fruit trees and sheltered spots for eating or just relaxing. Just a few minutes' walk will take you to the Six Bells pub and restaurant in Horringer village or take a leisurely stroll across the grass parkland to Ickworth's own restaurant and Porter's Lodge café. The Ickworth Hotel also welcomes non-resident guests. Typical let start day is Thursday.

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Constable Country

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Thorington Hall Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4SS £1,595 – £3,295 010055

Sleeps 16 + 2 on a sofa bed + cot

Suffolk Coast

Thorington Hall is a vast, seventeenth-century farmhouse, some of which dates back to the 1500s, set in timeless Suffolk countryside, as evoked in Constable's landscapes. The large, bright rooms are informal, with all the modern facilities you'd expect. Even so it’s still kept the grandeur, reminding you of the powerful landowners who once farmed the land surrounding the Hall. It's within a gated entrance, with private grounds, which include a large rambling garden with the odd wild section, apple orchard, stables, and a former tennis court, which is currently being brought back into use as a play area for tennis/football/cricket games. This place is ideal for a large family or a group of friends and can be booked with the Lodge. Typical let start day is Friday. Thorington Lodge

Thorington Hall

Wilford Tranmer House, Suffolk IP12 3DJ £395 – £915 010038

Kyson Sleeps 4 + cot

Wilford

Deben View

This is one of two apartments on the second floor of Tranmer House. This restful, welcoming apartment has lovely views over to the River Deben, a large kitchen/dining area and many original features. It's just a short walk to the Sutton Hoo visitor area with its superb coffee shop and relaxed, decked seating area overlooking this inspirational estate. Find more about the atmospheric burial grounds and Saxon history, follow marked trails along by the River Deben or take the private path down to the nearby Wilford Bridge pub and restaurant. Typical let start day is Friday.

Kyson Tranmer House, Suffolk IP12 3DJ £415 – £1,150 010039

Sleeps 6 + cot

Kyson, the larger of the two apartments on the second floor of Tranmer House, has a great feeling of space and is very light and homely. The views are amazing, overlooking the open heath and woodland on one side and boats gently swaying in Woodbridge Marina on the other. It is ideal for peaceful evening strolls around the estate and along the River Deben. You can find out more about the atmospheric burial grounds and Saxon history and there are many independent and traditional shops and restaurants, all within a short distance along the Suffolk coast too. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Deben View

Thorington Lodge Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4SS £360 – £795 010056

Tranmer House, Suffolk IP12 3DJ £420 – £1,055 010037

Sleeps 3 + cot

Deben View is on the first floor, with spacious rooms and an inspiring outlook. It has its own exclusive wooden verandah, accessible from the master bedroom, and a kitchen and sitting room, perfect for breakfasting outdoors and watching the magnificent sunsets. There's also a great bay window in the panelled sitting room and a marble bathroom. This is an ideal base for easy-going walks along the Suffolk coastline. You can also fInd out more about the atmospheric burial grounds of Sutton Hoo and Saxon history, and feel free to explore the estate when visitors have gone. Typical let start day is Friday.

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On the outskirts of the pretty village of Thorington, this little hideaway offers a wonderful retreat in Dedham Vale – renowned Constable Country. It's attached to impressive Thorington Hall, but this former gate lodge is screened by a hedge and gated entrance to provide a small parking and courtyard garden area, separate from the Hall. There's a peaceful riverside seating area, perfect on a summer's evening. Typical let start day is Friday.

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Woodlark

Woodlark

(formerly Coastguard Apartment 1) Dunwich Heath, Suffolk IP17 3DJ £410 – £930 010001

Stonechat

Nightjar

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This ground-floor, open-plan apartment is on a peaceful clifftop setting above Minsmere beach. There are many walks from your doorstep along the coast and across the heath, ideal if you’re bringing your dog along. This comfortable apartment for two has a private entrance and courtyard as well as the use of the small enclosed garden. The café is perfect for holiday treats and cream teas. On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, you’ve got a good chance of spotting rare birds. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Bridge Farm Cottage

Stonechat

Dunwich, Suffolk IP17 3DZ £510 – £1,150 010014

(formerly Coastguard Apartment 2) Sleeps 2 + cot

Sleeps 4 + cot

This attractive, semi-detached cottage sits beside a quiet country lane with views across gently sloping grass meadows towards Dunwich village and the sea. Behind, the road meanders into pine forests and heathlands with numerous waymarked trails, making it a walkers' paradise. On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, you’ve got a good chance of spotting rare birds. This little cottage is warm and welcoming to return to, with comfortable interiors and a real coal fire. It has an enclosed garden and is surrounded by wildlife, yet is still only a short walk from the village pub and the vast sweep of Dunwich beach. Typical let start day is Friday.

Staying in Stonechat, for birdwatchers, will be like having their own hide as it has wonderful views from every window over the nature reserve Dunwich Heath and Minsmere beach. This apartment for two is cosy and comfortable and, in addition to birdwatching, it’s an ideal base for rambling and exploring the nearby seaside resorts of Southwold and Aldeburgh. On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, you’ve got a good chance of spotting rare birds. Typical let start day is Friday.

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(formerly Coastguard Apartment 3) Dunwich Heath, Suffolk IP17 3DJ £379 – £750 010002

Sleeps 4 + cot

With great views over Dunwich Heath, Minsmere beach and the sea from every window, this first-floor apartment is in an ideal spot. It’s the largest of the three apartments, and suitable for a family or a couple. Hours of fun can be had exploring the vast, sweeping beach for shells, located directly below the apartments, before returning for a well-deserved cake from the tea-room. On Dunwich Heath, with the RSPB site close by, you’ve got a good chance of spotting rare birds, while exploring the heath and woodland. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Dunwich Heath, Suffolk IP17 3DJ £390 – £760 010003

Nightjar

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Blickling Estate

The Dairy House Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NG £520 – £1,220 010041

The Tower Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6PB £730 – £1,575 010042

Sleeps 5 + cot

This welcoming cottage has lots of character and is in the grounds of Blickling Hall, close to Blickling church and just a few minutes walk from the estate's timeless pub, the Buckinghamshire Arms. It’s in a peaceful, secluded setting with a private, enclosed garden around the back. You’re perfectly placed to explore this historic estate, with miles of walks in the parkland around the hall and excellent coarse fishing available on nearby Blickling lake. Typical let start day is Thursday.

Blickling Estate's magnificent 'Grandstand Tower' has undergone a huge restoration project and now it’s a luxurious holiday ‘cottage’, with lovely interiors, ideal if you’re looking for an especially quirky holiday or a weekend steeped in history. This was previously used as the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire's race stand, with matching grandstand views across rolling fields and woodlands, stretching to the coast. It’s only a short walk to the excellent Buckinghamshire Arms and you’re on the edge of the Blickling Estate with lovely walks to the lake and hall. Typical let start day is Thursday.

Meadowside Itteringham Common, Norfolk NR11 7AP £440 – £950 010005

17 Silvergate

Sleeps 4 + cot

Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NN £395 – £930 010036

This delightful and comfortable semi-detached cottage stands in a large garden in the middle of a tiny Norfolk hamlet, close to the edge of Blickling Park’s Bluebell Wood. A small, paved seating area overlooks a hedged garden, leading through to a private stretch of riverbank, with tranquil views across the meadows. There is a good village shop and pub within walking distance and miles of glorious walks across undisturbed countryside from the doorstep. This cosy cottage provides an excellent base for exploring Norfolk's coastline of clifftops and sandy beaches. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Itteringham Common, Norfolk NR11 7AP £440 – £950 010006

Meadowside

Mill Farm Barn Moorgate, Norfolk NR11 6NJ £495 – £1,480 010043

Sleeps 4 + cot

Sleeps 6 + cot

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This excellent barn conversion is on a quiet back lane which follows the meandering River Bure along the edge of the Blickling Estate, close to the Weaver's Way footpath. The barn is spacious, light and comfortable with views from its enclosed walled garden to water meadows and a small courtyard. The Great Wood, famous for its bluebells, is just up the lane and you can follow the trails to Blickling Hall and its traditional country pub. By car, the coast and Norwich are half an hour away in either direction, with traditional market towns and villages scattered across unspoilt countryside in between. Typical let start day is Friday.

The River Bure meanders through the rear garden of this semidetached cottage which has a small secluded paved area with peaceful views. Both cottages are on a quiet country lane leading to Itteringham village shop and pub and you’re close to the walks across the Blickling Estate, including the pathways through the ancient Great Wood leading to the lake by the Hall, offering great views in every season. The North Norfolk coast, with vast beaches to salt marshes, can be reached within 20 minutes by car. Typical let start day is Saturday.

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Sleeps 4 + cot

This cottage is in a quiet village only half a mile from the gates of Blickling Hall and its traditional pub, The Buckinghamshire Arms. This comfortable and welcoming little cottage is ideal if you’d like to abandon your car and explore country lanes, heath and parkland by foot, maybe following Weaver’s Way which is close by. There are local steam railway connections to the Norfolk Broads, cycle hire is available at Blickling, and Norwich and the North Norfolk coast are within half an hour by bus or car. Typical let start day is Friday.

Bureside

Bureside

Sleeps 4 + cot

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Blacksmith's Cottage Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NJ £450 – £1,140 010048

Sleeps 4 + cot

North Norfolk Coast

This is one of the few original thatched cottages left in the iconic setting of the Blickling Estate. Once occupied by an estate working family, the cottage has a surprisingly light and airy feel inside the 'chocolate box' exterior. Since the mid-1700s Park Gates has been a private road leading out to the lakeside and woodland walks and this cottage is just a stone's throw from the estate's Muddy Boots' café and the Buckinghamshire Arms, a traditional pub. Typical let start day is Friday.

NEW Barn Owl Loft

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The middle of the three barns, this cottage has an open-plan kitchen/ dining/sitting room area and above, a small galleried sitting or reading room/bedroom. These Barns have each kept lots of their original character, with beams and pine flooring throughout. No. 2 provides comfortable holiday accommodation for a family or a couple searching for a peaceful coastal break. There is a café and also a traditional country pub within a short distance and the magnificent beaches are a ten-minute walk away along a footpath. Experience the slower pace of Norfolk life and see wildlife close-up, in an area which remains largely unpopulated. Typical let start day is Saturday.

3 Horsey Barns

Barn Owl Loft

Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EF £525 – £1,345 010013

Sleeps 2 + cot

Sleeps 6 + cot

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The largest of the three barns and perhaps the most dramatic conversion, this spacious accommodation has a central living area with two ground-floor bedrooms and an extensive galleried bedroom, sitting area and shower room above. The enclosed garden overlooks farmland, and is secluded from the other two barns. This is an ideal walking location, with the footpath close by passing a traditional country pub with a roaring fire and leading onto miles of sandy beaches. The famous Norfolk Broads are accessible just minutes away at Horsey Mere and day boats are available from several staithes in the surrounding villages. Typical let start day is Friday.

This apartment occupies the east wing upper floors of a beautifully preserved Georgian Manor House, in the middle of tiny Itteringham village which is fast becoming renowned for its revival of an excellent community-run village shop and café on Route 33 cycle map. South facing, it overlooks the River Bure meandering through the neighbouring meadow and across rolling farmland, with a glimpse of The Walpole pub and restaurant. This hidden valley is quintessential, unspoilt rural Norfolk at its absolute best. You’re halfway between the city of Norwich and the coast with its cliffs, sandy beaches and marshland bird reserves. Typical let start day is Thursday. 180

Sleeps 3 + cot

The front door opens into an attractive and cosy beamed room which, like the other two barns, has a well-equipped kitchen area looking into the open-plan sitting/dining-room. It’s comfortable and relaxing, ideal for for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone who simply wants to enjoy the vast open spaces along this stretch of coast. The footpath close by leads to a traditional country pub, the beach and miles of sand dunes, often deserted, and all yours. The tranquil waters of Horsey Mere and historic Horsey Windpump, also restored by the National Trust, are within a pleasant walking distance of the Barns. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EF £385 – £1,055 010011

Sleeps 8 + cot

Set in a large private garden, this spacious house, formerly two estate workers' cottages, is right by the parkland with its lakeside walks. It’s only a short stroll to Blickling's traditional pub The Buckinghamshire Arms, the Hall restaurant and Muddy Boots' café. The sandy beaches and clifftop paths of the Norfolk coast are a twenty-minute drive away, the Georgian market town of Aylsham is a five minute drive and the cathedral city of Norwich is only half an hour by car. Typical let start day is Friday.

Itteringham, Norfolk NR11 7AS £360 – £795 010058

Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EF £365 – £915 010010

2 Horsey Barns

4 Park Gates Blickling, Norfolk NR11 6NJ £695 – £1,865 010047

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The view from outside the barns

1 Cart Lodge Barn Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB £420 – £1,055 010025

4 Cart Lodge Barn Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB £465 – £1,240 010020

Sleeps 5 + cot

1 Cart Lodge is on the first floor of this popular, converted barn which sits on the edge of the Sheringham Park estate and within a 20-minute walk of the quaint seaside town of Sheringham and its lovely beach. It’s ideal for families with so many places to explore on your doorstep and along the Norfolk coast. You will be able to hear the trains on the Poppyline Steam Railway that run along the clifftops just across the fields from the barn. Typical let start day is Saturday.

This open-plan accommodation has bags of character, including exposed beams and is ideal for a family holiday. It’s on the first floor of the converted barn with seaviews of the North Norfolk coast from all of the bedroom windows. As well as the sandy beach just a twenty-minute walk away, the acres of woodland and gardens that make up Sheringham Park are practically your back garden. There are lots of shops, cafés, pubs and tea-rooms to discover in the area too. Typical let start day is Friday.

2 Cart Lodge Barn Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB £355 – £825 010023

Wood Farm

Sleeps 2 + cot

Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TL £485 – £1,150 010012

Set over two floors of this converted barn, this is the ideal location for a romantic holiday. There are numerous walks from the door through the neighbouring Sheringham Park estate, with fine mature woodlands and garden and its spectacular annual show of rhododendrons and azaleas, or along the coastal paths. Relax at the end of the day over dinner in the small country hotel restaurant and bar that is within walking distance. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Blakeney Lodge Blakeney, Norfolk NR25 7NW £350 – £590 010057

Sleeps 2 + cot

This well-equipped, converted barn has distant sea views from the kitchen window that will encourage you to follow the track beside the field and across the clifftops to discover the wonderful beach. You can go for days without using your car, enjoying the walks or taking a trip on the Poppy Line Steam Railway. This is also an excellent base for exploring the beautiful North Norfolk coast. Sit outside in this tranquil setting to enjoy the sunset or wander across the park to the small country hotel restaurant and bar. Typical let start day is Friday.

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Sleeps 4 + cot

This detached cottage is within Sheringham Park and set in its own enclosed garden on the edge of the wood. Sheringham Park has miles of footpaths and acres of landscaped parkland leading to clifftops, coastal paths and Poppyline Steam Railway. You can have the estate all to yourself once the visitors have gone. There is a small country-house hotel with a restaurant and bar within walking distance across the park. Typical let start day is Friday.

3 Cart Lodge Barn Sheringham Park, Norfolk NR26 8TB £355 – £825 010021

Sleeps 6 + cot

Sleeps 2

This simple lodge is warm and cosy, and on the fringe of Blakeney National Nature Reserve and is a great opportunity to experience the wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of this dynamic coastline. It’s also ideal if you’re a keen birdwatcher. Blakeney's picturesque quay and narrow backstreets, bordered by traditional flint cottages, with shops, galleries and great places to eat, are all within just a few minutes walk. Typical let start day is Friday.

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Mrs Preedy's Cottage Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8JB £495 – £1,165 010022

Sleeps 5 + cot

Felbrigg Hall Gardens and Estate

This attractive, semi-detached brick and flint cottage is beside the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views across the road to the mill stream. It is close to the North Norfolk Heritage Coast and there is good walking all around, with footpaths from the door, through the meadows across to the coast. Typical let start day is Friday.

Millstream Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8JB £375 – £915 010009

Cromer Lodge Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PP £362 – £755 010053

Part of the former Gate Lodge to Felbrigg Hall, Cromer Lodge is a quirky cottage with an open fire for cosy evenings, in an excellent location, with easy access to Felbrigg Hall's park and its woodland walks. The area is popular with birdwatchers and the quiet country lanes are ideal for cyclists. The sandy beaches of West Runton and Cromer are less than a ten-minute drive away. Typical let start day is Thursday.

Mustard Pot Cottage

Sleeps 4 + cot

Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PP £465 – £1,085 010019

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This warm and welcoming apartment, on the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, overlooks the mill pool and has exposed wooden beams within the open-plan arrangement, giving it great character. It is an ideal and comfortable base for walkers, birdwatchers or anyone looking for a tranquil break, with excellent restaurants and small shops at Burnham Market, less than two miles away. With walks leading from your apartment it’s ideal for discovering the real Norfolk coast, an undisturbed landscape of creeks, vast sands, sailing boats and geese flying in the sunset. Typical let start day is Thursday.

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Drive between the gatehouses at the entrance to Felbrigg Hall and then down a woodland track to arrive at the Mustard Pot. Standing in its own large fenced garden, the cottage has been added to over the years but retains masses of charm and character, with its octagonal-shaped sitting room with open fire and bedroom above. There is direct access from the cottage to acres of park and woodland on the Felbrigg Hall Estate, with beaches and seaside towns only a few minutes drive away. Typical let start day is Friday.

Watermill Apartment

Sexton's Lodge

Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8JB £445 – £1,090 010040

Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PS £585 – £1,480 010026

Sleeps 4 + 2 on a sofa bed + cot

Sleeps 5 + cot

This attractive and spacious detached cottage is set beside the former exit gateway from Felbrigg Hall. It has an enclosed and private garden, with direct access to miles of walks in and around Felbrigg park. It’s on a quiet back lane but still only minutes from the sandy beaches and bustling market towns in North Norfolk, renowned for their individual shops and galleries, traditional pubs and good restaurants. There is a village inn, bar and restaurant in Aylmerton, which is within walking distance via the footpath opposite. Typical let start day is Saturday.

A dramatic apartment on the first floor of the mill, standing beside the coast road between Wells and Brancaster, with fine views of the stream and surrounding countryside. The vaulted ceiling and gallery give a great feeling of spaciousness in this larger apartment, ideal for families or a couple, with cosy seating by the fire. North Norfolk has a wealth of family attractions within easy reach, including Holkham beach, Hunstanton pier and the quaint quayside town of Wells-next-the-Sea. Village pubs and renowned restaurants are within a 30-minute walk. Typical let start day is Saturday.

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Marble Hill Lodge Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8SB £420 – £1,085 010015

Squire's Loft Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PR £400 – £1,075 010034

Sleeps 4 + cot

This detached cottage is one of a pair of gatehouses, guarding the former main entrance to Felbrigg Hall. Now it’s in a delightful backwater of the estate, with wonderful woodland and parkland walks on your doorstep and less than a ten-minute drive from the beaches and seaside towns of the North Norfolk coast. On a track, set back from a quiet lane, it has a large and secluded garden and is perfect for anyone in search of a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Typical let start day is Friday.

Sleeps 4 + cot

Above the former stable block, which is now a restaurant at the side of Felbrigg Hall, this light and spacious apartment has fine views over the grass parklands. It is an ideal base for exploring the North Norfolk coastline, pretty villages and traditional market towns by car, but equally well placed for miles of walks from your doorstep, in rolling countryside. Felbrigg is less than a ten-minute drive from the seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham with a wide variety of shops, pubs and good restaurants. Typical let start day is Friday.

Game Keeper's Cottage Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8RA £495 – £1,165 010016

Sleeps 5 + cot

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This is a delightful and unusual single-storey, detached cottage on the edge of woodland on the Felbrigg Estate. Surrounded by a large and, in places, wild garden, it has immediate access to the wooded lakeside path and miles of walks across Felbrigg Park. The cottage is just ten minutes by car from the wonderful sandy beaches of Cromer and Sheringham with many family visitor attractions just a short journey away. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Stable Apartment Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PR £350 – £835 010035

Also located to the east side of the Hall, this first floor apartment is wonderfully placed to explore the surrounding parklands, lakeside walks and acres of ancient woodlands of this prominent estate. The open plan apartment has been thoughtfully arranged to provide comfortable, quality accommodation within the heart of Felbrigg Park, yet just a few minutes drive from the dramatic sweep of the sandy beaches and cliffs along this stretch of coast. Free entry to Felbrigg Hall and Gardens during normal opening hours is included. Typical let start day is Friday.

The Squire's Retreat Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk NR11 8PR £710 – £1,830 010049

Sleeps 2 + cot

Sleeps 8 + cot

Experience elegant living in the heart of a grand country estate in this spacious apartment, furnished with original pieces from the Wyndam family collection, with four posters and a bathroom for every bedroom. The apartment is secluded in its corner setting within the Hall courtyard. There are plenty of waymarked walks across the parkland, through the woods and around the lake and you're only a few minutes drive from the spectacular North Norfolk clifftops, sandy beaches and pretty market towns. The cottages on the estate are close enough to offer larger parties the chance to book together for family holidays and special occasions. Typical let start day is Thursday. 186

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Chapel Lodge Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk PE33 9PS £395 – £760 010054

Sleeps 2 + cot

Cambridgeshire

Chapel Lodge remains true to the idea of a nineteenth-century Norfolk country cottage but with modern-day warmth and comfort. This attractive little cottage is the perfect get-away for two, surrounded by a garden and tucked just inside the park wall, with views across to the family chapel. There are lovely walks from the cottage through the estate. Typical let start day is Friday.

Coach House Loft Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JR £335 – £795 010030

Sleeps 3 + 2 on a sofa bed + cot

Part of a converted coach house to the rear of Wainman House, this first-floor apartment is light and airy, yet has a warm and friendly feel. Set within the historic quarter of Wisbech market town, just five minutes from the yacht harbour, the apartment is opposite National Trust parkland with great walking opportunities on your doorstep. It's also just a 30-minute drive to the sandy beaches of Hunstanton. You will be given a key to your own private entrance to Peckover's delightful garden for use anytime. Typical let start day is Saturday.

Wainman House Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JR £1,140 – £2,475 010052

Sleeps 10 + cot

This beautifully restored town house in a row of elegant merchant houses lining North Brink, is a taste of authentic history and luxury. Arranged over four floors, the house mixes the refinement and elegance of the early nineteenth century with the convenience of a modern six-bedroomed house. There is a private terraced garden and you have free access to the magnificent walled garden of Peckover House, making this a splendid setting for a big reunion. Pubs and restaurants are close by and there is National Trust parkland across the way. Wisbech, with its attractive historic quarter, has good road links to central England, the Norfolk coast, Ely and Cambridge. Typical let start day is Friday.

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Lincolnshire

40/42 Michaelgate Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3BT £370 – £830 007001

Orchard Cottage Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS £475 – £1,185 007017

Sleeps 4

Two thousand years of history are on the doorstep of this charming Grade II listed cottage, close to Lincoln Castle and the marvellous twelth-century cathedral, which was a film location for The Da Vinci Code. There’s a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs in the charming cobbled streets. The part-timbered cottage, with its small, sheltered garden, is one of the oldest houses in Lincoln. It’s owned by Lincoln City Council but is managed by the National Trust. You’re also welcome to visit Gunby Hall and Gardens, Tattershall Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belton House for free. Typical let start day is Friday.

Sleeps 4 + cot

This very pretty former gardener’s cottage is in an idyllic setting in the gardens of Gunby Hall. Guests are free to explore the gardens and follow the many paths across the surrounding parkland anytime. The cottage is ideal for visiting the many National Trust places close by, the Lincolnshire coastline and picturesque local villages and market towns. You’re welcome to visit Gunby Hall and Gardens, Tattershall Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belton House for free. Typical let start day is Friday.

Whitegates Cottage Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire PE24 5BD £350 – £885 007013

Sleeps 2

In a quiet corner of Gunby Hall, you’ll find Whitegates Cottage a cosy, two-storey cottage constructed of traditional mud and stud walls. This delightful thatched cottage dates back to 1770. It has been restored retaining the original doorways, floors and low-beamed ceilings using traditional methods and materials. It feels in keeping that there is no television. The cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Lincolnshire coastline and picturesque local villages. You’re also welcome to visit Gunby Hall and Gardens, Tattershall Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and Belton House for free. Typical let start day is Thursday.

The Old Rectory Bratoft, Lincolnshire PE24 5DJ £800 – £1,995 007012

Sleeps 11 + cot

This elegant, late eighteenth-century Regency rectory is built from local red brick and lies close to the tiny church of Bratoft village. With delightful large gardens and wonderful views across open countryside, this peaceful house is ideal for reunions. This is an excellent base for exploring National Trust properties, such as Gunby Hall and Gardens, Tattershall Castle and Belton House, which you’re welcome to visit for free. It’s on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with picture-postcard villages and the friendly market towns of Spilsby, Horncastle, Tattershall, and Coningsby. The bracing Lincolnshire coast offers seaside experiences to appeal to all tastes and is within a 30-minute drive. Typical let start day is Thursday.

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