Always distinct from the rest of England, Norfolk has retained its character and pride through changing times. It can offer a versatile holiday to restore your spirits in today's demanding world.

  • Walk along ancient footpaths like the 46 mile long Peddars Way, over some of Norfolk's finest farmland, coastal paths, and nature reserves.
  • Find tranquillity on long sandy beaches, wild dunes and salt marshes.
  • Enjoy the plentiful wildlife on the many nature reserves including Holme.
  • Watch birds at one or more of the observatories in an outstanding world renowned bird watching area- at Titchwell and Snettisham for instance.

 

  • Enjoy shopping in fashionable Burnham Market, local farm and craft shops and the monthly farmers markets in South Creak and Fakenham.
  • Discover the rural craftsmen at work in their studios.
  • Enhance your golf on fine coastal and inland courses.
  • Enjoy a local ale in one of the many historic and pretty pubs in the area, including the White Horse in Holme itself.
  • From the garden or a short walk from the cottage you may see Oyster Catchers, Curlews, Plovers or the local Barn Owl gliding over the marshes.
  • Explore the historic towns and picturesque villages rich in old beautiful buildings, particularly churches.
  • Go coastal sailing from one of the small harbours or ride a horse along empty beaches and country lanes.
  • Visit Royal Sandringham and the many county seats of gentry past and present that distinguish the county from charming Oxborough or Grand Holkham Halls.
  • Investigate the wind and watermills that can be seen in the villages across the country; at Bircham and Snettisham to name but two.
  • Sample travelling through peaceful countryside on steam trains from Sheringham and Wells.
  • Relax on a broad-land boat or take to the sea and observe the colonies of seals.
  • Inspect ruined priories, castles, and pre-historic sites such as Castle Acre, Castle Rising and Grimes Graves.
  •  Norfolk can offer you this and much more. We provide extensive details of 'what's on and around' for you to browse through in the Cottage to help you plan your stay.
  • We also have a book with contributions by those who have stayed in the cottage recommending places they have discovered. An opportunity to share opinions and point out great finds that may not be listed in tourist information.
  • There is no end of intriguing and enjoyable places to investigate during your stay.
  • Have a look at this website to get some incite into the village:
    http://www.holme-next-the-sea.co.uk/index.htm

Holme-Next-The-Sea and the Surrounding Area