Discover the Simple Pleasures of Norfolk and Suffolk with a Country Cottage Holiday

Accommodation with Nature on the Doorstep

East Anglia is famous for its wetlands: from the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads boasting 125 miles of navigable waterways, to the stunning skyscapes of the Fens. A cottage holiday in East Anglia is a paradise for nature lovers, with a range of coastal and fenland bird reserves to visit.

Or discover the simple pleasures of an afternoon cruise along the waterways, floating serenely past windmills and water meadows. But the region also claims 250 miles of coastline as its own - from the Wash to the Mouth of the Thames.

Quiet, understated, gently-sloping beaches give way to crumbling cliffs, expansive estuaries, shingle-splits, and Britain's best mudflats. All are easily accessible from our range of East Anglian cottages. When planning your holiday here, don't overlook England's largest lowland pine forest at Thetford, or the ancient woodland at Epping Forrest.

Choose from cottages in the gently rolling hills of the Chilterns or near the fragile heathland flora and fauna of the Brecks and Sandlings.

Character Cottages Steeped in History and Heritage

Anglia is a region filled with history and you can discover fine old towns, castles and Roman legacies.

Norwich retains many ancient buildings, most notably its 900-year old cathedral and Norman Castle, together with countless medieval churches. Don't miss Colchester, Britain's oldest town on record, or the historic remains of the Roman city Verulamium at St Albans.

The region is also well-endowed with stately homes, such as Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, and Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, where Tudor life is recreated each summer. Or, for a gentler taste of history, choose an English Country Cottage near one of East Anglia's sedate Victorian seaside resorts, fishing harbours, or oyster creeks, where Lord Nelson learnt to sail and Queen Elizabeth I rallied her ships.

Without even leaving your cottage you can enjoy the same landscapes that inspired Constable and Gainsborough, and make them your own.

Choose a Cottage Holiday for Culture and Cuisine

East Anglia is a favourite among food-lovers. There are countless small market towns such as Holt, Bungay, Beccles and Halesworth - all with characters far greater than their size, and all boasting fine local fayre at their regular markets.

Indulge in their delis and fabulous restaurants, or stock up for a gourmet feast and make the most of the self-catering facilities back at the cottage. Or if culture's your bag, then our range of holiday cottages is perfectly positioned to allow you to enjoy events such as the Cambridge Wordfest, music and arts festivals at Norfolk and Norwich, Kings Lynn and Aldeburgh, the Bedford River Festival, the Tring Canal Festival, or the Festival of Flowers at RHS Hyde Hall, to name but a few.

Holiday Homes near the Highlights and Hotspots

You'll find any of our charming range of holiday cottages in East Anglia so very relaxing; you'll be forgiven for whiling away your days in quiet tranquillity. But for those who prefer to get active, there are plenty of attractions to fill any holiday or short break with memorable experiences.

Explore the hundreds of miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycle trails, hugging the coastal marshes, or dive into water sports on the beaches of Great Yarmouth and Cromer. And there's plenty of family fun to be found at attractions such as Colchester Zoo, a myriad of steam and model railways, theme parks such as Adventure Island, in Southend and The Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

Whichever corner of East Anglia you choose to explore, any of our range of holiday cottages can make for a memorable family holiday. Visit our availability search page to find your next holiday cottage in Norfolk or Suffolk.