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Rent a cottage in Old Buckenham to enjoy a family break in rural Norfolk

If you are considering renting a holiday cottage on your next break with family and friends, then Norfolk is a great choice. There are lots of self-catering properties dotted all over the country to suit whatever kind of holiday you prefer, from seaside houses to lodges nestled in the middle of a forest. Some of these accommodations are luxurious and spacious with added features such as outdoor hot tubs and king-sized beds, and others are simple but in fantastic locations and come equipped with everything you’d need on a self-catering break. If you are visiting Norfolk and are unsure of where to base yourself, and enjoy quiet village life, then Old Buckenham might be a great choice for you and your loved ones.

Holiday cottages Norfolk-style

Any holiday homes among them will be of a reliably good quality. Expect to arrive at a nicely maintained, clean holiday home, ready to move into.  Choose a property that offers your family sufficient space, adequate bedrooms for all, a sensible number of bathrooms and the kind of features they may want.

Most holiday cottages have WiFi

Just about everyone expects accommodation with WiFi as standard. It’s the first thing that teenagers in any family look for.

Other welcome aspects of your holiday accommodation

Families with children/dogs may like to rent a holiday cottage that has a garden. It’s always good to have a garden just to relax in on holiday.  Certain properties may provide more than just garden furniture, there could be a hammock, a barbecue, a hot tub, play equipment for children such as a trampoline and much more. The cottage descriptions will list these items so that you can decide which is best for your family.

More about a holiday in Old Buckenham

Old Buckenham is a village towards the south of Norfolk and is home to a friendly community of people who welcome visitors with open arms. There are two pubs to settle into after a day of exploring the surrounding areas, plus a large village green with pretty duck ponds. The green is also home to a convenience store, so you can stock up on goods for your self-catering cottage.

One interesting landmark to visit in the village is the recently restored windmill. This windmill is noteworthy for having the largest diameter tower in England and dates back to 1818. Open to visitors once a month, it is worth seeing if you are staying in Old Buckenham.

Have a great time exploring Norfolk during your visit

If you have decided to rent a cottage in this village and are looking to do some day trips to explore the surrounding areas and other parts of Norfolk, then there are plenty of places to go to. The city of Norwich is just 19 miles away and can be reached by car in about half an hour. This bustling city is home to cobbled streets, a cathedral and plenty of quaint shops and markets to explore, plus it is set on the River Wensum which makes it a very picturesque setting.

Norfolk is super for days on the beach

Norfolk is home to countless stunning beaches, and a visit to one of them is a must when going on holiday to this county. From Old Buckenham, the nearest beaches are on the eastern coast, and the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. Great Yarmouth is a busy resort packed full of things to do from strolling along the ‘Golden Mile’ stretch of sandy beach to hopping on scary rides at the Pleasure Beach theme park. For a quieter beach experience, the coastal towns of Winterton-on-sea and California are just a few miles north from Great Yarmouth and are perfect for those who are visiting on a romantic break without children and would prefer to relax in peace by the seaside.

Old Buckenham is a friendly village that is perfect to use as a base in which to explore Norfolk. There are plenty of self-catering accommodations available to rent for a holiday that you will always remember.