Escape For A Short Break in Norfolk
Looking for a romantic escape for two, dog-friendly short break or a family weekend away with child friendly amenities. Our choice of accommodation and luxury onsite facilities offer the opportunity for a relaxing short break in Norfolk.
The cluster of luxury holiday cottages and holiday barns provide the perfect base for peaceful short breaks in Norfolk with weekend breaks and holidays for couples, families and groups of friends. Our midweek Norfolk cottage breaks offer excellent value escapes for young families.
Our onsite luxury indoor heated pool, games room, tennis courts and outdoor recreation spaces mean that there is plenty to do onsite for all ages whatever the weather!
The large holiday cottages sleep from 6- 12 guests and are perfect for a Norfolk weekend gathering of friends, whilst the smaller properties sleeping 2 – 4 guests are ideal for mid-week Norfolk breaks for young families with toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Our holiday cottages location is within 1 hour from Norwich, 1.5 hours from Cambridge and 2.5 hours’ drive from London and the home counties
We are ideally situated for exploring some of the best beaches and attractions in North and West Norfolk, even if you are here for just a short time! You’ll find plenty of wonderful places to discover within easy reach of our holiday cottages and barns at Cranmer Country Cottages. We are close to local cycle routes leading to the coast, and family friendly activities at Holkham and Pensthorpe, not forgetting Royal Splendour at Sandringham House & Gardens. For foodies there are some great pubs and restaurants in boogie Burnham Market just 8 miles away!
Our short breaks can be booked at short notice up to 2 days before your arrival date by calling us direct on 01328 823135. Check our last – minute short breaks which can be available at any time of year.
OUR WEEKEND HOLIDAY COTTAGE BREAKS IN NORFOLK
We offer the following Norfolk weekend short breaks with use of our luxury indoor swimming pool, games room tennis courts and grounds:
- Thursday to Sunday – 4 nights
- Thursday to Monday – 4 nights
- Friday to Monday – 3 nights
- Saturday to Sunday Midday – 2 nights
ENJOY A 2-NIGHT COTTAGE BREAK IN NORFOLK!
A 2-night weekend short break is a great way to escape, recharge the batteries. Take a coastal walk, enjoy some great pub food and take a dip in the pool. Two-nights in Norfolk is a great way to find some headspace.
We offer 2-night weekend short breaks from Friday to Sunday lunchtime or from Saturday to late Sunday or Monday* out of season.
Check-in from 2.00pm on Friday.
Check-out 12.00 midday on Sunday.
*Stays beyond midday are charged as an extra night.
WEEKEND SHORT BREAK IN NORFOLK
Our larger properties are great for gathering the family for a relaxing short break in Norfolk. The holiday cottages are ideal for a weekend of entertaining and sociable dining. Ideal for a celebration!
Cook-in or hire a private chef, just message us for our concierge list.
MIDWEEK SHORT BREAKS IN NORFOLK
Our pool is at its quietest during Monday to Friday out of season, there are often extra private swim times ideal for learner swimmers! These are our best value breaks and ideal for young families with pre-school toddlers.
We offer midweek Norfolk cottage breaks of 3 or 4 nights.
- Monday to Thursday – 3 nights
- Monday to Friday – 4 nights
- Check-in at 4.00pm
Check-out by 10.00am
DISCOVER A WEEKEND OF FUN & FAMILY TIME
During your weekend escape you don’t need to leave site for some family fun, our outdoor spaces are ideal for family games and sports from flexi cricket to a tennis tournament!
Spectators can enjoy the spectacle from the cottage terraces whilst preparing for alfresco dining or a family barbecue.
ENJOY A DIP IN OUR PRIVATE INDOOR POOL WHATEVER THE WEATHER!
Our onsite luxury indoor heated swimming pool, games room, tennis courts and outdoor recreation spaces mean that there is plenty to do onsite for short breaks all ages whatever the weather!
After a day exploring the wonderful local Norfolk scenery take a dip in our heated indoor swimming pool. Our private pool is open, whatever the weather, all year round. During out of season weekend & midweek breaks there is every likelihood that you will have the pool to yourself in the morning and evening with an extra choice of private swim times. Too.
THINGS TO DO ON A SHORT BREAK IN NORFOLK
On a weekend in North Norfolk you’ll find beautiful local sandy beaches bordered by cooling fragrant pinewoods and peaceful expansive open countryside spaces to explore. Amongst the world-renowned nature reserves within striking distance are; Holkham National Nature Reserve, RSPB Titchwell Marsh, RSPB Snettisham Nature Reserve, National Trust Brancaster Beach and NWT Cley Marshes and our local reserve at Sculthorpe Moor. Beaches and pinewoods are open year-round for leisurely walks, picnics in the dunes and of course building sandcastles!. Baby common seals can be seen basking with their families from June onwards
WHY BOOK A SHORT BREAK WITH US IN NORFOLK?
We provide excellent onsite facilities which means you don’t have to spend precious holiday time, or hours in the car searching out activities to keep everyone happy. . We do have excellent local restaurants however we also have some great local farm shops, many offering hand-made seasonal oven to table meals and our well-equipped kitchens make self-catering a breeze!
On a short break your free time is precious? Staying here you have the freedom to come and go as you please, you won’t be ushered out of your room by 11.00am each morning and you can bring your own breakfast to eat whenever you choose. Little ones can nap at their normal time and you can set a weekend agenda that fits in with you and your family.
You’ll find a diverse range of things to do at any time of year and much of it within easy reach of Cranmer Country Cottages. Holkham Bay, Wells-next-the-Sea and Burnham Market are within an easy 10-mile drive offering fabulous walks, cycling and panoramic sandy beaches. We are also set in the driest part of the country making exploring with families fun.
No wonder our guests come back time and again!
See inspiration for seasonal short breaks throughout the year HERE
AUTUMN SHORT BREAKS IN NORFOLK
Autumn and Winter are often quieter times to visit, there are amazing sunsets, a sky full of migrating birds, mellow mists over the marshes, lots of berry picking opportunities in the country lanes and the opportunity to cosy up to a wood burning stove.
COSY WINTER WEEKEND BREAKS IN NORFOLK
On a weekend in North Norfolk you’ll find beautiful local sandy beaches bordered by cooling fragrant pinewoods and peaceful expansive open countryside spaces to explore. Amongst the world-renowned nature reserves within striking distance are; Holkham National Nature Reserve, RSPB Titchwell Marsh, RSPB Snettisham Nature Reserve, National Trust Brancaster Beach and NWT Cley Marshes and our local reserve at Sculthorpe Moor. Beaches and pinewoods are open year-round for leisurely walks, picnics in the dunes and of course building sandcastles!. Baby common seals can be seen basking with their families from June onwards
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR BREAKS
During the run up to Christmas, many of our guests arrive for the Christmas lights switch on at Burnham Market or Holt for an opportunity for some evening Christmas shopping. Santa;s special steam train rides are also another favourite with young families.
We offer 5- night breaks over Christmas or New Year as a great way for families to gather to celebrate Christmas or welcome the New Year in.
SPRING SHORT BREAKS IN NORFOLK
Recover from the frantic festive season when Norfolk is quiet and the weekenders have left. Enjoy invigorating beach or sheltered woodland walks or be energetic and take a half hour cycle ride from Cranmer to Holkham Park and the beach on back roads. Recharge your batteries at the Queen Victoria pub/restaurant. (Bicycles can be hired for the weekend – please enquire at time of booking.)
EARLY SUMMER SHORT BREAKS IN NORFOLK
Norfolk is glorious in summer and is an ideal location for an early-summer-break. Norfolk has the driest weather in the UK – good for beer making and perfect for enjoying the coastline and wonderful sandy beaches. An early summer break is all about getting out into the fresh air for peaceful beach walks and cycling through quiet winding lanes. You might even spot the baby seals!
Check Availability and Prices and Book Your Family Holidays and Short Breaks :
Our weekly stays are from Friday to Friday. A standard short break is 3 or 4 nights, available to start on a Thursday, Friday or Monday. Out of season and if we have last minute availability, we can be more flexible with arrival and departure days. Click here for our Property Rules
Our Cottages
Coot Cottage
Tern Cottage
Owl Cottage
Wagtail Cottage
Woodpecker Cottage
Swallow Cottage
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Garden House
End Cottage
Owl’s Roost
Swallow’s Nest
The Eco Barn
