Self-catering cottage holidays are a fantastic way of discovering a completely new town or village yet not leaving behind any home comforts. There are bungalows with enclosed gardens, cottages with character features such as wooden beams and wood-burning stoves, and houses with private swimming pools and hot tubs.
You can choose to reside in accommodation by the sea, on the banks of a river or in the heart of a friendly town or village, and whether you are just coming with your partner or as part of a large group, there is something for everyone in Norfolk.
If you are stuck on just where to rent your self-catering accommodation, then the village of Worstead might suit you and your loved ones if you are looking for somewhere on the quiet side. Located towards the eastern side of Norfolk, Worstead is a small friendly village where historically, the street namers either showed a lack of imagination in naming streets 'Front Street', 'Back Street', or these may have been the first two streets apart from the road where the large church of St. Mary the Virgin stood. Most people in a new place like to know that there is a pub, which also serves food in its restaurant, because meals out are often part of the pleasure of being on holiday. Lovers of history might want to go on the heritage trail around the village to soak up a bit of the settlement’s social, architectural and religious history. The walk would do everyone good. The house that stands at the junction of 'front' and 'back' steets has a rounded wall making the building appear circular. Now, that is something to find out more about when you book a holiday home in Worstead.
Despite booking the most luxurious holiday home in Norfolk, you will want to leave it occasionally to see the area. For day trips from Worstead, you might want to visit the market down of North Walsham, just three miles from the village. North Walsham has its own theatre and cinema and is home to the Norfolk Motorcycle Museum. Also close by is Wroxham, five miles from Worstead. Wroxham is known as the ‘Capital of the Broads’ which is an area of navigable lakes and rivers and lies on the River Bure. If you enjoy the great outdoors and walking around waterways, then a day trip here is a must when staying in the area.
Nature lovers might also think about visiting the Bacton Woods when staying at accommodation in Worstead. These enchanting woodlands are perfect for a picnic beneath the trees after a wander along the walking trails here, and if you are a keen cyclist then you can also hire bikes to cover more ground than on foot. It's also a lovely place to bring dogs is you have booked a pet-friendly holiday cottage.
Visiting the coast on a trip to Norfolk is a must, and the sandy shores of Waxham are just a thirty-minute drive from Worstead. Waxham is a hidden gem of a beach and its sands are largely untouched by those other than locals. Tucked away behind dunes and trees, a visit here is essential for if you enjoy empty, pristine beaches.
Worstead is home to lots of lovely houses, cottages and apartments to rent for a peaceful self-catering holiday in Norfolk. If you want to get away from it all in a friendly environment but still wish to have lots of things to do in the surrounding areas, then it is worth thinking about staying here for a trip you may want to repeat year after year.