The usual response to telling friends that you have booked a holiday in Dickleburgh, is 'Where?'. And indeed, there is little reason for anyone to be aware of this village in South Norfolk, it's a fairly typical village in the region. The oldest part of the village is along the high street where there are various period houses, also the 15th Century church is well preserved. Much of the village consists of smart modern residential estates and a number of amenities such as shops, a public house, a useful chippy for those evenings when you're too tired to cook. Essentially, Dickleburgh is a pleasant place to spend a few days if exploring Norfolk and Suffolk on holiday. Renting a holiday cottage is a good value method of taking the family for a break.
If you enjoy having home comforts whilst you’re away such as the opportunity to cook your own meals and watch your favourite movie with family and friends, then a self-catering break in Norfolk is probably for you. There are many kinds of holiday home accommodation to rent in this county, from cottages located right on the sea, to those based in the heart of a thriving town or village. There are also cottages that welcome dogs so that you can take your beloved furry friends with you, and even some that have swimming pools and hot tubs, to make your stay that extra bit special. If you are unsure of the location in which to rent your self-catering home, then the village of Dickleburgh might be an option for you if you are after a quiet break.
Dickleburgh is located in the south of Norfolk, close to the border of Suffolk. This quaint little village is home to a lovely 15th century church, a village shop and green and a cosy pub. If you are coming with the kids, it also has a children’s play area where they might even make some local friends! The village is quiet so if you wish to relax in serene surroundings then it makes a great choice, and you can use your self-catering accommodation as a base in which to explore other parts of the county.
If you enjoy the great outdoors and nature, then you can visit Thetford Forest Park from Dickleburgh which is only thirty minutes’ drive from the village. At Thetford, you can explore the pines and heathlands of the UK’s largest manmade lowland forest, going on long walks, stopping off for picnics beneath the trees and soaking up some history too at Lynford Arboretum and Mildenhall Warren.
Another excellent day trip from Dickleburgh is Great Yarmouth, a lively seaside resort less than an hour from the village and home to sandy beaches, a theme park and countless other attractions. Great Yarmouth is perfect to visit if you are travelling with children or even if you wish to see one of the busier sides to Norfolk whilst staying in a peaceful village.
You might also opt to visit the city of Norwich, about a half hour drive from Dickleburgh. Norwich is home to cobbled streets and plenty of things to see and do for if you want a day away from village life.
One of the best things about renting self-catering accommodation is feeling like a local as you shop for food and cook at home after a day of discovering your surroundings, and Dickleburgh is great for this as it doesn’t attract too many tourists. All of the cottages available come fully-equipped with home comforts such as kitchens with everything you need to make your favourite meals, comfortable bedrooms – some with king size beds, and cosy living rooms with TVs and DVD players. If you wish to explore Norfolk and even some of Suffolk on a stress-free break with friends and family, then consider Dickleburgh to see a lesser-known part of the county.