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Country cottage holidays near Kettlestone/Fakenham

Book a country cottage holiday near the hamlet of Kettlestone, near Fakenham in North Norfolk. This is a recommended place to come if you are looking for green fields and tiny rural lanes. Renting a small cottage or pine lodge will provide more than a comfortable bed and a roof over your head, find a kitchen to cook in, a lounge with television, a bathroom or two and more often than not, a garden complete with table, chairs and outdoor grill.
If you hanker after a pine lodge with a hot tub, you may find holiday lodges close by.

Dog-friendly holiday homes

The Kettlestone/Fakenham area is ideal for holidays with dogs, there are umpteen fields to walk along, woodland at Swanton Novers Nature Reserve and walks beside the River Wensum near Fakenham.

Holiday cottages of all sizes in Norfolk

Self-catering holiday cottages come in all different sizes and kinds to suit yours and your loved ones requirements. If you are travelling with someone who needs mobility access, then you might want to rent a single storey cottage, and if you are taking the whole family, then renting accommodation with a private garden or a swimming pool might be a great idea. There are also luxurious cottages with hot tubs and king size beds for those wanting to add something extra special, and they all come equipped with the amenities that you’d require on a self-catering holiday.

If you are visiting Norfolk and are unsure of where to stay, then consider the village of Kettlestone towards the north of the county. A very small settlement, home to around 200 people, you will feel like a local when staying in this friendly and welcoming village. The village features some beautiful holiday cottages and renting one here is perfect for if you are after a peaceful break in a quiet area. For days where you want to explore, then you are well-situated to visit other parts of Norfolk when residing here, including the stunning north coast.

Kettlestone Church is a striking feature to the village and is worth a look around if you are walking around the settlement. Also worth visiting is the Pensthorpe Natural Park which is very near to Kettlestone. This nature reserve is a Special Area of Conservation and is set on the River Wensum, making it a picturesque place to visit. If you like birdwatching or nature in general, then coming to the park when staying here is a must.

Just five miles from the village is the market town of Fakenham which is a nice place to stroll around in on a day trip from Kettlestone, and the same distance away is the Walsingham Treasure Trail, a self-guided trail route for the whole family that the kids will love! From the village you can also go up to the northern coast to spend time on a sandy beach at seaside resorts such as Sheringham and Cromer, both only about a thirty-minute drive away.

Holiday homes to suit couples, families and groups

Self-catering holidays are the perfect way to spend time in a new place, exploring and discovering your different surroundings with your nearest and dearest, yet having home comforts or special features added on to make your break memorable. Whether you would prefer to rent a small and cosy cottage nestled on the outskirts of the village, or a larger one in the heart of it, there is something to suit every taste in Kettlestone for those looking for a quieter holiday in Norfolk.