East Rudham, near Fakenham

17 The Green

Holiday cottages in Norfolk of any character are spread fairly evenly over the county. Of course, what's most sought-after are cottages on the Norfolk coast, but there's a nice scattering of cottages - often places of great character - inland.

As with No 18, which is adjacent, 17 The Green at East Rudham is only half an hour from the coast but is also well placed for deeply rural inland Norfolk. It's also just 15 minutes' drive from pleasant Fakenham. Though it's close to the A148 King's Lynn to Cromer road - much less busy than you might think - the cottage is actually set well back from that across the village green.

Like many a Norfolk holiday cottage No 17 and the adjacent No 18 (they're semi-detached) are recent conversions, very well fitted and kitted out. Specifically, they have three smallish (double) bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and over-bath shower, and central heating. Two dogs per cottage are welcome, and there's ample parking.