Cottages in Holt

The unique North Norfolk Georgian market town of Holt, is a popular and elegant holiday destination to be explored on foot. You can find a cosy cottage within a short distance to the beach. The town is home to several art galleries, antique shops, lovely eateries lining the high street, charming courtyards and incredible alleyways. You can choose from a central cottage in town or select a more private cottage in the outskirts. In addition, setting your base in Holt during the holidays will allow you an easy access to several seaside towns and incredible beaches, making it the ideal spot to be in North Norfolk.

Follow the private drive that will take you to a fabulous cottage providing luxurious accommodation for a large group of friends or families or choose a secluded Georgian cottage 10 minutes away from the town centre and nestled in its own 2 acre garden including a guest house for any visitors you might invite during your stay. Enjoy the swimming pool in the summer and the cosy lounge for winter afternoons by the fireplace. Large open plan living spaces and fully equipped kitchens give these cottages the ideal setting for a memorable stay in Holt. Some cottages allow pets, so if you are planning to bring your four-legged friend, check which properties are available.

Holt is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The impressive coastline boasts some of the cleanest beaches in the country. If you decide to stay in Holt, you have access to several beaches along the North Norfolk Coast. The closest beaches to Holt are Weybourne, a pebble beach ideal for walking the dog and angling and Cley Beach, a good starting point for a walk to Blakeney Point. Take a long walk on unspoiled sand on Winterton-on-Sea beach, let the children play by the shore and build sandcastles while you unwind under the sun. Practise some water sports in Hunstanton, go crabbing with the kids, and breathe in the fresh sea air. For a bit of peace and quiet, go to Horsey.

Are you one of those travellers always looking for something new to discover? Holt is a wonderful and beautiful Georgian town where you will find not big brands but incredible independent boutiques and shops to get unique and special gifts including Bakers & Larners, the biggest shop in town. Take a walk around town and discover little 4 hidden flint stone yards with cosy cafés, galleries and antique shops. If you follow the Holt Owl Trail you will find out about these yards and its historic buildings. Make your way through the alleys and explore Chapel Yard in Albert Street, Hoppers Yard in Bull Street, Appleyard off the High Street, and Lees Yard just behind the main car park.

If you are a history lover, as we have mentioned above, The Holt Owl Trail will fascinate you. Along the trail you can hear about the history of Holt and the Old Yards. The trail is designed to follow a circular loop with 24 informative plaques that tell the story of several buildings, monuments, streets and signs. Get ready to start your exciting trail around this unique town.

Holt Country park lies on the edge of the town. This 200 acre green flag awarded Country Park is home to more than 30 species of trees and interesting wildlife. The park is a good spot for long strolls with the children, pleasant walks along the colour coded paths and ideal for cycling or walking your furry little friends! Not far from the park, you can also enjoy Spout Hills, a wide, green area of 14 acres to be in touch with nature.

Holt is also known for the Poppy Line. This is the name of a heritage steam line from Sheringham to Holt. Escape for the day and get a ride on this train, a fantastic experience for the whole family. Get on board, sit back and relax to feel what it’s like to be back in time when life’s pace was slower. Get off the train at Weybourne and go to Sheringham Park or the beach, visit Sheringham and go back to Holt to enjoy a nice dinner before getting some rest at your cosy cottage. Throughout the year, the Poppy Line holds incredible family events including, Murder Mystery Evenings, A day out with Thomas The Tank Engine, and the well known 1940s Weekend. Are you going to miss them?

Holt is known not just for the Great Fire but for its history and the meaning of some monuments. The Obelisk stands at the entrance to the town, and it was placed together with another gate post. At the top of it there is a pineapple and the miles for neighbouring towns, although they are not accurate since it was moved from Constable Park. Right next to the obelisk you can see Blind Sam. This is a Victorian gas lamp that was offered to Holt to celebrate the jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Norfolk is an area with beautiful castles and fortified mansions among which there is the popular Norwich Castle, William the Conqueror’s. You can admire Castle Rising, the castle William d’Aubigny built once he married King Henry I’s widow or visit the ruins of Castle Acre or the few standing walls of Burgh Castle, Baconsthorpe Castle and Weeting Castle. Oxburgh Hall sits within a moat and there is a fortified Tudor gatehouse. Climb up the roof and admire the wonderful gardens, the stunning countryside landscape and the Victorian greenhouse.

Although Norfolk is not an industrial area it has developed a great interest in arts and crafts. Here you can find several workshops, barns, garden sheds and specialised centres where the artisans manufacture, exhibit and sell their pottery, beautiful pictures, handmade clocks and scented candles. In Holt centre you can find several of these shops but outside town you can get lovely crafts at the Anchor Shop in Blakeney, Norfolk Living in Burnham Market, The Norwich Lanes in Norwich and Made in Cley, in Cley next to the sea. Find unique pieces of art for a special gift or a singular piece to match the decoration of your living room.

Norfolk is a unique habitat for wildlife. Birdwatching is a popular activity that includes rare species you can only see here. To enjoy a day out in nature observing wildlife head to the Norfolk Coast and the Norfolk Broads, where you will find several nature reserves like Cley Marshes and Titchwell Marshes. Observe the grey seals between Horsey and Winterton on Sea and the resident birds in Pensthorpe Natural Park. In addition to nature reserves, there are animal parks and zoos including Banham Zoo. These are ideal for a day out with the family and the children can learn about the natural habitat of the animals and see them from a short distance.