Cottages in Mundesley

Surrounded by the beautiful Norfolk coastline, the pretty seaside village of Mundesley is home to beachfront cottages and picturesque countryside. With cool sea breezes and golden sands, the village is a popular destination for those looking for a traditional seaside holiday. If you're looking for a place to clear your head and enjoy good fish and chips, Mundesley is the place to be.

Within the range of cottages you'll find Georgian style with standout features such as walled gardens with dining areas, skylight interiors, polished wood floors, modern minimalist kitchens, hot tubs and ocean views from the bedrooms. Properties in Mundesley are tailored to suit your needs, so you'll get homes for two people up to families of eight.

With a multitude of footpaths, walking trails and circular routes, Mundesley is a great place for enjoyable walks or long walks along the coast and through the countryside. Walking routes such as the Paston Way and the Norfolk Coast Path offer an easy way to explore the area, and the circular route provides stunning views of the countryside and rises up between Mundesley and Gimingham. On this walk you will see the beautiful medieval churches such as All Saints Church Gimingham to the south of the route. On the way back to the picturesque village of Mundesley you can admire the beautiful sea views. Countryside walks are a great option during the spring and summer for spectacular wild flowers and the famous Norfolk poppies!

Considered one of the best beaches in Norfolk, the wide, sandy beach at Mundesley provides an ideal and safe place for families to enjoy themselves. It is child-friendly and good for swimming and paddling. It also has shallow rock pools and colourful huts to add to the atmosphere. With all the amenities and a long stretch of golden sand, this Blue Flag beach is the best choice in town for families. And if you're looking for a place to eat after the beach, The Beach Hut Café & Ice Cream Parlour has been proclaimed the best café in town! You'll be able to find many flavours of ice cream and enjoy a great family atmosphere. However, Mundesley also has other family attractions such as crazy golf overlooking the coast, a tennis court and skate park as well as playgrounds.

Head to the historic town of Aylsham and experience a journey on Norfolk's longest narrow gauge railway. Aboard the Bure Valley Steam Railway you'll take an 18-mile round trip through the charming countryside of the Bure Valley. Stop off at picturesque villages and grab a snack before hopping back on and continuing your journey. And during December take the kids on the Festive Express for an experience that includes treats, a train ride and a Father Christmas appearance where every child will receive a gift!

Wrap up warm and sit on the beach at night to enjoy the stars and look for galaxies! Mundesley is located on the Norfolk coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty with some of the darkest skies in England. As Norfolk is a rural county, at night you'll be able to see pristine darkness that will allow you to see the huge clouds of interstellar dust. But If you want to enjoy the dark skies more, the Kelling Heath holiday park, 30 minutes from the village, hosts an annual star event during September which is billed as Europe's biggest star party and is attended by hundreds of astronomers. It is one of the few places in the UK where you can see the Northern Lights.

Mundesley is the ideal place for water activities. The beach offers a wide playing field for activities such as windsurfing, jet skiing, surfing and more. Try learning to windsurf and let the prevailing wind take you at full speed or take a kayak ride in the shallow waters. Ride the waves on a jet ski and reach new places on a paddleboard. The watersports at Mundesley are one of the best ways to enjoy the sea to the fullest!

Just minutes from Mundesley in the seaside town of Cromer, discover South America's native creatures at Amazona Zoo. With over 200 tropical animals, this unique Norfolk zoo includes jaguars, pumas, monkeys, flamingos, capybaras, macaws, spiders, guinea pigs and many more amazing animals native to South America. Get up close to Brazilian wildlife, soak up the tropical atmosphere, take home a sweet souvenir from the gift shop and bring the whole family to learn about Amazon Rainforest wildlife!

During your stop in Cromer, take the opportunity to visit the outstanding Jacobean architecture and gardens of Felbrigg Hall. The house and grounds have been declared a National Trust. Discover and complete the local family trail at Felbrigg, which has fun activities to do along the way, and earn your reward of chocolate at the end. With herbaceous borders and a vegetable section, approach the walled garden that will envelop you with its scents of lavender, sage and mint. Felbrigg Gardens are a treat not to be missed.

On the way back to Mundesley stop by The Ship Inn for a relaxed dinner overlooking the sea. At 300 years old, it is perhaps the oldest pub on the Norfolk coast and offers fresh dishes with a classic coastal flavour prepared with skill. Dine alfresco in the sea breeze or in the charmingly restored interior. Sip a Norfolk gin and book an evening of smooth jazz. As well as the famous fish and chips, the place also has more extravagant options.

Situated on the coast road, overlooking Mundesley beach, visit the Maritime Museum and explore the exhibits in this small place which is thought to be one of the smallest museums in England. See the exploits of shipwrecks, lifeboats and discover locally discovered fossils. The museum is so small that it is housed in a former coastguard watch post. Opposite the museum you can also see the memorial to those who died clearing landmines from the beach in World War II.