Hambledon is a beautiful, quaint and much photographed 18th Century Cottage at the heart of the beautiful coastal village of Cley-Next-The-Sea. Tastefully decorated with Farrow & Ball paints and furnished with "And so to Bed" Brass Beds with superb mattresses and with a Fired Earth Slipper bath the cottage has exposed beams, an enclosed courtyard and log burning stove. If you want a traditional cosy cottage yet with modern plumbing and all creature comforts then this will be your ideal Norfolk Coastal 'Home from Home'. Cley-Next-The-Sea is an ideal base for exploring the North Norfolk Heritage Coast on foot, by bike or by car. Only minutes from the sea and a short drive to Blakeney for visiting the seals on Blakeney Point or the Georgian Town of Holt with many interesting 'one of a kind' shops. Cley is also home to Norfolk Wildlife Trust's oldest and best known nature reserve which is readily accessible within three minutes walk of the cottage. A must for keen bird watchers.
The George Inn is less than 100 metres away on foot and is a very friendly local with great food and drink [under going refurbishment and due to re-open in September 2020]. Even nearer is the fabulous exquisite delicatessen "Picnic Fayre' plus the Smoked Fish shop, a new artisan bakery [Pastonacre] and also "Made in Cley" Pottery. Artemis Coffee Cafe is one minute away by foot. A short walk away on the green is the 'Three Swallows' Public House and a few minutes further [again on foot] you will find The Wiveton Bell a beautiful pub with delicious home cooked fare.
Located in Holt, this cottage is by the sea. Letheringsett Watermill and St Mary's Priory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blakeney National Nature Reserve and Holkham National Nature Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Natural Surroundings and Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!