The Bothy

Breckland offers a quieter corner of Norfolk, with Thetford Forest nine miles away for walking and cycling, and the village pub within easy reach. The Bothy sits in this rural setting as a compact ground-floor retreat, accessed by two steps. It has one double bedroom, a bathroom with bath and shower, and an open-plan living space where a wood burner forms the heart of the room. The kitchen handles light cooking, and a smart TV is there if you need it. Essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, along with logs for the burner.

The enclosed garden gives you outdoor space to sit in whatever season, with a lawned area and seating. A single car can park on site, and there is bike storage. The property is non-smoking. Two guests can be comfortable here; it works well for couples or friends wanting a weekend away without fuss. Grimes Graves, the Neolithic flint mine, lies within striking distance, as does Bressingham Steam Railway and the Norfolk Tank Museum. The North Norfolk coast and its beaches are roughly an hour's drive, while Norwich and Bury St Edmunds are 35 minutes away.