1 Brandiston Barn Cottage

Broadland's quiet countryside puts you within half an hour of the North Norfolk coast, the Broads, and Norwich. 1 Brandiston Barn Cottage sits in this rural setting as a proper family base: three bedrooms (a double, two singles, and bunks), one bathroom, and room for six people. The whole place is yours alone, with an open fire in the living room, a kitchen equipped to cook from scratch, and direct access to an enclosed garden where children and dogs can move freely. Private parking fits three cars, and there's a bike store if you've brought wheels along.

Ground-floor living means easy access for little ones, with a travel cot, highchair and stairgate provided. Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included; logs for the fire are too. The rear garden has furniture and a barbecue for outdoor meals. One dog stays free. The cottage is non-smoking, and check-in is after 4pm.