Oystercatcher

The dog shower at Oystercatcher hints at what this place is built for—a proper family and pet-friendly base close to Hunstanton's beach. The house itself is a two-storey chalet bungalow with four bedrooms and space for eight: two doubles and a twin upstairs; downstairs, two more doubles plus a sofa bed in the living room. Two bathrooms serve the ground floor (one a wet room, one a full bath with a lift on request), while the upper storey has the bedrooms only. A step connects the living room to the dining area, and the patio doors open onto an enclosed south-facing garden with a covered pond.

The kitchen is properly equipped for self-catering with an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and microwave, making it straightforward to cook for a crowd. The essentials—heating, linen, towels, Wi-Fi and electricity—are included. There's parking for three cars on site. A five-minute walk takes you to the beach and the seafront pubs; Hunstanton's Victorian seafront has the usual shops and cafés nearby, and the famous red and white cliffs draw walkers year-round. The property does not allow smoking.