The Barn

Couples after a quiet break and families wanting room to spread out will find The Barn works well. Two bedrooms with single beds, one bathroom, and a kitchen with the essentials—oven, dishwasher, washing machine—mean you can cook proper meals or keep things simple. The sitting room has a woodburner for cooler evenings and a smart TV if the weather turns. Electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are included, and wi-fi keeps you connected when you need it.

The property sits on the edge of a village with its own patio and lawn, and there's private parking on site. The North Norfolk coast lies within reach—Brancaster Staithe is 4 miles away, with sailing and long beaches at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells nearby. Hunstanton beach resort takes about 20 minutes by car. If you prefer quieter pursuits, bird sanctuaries at Titchwell, Scolt Head and Blakeney are close by, and there are several country houses to visit including Houghton Hall, Holkham and Blickling. A pub is a quarter-mile away. Note that there are two steps down to the patio, and smoking is not permitted.