Sand Stone Cottage Northrepps, Norfolk

Offering plenty of space for the whole family to retire to after exploring the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this traditional brick and flint Grade II-listed North Norfolk retreat is tucked away in a quiet spot in a rural village that’s as picturesque as the nearby coastline.

Perfectly combining charming original features with lovingly designed contemporary interiors, this characterful property boasts a wonderfully soothing atmosphere that invites you to snuggle down on the sofa beside the roaring wood burner in the cosy lounge and dine long into the evening beneath the stars in the glass-roofed dining room enjoying a locally sourced meal that’s been prepared in the farmhouse-style kitchen. As day turns to dusk, wash off sandy toes in the downstairs wet room before retiring to the bedroom on this level, or to any of the three bedrooms upstairs to be lulled into a peaceful doze by the eclectic colour palette and handmade touches. Soak up your fresh, countryside air by dining alfresco in the spectacular patio courtyard and catch some wonderful sunsets melting over your surroundings.

Part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the postcard-perfect rural village of Northrepps is a walker’s paradise, home to a plethora of trails to explore on foot, on two wheels or with four-legged friends in tow; from the village, join up with Norfolk Coast Path and the Weavers Way trail to be rewarded with breathtaking views out to sea. Enjoy a traditional bucket and spade adventure at the cliff-top town of Cromer 3.5 miles away, offering everything you’d expect to find in a Victorian seaside resort, from a wide sandy beach to a traditional pier, home to the country’s only remaining end-of-the-pier variety show, to an Amazona Zoo (3.5 miles) nestled on outskirts.