This superb wing of Grade II listed Islington Hall, which is adjacent to the owner’s home, has been refurbished for 2018 and benefits from a large garden and a private hot tub to sit back and relax in after a day spent exploring the area. There is plenty for all the family to see and do, from Her Majesty’s country retreat at Sandringham, 20 minutes by car, and the sandy beaches of Heacham and Hunstanton to the medieval town of King’s Lynn, which is just a short drive away. Hunstanton is a traditional seaside resort and offers good days out for all the family, as does Heacham, which has been a seaside resort for over 150 years. For children there is Church Farm, 10 miles south of King’s Lynn, where you can meet the animals and enjoy refreshment in the farm café/restaurant. Snettisham is great for spotting the birdlife that inhabits this stretch of the Norfolk coastline and you can often see thousands of wading birds in the spring, or sit and watch the birds on the lagoon islands. Beach 17 miles. Nearby there is horse-riding, golf, fishing and roller skating. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

A wonderful, detached country home in Norwich, Norfolk. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. 5 bedrooms. Great Yarmouth 21 miles; Cromer 23 miles.

Gorleston-on-sea, a lovely family focused traditional seaside resort, the house is a short walk from the sandy beach. This spacious family home boasts light, bright and stylish contemporary finish, thoughtfully prepared and equipped to offer a great holiday home. At rear is a lovely south facing patio with garden furniture. Standing opposite, and having commanding views of the harbour, an ideal spot to enjoy the arriving ships visiting Gorleston.
A short stroll away is the wonderful sandy beach and its amenities. Gorleston beach is a bay with a wide curving sandy beach with ramp access, a yacht pond, and children’s splashpad. There are shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, a local theatre, sailing club and amusements. The beach is dog friendly, and offers great walks along the promenade, on the beach and upper levels, or join the weekend park run along the prom.
For more lively seaside family fun, visit Great Yarmouth, with plenty to entertain, from amusements and arcades to circus shows. Why not have a day out at Pleasurewood Hills family theme park, located on the A47 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft? Alternatively, golf clubs can be borrowed for any golfers wanting to play at the local Gorleston golf club.
Seeking shopping and culture? Then enjoy a visit to Norwich City, 40 minutes’ drive where you will be spoilt for shopping, a market square, a cathedral, castle museum, plenty of cafes, restaurants, and pubs.
The famous Norfolk Broads is just 30 minutes’ drive, a National Park with over 125 miles of waterways, abundant with bird and wildlife. The waterways are best explored by boat, hourly river trips and daily boat hire available, and plenty of riverside eateries available to enjoy. Beach, pub and restaurants 280 metres.