Norfolk lodges and caravans make great holiday homes. According to Sykes Cottages, Norfolk was named one of 2023’s best staycation destinations in the UK. And Conde Nast describes the Broads in Norfolk (and Suffolk) “as enigmatic and magnetic”.
Read on below and find out 6 reasons why Norfolk is a great place for a holiday.
Blakeney Beach
1. The Norfolk coast is a joy to behold
Big beaches and big skies are the benchmarks of this glorious coastline. Norfolk has almost 90 miles of beaches and they offer a variety that takes in sequestered calm, golden sands, saltmarshes and serious holiday fun.
Head to Visit Norfolk for loads of information on the area. And don’t miss out on the Norfolk Coast Path. Over eighty miles, stretching from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, make this a lovely way to get up close to the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (And you don’t have to walk it all in one go!).
As a location for a UK holiday home, the Norfolk coast is ideal. A lodge or caravan here is something well worth investigating.
Cromer Pier
2. Norfolk coast holidays mean Norfolk coast fun
For full on fun, it has to be that legendary seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. A beautiful beach stretching between two legendary piers.
The iconic Pleasure Beach with its rides (and screams) and the whole of Marine Parade and the streets around it; it’s what defines seaside resorts. Families have loved Great Yarmouth for decades - just ask locally about The Snails - it’s easy to see why.
And it’s easy to see why Norfolk is a sought after holiday home location. You can be in a bustling resort or the superb city of Norwich - but you can also take a slower pace on beaches like Cromer, Winterton-on-Sea, Scratby or the truly lovely Horsey Gap.
Gorleston Beach Huts
3. Norfolk beaches are among the best
Norfolk has some of the best beaches - anywhere. Gorleston, Caister, Hemsby, Sea Palling and then up into North Norfolk where Holkham beach sets a whole other standard - the beaches in this easterly county are truly superb.
Looking out to the horizon from a Norfolk beach, you’ll understand where that ‘big skies’ aspect of the county comes from. These are more than views - they’re panoramas.
You’ll find dog friendly beaches in Norfolk, which makes these sandy strolls real favourites with holiday home owners. And, as quiet and remote as some of these big beautiful beaches are, you’re never too far from great places to eat and drink, for which Norfolk is becoming really rather well known.
And if you fancy a change from the seaside but still love the water then there are lots of places by the rivers and The Broads.
How Hill
4. Norfolk Broads - the waterways unique to the county
Unique is a word to use carefully but when it comes to the Norfolk Broads. It’s safe to say they are in a class of their own. For centuries they were thought to be a natural feature, but now we know they are man made. They are the result of medieval peat diggings becoming flooded as sea levels rose in the the fourteenth century. Today they are one of the world’s most loved holiday spots.
Take a day boat and cruise around. A holiday home in the area puts you at the gateway to The Broads. Enjoy the sights and sounds of charming villages, superb scenery and wonderful wildlife.
And where better to enjoy the Broads than at Tingdene Waveney River Centre? Stunning holiday lodges are available for staycations, or to buy as holiday homes. That means you can visit any time you like to enjoy the peace and quiet of this tranquil Norfolk Broads holiday park, with its fantastic facilities including The Waveney Inn bar and restaurant and a fantastic swimming pool.
You can take advantage of the Managed Letting Scheme here, which means Tingdene will take care of letting your holiday home and simply send you your monthly income. So, when you’re not using your holiday home, you can get a return on your annual running costs with the many people wanting to staycation on the Norfolk Broads too.
There’s also touring pitches and hotel rooms at Waveney River Centre - so many great ways to take advantage of the Norfolk Broads.
5. Norfolk is great for wildlife and brilliant for birdwatching
Norfolk has actually been called the UK’s capital of birdwatching.
There are species to see all year round. Marsh Harriers, Bitterns, Stone Curlews are here. So too are Kingfishers, and Geese. Look seawards to see flocks of birds migrate, or enjoy spotting the birds who nest in The Broads. Head to places like Pensthorpe, Strumpshaw Fen or Titchwell Marsh for some amazing bird sightings.
One of the great joys of holiday home ownership is being able to immerse yourselves in the culture, geography and wildlife of the area around it. Somehow there’s always more time to explore around your home when it’s your home from home. It’s why people enjoy activities like birdwatching in and around their Norfolk holiday homes. They enjoy lots of other things too; cycling, fishing, and sporting activities like golf.
Caldecott Hall Golf Club
6. Norfolk golfing holidays are seriously popular
Norfolk is a popular spot for golfers (and we’re not talking sea front crazy golf, although be sure to check that out…).
One of the real gems that’s got everybody talking is Tingdene at Caldecott Hall Country Park. Acres of woodland, a long historic heritage and great sporting facilities all add to the magic of this wonderful slice of Norfolk.
Tingdene Caldecott Hall Country Park has caravans and lodges for sale, giving you a holiday home with an 18 hole golf course right on your doorstep. Plus, as a Tingdene holiday home owner you get discounts at the array of facilities here and across the UK. That’s pretty significant when you realise that there’s its own pool and jacuzzi, a steam room, Barn1 Bar & Restaurant and a pro golf shop at Caldecott Hall Golf Club.
The woodland setting is lovely, plus it’s next door to the Redwings Horse Sanctuary which is definitely worth a visit.
