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Blakeney Lodge and the old mill, Norfolk
Blakeney Lodge and the old mill, Norfolk | © National Trust/Mike Henton

From unspoilt sandy beaches to vast heathlands, experience a landscape rich in wildlife.

Cottages near seal trips

Common seals, on a sand and shingle spit at Blakeney Point, Norfolk, amongst a breeding colony of sandwich terns

Take a boat trip to Blakeney Point

Blakeney Point is recognised as internationally important for its breeding birds, and its seal colony. Grey seal pups are born on Blakeney Point during November, December and early January. The best way to view the seal pups is by taking a boat from Morston Quay. You can stay in a holiday cottage nearby.

An aerial view of Blakeney Lodge and it's walled garden, next to the private static caravans at Friary Farm Park, with marshes and the sea in the distance, Norfolk

Blakeney Lodge 

This lodge is in the shadows of an old windmill and on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Sleeps three.

The exterior of Mrs Preedy's Cottage, Norfolk

Mrs Preedy's Cottage 

This pretty cottage is a 25-minute drive from Blakeney. Dog friendly. Sleeps five.

Quirky cottages in Norfolk

The two-storey octagonal tower for which Mustard Pot Cottage is named, surrounded by grass and trees, Norfolk

Recently refurbished - Mustard Pot Cottage 

Shaped like a small condiment pot, this cosy cottage has octagonal shaped rooms, narrow winding stairs and arched doorways. Sleeps two.

The exterior of The Tower, nr Aylsham, Norfolk

Blickling Tower 

This unusual building was once the second Earl of Buckinghamshire's race stand at Blickling. With its large, arched windows, spiral staircase, and third-floor roof terrace, it's like your own little castle. Sleeps four.

The galleried sitting area and bedroom at 3 Horsey Barns, Norfolk

3 Horsey Barns 

This former granary has a glazed entrance and one of its three bedrooms on a galleried floor overlooking the open-plan living space below. There's a small, enclosed lawn outside, looking over arable fields towards the sand dunes. It's a great spot to relax after a day sailing, walking or wildlife spotting. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.

Featured cottages

The exterior of Chapel Lodge, Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Find a cottage at a National Trust place to visit 

Explore cottages at Oxburgh, Felbrigg, Blickling and Sheringham Park, for lots of things to do on the doorstep. Image: Oxburgh Chapel Lodge

Pet dogs and their owners outside a holiday cottage on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset
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Dog-friendly cottages in Norfolk 

Many of our Norfolk holiday cottages are dog-friendly, situated within unspoilt countryside and close to vast expanses of sandy beaches.

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