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

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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.

Stay at Horsey Barns to visit the large grey seal colony at Horsey Gap.

An aerial view of 1, 2 and 3 Horsey Barns, with Horsey Windpump and Heigham Holmes Nature Reserve in the distance, Norfolk

1, 2 and 3 Horsey Barns

The Horsey Barns are a short walk from Horsey Beach, a popular spot for seeing grey seals. In winter, you can view the seals and their pups from special viewing points. The three barns can be booked together for groups of up to 13 people, making them a great place for a family holiday. They all share a front courtyard, with separate seating areas for 1 and 2 Horsey Barns, while 3 Horsey Barns also has a back garden.

The exterior of 1 Horsey Barns, Horsey, Norfolk

1 Horsey Barns

Enjoy a slower pace of life at this rustic, cosy and characterful barn conversion, with the beautiful Norfolk broads on the doorstep.

Exterior view of 1, 2 and 3 Horsey Barns, Horsey, Norfolk

2 Horsey Barns

Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere at this traditional, cosy and characterful barn conversion, with the beautiful Norfolk broads on the doorstep.

The front exterior of 3 Horsey Barns, with two-storey glazed windows and thatched roof, Norfolk

3 Horsey Barns

Take some time out at this rustic and characterful barn conversion, with the beautiful Norfolk broads on the doorstep.

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.

Cromer Lodge, Felbrigg Hall, Cromer, Norfolk

Cromer Lodge

This quirky cottage is a former gate lodge on the Felbrigg Estate, home to an elegant country house, walled garden and rolling landscape park. Cromer Beach and the coastal path are nearby. Sleeps two.

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

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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.

The cosy sitting room at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk

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Large holiday cottages and group getaways in Norfolk

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The exterior of The Round House, a rotunda cottage with a portico over a patio and large, lawned garden, surrounded by trees, Suffolk

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Image: The Round House, in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate, Suffolk

The exterior of Coach House Loft and Peckover Stable Lodge, Cambridgeshire

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From converted stables near Peckover House and Garden in Cambridgeshire to gatehouses on the Calke Abbey estate, there are all sorts of places to choose from for your holiday. Image: Peckover Stable Lodge, Cambridgeshire

An aerial view of Cladium and Wicken Rose Cottage, with the Visitor Centre and Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in the background, Cambridgeshire

Stay on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

There are two cottages, Cladium and Wicken Rose Cottage, on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve - 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife.

A view of the beach at Brancaster Estate in Norfolk

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