Norfolk coastal break with kids and dog - where?!

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We are planning to go on a short break (4 nights) with our 14 and 12 year old kids and our dog towards the end of March.

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of choice/holiday lettings companies and I don't really know the area at all. Been to Brancaster Staithe before which was lovely. People seem to love Cromer and Burnham Market too?

It would be great if we could do big dog friendly beach walks without having to drive. Would also be good if we could walk to a pub/shop in the evenings, though not essential.

Any ideas of which villages would be best, or any holiday lettings companies that are particularly good? Some of the prices seem insane - we don't need uber luxury (no way could I justify over 1k for 4 nights in Norfolk in March!) - but a pretty and cosy cottage would be great...thanks so much.

Wells Next The Sea sounds ideal for you.

Cheerful little ex port town with great chip shop (French’s) on the quay, pubs etc.

Walk down to the beach, miles and miles of beach and dunes, or through the woods to Holkham. Or walk the coast path eastwards along the marsh (look out for egrets and marsh harriers) as far as Stiffkey, have a pub lunch in the Red Lion, and either walk back or get the coastal bus.

Nice pub at Warham. Thursford Steam Museum is quite good for a wet day, Traction engines, steam driven roundabouts and old steam driven dance hall organs like the Mighty Wurlitzer that they play in rotation.

Trip to see the seals from Morston - check the weather and book, Google Morston Seal Trips for times.

Blakeney is lovely too. Pubs, cafes, deli, good small supermarket.

Have a look at cottages in North Creake or South Creake, it’s a quick drive to Wells and cheaper than staying in Wells.

Wells next the Sea. We’ve booked on air b and b a few times.

Is this any good https://www.originalcottages.co.uk/norfolk-cottages/north-norfolk-coast/wells-next-the-sea/c27939-church-plain-cottage?adults=4&fromdate=2024-03-22&maximumpets=%3E1&nights=4&sleeps=%3E4&guests=6

We've used Original Cottages twice.

South Creake is pretty but there’s only a pub there. I’d say for a long weekend you need to be right on the coast.

Kelling Heath at Weybourne is what you need :) Try the site itself , owners on ukcaravans4hire, or airbnb . I know you said you wanted a cottage but although it’s a holiday park it’s extremely “ naice” . You might be pushed for availability Easter hols which start the Thursday before Good Friday in Norfolk but there’s is a pet friendly on the keys estate agent one . It’s very nice - I’ve stayed in it . Kelling is stunning and the the kids can get out and explore safely on bikes . There’s an indoor pool and there’s nice pub in weybourne . Kelling is a bit like centre parcs without the horrible bits ( crowds / chain restaurants ) and all the lovely bits they promote in their adverts( nature etc ) !

Just a loud reminder to CHECK THE TIDE TABLES.
From Wells westwards or eg Holme eastwards, you’re very much safer setting off as the tide is going out (so at or soon after high tide). It’s incredibly easy to find yourself on a sandbar and cut off by the incoming tide. Lifeboat rescue shouldn’t be on anyone’s bucket list but time and again the Wells lifeboat has to rescue walkers who didn’t realise there would suddenly be deep water behind them as well as in front.

My favourite walk is from Holme to Thornham, followed by fish and chips at Eric’s, or tea at Thornham Deli (£££ though!).

https://www.keysholidaycottages.co.uk/search/SiteSearchForm?Search=Sheringham&action_results=Go

The cliff is currently slipping between Mundesley and Overstrand. The beach huts area has been damaged quite badly due to the rain. The prom is blocked with barriers.
There have been several large slips between Sheringham and Cromer and then on round from Cromer to Mundesley.