For a romantic getaway with your partner and pet, book a stay at this pretty cottage located on the grounds of the owner’s home in rural Norfolk. It’s in a convenient location just 3 miles from Brundall, your springboard for exploring the pretty Norfolk Broads. During your stay, you can hire a boat and then spend the day exploring this impressive waterway rich with plant and bird life. In the property, which has space for two humans and one doggie, you’ll have access to a garden equipped with patio furniture where the three of you can lap up the fresh air.
The outside of this barn conversion has a striking appearance with painted wooden slats. It overlooks the owners’ orchard, meaning you can absorb lovely woody views during your stay. The open-plan living area, with dual-aspect windows letting plenty of light in, is a great space for relaxing with a book or a DVD while your dog snoozes on the rug nearby. A cheerful colour scheme and wooden beams make this a truly appealing room, which also has a dining table plus stools at the breakfast bar. The cosy bedroom has in the eaves of the property and has a lovely vaulted ceiling for next-level cosiness. It’s accessed via an attractive wooden staircase leading up from the living space.
You’ll find plenty of walks that’ll meet your pet’s approval leading from your front door, while further afield you may choose to head to Acle Bridge (4.5 miles) and join the Weavers‘ Way. This 61-mile trail passes through a diverse landscape of woodland, farmland, country estates, riverside walks and disused railway lines. Fancy some sea air? At Caister Beach (12 miles), the dog can enjoy glorious, restriction-free runs through the sand. For an urban day out, head 10 miles west to the cathedral city of Norwich.