Just 300 metres from Heacham’s South Beach, this beautiful barn conversion is every salty sea dog’s dream. Family-friendly, the two-bedroomed abode is full of characterful features and is among a boutique collection of holiday properties with easy access to coastal and countryside walks.
Perfect for a pet-loving couple or small family, this beachy hideaway has an inviting open-plan social space that’s bathed in natural light. Pause to appreciate the ceiling beams, brickwork archway and exposed stone wall features as you carry luggage and self-catering supplies inside. The lounge area has seating arranged before a TV and wood burner-effect heater and, beyond, the kitchen/diner contains all the must-haves of home. The dogs can move effortlessly from one area to another if they’re the type to stay close; once they’re settled for the night, head upstairs and you’ll find two beamed bedrooms – a generous double and a twin that would be ideal for children. A smart family bathroom completes the layout. For a breath of fresh coastal air step out into the shared garden and you’ll find a patio with seating and grass for the dogs to roll on.
Private parking allows you to unpack and forget about the car for a while – the beach on your doorstep is rugged, dog-friendly all year and rarely packed. For longer walks, both the King Charles III England Coast Path and the Elizabeth Way pass through Heacham, while well-behaved pups are welcome in the grounds of Norfolk Lavender, less than 2 miles inland. Visit resort town Hunstanton (3.5 miles) for traditional seaside entertainment or drive cross-country to well-heeled Burnham Market (12.5 miles) for boutique shopping and celebrity-spotting. A little further on, the Holkham Estate (16 miles) is en-route to Wells-next-the-Sea (18.5 miles).