Poppyland Holiday Cottages offers high-quality self-catering accommodation in Overstrand, a charming coastal village on the Norfolk coast. Ideal for a relaxing seaside escape, Overstrand is known for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic walks and unspoilt beaches, allowing guests to slow down, unwind and enjoy the traditional pace of life that makes this part of Norfolk so special.
The Old Bakehouse – Sleeps 4 + cot
The Old Bakehouse features a light-filled living room with a striking barn-conversion feel, where exposed ceiling beams and an impressive inglenook fireplace with a large log burner create a warm and characterful focal point. Polished wood flooring and tasteful rural cottage furnishings enhance the airy space, making it ideal for relaxing with modern entertainment or curling up by the fire with a good book.
The kitchen and dining area continues the traditional Norfolk charm with fitted wooden units, exposed beams and a classic pammented floor, while still offering all the modern conveniences needed for a comfortable stay. Two inviting bedrooms provide restful accommodation, with a master bedroom featuring a beautiful king-size Victorian-style iron bedstead and a second bedroom arranged as a twin, both thoughtfully furnished and decorated. A spacious family bathroom with bath, shower and modern fittings completes the accommodation, and convenient roadside parking is available nearby with no permits or restrictions.
Hardy’s Cottage – Sleeps 2 adults, 2 children + cot
Hardy’s Cottage is thoughtfully designed with an open-plan layout that retains a warm and cosy atmosphere, creating a welcoming space throughout. The living area features an impressive fireplace, wooden floors and comfortable furnishings, along with a television, DVD player and radio. An archway leads through to the inviting cottage-style kitchen and dining area, fitted with wooden units and a table and chairs, set over traditional Norfolk pammented flooring that adds to the sense of character and history.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, with additional appliances conveniently located in a separate utility room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are beautifully presented in a style inspired by the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, with the master bedroom offering a king-size Victorian-style iron bedstead and the second bedroom featuring spacious and well-loved bunk beds, ideal for children and adventurous adults alike. A family bathroom with bath, shower and modern fittings completes the accommodation, while roadside parking is available nearby with no permits or restrictions.
Forsythia House – Sleeps 5 + cot
Forsythia House has been beautifully restored, retaining its period features such as sash windows, plaster ceiling roses and picture rails, while being furnished to a very high standard. The living room combines period charm with modern comfort, featuring an open coal fireplace, two plush sofas and entertainment options including a digital television and DVD player.
The separate dining room offers a six-seater table and an additional sofa, includes a feature fireplace and flows into the large galley-style kitchen, which is fitted with high-quality wooden units and modern appliances, all set over traditional Norfolk pammented stone flooring. A small utility room with a washer/dryer connects to the stylish family bathroom, fully equipped with a combination shower and bath, wash basin and WC, and finished with Romanesque-style tiling.
Sleeping up to five guests in comfort, the property offers three bedrooms: a master bedroom with a king-size bed, oak furniture and en-suite shower facilities, a small single bedroom connected to the master, and a third bedroom featuring two unique sleigh beds and original fireplaces. Outside, the mature garden provides a peaceful space for relaxing or enjoying a barbecue, while roadside parking is conveniently available nearby with no permits or restrictions.
Rectory Cottage – Sleeps 4 + cot
Rectory Cottage is entered via a front courtyard typical of Norfolk fishing cottages. Inside, there is a well-equipped kitchen with fitted wooden units, oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and automatic washer/dryer, along with a feature fireplace that adds character.
The open-plan living area is warm and inviting, featuring a wood-burning stove, two comfortable sofas and modern entertainment provided by a smart TV, creating the perfect space to relax with a book or enjoy a cosy evening in. The adjoining dining area includes an additional sofa and smart TV, while glass sliding doors lead out to a back courtyard ideal for breakfast or summer meals with a glass of wine. A stylishly decorated bathroom with bath, shower, WC and wash basin is also located on the ground floor.
Upstairs, two tastefully furnished bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, with a master bedroom featuring a rustic king-size bed and a second bedroom offering two twin beds suitable for adults or children. Private parking adds further convenience, making Rectory Cottage a delightful and well-appointed base for a Norfolk getaway.
Visiting the Area
Wickmere is a quiet hamlet made up of a small collection of cottages originally built to house workers on the Wolterton Estate, the family seat of the younger brother of former Prime Minister Robert Walpole. Using Swallow Cottages as a base, guests can walk or cycle safely along quiet lanes while enjoying easy access to the North Norfolk coast and nearby market towns.
Wickmere is close to Felbrigg Hall and within walking distance of Blickling Hall, both National Trust properties well worth visiting, offering extensive woodland and lakeside walks as well as historic houses. Other local attractions include the North Norfolk Steam Railway, the Shire Horse Centre, seal trips from Morston and the scenic waterways of the Norfolk Broads.
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