Escape the routine with unique Norfolk holiday cottages

Arrival and Departure

All of our Norfolk holiday cottages and Norfolk holiday homes at Crabpot Cottages have a standard arrival time of 4pm on the day your holiday begins and a departure time of 10am on your final day. These times allow our local housekeeping teams to thoroughly prepare each cottage to a high standard. If you arrive in North Norfolk earlier, you can enjoy a walk along Sheringham Beach, lunch in Cromer or a visit to Holkham Estate before checking in.

Are your Norfolk holiday cottages and holiday homes dog friendly?

Most of our Norfolk holiday cottages and holiday homes are dog friendly. You can check on the holiday cottage listing. The North Norfolk Coast is perfect for holidays with dogs, with miles of coastal paths, open countryside and dog-friendly beaches such as Holkham, Brancaster and West Runton. Many local pubs and cafés in villages like Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea also welcome well-behaved dogs, making it easy to enjoy your stay together.

Where are the best places to eat near your Norfolk holiday cottages?

The Norfolk Coast is renowned for its food scene. While staying in our Norfolk holiday cottages, guests often enjoy:

• Fresh seafood including Cromer crab and local mussels. Brancaster Oysters and Cromer crab are the highlight here!
• Award-winning pubs and restaurants in Thornham (Orange Tree, Lifeboat), Burnham Market (The Hoste Arms) and Cley ( The George and the Dragon)
• Fish and chips eaten on the quay at Wells-next-the-Sea. Sheringham and Cromer also have some fantastic chippys!
• Independent cafés, bakeries and delis across the coast. Sheringham, Cromer and Holt have some great eateries which are suitable for all the family including the dogs!

What things are there to do near your Norfolk holiday home?

Guests staying in our Norfolk holiday homes enjoy a wide range of activities, including:

● Shopping and dining in Burnham Market, often called the “Chelsea-on-Sea

● Seal watching boat trips from Blakeney and Morston Quay

● Exploring stately homes such as Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall and Sandringham Estate

● Crabbing on Wells Harbour or Cromer Pier

● Riding the North Norfolk Railway steam train from Sheringham to Holt

● Fantastic Norfolk beaches such as Brancaster, Sheringham, Cromer and hidden corners such as Blakeney and Thornham.

Why choose Crabpot Cottages for your Norfolk holiday cottage?

Crabpot Cottages is a small, family-run business, and that really does shape how we do things. We’re born and bred in Norfolk, and the coast has always been part of our everyday lives – not just somewhere we work. We know the lanes, the beaches, the changing seasons and the little differences between one village and the next, because this is home.

When you get in touch with us, you’ll be speaking to someone who lives locally and knows the cottages properly. There’s no call centre and no scripted answers – just a friendly voice at the end of the phone who can tell you which beach is best for dogs, where to park in Wells, or whether a cottage gets the evening sun. We have offices in Sheringham and Hunstanton, and we’re hands-on with every property we look after.

We only take on Norfolk holiday cottages and holiday homes that we’d happily stay in ourselves. Each one is visited regularly, and we work closely with local owners and Norfolk tradespeople to keep everything running smoothly. Because we’re local, we can deal with things quickly if they crop up, and we’re never far away if you need us during your stay.

We also know that everyone wants something slightly different from their Norfolk holiday. Some guests want long beach walks at Holkham or Brancaster, others love the bustle of Cromer or Sheringham, and some are happiest tucked away in quieter villages like Blakeney, Cley or Wells-next-the-Sea. Because we know the area so well, we can help you find somewhere that genuinely suits you, rather than just pointing you to what’s available.

At the end of the day, we’re proud to be independent, local and personal in the way we work. When you book with Crabpot Cottages, you’re not dealing with a faceless company — you’re booking with people who care about the cottages, the coast and making sure you have a great time in Norfolk.

All About Crabpot Cottages

Crabpot Cottages is a truly family-run, independent holiday letting agency based right here on the North Norfolk Coast. We specialise in quality Norfolk holiday cottages and Norfolk holiday homes, all personally chosen and managed by our local team! — not a call centre half way across the country..

What makes Crabpot Cottages different from big booking platforms?

Unlike larger agencies or online booking giants, we are local people, born and bred in Norfolk, with offices in both Sheringham and Hunstanton. That means:

• You’ll always speak to a real person who lives locally — no call centres miles away.
• We know the coast, the villages and the cottages intimately — because we live here.
• We only market Norfolk holiday cottages and homes that we’d happily stay in ourselves.

Is Crabpot Cottages really family-run?

Yes! Crabpot Cottages was founded by Penny and Mike Jones, whose love for the Norfolk Coast and commitment to personal service shaped the business from day one.
Today both of the next generation — Lucy and Tom — are active members of the team, bringing fresh energy and local expertise to your helping you pick your next holiday cottage.

Do you have local offices we can visit or call?

Absolutely — we have welcoming offices in:

• Sheringham, close to the coast and local beaches
• Hunstanton, making the western side of the Norfolk Coast easy to access
  This means you can always call or pop in for advice, recommendations or just a friendly chat about your stay.

What kind of service can I expect?

We pride ourselves on high-quality service with a personal touch.
That includes:

• Hand-picked Norfolk holiday cottages & homes inspected by us personally.
• Friendly local advice on the best beaches, dog-friendly walks and those hidden little spots along the coast.
• You can speak to the same member of the team who know Norfolk like the back of their hand
• Pop into our offices in Sheringham and Hunstanton for a friendly chat!