The sweet sound of leather on willow will provide the backdrop to summer stays at this charming flint cottage overlooking the village green and cricket pitch, with the local pub just steps away. It's not hard to see why the Sunday Times named the small Norfolk village of Aldborough as the eighth best place to live in the entire country. Its characterful 19th-century facade gives way to an equally lovely interior. Your hosts have lovingly restored the property to create a welcoming home that's a pleasure to spend time in. From the wood burner in the living room to the light-filled breakfast room and the stylish blue kitchen, everything is designed with comfort and style in mind. Elsewhere, the enclosed garden is an absolute delight. From your first sips of coffee each morning to lunches in the shade of the parasol and afternoons spent reading in the summer house, this verdant space is a veritable haven of calm and tranquillity. Away from this idyllic village scene, the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is well worth exploring. The traditional seaside resort of Cromer wows with its sandy Blue Flag-awarded beach and traditional pier, while the colourful beach huts of Wells-next-the-Sea make for...Read more a quaint seaside hangout for the day. Read less