Finder's Cottage

Set in the heart of rural North Norfolk, this charming cottage is a home from home for families and groups of friends, eager to explore this invigorating coastline. Docking is one of the highest villages in Norfolk, offering sumptuous views of the surrounding countryside. With beaches at Brancaster, Heacham and Hunstanton all within 8 miles, you’re perfectly placed to choose your adventures. Snettisham (12 miles) has a superb bird reserve, where you can see peregrines and hen harriers over the saltmarsh. Titchwell (6 miles) has egrets and buzzards. Brancaster Staithe (7 miles) is perfect for sailing enthusiasts, where dinghies can be launched with the changing tide. Explore Burnham Market’s delis, boutiques and eateries (6 miles), or wander the medieval lanes of King’s Lynn (17 miles) in search of antiques, galleries and a keepsake of your adventures. Try your hand at crabbing with the kids in Wells-next-the-Sea (12 miles), or hop aboard the Wells Harbour Railway with its views of colourful beach huts just off the shoreline. There is so much to do, so many memories to be made.

Enter the airy hallway and the spacious sitting room/diner, and relax in the welcoming sea-blue sofas. It’s the perfect space to unwind after sparkling days by the ocean, exploring stately homes, nature reserves and the charming towns and villages of North Norfolk. Gather around the wood burner effect gas fire for intimate soirees with local wine, beer and cider, watch the Smart TV and enjoy meals at the large dining table, seating eight. Prepare fabulous feasts in the large, streamlined kitchen, and use the utility room for washing clothes and storing additional food. Wash away sand in the convenient ground-floor shower room with WC, or soak in the first-floor bathroom’s tub; there’s also a WC here, plus plenty of storage space for your toiletries. After a nightcap in the garden, drift away to dream of tomorrow in one of the four well-appointed bedrooms: the ground-floor king-size with a seaside feel, and the three first-floor bedrooms; a soothing king-size with dual aspect views and an en-suite; and the two bright and breezy twins.

Open the sitting room’s French doors on balmy summer nights for parties in the enclosed rear garden. Enjoy BBQs and meals on the sun terrace’s large table, with its parasol and eight chairs. There’s a lovely lawn for kids to have a kick-around too.