Holiday rentals and lettings in East of England

Lavemham, a National Trust location, is a delightfully quirky historical village packed full of interesting sites. It was one of the wealthiest areas in 13th century England thanks to the half-timbered houses commissioned by King Henry the III. A guided walk is recommended to see the best of England’s finest preserved mediaeval village. Highlights include Corpus Christi Guildhall and the De Vere House, of which the latter was the fictional Harry Potter’s birthplace in Godric’s Hollow. This village’s historic atmosphere has made it the perfect backdrop for such features as Harry Potter’s “Deathly Hallows”, “The Witchfinder General”, “Barry Lyndon”, and popular TV series Lovejoy.

The Neptune of Norfolk, housed in a 17th century edifice, boasts culinary delights based on modern British cuisine with an exciting twist to please the savviest foodies, just a stone’s throw from Old Hunstanton beach. Midsummer House of Cambridge boasts French influenced cuisine masterfully created with local produce where taste takes precedence over presentation. Dishes like Vanilla panna cotta with ginger rhubarb will spark your taste buds into ecstasy when paired with select wines at this elegant venue. Benedicts of Norwich offers a more casual dining experience with delectable concoctions a seasoned foodie expects from a nationally renowned restaurant. Try the Oyster sauce-glazed goose and more!

East of England is loaded with a fascinating past that will mystify history lovers. Bury St Edmunds was one of several towns in West Suffolk specialising in wool production between 1450 and 1530. This left a wealthy heritage of cathedrals, guildhalls, and fancy homes. Bury St Edmunds is particularly famed for The Abbey and its beautiful 1020 gardens. Norwich is another magnificent city with many spectacular sites. Start with the Norwich Cathedral from 1096 offering significant insights into the heritage of Norwich and the Norwich Castle Museum’s numerous exhibits.

East of England is a nature lover’s aspiration. Visit Holkham Bay Beach, a gorgeous natural expanse of Norfolk’s coast including sand dunes and a pine forest. You will find a diversity of butterflies, and wildlife. The beach is also famed for scenes from the movie 'Shakespeare in Love'. The Broads National Park is a wetland created in the 12th century when vast quantities of peat were removed resulting in a wetland filled with reeds and wildlife leaving explorers a magical land inhabited by rare species of Swallowtail butterfly, Hawker dragonfly, and awesome landscapes. Painters use this area for inspiration among its wherries, windmills, and winding rivers.

Wells-Next-the-Sea offers a plethora of activities on its lengthy soft golden sand at low-tide. A local pastime is crabbing on the Quay using a string and bucket. Or fly a kite, build sandcastles, watch spectacular marsh birds and much more. Get refreshed at The Beach Café for a casual meal, fine dining at Creek Abbey Food Hall in Fakenham, or French’s Fish-n-Chips for traditional chippies.

Apart from the beach, explore the SEA Life Aquarium where you’ll be spellbound by the immersive exhibits inside. The Rockpool introduces starfish, sea urchins, and more. While Jelly Invaders is an enchanting light show featuring luminous jellyfish in all their glory. And the Ocean tunnel displays dolphins, sharks, and crocodiles over your head, oh my!

The world-renowned University of Cambridge is nestled in a wonderful historical city of the same name. Get a spectacular view of the area from St. Mary the Great’s church, then hop on a punt and glide over the river Cam and under the iconic Mathematical Bridge. Be sure to visit the Fitzwilliam Museum for its loads of treasured artefacts.

This beach town has much to offer. Photograph the ancient lighthouse, walk along the harbour, and visit the Maritime Museum tucked away in Sparrow’s Nest Park. It’s an interactive museum with a cinema for displaying archived films of maritime history and exhibits of model ships and memorabilia. Special events are calendared as well.

The Royal West Norfolk Golf Club is a stunning century old course frequented by the Royal family along the beach. There’s 18 satisfyingly challenging holes but beware the weather. High tide features an extraordinary round of golf. The Victorian Clubhouse Smoke Room serves delicious meals that must be pre-ordered otherwise drinks and cakes are available at a whim.