holidayeast.co.uk | News and Offers from Coast and Country Holidays

Easter Egg Hunts & more in Norfolk

2012-03-13T09:21:00.000-07:00

Here are some great local attractions where you can have lots of fun on your Coast & Country Easter Holiday or Short Break:

> Strumpshaw Fen on 5th April.

> Fairhaven Water Gardens on 6th April.

> Bure Vally Railway are running an Easter Egg-spress on the 6th to the 19th April.

> Bewilderwood have a Boggle Bow Tie & Bonnet Bounce off, from the 2nd to 15th April.

> There's an Easter Eggstravaganser at Pensthorpe from 30th March to 15th April
> Get on-board an Easter Special River Trip from the 6th to 9th April with Broads Tours.
> There will be an Easter Art Exhibition at Banham Zoo from the 31st March to 15th April.
> ... and there will be Easter Fun days with chicks & bunnies at Blickling Hall from the 22nd to 25th April.

Book your Holiday Cottage Easter Break now!

VIEW SPECIAL OFFERS >

Easter Offers on Suffolk & Norfolk Country Cottages

2012-03-12T08:33:00.000-07:00

EASTER HOLIDAY GET-AWAY SPECIAL OFFERS

Great value holiday cottages in beautiful Norfolk & Suffolk.
Why even contemplate getting on a plane or a ferry, when we have all the ingredients for a fantastic Easter family holiday or short-break, right here in Norfolk and Suffolk. The coast, the broads, breckland and stunning countryside - it's all here!

	Manor Cottage Sedgeford Sleeps: 3-4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: GREAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 05/05/2012 View Property
	3 Norfolk Heights Docking Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Enterprise Cottage Sutton Staithe Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY EASTER IN THIS STUNNINGLY FURNISHED PROPERTY OVERLOOKING THE NORFOLK BROAD. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & EASTER. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE BUT NOT OVER EASTER. 09/04/2012 - 28/04/2012 View Property
	Bay Tree Cottage East Runton Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 07/04/2012 View Property
	Chloes Retreat Heacham Sleeps: 3-4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER OFFER GREAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 06/01/2012 - 06/04/2012 View Property
	Stable Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 07/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Anvil Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Olympus By The Sea Kessingland Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: WALK TO A SANDY BEACH FOR YOUR COASTAL EASTER BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Pyecroft By The Sea Trimingham Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL EASTER BREAK - SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Marine Cottage Sheringham Sheringham Sleeps: 3, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY EASTER IN THIS DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE IN SHERINGHAM, TAKE A WALK ALONG A SANDY BEACH & ENJOY FRESH CAUGHT FISH & CHIPS. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Timbers Weybourne Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK WITH SEA VIEWS GREAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS ONLY. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Drift Barn Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: THIS NEWLY REFURBISHED BARN CONVERSION IS FURNISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD, ENJOY WALKS FROM THE PROPERTY ALONG THE WEAVERS WAY OR A TEN MINUTE CAR RIDE TO SHERINGHAM. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 11/02/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Church View Northrepps Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER BREAK, ENJOY WALKING TO THE PUB OR DOWN QUIET LANES TO THE BEACH FOR YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 06/04/2012 View Property
	Daisy Cottage Northrepps Sleeps: 4-5, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A WALK TO THE PUB OR QUIET LANES TO THE COAST FOR A SPECIAL BREAK. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Torridon Northrepps Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY EASTER IN THIS SPACIOUS BUNGALOW FOR YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Corner House Holt Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: Yes, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A EASTER BREAK IN THIS PICTURESQUE GEORIAN MARKET TOWN OF HOLT. ONLY 5 MINUTES CAR DRIVE TO SHERINGHAM. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	The Stables Lessingham Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: SPEND EASTER IN THIS SPACIOUS ALL ON ONE LEVEL BARN CONVERSION IS NEAR TO THE COAST FOR THAT MUCH NEEDED BREAK. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	The Hayloft Lessingham Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST EASTER BREAK - SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 20/01/2012 - 13/04/2012 View Property
	Laburnum Cottage Tunstead Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A COSY EASTER BREAK IN THIS DELIGHTFUL PROPERTY WITH A WOODBURNER NEAR TO THE BROADS & WROXHAM BARNS. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 14/04/2012 View Property
	Otter Barn Corpusty Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COUNTRYSIDE BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	St Lukes House Little Walsingham Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: SET IN THIS CHARMING NORFOLK VILLAGE THIS STYLISH PROPERTY IS ALSO 10 MINUTES CAR DRIVE TO WELLS NEXT THE SEA - SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 27/01/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Fishermans Cottage Bacton Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A WELL EARNED BREAK THIS EASTER IN THIS CHARMING COTTAGE JUST 200 YARDS FROM A SANDY BEACH. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR FULL WEEKS BUT SHORT BREAKS ALSO POSSIBLE. 03/02/2012 - 06/04/2012 View Property
	Warren Cottage Sankence, Aylsham Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: TAKE AN EASTER BREAK ENJOY PEACE & QUIET WITH AN ADDED ATTRACTION OF A LARGE INDOOR HEATED POOL THIS PROPERTY HAS MUCH TO OFFER. DISCOUNT PRICES ON FULL WEEKS. 10/02/2012 - 13/04/2012 View Property
	Sleepy Gull Old Hunstanton Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: THIS IMMACULATE BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED PROPERTY IS JUST 5 MINUTE WALK TO SANDY BEACHES. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 10/02/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Kingfisher Cottage Sutton Staithe Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: DUE TO CANCELLATION SPECIAL OFFER DISCOUNT WAS £343.00 PER WEEK NOW £300.00 04/05/2012 - 18/05/2012 View Property
	Kingfisher Cottage Sutton Staithe Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER BREAK DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 16/03/2012 - 13/04/2012 View Property
	Beck Cottage West Beckham Sleeps: 3, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: Yes, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 16/03/2012 - 13/04/2012 View Property
	Manor Cottage South Walsham Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 17/03/2012 - 28/04/2012 View Property
	Stout House Brockdish, Norfolk-Suffolk border Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: EASTER AVAILABLE SPECIAL OFFER DISCOUNTS AND ON FULL WEEKS. 17/03/2012 - 28/04/2012 View Property

Wymondham Music Festival

2012-03-05T03:59:00.001-08:00

Dates for the Wymondham Music Festival have been announced:

Programme Launch: Saturday 5 May

Festival Fortnight: Saturday 23 June to Sunday 8 July

Midsummer Jazz Picnic: Monday 25 June

They have got many exciting things lined up for 2012, with the usual impressive range of music - from the conventional to the unusual, the dramatic to the simple. Classical, jazz, folk, concerts, recitals, workshop - there’s something for everyone. Some of this year’s highlights include:

> The Demon Barber Roadshow
> Norwich Baroque with Crispian Steele-Perkins
> O Duo - percussion extravaganza
> Eclipse - British early music and dance
> Cuillin Sound - wind trio
> Jazz Piano Legends with Craig Milverton

...plus a Gershwin Evening, 1940’s Dance and all our usual favourites including lunch-time recitals, Midsummer Jazz Picnic and Market Place events.

For details of all the events & concerts and to book event tickets, visit their WEBSITE >

Thetford Forest Concert Accommodation

2012-02-20T07:27:00.002-08:00

If you have ever experienced a Forestry Commission live concert, then you'll know that it's a great way to get close to your favorite bands as they perform live - but you'll also know that the atmosphere created in the heart of one on Britain's most beautiful woodlands is hard to beat.

Bring a picnic - It's the perfect way to enjoy a live gig with family or friends! Then at the end of the concert, what could be better than going back to a close-by holiday cottage to finish the evening, rather than being sat in a car or stuck on a bus for hours! Coast & Country holidays has a wide selection of holiday cottages throughout the breckland area, so why not plan a Norfolk summer holiday around seeing your favorite band or performer.

This summers concerts are:
> Razorlight: 14 June 2012
> Plan B: 15 June 2012
> Will Young: 16 June 2012
> Ed Sheeran: 12 June 2012
> Alfie Boe: 13 June 2012
> The Darkness: 14 June 2012

Concert tickets can be booked online, over the phone or in person with the Forestry Commission.

• Buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music
• Buy over the phone from the Box Office on 03000 680400

(open 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri plus 10am - 1pm Sat in peak periods)

For accommodation near Thetford Forest, contact Coast & Country Holidays on 01953 604480 or visit www.holidayeast.co.uk

Snowdrop Gardens - yet another reason to holiday in Norfolk & Suffolk

2012-02-17T08:01:00.000-08:00

The beautiful Snowdrop has been in the news again recently with a single Scottish Elizabeth Harrison snowdrop bulb being sold for a record £725 in an online auction!

We are lucky to have so many woodland areas and gardens in our region, which make the perfect backdrop to a wonderful photograph - you just need to know where to look!

A great place to start is the National Garden Scheme website:

When the first snowdrops start to appear you know winter is finally coming to an end. So what better way to celebrate the change in seasons than by visiting one of many NGS gardens that will be open over the coming months.

From sprawling woods to romantic cottage gardens, it’s the perfect way to gain inspiration for your own garden or to simply while away an afternoon.

Below is a list of snowdrop openings at NGS gardens in our area:

Norfolk

Chestnut Farm
3 acre garden, over 60 varieties of snowdrops separately labelled, large flowered and specie crocus, hellebores, some early daffodils, and other spring bulbs. Especially come and smell the daphne bholua Jacqueline Postill. In July herbaceous borders are burgeoning, see a range of aroids, small arboretum, and some unusual flowering shrubs

Opening: Thursday 1 March, Sunday 4 Mar (11-4); Sunday 22 July (11-5).

Visitors & groups also welcome by appointment

Lexham Hall -
Fine C17/C18 Hall (not open). Parkland with lake and river walks. Formal garden with terraces, yew hedges, roses and mixed borders. Traditional kitchen garden with crinkle crankle wall. Extensive collection of scented, winter flowering shrubs and woods, carpeted with snowdrops. 3-acre woodland garden with azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, spring bulbs, and fine trees. A major new planting scheme in the walled garden. Dogs on leads welcome Feb only

Opening: Sunday 20 & Monday 21 May + Wednesday 19 September (11-5)

Suffolk

Gable House
1-acre plantsman’s garden of all-year interest. Vast collection of snowdrops, cyclamen, hellebores etc for the February opening. The June open day brings colour and variety from shrub roses, perennials and interesting trees and shrubs. Greenhouses contain rare bulbs and tender plants

Opening: Sunday 3 June (11-5).

Brilliant Holiday Cottage Special Offers

2012-02-13T03:39:00.000-08:00

Here are some of our latest Special Offers - we hope to see you soon!

Remember - you can keep in-touch with all our news and special offers by adding your email address in the 'SUBSCRIBE TO' box to the right - it's FREE and we promise not to share your details with anyone.

Or by following us on TWITTER @holidayeast

	Manor Cottage Sedgeford Sleeps: 3-4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: GREAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	3 Norfolk Heights Docking Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Enterprise Cottage Sutton Staithe Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR BREAK OVERLOOKING THE NORFOLK BROAD SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Bay Tree Cottage East Runton Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Chloes Retreat Heacham Sleeps: 3-4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: GREAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 06/01/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Stable Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Anvil Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Olympus By The Sea Kessingland Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: WALK TO A SANDY BEACH FOR YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Pyecroft By The Sea Trimingham Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Marine Cottage Sheringham Sheringham Sleeps: 3, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE IN SHERINGHAM, TAKE A WINTER WALK ALONG A SANDY BEACH & ENJOY FRESH CAUGHT FISH & CHIPS. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Timbers Weybourne Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK WITH SEA VIEWS GREAT DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS ONLY. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Drift Barn Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: THIS NEWLY REFURBISHED BARN CONVERSION IS FURNISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD, ENJOY WALKS FROM THE PROPERTY ALONG THE WEAVERS WAY OR A TEN MINUTE CAR RIDE TO SHERINGHAM. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 11/02/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Church View Northrepps Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: eJOY WALKING TO THE PUB OR DOWN QUIET LANES TO THE BEACH FOR YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Daisy Cottage Northrepps Sleeps: 4-5, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A WALK TO THE PUB OR QUIET LANES TO THE COAST FOR A SPECIAL BREAK. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS AND FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Torridon Northrepps Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY THIS SPACIOUS BUNGALOW FOR YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS AND FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	The Apple House Bacton Sleeps: 7, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: THIS STUNNING THATCHED HOUSE WITH A SWIMMING POOL IS IDEAL FOR A FAMILY BREAK NEAR TO THE COAST. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Corner House Holt Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: Yes, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A WEEKS BREAK IN THIS PICTURESQUE gEORIAN MARKET TOWN OF HOLT. ONLY 5 MINUTES CAR DRIVE TO SHERINGHAM. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	The Stables Lessingham Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: THIS SPACIOUS ALL ON ONE LEVEL BARN CONVERSION IS NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	The Hayloft Lessingham Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 20/01/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Laburnum Cottage Tunstead Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A COSY BREAK IN THIS DELIGHTFUL PROPERTY WITH A WOODBURNER NEAR TO THE BROADS & WROXHAM BARNS. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Otter Barn Corpusty Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COUNTRYSIDE BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Sheringwood Scarning Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: TAKE A COUNTRYSIDE BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	The Beach House Walcott Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: THIS DELIGHTFUL PROPERTY OVERLOOKING THE SEA IS IDEAL FOR A WELL EARNED COASTAL BREAK, SPECIAL OFFER IS FOR ANY 3 NIGHTS BETWEEN THESE DATES WAS £282 NOW £250 06/03/2012 - 12/03/2012 View Property
	Beach Place Walcott Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL 3 NIGHT SHORT BREAK OVERLOOKING THE SEA. 18/02/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	St Lukes House Little Walsingham Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: SET IN THIS CHARMING NORFOLK VILLAGE THIS STYLISH PROPERTY IS ALSO 10 MINUTES CAR DRIVE TO WELLS NEXT THE SEA - SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 27/01/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Fishermans Cottage Bacton Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: ENJOY A WELL EARNED BREAK IN THIS CHARMING COTTAGE JUST 200 YARDS FROM A SANDY BEACH. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR FULL WEEKS BUT SHORT BREAKS ALSO POSSIBLE. 03/02/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Warren Cottage Sankence, Aylsham Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: PEACE & QUIET WITH AN ADDED ATTRACTION OF A LARGE INDOOR HEATED POOL THIS PROPERTY HAS MUCH TO OFFER. DISCOUNT PRICES ON FULL WEEKS. 10/02/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Sleepy Gull Old Hunstanton Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: THIS IMMACULATE BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED PROPERTY IS JUST 5 MINUTE WALK TO SANDY BEACHES. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 10/02/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property

NEW PROPERTY: Pocahontas

2012-01-23T07:03:00.000-08:00

Pocahontas

We're delighted to have Pocahontas back with Coast & Country Holidays.

This delightful Grade 11 listed terraced cottage is attractively furnished and situated in the conservation area of the seaside village of Heacham. The garden is not attached to the property but is a very pretty private walled garden. Only a 15 minute walk to the beach or take an evening stroll to watch the magnificent sunsets. The village offers many traditional shops, pubs, restaurants and fish and chip shop. The spectacular purple haze of the Norfolk Lavender Farm can be enjoyed as well as afternoon tea. Located just 2 miles from Hunstanton on the North Norfolk Coast for exploring the rock pools, blue flag beach, Princess Theatre, funfair, Sealife Sanctuary or a boat trip to see the seals. Holkham Hall, Sandringham House and gardens, Wells-next-the-Sea and other popular attractions are easily accessible as are the RSPB nature reserves.

Heacham
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Cot: Yes

View more details >

February Half-term Holiday Offers & more

2012-01-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

Back in the daily routine? Same old slog? Need a break?

We've got loads of special offers to help you get away for an early 2012 holiday, short break or half-term get-away with the kids. Go on - you know you want to! Here's a selection of our latest SPECIAL OFFERS, which are updated regularly on our website:

	Manor Cottage Sedgeford Sleeps: 3-4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	3 Norfolk Heights Docking Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Enterprise Cottage Sutton Staithe Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR BREAK IN THE NORFOLK BROADS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Bay Tree Cottage East Runton Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 24/03/2012 View Property
	Chloes Retreat Heacham Sleeps: 3-4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 06/01/2012 - 24/02/2012 View Property
	Stable Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Anvil Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Olympus By The Sea Kessingland Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Pyecroft By The Sea Trimingham Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Marine Cottage Sheringham Sheringham Sleeps: 3, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Timbers Weybourne Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS & FEBRUARY HALF TERM. SHORT BREAKS ALSO AVAILABLE. 07/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Beach Place Walcott Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COASTAL BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 11/02/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Drift Barn Cottage Felbrigg Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. 11/02/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Church View Northrepps Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Daisy Cottage Northrepps Sleeps: 4-5, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Torridon Northrepps Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	The Apple House Bacton Sleeps: 7, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: No SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Corner House Holt Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: Yes, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	The Stables Lessingham Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	The Hayloft Lessingham Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: No, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE COAST BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 20/01/2012 - 30/03/2012 View Property
	Laburnum Cottage Tunstead Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR NEAR TO THE BROADS BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 31/03/2012 View Property
	Otter Barn Corpusty Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COUNTRYSIDE BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property
	Sheringwood Scarning Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2, Pets allowed: Yes, Smoking: No, Cot: Yes SPECIAL OFFER: LOOK & BOOK YOUR COUNTRYSIDE BREAK SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY HALF TERM. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON FULL WEEKS 21/01/2012 - 25/02/2012 View Property

GREAT VALUE MINI-BREAKS

2012-01-16T14:23:00.000-08:00

Most of our properties are available for mini-break holidays, so if you feel you are ready for a ‘spontaneous’ or ‘special occasion’ break in one of the most beautiful areas of the country - call us or visit our website: www.HOLIDAYEAST.co.uk and one of our experienced, friendly staff will help you to choose the perfect short break.

Autumn/Winter: (Oct to March) up to a maximum of 4 nights*.

Spring/Summer: (Apr to Sept) available ONE week before start date.

Mini-breaks usually run from Friday to Sunday, but we can arrange to add extra days or even take them mid-week.

All holidays are priced per property (not per person).

Most of our properties are available all year round so whenever you are ready for that holiday, we have just the property for you. And of course, if you want an ‘out of season’ break you’ll avoid the crowds and it will cost less too.

PETS GO FREE | NO CREDIT CARD CHARGES | NO BOOKING FEE

* excluding Bank Holidays, Half Terms, Christmas & New Year.

ROMANTIC SHORT BREAKS

2011-12-09T08:55:00.000-08:00

Come and enjoy a romantic 2, 3 or 4 night break - walk along sandy beaches, stroll through stunning woods or beautiful countryside and sample some of the freshest, local produce in one of the regions many renowned restaurants and pubs.

Mini-breaks are available for a maximum of 4 nights on properties marked. From October through to March, excluding Bank Holidays, Half Terms, Christmas & New Year. Spring/summer short breaks only available one week before start date.

We love living in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Norfolk and Suffolk, which is why after 30 wonderful years, we still love helping couples and families to find their perfect get-away - whether it’s for a fortnight or just a few days.

We hope to see you soon. View Properties >

Norfolk Towns and Villages - London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route

2011-11-24T01:40:00.000-08:00

Twelve Norfolk towns and villages have been chosen for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route.

On July 4, the Olympic Torch will pass through King's Lynn, South Wootton, West Rudham, East Rudham, Fakenham, Holt, Cromer and Aylsham, ending in Norwich for a special celebration event in Chapelfield Gardens that evening. On the morning of July 5 the Olympic Torch will travel to Hethersett High School for a special event, before heading through Norwich, Acle, Filby and Great Yarmouth and then south into Suffolk. The street by street details will be confirmed next year.

Lydia Smith, Director Norfolk Tourism said: "The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will be an exciting and memorable occasion showcasing Norfolk to a national and international audience, as it passes through some of our key tourism destinations - King's Lynn and West Norfolk, North Norfolk Coast, Norwich, the Broads and Great Yarmouth. The county will be looking at its best with local communities thronging the route to welcome the Torch and support the Torchbearers."

James Carswell, Norfolk County Council's Cabinet member for Cultural Services said: "This announcement is great news for Norfolk and follows a lot of hard work to ensure the that the Olympic Torch Relay doesn't pass us by. This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Olympic Torch being run through Norfolk and I'm sure not just the communities on route, but residents from right across Norfolk will be excited by this news."

Olympics 2012 accommodation

2011-11-11T14:29:00.000-08:00

Why you should make Norfolk your 2012 olympics base

Norfolk is the closest major holiday destination to London – under 2 hours by train to the Olympic Park – and the perfect base for a family summer holiday in 2012. You can combine a relaxing stay and take in a couple of days at the Games as well. 

Norfolk has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK with miles of gorgeous sandy, unspoilt beaches as well as traditional seaside towns which are perfect for full-on family fun. Norfolk is also synonymous with The Broads – Britain’s magical waterland. These unique waterways are a haven for rare birds and wildlife. Easy to navigate, they offer 125 miles of lockfree waterways. You can take to the water and meander through peaceful countryside discovering quintessentially English villages and market towns, waterside pubs and charming tea shops. 

There’s a huge choice of places for a great day out from wildlife parks, sea life centres, family attractions, museums and steam engine rides to stately homes and delightful gardens. Or bring your walking boots and enjoy nearly 2,400 miles of public rights of way and trails including the ancient Peddars Way and the refreshing Norfolk Coast path. If cycling is more your style, try the quiet country lanes set against a varied background of sand dunes, salt marshes or woodland paths that pass under Norfolk’s famous ‘big’ skies.

Norfolk’s vibrant capital is Norwich, an ancient city boasting some of the fi nest medieval architecture in Britain with its 2 cathedrals, castle and medley of medieval streets. Against this historic backdrop exists a cosmopolitan city ranked one of the top 10 shopping destinations in the UK, a diverse mix of cultural and arts attractions and a mouth-watering range of restaurants and pubs to suit every budget. All this and under 2 hours from the Games by train. 

Visit Norfolk - Closer than you think to London.

Transport

Transport from the Norwich area

Every four years the very best athletes from around the globe gather together for the greatest sporting show on earth and in 2012 that show is coming to London. Base yourself in Norfolk, visit the Games and be part of the action. Getting to London from Norfolk could not be easier. The Norwich to London line links directly to the Olympic Park at Stratford International, gateway to the Games, with regular half-hourly trains. In under 2 hours you will be at the very heart of London 2012.

Take the Olympic Walkway and in just 2 minutes you will be at the track (or Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, Basketball Arena, BMX circuit) and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Soak up the carnival atmosphere, enjoy the buzz and at the end of a memorable day leave a congested London behind and relax on the train back to the tranquillity of Norfolk.

Visit Norfolk – Closer than you think to London.

Transport from the King’s Lynn area

Every four years the very best athletes from around the globe gather together for the greatest sporting show on earth and in 2012 that show is coming to London. Base yourself in Norfolk, visit the Games and be part of the action. Getting to London from Norfolk could not be easier. The Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross train takes under 2 hours and there is a direct connection from St Pancras, using the new bullet train service, The Javelin®, to get to Stratford International in just 7 minutes.

Take the train to the tracks (or Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, Basketball Arena, BMX circuit) and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Soak up the carnival atmosphere, enjoy the buzz and then at the end of a memorable day leave a congested London behind and relax on the train back to the tranquillity of Norfolk.

Visit Norfolk – Closer than you think to London.

Best of Both Worlds

Norfolk is the closest major holiday destination to London and under 2 hours by train to the Olympic Park. If you want to be part of this once-in-a-life-time sporting extravaganza, combine it with a summer holiday in Norfolk and you’ll have the best of both worlds.

Enjoy a bustling and lively day amongst the crowds and witness the drama as you watch your favourite sports. Then hop back on the train to escape the congestion and the day after you could be soaking up the sun at the seaside or boating on The Broads.

Visit Norfolk – Closer than you think to London.

Variety and Value

Be part of London 2012 – without the crowds. Choose Norfolk as your base for the Games and spoil yourself for choice with a wealth of accommodation and top attractions to choose from. The variety of accommodation offers something to suit all tastes and budgets from camping and caravanning to luxurious hotels and countryside retreats.

There are attractions aplenty too, whether you are looking for family fun, arts and culture or serene stately homes and gardens. If it’s the great outdoors you enjoy we have gorgeous beaches and delightful tranquil countryside to explore, with miles of trails to walk and cycle. Prefer to mess around in boats? Then take to the water on The Broads, Britain’s magical waterland and enjoy miles of lock free boating. And of course, the peace and quiet come free!

Prices will be at a premium in London during the 2012 Games, but make Norfolk your base and your budget will benefit. Norfolk is the ideal place to spend the Summer of 2012. Take the train to your selected Olympic events, then return to your holiday base in the evening and you could be enjoying a meal by the riverside, a quiet country walk, or take the family out to the theatre – all for a lot less than in London.

The Olympic flame will visit Norwich on Wednesday 4 July 2012.

GET YOUR FREE BROCHURE

2011-11-09T11:58:00.000-08:00

Holidayeast.co.uk from Coast & Country Holidays - the best place on the web for Self-catering Holiday Cottages in the beautiful Norfolk & Suffolk Coast, Broads & Countryside.

However, we know that some of you still prefer to flick-through the pages of a brochure, to select the best holiday cottage for you. If this is you, then we have two offerings:

1. View our electronic page-turn brochure:

Open publication

2. Request you own FREE printed colour brochure CLICK HERE >

Government agrees Energy Performance Certificates not needed for holiday homes

2011-10-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

NEWS from EASCO (English Association of Self Catering Operators)...

An announcement by John Penrose MP, Minister for Tourism, may have brought a satisfactory end to the long-running controversy about Energy Performance Certificates.

On 29th September an announcement appeared on the website of the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, detailing a number of initiatives that the Government intends to take to reduce red tape and bureaucracy in response to the "Red Tape Challenge" that ran earlier this year and to which EASCO and many of its members contributed.

Penrose has long been known as a keen deregulator. The announcement is short on detail but seems to make it clear that the government won't expect normal holiday homes to have one. Legal advice that EASCO has received makes it clear that this is the current law anyway.

The announcement does not say that a mess caused by poor work at the Department for Communities is being put right. Rather it hails the change of stance as a response to the Red Tape Challenge and the government's policy of reducing regulation where possible.

The announcement says the government will: "Change regulations to make clear that properties rented out for less than four months in a year do not need Energy Performance Certificates. Guidance will also make clear that an EPC is not required where a property is used for short term holiday lets as long as certain conditions are met."

We do not yet know what conditions will need to be met. We can expect some conditions that identify the property as a genuine holiday let and not primarily a second home, and not a cottage let to a tenant for many weeks over the winter.

Since the regulations don't require an EPC for a holiday home at present, according to our legal advice, it is not clear what changes, if any, to the actual regulations will be made, but they may possibly add clarity without a fundamental change. We can expect to see changes to the current, incorrect guidance.

The announcement follows many months of controversy. EASCO has been involved in the consultations for some years, and when the Department for Communities and Local Government decided to change their official guidance in early 2011 we obtained a formal opinion from an expert Queen's Counsel that criticised the Department for Communities and refuted their interpretation of the law. This formal legal opinion has never been published but has proved to be very important behind the scenes. It has been supplied to more than one Member of Parliament who have been able to use it in pressing the case for a sensible resolution of the problem.

Coast and Country Holidays welcomes this 'common sense' ruling, which helps us and the cottage owners that we work with to keep the red tape and bureaucracy costs of what we do to a minimum, ensuring that we can continue to provide the very best value for money for our Customers.

Coast & Country Holidays launches new blog

2011-09-26T10:21:00.000-07:00

Our new blog has been designed to help you quickly see what's new, review our latest special offers and to enable you to quickly and easily share anything that catches your eye - with your family and friends, using your favorite messaging and social networking platforms.

We love living in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Norfolk and Suffolk, which is why after 30 wonderful years, we still love helping couples and families to find their perfect holiday base - whether it’s for a fortnight or just a few days.

Our website highlights our unique and carefully selected collection of pretty cottages, comfortable family houses, delightful bungalows and luxury barn conversions from around Norfolk and Suffolk. We regularly inspect all of our properties to ensure that we are happy to recommend them to you and ensure that we can always advise you accurately about which property will be the perfect holiday letting to suit your needs.

This new blog will feature news and special offers as they happen, so check back regularly and share it with you friends.