Holiday lets in Thornham, Norfolk

Book a cottage break in Thornham, a hamlet on the north Norfolk Coast, close to the Holme Dunes Nature Reserve.

The North Norfolk coastal path goes through Thornham. This is a superb place to stay for people who enjoy wildlife, birdwatching (RSPB Titchwell Marsh), fishing, rambles in the countryside and wildlife photography. It is also recommended for self-catering holidays with a dog, simply because of the endless number of good walks. There are nature reserves all along the north Norfolk coast. Spot small mammals and birds in the sand dunes.

People would be assured of a tranquil holiday staying anywhere near Thornham. Its country lanes are ideal for cycling. The Coast Hopper is a bus service that runs along the north Norfolk coast and allows holidaymakers to get on and off to explore the various villages along its route. This may appeal to ramblers who like a gentle walk and by using the bus service can explore a different Norfolk village every day of their holiday.

Amazingly, this small hamlet has five very good food pubs, some of which have heavy oak beams, huge open fireplaces and centuries of welcome travellers. Another place to visit during a holiday is the Green and Pleasant Nursery on the west road out of Thornham which sells lavenders and grasses to buy and take home. Norfolk is famous for its lavender and you may just spot a field of highly scented shimmering purple if you book a holiday during July. There is a lavender farm near Heacham, seven miles west.