It's beaches are perennially voted the 'best in the UK'; it offers over 150km's of walking trails (Peddars Way and North Norfolk coastal path); it has a summer calendar packed with family-friendly events and; as Nelson's birthplace, is rich in maritime history. 

No wonder over 3 million people visit Norfolk each year for short breaks and family holidays.

For 2016, Norfolk Hideaways, North Norfolk's premier holiday cottage agency  specialising in over 300 North Norfolk coastal properties  (and winner of Norfolk small business of the year award) has added some stunning new properties ideal for the holiday season.

From a converted Orangery in private grounds or a former Civil War ammunition store on a Roman Road to an 18th century mariners cottage with exclusive beach access or a contemporary large family holiday home with swimming pool, here are just some of the properties featured in Norfolk Hideaway's new 2016 brochure out now.

Here's what they think are the best of the best for 2016

Tides Reach, Morston

Sleeps 9 in 5 bedrooms

Price from £719 per week

USP: private beach access, maritime history, large family holiday home.

Originally four brick and flint cottages, Tides Reach dates back to the 18th century and was built by a local ship owner for his best sea captains. Today, they've been lovingly converted into a single home, complete with secluded walled garden, private path to the sea and marshes with Blakeney Point as a picturesque  backdrop. Dog walkers, families and large groups will love this historic holiday home.

Smugglers Retreat,  Wells next the Sea

Sleeps 6 plus 2 children in 4 bedrooms

Price from £619 per week

Pet friendly, private location in popular town, original features.

Although located in one of North Norfolk's most popular coastal towns, Smugglers Retreat is tucked away in a quiet lane yet within easy walking distance of the quay, shops and beach. With exposed beams throughout, the cottage retains many original features including narrow staircases , traditional flooring and an enclosed courtyard garden.  A real gem.

Eastwood House, Brancaster

Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms

Price from £850 per week

USP's: Swimming pool, south facing garden, contemporary design.

Large family holiday homes in Brancaster are few and far between - even fewer, those with an outside swimming pool. Furnished and decorated in a contemporary style, Eastwood house offers very flexible accommodation whilst the south facing garden makes the most of the summer sun. Award winning eateries include The White Horse and The Ship, both within easy walking distance, as are the beach and salt marshes.

First Staithe Field, Brancaster Staithe

Sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms

Price from £1,855 per week

USP's: 5 acres of grounds, stunning location, private beach access.

An incredible house in an incredible location - and new to the holiday letting market. First Staithe Field is set in five acres of grounds running down to the marshes and backs onto Brancaster Staithe Harbour with wonderful far reaching views out to The Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Scolt Head island. The house has is light airy with fabulous marsh/sea views from many of the windows.  On the first floor there is a galleried sitting room with views over the old Roman field at Branodunum.  The grounds are extensive with a formal south facing walled garden which is beautifully designed with topiary and box hedges. In addition to the field there is a natural Norfolk reed pond in the garden.   

The Orangery, Snettisham

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms

Price from £420 per week

A STUNNING and truly unique property (a converted Orangery) in the grounds of Snettisham House, this light and airy retreat is for true romantics. Vaulted ceilings, luxury accommodation and a double aspect master bedroom overlooking the south facing garden (there's French windows leading to a small patio, too). King size bed with quality bed linen and a built in wardrobe. The kitchen is newly fitted, as is the bathroom which has luxurious underfloor heating ideal in the chilly winter months.

The Magazine, Sedgeford

Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms

Price from £610 per week

A historic house on a Roman road: it doesn't get more 'heritage' than this. Built in 1642 as ammunition store in the time of Oliver Cromwell and the Civil War, the house was built in the style of a chapel to disguise it's real use. There is a rumour of a secret tunnel running to the coast to aid escape and to covertly move munitions during this turbulent period of English history. To stay here gives you a chance to sample living in a fabulous historical conversion whilst enjoying modern comforts. The old Roman Road, now North Norfolk's most popular walking route, passes by the front door.

For more holiday cottage information visit www.norfolkhideaways.co.uk or call  01485 211022. Short stays are also available.

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Note to Editors

Norfolk Hideaways has nearly 280 one to eight bedroom properties along the spectacular North Norfolk coast and up to 5 miles inland. With a portfolio stretching from Old Hunstanton in the east to Cromer in the west, it specialises in self-catering holiday cottages between Heacham and Mundesley.  Norfolk Hideaways was founded in 2009 by Hetti Simpson.