With just over three weeks left before the Easter holidays and a nation UTTERLY DESPERATE FOR SPRING, here's a round up of the best late availability cottages in Norfolk and Suffolk for couples, families and large groups. From one of the UK's best foodie hotspots where you can learn how to make (or just eat) chocolate or a stay on a working rare breeds farm for lambs, March hares and egg collecting to a warren of a house fit for the Easter bunny, there's still time to bag a bolthole – if you hop to it.

Best for (chocolate) lovers

What? Sea Pink, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Why? Bijoux, boutique and chic, this wonderfully quirky pied a terre for two is the perfect place from which to explore Wells-next-the-Sea, one of North Norfolk's most popular coastal retreats. That Wells boasts a fantastic beach with its iconic brightly coloured beach huts is well known. That it now has The Chocolate Deli, near the Quay, less so.  Did someone say handmade Norfolk chocolate? Eggsactly.

NB: Available from Easter Sunday, 1st April to Thursday 5th April only.

How to book? Available from Norfolk Country Cottages, T. 01623 715779 www.norfolkcottages.co.uk for £491.

Best for birdwatchers and nature lovers

What? Number Eight, Westleton, Suffolk

Sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms, 1 dog allowed

Why? To eggs of another kind. This year, RSPB Minsmere, renowned as the best story in nature conservation, celebrates its 70th birthday. A magnet for nature lovers and birdwatchers throughout the UK, Number Eight, Westleton is within walking distance of the amazing reserve. Contemporary interiors offering accessible accommodation (Minsmere also has accessible hides), you couldn't be better located to make the best of the spring migrations and nesting sites.

How to book: Available from Suffolk Secrets, T. 01502 722717 www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk from £756 per week from 30th March

Best for foodies

What? Mole Cottage, Orford, Suffolk

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 dog allowed

Why? Mole Cottage provides the perfect, centrally located bolthole boasting a fabulous kitchen and dining room, open fires and a gorgeous, sun-filled courtyard for al fresco dining under grape vines. Mere footsteps separate you from this three storey townhouse just off the market square to the multi-award winning Pump Street Bakery , home to chocolate rooms (you can learn to make chocolate here and top up on Easter eggs, too), hot cross buns and all things deliciously Easter. Later, splash out at Ruth Watson's Crown and Castle, or sample fresh seafood at the Butley Oysterage , over the counter from Pinney's, famous for its smokehouse or even from the fish shacks at the Quay.  Work off the calories by a walk around the castle, along the shore-line or take the boat over to Orford Ness.

How to book: Available from Suffolk Secrets, T. 01502 722717 www.suffolk-secrets.co.uk from £953 per week from 30th March.

Best for luxurious couples

Where? Simon's Barn, Langham, Norfolk

Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom, 1 pet allowed

Why? That this is the only property still available for Easter in the entire portfolio of luxury boutique agency, SALT, gives some indication of how popular the coastline of North Norfolk is at this time of year. Our advice: get in quick to bag this 5 star, open plan, light filled property, just a short drive to Blakeney, Morston and Cley.

How to book: Available from SALT for £753 per week from 30th March 2018. Call 01328 887 600 or visit www.saltnorfolk.co.uk

Best for collecting eggs, March hares, little lambs

Shepherd's Watch, South Elmham nr. Southwold, Suffolk

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (disability friendly)

Is this the ultimate spring break? This converted cart lodge, set on a working rare breeds farm, children (or adults) will love bottle feeding lambs and calves, collecting eggs and generally learning about nature, surrounded by meadows and March hares. The property retains much of its original features (think oak beams, vaulted ceilings) there's a woodburning stove and central heating whilst on warmer days, fling open the French windows to enjoy the countryside. All ground floor, the second bathroom is a wet room with shower, assistance rails and shower chair. Southwold and Aldeburgh are just a short drive away.

How to book. Available from Suffolk Cottage Holidays T. 01394 389 189 www.suffolkcottageholidays.com for £735 for a week from 30th March.

Best for large groups

Where? Warren House, Aylsham, Norfolk

Sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 3 dogs allowed

Why? Warren House is so large as to house the Easter bunny and its extended family, with a swimming pool, tennis court, hot tub and games room keeping all happy whatever the spring weather may be. Situated in the extensive grounds of Warren Estate, and surrounded by woodland, there's much to explore for the two and four legged members of the family, but you can take the Bure Valley Railway line to Wroxham to visit the Norfolk Broads, or head to the coast to Cromer, whilst the National Trust property, Blickling Hall is just 3 miiles away with its vast lake and 950 acres of parkland.

How to book: Available from Norfolk Country Cottages, T. 01623 715 779 www.norfolkcottages.co.uk from £2130 (a discount of over £800) per week from 30th March.