Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Surrounded by the open countryside of Burlingham Green, this linked barn has a contemporary feel and wonderful views. Burlingham Green is ideally placed for exploring the Broads, the North Norfolk coast and the ancient cathedral city of Norwich.

Information correct at time of writing. The small village of South Walsham is only two miles away and boasts The Ship Inn, a post office and store as well as the magical Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden where you can enjoy country walks. A little further and you will discover the thriving village of Acle (three miles), sometimes known as “The Gateway to The Broads” due to the River Byre flowing out to the coast in one direction and to the Broads in the other. Within close proximity you can go and explore the cathedral city of Norwich (eight miles) with its Norman castle and lively bars and restaurants. This vibrant city has a wealth of places to visit and often you will discover a festival of some sort occurring within the heart of the city. If you would prefer something more active and are craving the sea air, the beautiful beaches of the North Norfolk coast are 30 miles away. However, slightly closer to home you can visit the nearest broad with its waterway and boating. Otherwise there are an abundance of activities to try on the broads such as rowing, canoeing, kayaking and water zorbing. Slightly further afield (30 to 70 minutes) there are a wealth of stunning...