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MYminiBreak Escape to the Norfolk coast — cottages, glamping, yurts, shepherd huts, camping & B&Bs from Hunstanton to Holt. Book direct at myminibreak.com

Dog-friendly stays, wildlife walks & unforgettable mini breaks within 40 miles of the coast.

There's something about a good pub lunch after a walk along the Norfolk coast, isn't there?The Rose & Crown Snettisham i...
22/10/2026

There's something about a good pub lunch after a walk along the Norfolk coast, isn't there?

The Rose & Crown Snettisham is one I'd happily recommend to our guests, especially now their mussels are back on the menu.

Fresh mussels, creamy sauce and a bit of bread to mop it all up. Perhaps a pint of local ale while you're at it. Not a bad way to spend an autumn afternoon!

If you're staying with us around Heacham or Hunstanton, it's another lovely local spot worth knowing about.

Anyone here a fan of mussels, or would you rather stick to good old fish and chips?

Nige x

The Wash does not put on a show every day.At RSPB Snettisham, North Norfolk, UK, the knot only lift in those big whirlin...
22/10/2026

The Wash does not put on a show every day.

At RSPB Snettisham, North Norfolk, UK, the knot only lift in those big whirling flocks when a proper spring tide covers the mud. RSPB say the best windows in 2026 fall in March, August, September and October. You book the car park for Spectacular dates. You walk out early. You do not invent the clock.

I have stood there with cold hands and a thermos and watched the sky go dark with birds. Then you drive ten minutes and put the kettle on.

Shepherd hut or van at Hunstanton, Heacham or Holme. That is the base for knot season. Not a grass pitch story in October.

Credit where it is due: the spectacle belongs to RSPB Snettisham and the Wash. We just keep a warm bed nearby.

Stay over, make it a miniBreak.
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Nige

Holme-next-the-Sea forecast for the coming weekend, North Norfolk, UK.Fri 23: showers, 8-14°C. Sat 24: light rain, 11-13...
21/10/2026

Holme-next-the-Sea forecast for the coming weekend, North Norfolk, UK.

Fri 23: showers, 8-14°C. Sat 24: light rain, 11-13°C. Sun 25: wind and rain, 7-13°C. Sunset around 17:45. Hunstanton evening high tides Fri 17:16, Sat 17:54, Sun 17:29 (Meteoconsult, BST). Waxing gibbous, Hunter’s Full Moon Monday 26th.

This is shepherd hut and van weather. Rain on the roof, burner on, Coast Path when it eases. Knot season still running at Snettisham and Titchwell if you dress properly. Not tent camping as the hero this side of winter.

Coming this weekend?

Stay over, make it a miniBreak.

Nige x

There’s no need to wait for summer to enjoy North Norfolk. 🍂North Norfolk, UK, has plenty to offer when the cooler month...
20/10/2026

There’s no need to wait for summer to enjoy North Norfolk. 🍂

North Norfolk, UK, has plenty to offer when the cooler months arrive, from refreshing coastal walks to peaceful countryside escapes and cosy places to settle in after a day outdoors.

Sometimes, a change of scenery is all you need to recharge. Wrap up warm, get out exploring and enjoy a different side of Norfolk this autumn and winter.

Fancy planning your next little escape?

Nige x

If you’re asking me what I’d put on my list for an autumn break in Norfolk, these would definitely make the cut.I’d star...
19/10/2026

If you’re asking me what I’d put on my list for an autumn break in Norfolk, these would definitely make the cut.

I’d start with a walk along the coast, take in a Hunstanton sunset, and maybe get out on the water to see the seals. There’s something about Norfolk in autumn — fewer crowds, crisp air and some cracking sunsets.

And after all that walking about, you’ve got to find yourself some proper fish & chips. That’s just part of the experience, isn’t it? 😄🐟🍟

Then it’s back to mYminiBreak to put your feet up and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. What would you add to the list?

Nige x

I used to think fireworks night meant driving home in a long queue of cars all leaving the same cliff.Then I watched peo...
18/10/2026

I used to think fireworks night meant driving home in a long queue of cars all leaving the same cliff.

Then I watched people base a campervan or motorhome at Hunstanton, North Norfolk, UK, walk or hop to Cliff Top on Saturday 7 November 2026, and sleep after the Round Table display. Dogs stay off the fireworks field. Our pitch still welcomes them. No fireworks or sky lanterns on our site. That is the honest house rule.

Reply VAN if the van is the plan.

A handful of fireworks weekend van nights still showing if you look tonight.

Stay over, make it a miniBreak.

Nige x

There’s something about autumn in North Norfolk that I really like.The mornings are a bit cooler, the leaves are startin...
18/10/2026

There’s something about autumn in North Norfolk that I really like.

The mornings are a bit cooler, the leaves are starting to turn, and the evenings are drawing in. Somehow, that just makes the cottages feel even more inviting.

You can head out for a walk along the coast, explore one of the villages, take the dog for a proper run, stop somewhere for a bite to eat and a pint, then head back to the cottage.

Get the kettle on, put the heating on, grab a blanket and settle down for the evening.

And that, really, is what a mYminiBreak is all about.

It doesn’t need to be complicated. A few days away, some fresh air, a good walk, somewhere comfortable to come back to and a chance to step away from the usual routine for a while.

There’s plenty going on around North Norfolk at this time of year too. The coast and countryside are looking their best, the wildlife is worth keeping an eye out for, and there are plenty of good pubs, cafés and local places to stop along the way.

And if you’re bringing the dog, even better.

There’s something quite satisfying about coming back from a muddy autumn walk with a tired dog, drying everyone off and settling in somewhere warm and cosy.

So if you’ve been talking about getting away this autumn, perhaps it’s time to stop talking about it and actually do it.

A few days in North Norfolk might be just what you need.

See you here. 🍂🐾☕️

Nige x

I used to think half term was only for packing a tent.Then Norfolk County Council put autumn half term Friday 23 to Frid...
17/10/2026

I used to think half term was only for packing a tent.

Then Norfolk County Council put autumn half term Friday 23 to Friday 30 October 2026. Families still want wet sand and a dog that is allowed on Old Hunstanton and Holme while the main beach ban runs, North Norfolk, UK. Old Barn and The Dairy sit on the Hunstanton stretch if you want a proper bed. Hut, van, motorhome. Not a tent peg week.

Reply DOGS if she is in the car too.

Stay over, make it a miniBreak.

Nige x

There's something rather nice about waking up near the Norfolk coast and knowing the beach is only a few minutes away.Th...
16/10/2026

There's something rather nice about waking up near the Norfolk coast and knowing the beach is only a few minutes away.

That's one of the things I like about our Bed & Breakfast in Heacham, North Norfolk, UK.

You're just a short walk from the beach, breakfast is included, and you've got a comfortable little place to come back to after a day out exploring.

Spend the morning by the sea, head into Hunstanton for a wander, find somewhere nice for lunch, or just take the day as it comes.

And if you're bringing the dog along, they're welcome too.

It's a good little base for couples, solo travellers, or anyone who fancies a few days away without making too much of a fuss.

Are you the sort who gets up early for a beach walk, or would you rather take your time over breakfast?

Stay over, make it a miniBreak.

Nige

There's something rather nice about having a little place to come back to after a day out on the Norfolk coast.The Old B...
15/10/2026

There's something rather nice about having a little place to come back to after a day out on the Norfolk coast.

The Old Barn, near Heacham in North Norfolk, UK, is one of our cottages where you can do just that.

Spend the morning walking along the beach, stop somewhere for lunch, have a wander around the local villages, then head back and put your feet up.

Bring the dog, bring the family, or just enjoy a few quiet days away together.

No packed itinerary needed. Just a change of scenery and a bit of time to yourselves.

Are you more of a long coastal walk person, or would you rather find a nice pub and settle in for lunch?

Stay over, make it a miniBreak.

Nige x

Address

72 South Beach Road, Heacham
King's Lynn
PE317BB

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm

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+441485571635

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