Brimming with character, this quirky cottage in Saxlingham Nethergate dates all the way back to the 15th century. From its unique upside-down layout (with the main sitting room located upstairs and one of the bedrooms downstairs) to its beamed walls, vaulted ceilings and pamment tiled floors – you'll gain a sense of the home's rustic charm from the moment you arrive. Picture yourself sinking into the chesterfield sofas amidst the antique furnishings of the living area with a cup of tea in hand. From here, the low windows present picturesque village views to be inspired by. On sunny days, perhaps you'll prefer to find your perch on the secluded courtyard adorned in blooming plant pots and aromatic jasmine colouring the walls. There is also an outdoor seating area at the front of the cottage, from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside air. Located deep in the South Norfolk countryside, you'll be in a prime location for exploring both the North Norfolk coastline as well as the Suffolk Heritage Coast from here. Or spend days out wandering around the humbling market town of Norwich – only a fifteen-minute drive away.

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

• You can also arrange to have your breakfast cooked each morning – you only need to pay for the food

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.