New Tricks

Perfect for pups, this lovely cottage has everything you and your four-legged friends will need for a seaside getaway. It's incredibly dog-friendly, with heaps of features that dog owners will appreciate – an enclosed, astroturf courtyard (no muddy paws!), easy-clean laminate floors, bowls and crates, and a comfy white sofa that looks stylish but is easy to wipe down. Even without a pooch, you'll be happy to call this annexe home. It's bright, inviting and has plenty of charm. Owners Tracie and Neil are highly knowledgeable about the area and keep a cosy, traditional home – they live next door but can be as hands-on (or off) as you need. We love their attention to detail, and a few unique pieces were handcrafted by Neil, including the TV stand converted from a Singer sewing machine, the pine coffee table and the light fittings. Set in the coastal village of Happisburgh, there's a lot to keep you busy. After an alfresco breakfast, lace up your boots and take a walk along the beach – both Cart Gap and Happisburgh Beach are a twenty-minute stroll away. You can't miss the bold red-and-white-striped lighthouse along the sea – it's the oldest working one in East Anglia – but other places worth exploring include the lush Bacton Woods and the collection of inns and pubs serving traditional English food along the seaside.

Home truths:
*At full capacity, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed
*Up to four dogs are welcome to join you at this pet-friendly home – the hosts provide bowls, crates, poo bags, outdoor bin and an outside hose
*Dogs are also welcome to join you on the sofa as long as you bring your own throws
*The fence in the courtyard is about 3ft high, so it's better suited to dogs that don't jump
*The owners live next door and have their own pups (bloodhounds) – they keep them away from the annexe but are happy to introduce you
*We think a car is necessary here – there's parking for two cars in the gravel parking lot, which is fenced in with an electric gate