The seaside around the north Norfolk coast is ideal for summer holidays and offers a beach for everyone. You'll also find quiet coves, sandy stretches, fishing bays, sailing spots and landscapes that are a delight year-round.

With its stunning landscapes, Norfolk is particularly popular with the camping crowd. Caravan, Camping & Leisure of West Runton, 42 Cromer Road, West Runton (01263 837 482) can cater for all your camping needs and Pinewood Holiday Park, a caravaning and camping site in Wells-next-the-Sea (01328 710 439), can offer beach-hut hire. However, if temporary lodging is not your thing, here are some hotels to try:

CLEY WINDMILL
Cley-next-the-Sea, nr Holt, Norfolk (01263 740 209; www.cleymill.co.uk). This 18th-century windmill is a well-known landmark on the North Norfolk coast. Converted into a characterful B&B, the adjoining stables and boathouses are now self-catering cottages, nine bedrooms are housed in the windmill. Dinner is served at a communal table at 7.30pm. The Windmill can also be hired exclusively for private parties and weddings. ££

THE VICTORIA
Park Road, Holkham (01328 711 008; fax: 711 009; www.holkham.co.uk). Housed in a former pub on the North Norfolk coast, this is the best value for money hotel. There are 11 double rooms, all decoarted with simple teak furniture. In the public area are comfortable armchairs and an open fire. From here you can enjoy glorious walks across nearby dunes. The Victoria was featured in The Hot List 2002 and in our special feature UK Boutique Hotels Part I. ££

PALMER'S LODGE
(01328 711008; www.victoriaathokham.co.uk). After the success of his Victoria hotel, Viscount Coke has now renovated a second property. Set in Holkham Park, the seat of the Earls of Leicester, Palmer's Lodge is a Palladian-style gamekeeper's lodge, within a 25,000 acre estate. On one side is a large bedroom with a canopied bed; on the other, a sitting room with an open fire, antique rugs and worn sofas, and below ground, a kitchen, dining room, bathroom and second bedroom. The lodge boasts a feeling of seclusion which few other places can. Despite the self-catering accommodation, guests can order a hamper of ingredients for a fry-up breakfast. ££££

Cliftonville Hotel, Seafront, Cromer (01263 833 547).

Elderton Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, Gunton Park, Thorpe Market (01263 833 547).

The Links County Park Hotel and Golf Club, West Runton (01263 838 215).

The Blakeney Hotel The Quay, Blakeney (01263 740 797).

Morston Hall Hotel and Restaurant, Morston (01263 741 041).

Crown Hotel, The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea (01328 710 209).

For typical British fare try:

MARY JANE'S FISH AND CHIPS
27 Garden Street, Cromer (01263 511 208).

ROCKET CAFE
The Gangway, Promenad, Cromer (01263 514 334). A seafront restaurant and takeaway, next to the Lifeboat Museum.

CONSTANTIA COTTAGE RESTAURANT
High Street, East Runton (01263 512 017).

DAVE'S FISH BAR AND RESTAURANT
7-11 Co-op Street, Sheringham (01263 823 830).

CRASKES'BAKERY
36 High Street, Sheringham (01263 22736). Makes crab and lobster-shaped rolls.

DUN COW PUBLIC HOUSE
Coast Road, Salthouse (01263 740 467). A good family restaurant with self-contained accommodation.

THE SMOKEHOUSE
High Street, Cley next the Sea, (01263 740 282). Try the smoked fish.

THE WHITE HORSE
The High Street, Blakeney (01263 740 134).

MOORINGS RESTAURANT
Wells-next-the-Sea (01328 710 949). Seafood specialists.

THE HERO
Wells Street, Burnham Overy Staithe (01328 738 334). Pub.

MIKE GURNEY'S FISH CAFEBurham Market (01328 730 557). For typical British food.

MUSEUMS
Among the best: the Hall and Bygones Museum, Holkham (01328 710 227); Lifeboat Museum, the Gangway (01263 511 294); Cromer Museum, East Cottages, Tucker Street, Cromer (01263 513 543); The Muckleburgh Collection of military memorabilia, Coast Road, Weybourne (01263 588 210); and the North Norfolk Railway, The Station, Sheringham (01263 822 045), which has a five-mile steam train track, plus museum.

SPORTS
Find sport activities at: the Cromer Lawn Tennis Club, Norwich Road, Cromer (01263 513 741), which also has squash courts; Sheringham Golf Club, Sheringham (01263 822 038); Splash Leisure Complex, Weybourne Road, Sheringham (01263 825 675); Barry Girling's fishing trips, Blakeney (01263 740 792); Bean's Boat Trips, 12 The Street, Morston (01263 740 038); and Temple Seal Trips, Morston (01263 740 791).

THEATRE & FILM
Claims that The Pavillion Theatre, on the Pier, Cromer (01263 512 495), is the most popular theatre in the country are substantiated by full houses throughout the season. The secret of its success is good variety-show entertainment, with songs from musical, stand up comedians and girls in sequins and feathers. Alternatively try the Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham (01263 822 347) or the Regal Film Centre, Hans Place, Cromer (01263 5133 11).

BY BUS
National Express (0870 580 8080; www.nationalexpressgroup.com) has coaches from all parts of the country.

BY RAIL
Frequent train services link Norwich with the rest of the country. Contact National Rail Inquiries (08457 484 950; www.nationalrail.co.uk) for information about trains.

Although Norfolk is great for walking holidays most of the year-round, if you go in the summer, it should be warm enough to swim in the sea.

Contact the Cromer Tourist Office on 01263 512 497.

Always consult the Foreign Office before travelling.