Lilac Lodge is a characterful converted cart barn in Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, sitting between the Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk coast. Exposed brick walls, beamed ceilings and a wood burner-effect electric fire give this two-person retreat a genuinely cosy feel. It sleeps two and is well suited to couples looking for a quiet, comfortable base in rural Norfolk.

The setting is peaceful but well placed. Wroxham, the capital of the Broads, is just 7.5 miles away. The sandy shores and striped lighthouse at Happisburgh are 10 miles. Buxton with its Bure Valley Railway is only 3.5 miles. You get countryside quiet with easy access to the coast and the Broads.

Inside, the open-plan living space has comfortable seating, a widescreen TV and a kitchen with electric oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge. The downstairs double bedroom and downstairs shower room make the layout practical. Note: this property does not have a hot tub.

Wroxham Barns (7.5 miles, 15 mins), Happisburgh Beach (10 miles, 20 mins), Bure Valley Railway at Aylsham (5 miles, 12 mins) and Blickling Estate (6 miles, 14 mins) are all within easy reach.

Lilac Lodge suits couples wanting a proper Norfolk escape. Sunny courtyard garden with table, chairs and BBQ rounds off a well-equipped, well-located barn conversion worth booking.