Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

The Old Rectory stands in its own parkland near North Tuddenham. The poet William Cowper stayed in the original rectory, but the present building dates from 1852. With the Coach House next door, it accommodates up to 20 guests.

Information correct at time of writing. There is a pub in the village of North Tuddenham. There are riding stables nearby. Situated in the upspoilt rural centre of Norfolk, it is ideally located for exploring the coast (35 minutes' drive), the Broads (30 minutes) and the historic city of Norwich (20 minutes). Enjoy one of the many cycle paths throughout this beautiful countryside with Cycle Hire. Norfolk Adventure, offering activities such as boat tours, rowing, canoeing, kayaking and water zorbing. Thetford Forest, ideal for cycling, walking, running and riding, adventure play and Go Ape. Explore Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Wheatfen nature reserve at Surlingham in the Norfolk Broads with an abundance of footpaths and cycle paths. Explore The Boudicca Way between and Norwich railway stations. The Fens are an excellent place to visit for fishing enthusiasts. Play a round of golf at one of the many course including Barnham Broom Golf & Country Club, Denver Golf Club, Dunston Hall Golf Club, Fakenham Golf Club or Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club.