Where’s the best place to buy a holiday let in East Anglia?

The great British staycation is one trend that’s endured, especially since the rise of holidaying on home turf during the Covid-19 pandemic. Around 8 out of 10 Brits enjoyed a staycation during 2025, while plenty more travelled from outside the UK to enjoy the best of our nation’s coast, countryside and cities.

Out of all the destinations in the UK, it was East Anglia that captured the attention of renowned travel guide Lonely Planet, ranking the region as one of the top places in the world to visit. A fact that has made the area even more appealing to those purchasing a holiday let or second home. If you’re looking to do just that, the following hotspots and hidden gems should be on your hitlist…

Wells-next-the-Sea

Let’s start with one of the most popular options for an East Anglian holiday let investment. Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk is a gorgeous seaside town that’s as charming and characterful as it is beautiful.

Its huge sandy beach lined with huts and surrounded by pinewoods is iconic, and considered one of the best in all of East Anglia. Beyond its famous beach, Wells-next-the-Sea is a great place to while away the day (or the week) for locals and visitors alike, with its wholesome, family-friendly vibe a hit with all travellers.

Winterton-on-Sea

Another Norfolk beach destination, Winterton-on-Sea may be less well known but it really is a hidden gem – especially for holiday let buyers looking to dodge the high property prices of more popular seaside towns.

A holiday let in Winterton-on-Sea is certain to be a huge hit. Its unspoilt beaches, beautiful sand dunes, and abundance of wildlife – it’s known for its colonies of grey seal – are major draws for tourists looking for less crowded but equally enjoyable holiday destinations in East Anglia.

Orford

Now to Suffolk, and another hidden gem, this time set in a charming riverside village. Orford has a lot of heritage; its long history as a fishing village presents a whole host of fresh, local food producers to work your way through. It is also home to a castle, quay and spectacular coastal nature reserve Orford Ness.

Norwich

Known for its history, incredible castle and cathedral, and independent retail scene, the city of Norwich is very popular for weekend jaunts and week-long stays. It was also a much-talked-about topic when Lonely Planet made their decision to include it in their rundown of must-visit destinations as Visit East of England explains:

“Lonely Planet recommends a ‘night out in Norfolk’s cultured capital to enjoy theatre, live music, art shows and creative dining’. Stay for a few days and enjoy the brilliant market, the largest permanent covered one in northern Europe, the stunning Norman cathedral and castle, our ‘box on the hill’ which has recently had a £25m revamp to turn it into the Royal Palace Reborn.”

Ely

While Cambridge is often the place to visit, Ely is a great destination to set up a holiday let. As well as being based just a stone’s throw away from the iconic university city, its compact historic centre, vibrant food scene and stunning cathedral make it a hotspot in its own right.

When compared to Cambridge, Ely is also budget friendlier, with holiday let purchasers getting more bang for their buck in this classic fenland city.

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