Prime Location

Breakaway Chalet Hire is located at the popular California Sands Estate on California Road, Scratby — a peaceful coastal village just outside Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

Our chalets are a short 10-minute walk to the award-winning Scratby Beach, offering miles of golden sand, stunning sea views, and a tranquil setting perfect for families and couples alike.

Whether you want to explore Norfolk’s famous seaside resorts, countryside walks, or amusements, our location provides easy access to everything you need for a relaxing and entertaining holiday.

On Site Amenities

  • 🏊 Heated Indoor Swimming Pool – Free access for chalet guests
  • ☕ On-site Café, Shop & Takeaways – Everything you need within walking distance
  • 🛝 Children’s Outdoor Play Area – Perfect for young families
  • 🧺 Self-Service Launderette – Convenient for longer stays
  • 🎉 Evening Entertainment & Arcade – Great fun without leaving the park
  • ⛳ Mini Golf & Sports Courts – Activities for all ages

Local Attractions

Scratby beach

Location: Scratby, Norfolk (5–10 minute walk from the chalets)
Highlights: A peaceful sandy beach perfect for sunbathing, dog walking, and beach games. Enjoy dramatic sea views and access to coastal walks.
Website: visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk

Hemsby

Location: Hemsby (5-minute drive or 25-minute walk from Scratby)
Highlights: A vibrant holiday village with arcades, amusement rides, mini golf, pubs, cafés, and a bustling beach promenade.
Website: visitnorfolk.co.uk

Great Yarmouth Seafront

Location: Great Yarmouth (15-minute drive from Scratby)
Highlights: Visit family favourites like the Pleasure Beach amusement park, Joyland, Sea Life Centre, Hippodrome Circus, and the Golden Mile.
Website: great-yarmouth.co.uk

Africa Alive Zoo

Location: Kessingland, Suffolk (30–35 minute drive from Scratby)
Highlights: A large safari-style zoo with giraffes, lions, lemurs, and bird displays. Features a woodland trail, play areas, and animal encounters.
Website: africa-alive.co.uk

Caister Castle & Car Collection

  • Location: Caister-on-Sea (about 10 minutes’ drive from Scratby)

  • Highlights: Explore a 15th-century castle tower you can climb for sweeping views, and visit one of the UK’s largest private car collections, featuring vintage, sports, and rare vehicles.

  • Website: caistercastle.co.uk

Merrivale Model Village

  • Location: Great Yarmouth Seafront

  • Highlights: A charming miniature village with a working model railway, quirky animations, and landscaped gardens. It’s fun for all ages and includes a penny arcade and tearoom.

  • Website: merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk

The Broads National Park

Location: Throughout Norfolk & Suffolk (nearest access points 15–20 minutes from Scratby)
Highlights: Scenic waterways, boat hire, riverside pubs, wildlife trails, and traditional windmills. Ideal for kayaking, fishing, and nature spotting.
Website: visitthebroads.co.uk

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Location: Filby, Norfolk (15-minute drive from Scratby)
Highlights: Explore lush gardens filled with tigers, leopards, monkeys, and red pandas. Elevated walkways offer up-close views of the animals.
Website: thrigbyhall.com

FAQ

Breakaway Chalet Hire is just a 10-minute walk from Scratby Beach, a quiet and unspoiled stretch of coastline ideal for families, dog walkers, and beach lovers.

Yes, regular bus services run between Scratby and Great Yarmouth, making it easy to visit local attractions, shops, and seafront entertainment without needing a car.

Guests have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, on-site shop, takeaway food options, arcades, a children’s play area, and mini golf, all within walking distance of the chalets.

Absolutely. Within a 15–30 minute drive, you can explore Hemsby, Great Yarmouth Seafront, Thrigby Hall, The Broads National Park, and Africa Alive Zoo, making this a perfect base for family holidays in Norfolk.

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