The wide-expansive beaches of East Norfolk are just as wonderous in the winter. Paired with a day trip to experience Norwich's half term line up or some seaside nostalgia in Great Yarmouth, there's plenty to keep families entertained this February holiday.

Independently owned Winterton Cottages (www.wintertoncottages.co.uk Tel: 01493 800645) has a selection of family-friendly properties in the heart of the area with discounted availability spanning the February half term dates.  Most are within walking distance of the area's dune-backed beaches, traditional village pubs and café – all are dog-friendly too. Top family picks include:

Save £183 at The Old Village Shop, Winterton-on-Sea, sleeps six (two dogs)

Once the Winterton local shop, The Old Village Shop is now a beautiful three bedroom home from home close to the dunes, café, fish and chip shop and village pub.

Kids will love the unique feature of this gorgeous property - a replica of the former shop window and its contents. There is also a spacious lounge and dining area plus a well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs is the main bathroom, twin and double bedrooms plus a king size bedroom with an ensuite. SAVE £183: A four night stay for six arriving on 17th February is £540.90. (www.wintertoncottages.co.uk, 01493 800645) 

Save £168 on a week's stay at village cottage Sunny View, sleeps six (three dogs)

Bright, spacious and sea-side themed, Sunny View in Winterton-on-Sea is a detached bungalow with an enclosed garden, right in the centre of the village. Overlooking the green and within walking distance of a lovely dog-friendly pub, it has a comfortable lounge and separate kitchen/dining area with Aga Rangemaster cooker and a fully equipped kitchen.  The property is in the ideal location for exploring the village, beach and beyond with plenty of circular walking options from the door.  SAVE £168.90: A week's stay for six arriving on 14th February costs £957.10  www.wintertoncottages.co.uk Tel: 01493 800645. 

Save £294 on pretty thatched Periwinkle Cottage in Winterton village, sleeps eight (two dogs)

A proper chocolate-box cottage exterior and quirky by-the-sea themed interior awaits guests staying at pretty Periwinkle Cottage, a four bedroom detached property located in the heart of Winterton-on-Sea village. One of the twelve famous Winterton 'chocolate box' thatched cottages built in 1958 as holiday houses, everything is within easy walking distance including the beach, local Fisherman's Return pub, fish and chip shop, village café and shop. The open plan living/dining area runs the length of the property and opens onto a patio and enclosed sunny garden from the front to the back of the cottage. Upstairs there are two king-bed rooms and two twin rooms, making it the perfect for two families sharing. SAVE £294.25: A week's stay for eight costs £1000.75 arriving 22nd February. www.wintertoncottages.co.uk Tel: 01493 800645 

Save £273 on a big group getaway at The White House, East Somerton, sleeps 11 (two dogs)

The White House is a great group-sized pad with the benefit of countryside and coastal walks straight from the door. Sleeping up to 11 plus two dogs across six bedrooms, there's a huge dining table for fantastic feasts, the all-important large and well-equipped kitchen, plus plenty of cosy break-away spaces to accommodate multi-age groups including a year-round suntrap orangery. There's also a huge lawn for outside games. SAVE £273.45: A week's stay for up to 11 people arriving on 21st February costs £1549.55  (www.wintertoncottages.co.uk, 01493 800645).