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Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk

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Microwave, dishwasher
Beach
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk

Fo'c'sle is a delightful detached timber clad retreat, located in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside in Wiveton just a short drive to the coast, and home to one of North Norfolk's best restaurants, The Wiveton Bell, making it ideal for couples to both relax and explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fo'c'sle, (pronounced Folk-sall), is an old fashioned word for forward castle, the part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters. Set in the heart of the Glaven valley, you don't have to worry about the sea conditions to enjoy this peaceful hideaway!.

Attractively furnished with many of the finishing touches coming from the local pottery / gallery “Made in Cley”, the open-plan ground floor offers a well-equipped compact kitchen, a bright kitchen/dining area with double doors opening into the private courtyard and a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove.

On the first floor you are greeted with a large bedroom with picture window providing lovely views over the church and valley and a comfy king-size bed and en-suite shower room.

The cottage is looked after by the owners who live next door, who can give great tips on what to do and where to go in the local area.

Nestled between the coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea, Wiveton is an ideal location to enjoy the beauty of the Glaven valley with its wildlife, birdlife and walking opportunities, whilst being located just one mile south of the coast road. There is an excellent bus service operating along the A149 coast road, the 'Coasthopper' which is great for walkers in that the bus route shadows the Norfolk coast path. This enables one way walks to be undertaken with relative ease and is a great way of visiting the coastal villages without the need to use your car. The Wiveton Downs is a registered "Dark Skies" site where it is possible to see the northern lights if you're really lucky, and this area of the UK it is unaffected by light pollution so making it ideal for star gazing.

Additional Information
Two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).
Unfortunately this property is not suitable for infants or children.
The pillows and duvets supplied at the property are synthetic. The bedding is cotton.
There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property.

Property manager

Norfolk Hideaways

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

554109

About the neighborhood

Map
Wiveton, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Blakeney National Nature Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Norfolk Coast - 6 min drive
  • Holkham National Nature Reserve - 10 min drive
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 12 min drive
  • Sheringham Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Gunton Station - 20 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe Chapel Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chubby Seal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Byfords of Holt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Folly Tearoom - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Blakeney National Nature Reserve and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Natural Surroundings. Letheringsett Watermill and Holkham National Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and compact
This property was ideal for a couple quiet relaxing break. The property has a little sitting area outside which is secluded with only the property owner or postman walking past. It was lovely and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Adrian B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Compact
Not what was advertised dirty glasses pans etc left day early. access to an other build means walking past you door and windows
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect bolthole
We had a lovely 3 night stay here with our two dogs. The location is absolutely perfect. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Our hosts Gary and Quay were incredibly friendly and helpful which made our stay even more perfect. We would definitely like to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

a short break
we booked this for a few nights, great little bolthole to stay for a few days, very peaceful, lots of wildlife and a fantastic michelin pub down the road. gary the owner very friendly and always on hand for anything. i would def recommend for a short break for 2 people
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely for a couple
Good location. Owners very helpful with suggestions and directions. House cozy and well equipped. Tastefully decorated. Very effective wood burner.
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10/10 Excellent

An excellent place to stay
This property is situated in my favourite north Norfolk village and is within easy walking distance of the coast and marshes with excellent bird watching opportunities. The villages of Cley and Blakeney provide local food shops.. F'o'c'sle is cosy and beautifully appointed with ceramic pottery from a local shop. The nearby owners are friendly and helpful and there is a pub within 6 minutes walk.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but perfectly formed home from home
A super friendly and welcoming host and cottage in this fabulous part of the world. It would have been useful to know grounds aren’t enclosed for the purpose of our dogs needing to be monitored and not venturing onto the road but that didn’t detract from the fabulous experience of staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

A lovely place to escape to in Norfolk
A lovely little cottage to escape to, close to pubs, shops and most importantly the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It had everything we needed (well, almost, but our hosts sorted that out the same day!!). The basket of logs for the fire was the icing on the cake after a days walk.
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6/10 Okay

Our Stay
Found property rather small for us and dogs. Views from the bedroom windows were not as described just looked like a junk yard. Outside the property it was very messy and uninviting. Enjoyed our walking and getting out and about but found this property very disappointing.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in a lovely location
A very cosy, clean and well equipped cottage; whilst compact and bijou, it's certainly big enough for 2 adults and 2 dogs. Great location for a stroll to Cley next the Sea and the Bell at Wiveton, and within easy access to many lovely dog friendly beaches. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely cottage.
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8/10 Good

Fo'c'sle, all ship shape !
Cozy little cottage, ideal size for a couple and dog, very clean and good location. Friendly and helpful owners !
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10/10 Excellent

Jytte J.

A superb place to stay close to the wonderful Norfolk coast line
The cottage was a fantastic place to stay in, comfortable, clean and cosy. Everything was done to a high standard, super comfortable bed. The cottage is placed at a great location close to the North Norfolk coast line and fantastic places to dine, walk on beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful places where you can buy local produce and lovely craft to purchase too. I can highly recommend to book this cottage.
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8/10 Good

Chris S.

Review
Did not like the bathroom,wardrobe and open top of stairs being such close proximity not good for anyone who's is unsteady on their feet. Otherwise a very cost place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Small and cosy
A very cosy well equipped cottage although kitchen was very limited for space . Situation was excellent for access to local attractions.
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10/10 Excellent

September get away
Lovely cottage in great location for getting to all of our favourite places in North Norfolk with every comfort you would need for a weeks stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Read all about it.
Thoroughly enjoyable stay in beautiful countryside and lovely weather. What more could one ask for on a break?
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8/10 Good

The Fo'c'sle
The house is small but perfectly adequate for a holiday. The owners live just over the fence and are very kind and welcoming. It is in a beautiful location and within walking distance of Cley and Blakeney. There was very little traffic and it is very peaceful. We had an excellent meal at the Bell in Wiveton and a very nice one in the White Horse in Blakeney. It was very clean.. Overall we had a lovely time and I recommend it highly.