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Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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Microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

A much-loved detached family holiday home for many years, Orchard Cottage is set in glorious secluded gardens, in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea. Enjoying a peaceful, private location on the southern edge of town, this is a superb secret hideaway for a special break in this popular North Norfolk coastal town.

A spacious house, Orchard Cottage has an easy, relaxing feel with the appeal of a country house hotel. With two generous-sized sitting rooms, the house is ideal for a large multi-generational family, or a couple of families, as well as a group of friends, who are looking for somewhere with plenty of space to 'spread out' both indoors and out. On the ground floor, there is a hand-painted shaker country style kitchen with walk-in larder and adjoining utility room. The two lovely light-filled sitting rooms both have views over the garden, plenty of temptingly comfy sofas to sink into, a television each (enabling you to watch the channel of your choice), french doors opening to the garden and a dining area within the room. Upstairs there are five delightful bedrooms (three king-size and two twin), and two bathrooms, with a further bathroom available on the ground floor.

The beautiful well-established sizeable gardens run to all sides of the house, and allow for everyone to congregate in one place or wander off and find a quiet spot all to themselves. The place you will want to spend your time is the rear south facing garden, where wisteria clads the house. Private and mostly laid to lawn, it is just made for chilling and sunbathing while the children play and explore. A wonderful old willow tree provides welcome shade on days when the sun is warm and high in the sky. There is a small covered pond (well-hidden in a flower bed), and trampoline available to use (strictly at your own risk).

An easy seven minute walk from Orchard Cottage will take you right into the heart of Wells town, with its bustling high street (Staithe Street) and all manner of independent shops and a selection of cafes. At the bottom of Staithe Street is the picturesque quay. Here you can try your hand at crabbing, join a boat trip or just take a seat and watch the fishing boats come in and the world go by. Stretch your legs a bit more and take the path atop the sea defence at the end of which you will find yourself on Wells' breathtaking beach.

Orchard Cottage is also offered as a sleeps six option with the snug, bedroom two and bedroom four locked: Orchard Cottage(6).


Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Travel cot & high chair provided.
Synthetic duvets, feather pillows. Five synthetic pillows are available for guests with allergies (please request on booking).
There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property.
Please bring your own pods for the Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine.

Property manager

Norfolk Hideaways

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

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

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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

Children are welcome

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

553254

About the neighborhood

Map
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Holkham National Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • The Granary Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Norfolk Coast - 4 min drive
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 7 min drive
  • Holkham Hall - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wells Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Holkham National Nature Reserve and Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience. The Granary Theatre and Whin Hill Cider are also within 15 minutes.

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Orchard Cottage (W), Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Trish H.

Disappointing
Property was quite cluttered with “stuff”, quite old and a bit grubby. Rugs were stained. Really needs a good revamp to be a quality cottage where you would be happy to spend a considerable amount to go on holiday! Saying that, it had a nice big enclosed garden.
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8/10 Good

Jo J.

Fabulous location but needs some attention
This property is in an excellent location, all amenities within walking distance, and the garden is ideal if you have dogs. However, the furnishings and decor are very tired and dated. There is no tumble dryer and the heating was locked off during our stay in September and could only be controlled remotely by the owner. It is therefore impossible to dry anything wet from the beach or just from bad weather. Two of the towel rails are heated but can only be set for a two hour maximum period. The property was clean in general but the shower drain was matted with hair on our arrival. The welcome pack comprised a bottle of wine and a packet of crisps which is very poor compared to other properties we have rented in the area. Finally, the drive to the property is very narrow and would benefit from some harsh pruning of the hedge and shrubs.
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8/10 Good

A perfect location and a magnificent garden.
This cottage has a large, wonderful garden. It is in a perfect location, close in but hidden away. The cottage itself is a little dated and the twin bedrooms are small with sloping ceilings. Three bathrooms is not really enough for 10 people and one of the showers kept on flooding the bathroom. The dining table only sits 8 not 10 (which is unhelpful) On the whole, the garden makes up for the cottages shortcomings. I would recommend it.
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8/10 Good

Alastair B.

Great location, lovely garden to relax in
Great location and terrific garden . A comfortable and easy house to live in . The beds were very comfortable.
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8/10 Good

Pauline S.

Weekend trip
Great place to meet up for a weekend with friends. Lovely location and plenty of rooms. Open fire on a windy weekend was a bonus.
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8/10 Good

Beautiful family home.
Orchard Cottage provided a beautiful family retreat for us all to meet for a special birthday celebration. It is in an excellent location with an easy walk to town and the harbour.