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St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Wake up to exceptional harbour views from the lookout tower or unwind by the wood-burning stove after exploring this enchanting town.

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5 bedrooms, desk, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

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

St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, St Michael's cottage is a very unique, boutique self-catering cottage, built in the 1500s. With a spectacular lookout tower offering wonderful coastal views as far as the eye can see over the harbour, this hideaway is perfect for those wanting a very special place in an exceptional town within walking distance of the beach and amenities.

St Michael's Cottage is a truly stunning 16th century flint and brick built former merchant's house set over four floors. Full of character, it has a lookout tower at the top of the house on the fourth floor which affords beautiful views over East Fleet creek, the harbour, the marshes and sea beyond. With the telescope/binoculars supplied, this is a perfect space for daytime vistas to appreciate the superb coastal views and equally impressive for night-time stargazing. This beautiful cottage decorated in a neutral palette is set on a no through road right in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, on one of the narrow lanes that leads down to the quay, and comes with off street parking for one car and its own sunny south-facing courtyard garden, with a barbecue seating area.

Step inside this enchanting cottage and you will find two steep Norfolk winder staircases on either side of the house, a sitting room with wood burning stove, four sumptuous bedrooms plus a shower room and two bathrooms. On the third floor you will find a television room which also doubles as a fifth bedroom and allows the accommodation to be increased to sleep 11 guests by making use of the sofa bed (although this is only recommended for children). A convivial kitchen/dining space on the ground floor provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and conversation, whilst reminiscing over the days' events. The master bedroom is beautiful and built into the converted sail loft, which has a stunning heavily-beamed ceiling and exposed brickwork walls which gives a true sense of the history of the house. Now beautifully refurbished, St Michael's Cottage offers relaxed but stylish living and is a unique, quirky holiday home full of character. Suitable for both families and friends, it is ideal for a short break or longer stay.

St Michael's Cottage is one of Wells' oldest buildings and as such there are uneven floor levels and steps both within and outside the property. The staircases inside the property are enclosed, steep, curved and narrow Norfolk winder stairs. We would advise that the house would not be suitable for those less mobile. This cottage is very enchanting, and those who stay will adore the unique character that it comes with.

St Michael's Cottage is also offered as a sleeps four option with the second floor bedrooms closed off: St Michael's Cottage (4).

Additional Information:
One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Eight coffee pods will be supplied for the Tassimo coffee machine.

Property manager

Norfolk Hideaways

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • CD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

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

545100

About the neighborhood

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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Holkham National Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • The Granary Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Norfolk Coast - 4 min drive
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 5 min drive
  • Holkham Hall - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wells Beach Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk located?

This family-friendly Wells-next-the-Sea cottage is located by the sea, just steps from Holkham National Nature Reserve and The Granary Theatre. Whin Hill Cider and Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience are also within 15 minutes.

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St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Clare L.

Wonderful cottage, great location
We spent a week at St. Michaels and absolutely loved it. The location was perfect, the cottage was perfect. Everything is right on your doorstep.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in the perfect location
St Michael's Cottage is an absolutely beautiful house steeped in history. It has been beautifully renovated to include every facility you could possibly need on your holiday. The lookout at the top of the house gives the most stunning view across Wells and the TV room is perfect for anyone needing some quiet time. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable and the 3 bathrooms mean there are ample facilities even when the house is at full capacity. There are two very slight drawbacks to the property, the first being lack of free parking available and the second being the very steep stairs. There is a car park at the end of the street but you need to pay. The steep stairs are due to the property being of a certain period and therefore add to the character of the place. I would simply warn anyone who has mobility issues to consider staying here very carefully as every set of stairs is steep and there's nowhere to sleep on the bottom floor. Other than those two considerations, I'd highly recommend this beautiful house for a getaway. It's in the perfect location and provides a wonderful base for adventures to lots of wonderful locations around the local area.
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10/10 Excellent

Wells views
A very well equipped and comfortable house. Baths and showers. Good for families or groups of friends. Eccentric staircases and great views over the marshes from the top floor. Walking for central Wells, and convenient for exploring the beautiful North Norfolk coast
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8/10 Good

Good and less good
Loved the house , the space , the situation . Felt it had not been given a ‘deep clean’ in preparation for our visit , needed in these COVID times . A few little maintenance issues , shower knobs , air extractors, mentioned at time . The iron proved burnt and unsafe ( tripped the whole house) …..the problem was immediately remedied by Norfolk Hideaways .Parking a challenge in the garage , not just by being tight and awkward ( not for the faint hearted) , but we kept being blocked in !Parking usually available in Maltings Car Park nearby.Would book again
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10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

Week Away
We had a lovely week away staying at St Michael's Cottage. Ample room and very clean. Great location, not far from a lovely beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, historic cottage in an ideal location
The cottage is beautifully decorated and very clean. It is spacious and well-equipped with lots of cleaning products etc. It is situated extremely close to the harbour, although down a back alley. The view from the lookout tower is really spectacular. However, the house is not really suitable for people with young children and anyone who might find stairs a challenge. The cottage dates back to 1595, so has extremely steep and winding stairs, which make it difficult to go up and down. It is quite dangerous for young children as there are no stair gates or doors to the stairs, in some cases. Our 4 year old son went flying down the stairs and it was hard carrying our toddler up and down them. Older children would no doubt find the house lots of fun, as the house is a bit of a maze! But, if you don't have pre-schoolers, the cottage is really lovely and has everything you might want. Wells is a lovely town and you are only minutes from lots of nice places to eat and things to do.
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6/10 Okay

Nice central location but white vans parked outside our front door everyday. High chair dirty.
A little bit underwhelming and website picture of property does not tell full story as you are effectively on a back road with bins outside full of old fish and chips. Nice courtyard and bbq for relaxing but stairs are very difficult for small children. High chair mouldy and cot not assembled for our arrival. Nicely decorated inside and bedrooms very comfortable.