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Perfect 3 bedroom home for a relaxing break by the sea with friends/family/pets

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Beach nearby
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Norwich, ENG
  • Popular LocationBacton Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationHappisburgh Lighthouse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMundesley Beach15 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)35 min drive

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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.

Perfect 3 bedroom home for a relaxing break by the sea with friends/family/pets

An attractive and comfortable victorian cottage, once occupied by the local coastguard, the house retains period features alongside modern facilities. It is situated in a perfect position to explore the beautiful Norfolk coast and countryside.

Off road parking is provided at the front of the cottage next to the garden fence. The cottage is accessed through a gate along a path through the sunny garden with flower boarders and a picnic bench. The path goes along the side of the house to a further enclosed garden and patio with seating and BBQ at the rear. Beyond the rear garden wall is a field and track (Watch Lane) leading to a lovely sandy beach and sea, just a short distance to carry your bucket and spade. The beach is both dog and child friendly but if you prefer to sit away from our furry friends there is also a dog free beach.

Entry to the cottage is at the back via a side gate. Security lighting is provided at front, back and side. Access to the cottage is via the key safe next to the door. After unlocking the door you will step into a hall and find the well equipped fitted kitchen which overlooks the rear garden. The smallest room, the WC is opposite with fitted basin and toilet.

Further down the hall past the coat hooks is the lounge/diner with an extending pine dining table and chairs seating up to 6. A light and sunny room with 2 large sash windows overlooking the front garden.

Two large leather sofas and a footstool provide comfortable seating in front of the beautiful Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace (lovely for open fires in the winter). there's a Smart TV, free Wifi, a few books and guides and a selection of board games, cards etc for your entertainment.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, one double and one with adult size bunk beds overlooking the front garden and the rear bedroom with a small double bed overlooking the rear garden, field and a glimpse of the sea beyond. Off the landing is the small bathroom with a bath with shower over and a basin.

Property manager

Diana Dring

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smiking in the house please

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 well behaved dog allowed please check with owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child friendly, highchair/stairgates if needed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Norfolk Broads and Norfolk Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include East Ruston Old Vicarage and Sim-Air. The Museum of the Broads and Hoveton Hall Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bacton Beach - 12 min walk
  • Happisburgh Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • Mundesley Beach - 15 min drive
  • BeWILDerwood - 16 min drive
  • Cromer Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffeesmiths - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Swan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happisburgh Hill House Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hop in - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect 3 bedroom home for a relaxing break by the sea with friends/family/pets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Perfect 3 bedroom home for a relaxing break by the sea with friends/family/pets located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bacton Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Norfolk Coast and Mundesley Beach. Ebridge Pond and East Ruston Old Vicarage are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrew t., Bracknell

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage, wonderfully situated for beach walks and a pint or two in the beach side pub
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Easter break
We needed a relaxing family break and luckily found this gem of a cottage. We visited Norfolk last year loved it and weren't disappointed this time. The house is just a stone's throw from Walcott Beach and was perfect for our family of four. It was clean and tidy on arrival with everything we needed. As others have mentioned, the toilet and bathroom are compact, but it didn't bother us and we soon got used to them. The owner, Diana, was quick to answer my silly questions and was very friendly. The beds all had good mattresses and we all slept well, which is sometimes difficult in a strange house. We only stayed five nights but could have stayed longer. The area is beautiful with long sandy beaches, some of them home to hundreds of seals, lots of interesting walks and all amenities nearby. We recommend the local Kingfisher chippy - excellent crisp batter and delicious chips. Check times though as it was closed when we first tried to eat there. I can't recommend Coastguard Cottage enough and feel lucky we managed to find it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bacton Cottage
Lovely cottage set very close to the sea, which our 2 dogs loved! Well equipped kitchen made the stay so much easier. The log fire made it cozy and sleepy. Would recommend to anyone who wants a break in beautiful North Norfolk!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage.
Lovely cottage, a short walk to a beautiful beach. Had a wonderful relaxing weekend. Loved the fire. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to go for beach walks
Relaxing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Suzan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bacton cottage
Kitchen, living room and bedrooms were excellent, however the main entrance door was very difficult to lock/unlock, the toilet is squeezed under the stairs and very difficult to manoeuvre in and the stairs are very steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bacton Cottage
Lovely, clean place. Set conveniently in the village of Bacton. Had a very nice break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
We and our dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable quaint cottage, just 5 minutes from great beaches. The rear and front enclosed gardens were perfect to relax in and for our dog to run around. We would highly recommend it and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect coastal cottage
Our stay was exactly what we wanted - lots of walks both beach and woods, 4 mins walk to dog friendly beach for early morning and evening dog walks, exceedingly gorgeous cake shop 1min away, and close enough to other towns ( Cromer, Norwich, Sheringham, Caister) for trips out. A perfect relaxed week, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Genuinely minutes to the beach!
Pretty, comfortable cottage with safe enclosed garden that was great for the dog. A genuinely very short walk on a quiet track to the beautiful quiet sandy beach. Great dog friendly cafe almost next door with amazing cakes! We’ll be back :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitty l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Clean Quirkey Cottage
Don’t expect modern but do expect cosy. The only criticism is no dishwasher, I’m on holiday don’t want to spend my time washing pots. Short walk to lovely beach, perfect for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Norfolk, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Cottage
Cosy, clean, great real fire with logs, modern kitchen, comfy beds and good fenced, grassed area for our dogs. Very long, clean beaches and you need to visit North Walsham 10 miles away as well as Cromer. Lovely, large Norwich (if you need a great shopping experience).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kate B., Ossett

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a great location for exploring Northern Norfolk
We enjoyed our time here. The hosts were easy to contact and let us check in early which was a nice perk. The cottage is well equipped and we loved the open fire. The only thing that may put some guests off is the lack of upstairs toilet and also the louvre bath/shower room door upstairs which could do with replacing with a solid sliding door for privacy. All in all though, a fair price for a comfortable stay and a great location for exploring the Northern Norfolk coastline. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G., Torquay

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage central to North Norfolk attractions
Very well modernised cottage/terrace retaining its character. Comfortable, clean and pleasant and only 15 minutes walk to the Poacher's Pocket where you'll be well fed and watered.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bacton
Lovely beach which was marvellous for making sandcastles ! Excellent vegan cafe nearby . Easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern cottage with character features
Lovely cottage, very clean.Helpful friendly locals.Details correct, take note of owners directions to cottage.Lovely spacious bedrooms, even 3rd bedroom with adult size bunk beds, comfy beds.All equipment in kitchen available to hand. Good enclosed gardens, local PO shop, Fish cafes, lovely beach 5/ 10 min walk. Need car to venture around the area.Would recommend this cottage. Chris, March 19th- 22nd.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Natasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quirky cottage!
We liked the cottage which was clean and inviting. Communication about how to find the property and gain entrance was great, although the entrance door wasn't the easiest open and close (due to the style and age of the property). Having read the description and other people's reviews, we were aware the bathroom and toilet were on separate floors but perhaps weren't quite prepared for how small they were. The host has done well to make best use of the space but it certainly wouldn't suit everyone. And the louvre door across the bathroom definitely creates some privacy issues but we worked around it! Some suggestions that could make a lovely cottage even better would be some welcome information such as how to work the heating, WiFi password (which we did find on the router), local cafes and restaurants etc, and some bigger mugs! Generally a lovely stay and I would recommend the place to others looking for a quiet stay near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sharron K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute mini break
The property had many pluses: the location to the beach, the cleanliness and super comfy beds being second to none. The down side was that we (both families travelling separately) found the property hard to find: we would have preferred written instructions rather than a map. When we arrived at the property the heating was not on and we all took time to warm up especially our 86 year old mum and we were disappointed that there was no opportunity to have an open fire.The back door was very difficult to open as the latch is bent and we felt that an information book regarding recycling, for example, would have been helpful. We know we could have contacted the owner regarding these issues, but a simple hand book would have easily ironed out any questions. A lovely stay: just adding some pointers for improvement!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara warren-hawes

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little stay
The cozy cottage was very welcoming, everything you needed when arrived towels/bedding washing up liquids even salt pepper and olive oil !! We had a fab 3 night stay the 2 dogs loved the secure garden and we loved the little quiet lane what we walked along to reach the stretching beach !! Bacton was great nice couple of cafes and pubs xx
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful welcoming cottage
Loved this cosy and sympathetically restored old cottage. The hosts were superb and even offered to put up a decorated Christmas tree as we were staying over the festive period. We were totally at home and had a good idea of local facilities s as the hosts were so responsive. Very good. Loved the beach nearby and the broads not far away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Just got back from a lovely stay here. Cosy cottage very central to everything we needed to do. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastguard cottage.
The cottage is well placed to visit both North and south of the coast line. Inland is again at your door step. Lowestoft is a must with a fine small maritime museum. Also the transport museum is excellent. We also discovered the North Walsham and Dilem canal under restoration. Great area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid Norfolk break
Lovely little cottage well furnished and equipped. Great beach short walk away and handy for local amenities. Don't miss the Cromer pier show which gets better and better
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little base to relax & explore nearby
This cottage was lovely, had the traditional feel to it with the period features, but also everything we could need for our stay, including washing machine & clothes line. We chose to stay in the back double bedroom as the view was just wonderful, day & night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
July stay
Great location near beach, small and cosy, good gardens and as we expected
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022