Seaside stay .With a stay at this Wells-next-the-Sea cottage, you'll be steps from The Granary Theatre and Whin Hill Cider. Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Wells Crab House - 2 min walk
Socius - 8 min drive
The Mermaid - 8 min drive
The Bowling Green Inn - 10 min walk
Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
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. 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.
This property is also offered as a sleeps four option with the second floor bedrooms closed off, listed as 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. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot. Access Note: This is an historic property with steep narrow stairs, uneven floors and low head space in places.
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
545100
Frequently asked questions
How close is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk to the airport?
This cottage is 33.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk to the beach?
This cottage is 1.2 mi (5-min drive) from Wells-next-the-Sea Beach and 2.2 mi (13-min drive) from Holkham Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk to downtown Wells-next-the-Sea?
This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Wells-next-the-Sea.
St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Clare L.
Oct 8, 2021
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.
Clare L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2022
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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 17, 2021
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
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2021
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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Denise E.
Jun 25, 2021
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.
Denise E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2021
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.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jul 12, 2019
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.