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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Wells-next-the-Sea, ENG

Norfolk Coast4 min drive
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach6 min drive
Holkham Hall14 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)51 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

Lovely town by

Charles B.

Jun 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea

Located on the historic high street, Elgin Cottage is just moments from the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, 450 yards from the bustling harbour and an easy walk (or v short drive) to the beach. Perfect for a family holiday or a get together with friends it provides the ideal base to explore this stunning area of North Norfolk. The cottage is full of character and furnished to a high standard. The building is on three floors. Downstairs is a well equipped kitchen and a comfortable living room with a fold-out dining table. A door from the kitchen leads to the courtyard garden. Stairs from the living room lead to the master bedroom with views over the High Street. A bathroom with a shower is also on this level. Stairs accessed via a door from the master bedroom lead to a large room with two beds, tucked away at the top of the house. A door from the kitchen leads to a courtyard garden and an outbuilding with a washing machine and tumble drier and toilet.

Please note that access to the second bedroom is via the master bedroom.

NB We are very happy to do short breaks out of the main holiday season, but please ignore the quote Owners Direct give you as they just divide the weekly rate by seven and multiply by the number of days. It doesn't take into account extra cleaning and laundry costs. Please send an enquiry and we will provide a quote. All rates are listed on our website.

Property manager

Fiona Lake

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this cottage is near the beach. The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and St Mary's Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Natural Surroundings and Courtyard Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Wells-next-the-Sea, ENG

What's nearby

Holkham National Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
Whin Hill Cider - 7 min walk
Norfolk Coast - 4 min drive
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 6 min drive
Holkham Hall - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Wells Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪The Golden Fleece - ‬4 min walk
‪The Jockey - ‬9 min drive
‪Platten’s Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk
‪Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea located?

This family-friendly Wells-next-the-Sea cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Holkham National Nature Reserve, The Granary Theatre and Whin Hill Cider. Wells-next-the-Sea Beach and Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Charles B., Matching with Tye

22 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wells next the sea

Lovely town by

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA P.

22 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in Wells next the sea.

Lovely cottage in great location. Close to good variety of shops and eateries and walks around the coast.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

10 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family mini break

Lovely cosy cottage perfect for family of 3 with spacious bedrooms. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Margaret L.

9 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sweet little cottage

It was a sweet little cottage for just the two of us. Very small with a tiny outside courtyard with a right of way through it. Free Parking was difficult almost non existent. I bought a weekly day and overnight ticket at the Norfolk district council car park for £28. Kitchen was well equipped as far as I could see but my granddaughter and I ate out. Queues at the restaurants and cafes in early July. Coastal hopper buses are excellent and go from just near the cottage. Beach down at the Pinewoods is wonderful with lovely sunsets. £28.

10/10 Excellent

catharine s.

8 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation in a brilliant location

Lovely two bedroom cottage in central Wells, moments from the shop and the quayside. The property was small but well presented throughout, the kitchen had everything you might need and had a very small courtyard outside the back door. Only downside is that the neighbouring cottage has right of way- which was interesting with a family with 3 small children and a large buggy to get past the table/chairs!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G., Stone

30 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Good location and well equipped. The booking process was really easy and the owner responded quickly. Also, just before our stay, we were updated with everything we needed to know in relation to coved restrictions. Definitely stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

9 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn btreak

Delightful cottage, comfortable and well located with easy access to the town centre and a good food shop 1min away. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

21 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, cosy & well equipped spacious cottage! Fab!

Perfect!

8/10 Good

Les N.

31 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

The booking process was made very easy. My son loved the "pent house" bedroom, however it was extremely warm even with the owners supplied (god send) fans. The location of the cottage was great, the layout of the cottage worked for us as a family. We would return to the cottage but a few thoughts, the cleaner needs to clean the bathroom plug holes as when showering the water remained in the bath. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

11 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage, perfectly located

We really enjoyed our time at Elgin Cottage. It's in a wonderful spot, close to everything and there is so much to do in the local area, just wish we'd stayed for longer! The cottage is cosy and very comfortable and well equipped. There's no parking but this wasn't a problem.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

4 June 2019

Cosy cottage, perfect location

We had a super stay in Wells in this very cosy cottage. The location was wonderful as it was right in the town centre and a v short walk from the quay, the many shops, pubs and restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

7 Apr 2019

Cottage well equipped and comfortable

We loved the cottage. It was very central for the centre of Wells next the Sea and the harbour

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Keith T.

26 Mar 2019

Elgin Cottage - comfortable shabby

The positives - lovely towels and bedding, excellent shower, heating and TV channels, reliable wifi. Useful to have a washing machine and tumble drier as well as a dishwasher. Not so good - the description of the cottage says there is parking but not that it is on street, some distance away. The instruction manual for the oven was not there, so it took a while to work out how to set the timer to make it work . The standard of cleanliness was not as we would expect. The oven needed cleaning, windows inside needed cleaning. There were cobwebs on the windows and walls and the window frames and sills were dirty. The bathroom needs a good scrub around the taps and shower fittings.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Beverley M.

30 Dec 2018

Lovely little cottage, very well located. Perfect for a short family break!

Property has lots of character and charm. Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

4 Nov 2018

Wonderful Wells-next -the sea

Cosy, comfortable cottage in an excellent location. Ideally situated to explore North Norfolk. Great places to eat and drink are always easy to find . Perfect for a short break or even a longer stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mary R.

5 Oct 2018

Good location, small but everything you need.

Nice clean cottage, great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

22 Apr 2018

Hele leuke woning op een perfecte plek in Wells-next-the-sea.

Gezellig huisje met alles wat je nodig hebt voor een heerlijk verblijf in Wells.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2018

Lovely cottage, perfect location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Elgin Cottage. The cottage itself was very comfortable and tastefully decorated and the location was just ideal. We loved the town of Wells itself and ate out at a different restaurant every night (all a very short walk from the cottage) and made full use of the excellent Coasthopper bus service to do some superb walks along the Norfolk Coastal path. We look forward to returning in the summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Victoria G.

9 Apr 2018

Elgin Cottage

Had a lovely stay in Wells at Elgin Cottage

10/10 Excellent

yasmin l.

17 Jan 2018

Excelleny

Great cozy cottage, brilliant location easy walking distance of restaurants, pubs, beach etc. The cottage was well equipped with everything you need, nice and clean too. One minor blip if it's two couples staying, then having to go through the other bedroom during the night to the bathroom is not ideal at all. Unfortunately that would put us off returning again which is such a shame as we loved it. Great for a family.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

5 Dec 2017

Lovely cottage, superbly located

We had a lovely break in Wells. The cottage was comfortable, well furnished and in a superb location for exploring North Norfolk.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

3 Dec 2017

Compact and Comfortable Cottage

Everything we expected. Small but comfy and cosy. Very close to all that's going on in Wells such as shopping, eateries, coastal walks. Surprising how much was going on this time of year in the general area. Only the local Stately Homes were closed but we were aware of that. However the gardens of most were still open as were the shops attached to them. The North Norfolk Coastal Path is easily accessed going north or south and takes you to some interesting nature reserves, ideal for dedicated 'twitchers'. The accommodation was fine for us two and I would imagine adding a couple of young children would not cause undue problems but 4 adults may find it a bit too 'cosy'. As long as you are aware of what you are renting and it's restrictions we have no hesitation in recommending this lovely little property, suitable for any time of year.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

7 Nov 2017

Cosy cottage, perfect location

We had a lovely long weekend at the cottage. Very comfortable, well equipped and the ideal location, right in the centre of Wells and within walking distance of everything in the town. There is so much to do and see in this beautiful area of North Norfolk that we are planning to return to Elgin Cottage in the summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nicholas M.

24 Oct 2017

Well situated cttage

We really enjoyed our visit to north Norfolk. Wells is an excellent base with plenty of restaurant options and an attractive harbour. We had a wonderful meal at Sands restaurant. The beach at Holkham is amazing! The cottage itself was a bit disappointing, though very conveniently situated. The decor is dated and areas were very grubby. Not up to the standard we have had in recent years in various parts of the country.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mary R., UK

16 Oct 2017

Lovely comfortable cottage

The cottage was easy to find and very centrally located. The beds were comfortable, the linen good and generally there was everything we needed. It had a lovely homely feeling so it was easy to settle. It was fine for a weekend but too compact for longer for us as we are a family of 5. The loft bedroom is accessed through the master which was a pain. Also there is no designated eating area so we ate out or on laps. For this reason, it was great for a weekend but not for longer. Location perfect. Right in the centre of everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Lake

Elgin Cottage is owned by Richard and Fiona. We love this area of Norfolk with its stunning coastline and huge skies and enjoy visiting with our two children.

Why they chose this property

Elgin Cottage is ideally situated in the centre of Wells-next-the-Sea - pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops are all around the corner and the beach is a short stroll away.