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Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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Seaborne Penthouse: The open plan living space
Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea: The view from the apartment's balcony
Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea: Dining and kitchen area
Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea: Master bedroom with a super-king size bed
Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea: The balcony with stunning views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Norfolk Coast
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Holkham Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marham (KNF-RAF Marham)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Location, location, location … it doesn't get much better than this! A luxurious penthouse quayside apartment with balcony offering breathtaking front-line sea views over Wells-next-the-Sea harbour and the sea beyond. With air-conditioning and underfloor heating plus lift access and a designated parking space, this is one of the best locations to stay in Wells.

Light and airy throughout. with a large sociable open plan kitchen, dining and living area with access to a beautiful balcony and boasting stunning views out to sea, this penthouse apartment also has two beautifully-styled bedrooms furnished with a Super- King and King-size bed, both with their own luxury bathrooms. Being that the apartment is fitted with underfloor heating and air-conditioning, you will be comfortable all-year round; warm in winter and cool in the summer!

This stylish coastal retreat is the perfect spot to enjoy a romantic weekend away, or short break or holiday with friends and/or family and offers luxury coastal living at its best, being that there are numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and local amenities literally on your doorstep.

During the summer months enjoy breakfast or sundowners on your private balcony and soak up the atmosphere from the bustling harbour below where you can watch the fisherman land their catch and the little pleasure boats and paddle boarders and kayakers enjoying the stunning location that is Wells-next-the-Sea. Paddle boarding and kayaks can be hired from the harbour, as can boats to take you out and around the harbour or further along the coast. If you don't feel so adventurous, try your hand at gillying (crabbing) from the quayside below the apartment, or catch the open top bus which takes you to stunning Wells beach which is flanked by pine woods.

Wells-next-the-Sea beach is famous for its beautiful, vast sweeping beach and colourful and unique beach huts that are flanked by a beautiful pine-forest. Perfect for walking, sunbathing, bird watching, flying a kite or building sandcastles, Wells beach is like no other. Owned by the Holkham Estate, it has amenities and a popular beach café. If you want to hire a beach hut, Norfolk Hideaways can help with this.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no pets.
There is lift to the apartment, as well as stairs.
Duvets and pillows are feather.
Please bring your own pods for the Bosch coffee machine.

Property manager

Norfolk Hideaways
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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

About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this apartment is by the sea. Whin Hill Cider and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfolk Coast and Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Natural Surroundings are also worth visiting. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • The Granary Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whin Hill Cider - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Holkham Hall - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wells Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaborne Penthouse, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of The Granary Theatre and Whin Hill Cider. Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Great location

Great location, particularly in warm weather when both balconies could be used. Both, however, along with the windows, would benefit from a more rigorous cleaning regime. I appreciate there is only so much that can be done to mitigate gull droppings but both outside areas had clearly not been prepared for use when we arrived. There is also a shortage of hanging space which could be addressed relatively easily, quickly and cheaply e.g. bathrobe hooks in the master shower room. This has been raised before by previous guests but, inexplicably, not actioned. That being said, it's still an excellent holiday property.
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8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Good location and views, property not as well cared for as it should be

Beautiful views and prime location. We were disappointed with the general maintenance and up keep of the property. We did not feel it was to the high level advertised by Norfolk hideaways. We had a number of issues ( broken handle on fridge, light bulbs above bed gone in both bedrooms, unable to open one of the balcony doors as the key had broken in the lock to name a few) We reported to Norfolk hideaways at the earliest opportunity and some one came as soon as possible to rectify. However the lady from customer services that we reported them to was quite rude and implied that we should have reported them on Friday when we arrived ( considering check in for this property is 4pm and their offices close at 5pm we found this a tad unrealistic). There was no customer care and after the maintenance worker had attended there was no follow up call or email to check we were happy and our issues had been resolved. It should not be the responsibility of the person holidaying in the property to ensure it is adequately maintained. However Norfolk hideaways did not seem to grasp this concept and for that reason we would not book another holiday with them and would not recommend them to others. We have been staying in wells for over 10years and there are plenty of beautiful places to stay that are well looked after so don’t just be taken in by the views.
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8/10 Good

Return to Wells

We have stayed in Wells many times but this was our first visit to this property. We were very happy with the accommodation except that due to a change in the weather the main bedroom became very cold, draughty and noisy as the wind was whistling through the balcony door constantly. Would certainly make a return visit in the hope that the weather was better and the gap around the door was fixed.
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10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Location location location

What a fantastic spot overlooking the harbour and marshes. Everything was excellent other than the balconies could have been cleaned and made more welcoming
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10/10 Excellent

Mel S.

Excellent location for a stay in Wells

Really enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. Apartment kitchen was well equipped. Left a note to say several of the over bed reading lights needed new bulbs and one of the bulbs in the kitchen also needed replacing.
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10/10 Excellent

Gem of a property

We had a lovely weekend staying Wells. Seaborne was the perfect property to see stunning views over the salt marshes. The apartment was very well set out. We loved it
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8/10 Good

June W.

Beautiful position overlooking the sea.

Well maintained apartment with views overlooking the estuary. Very comfortable and we are returning in July for another week, also booked for another week next year. Shops very convenient.
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10/10 Excellent

June D.

Excellent location, wonderful views

A lovey apartment with fantastic views over the salt marshes, an ever changing vista. Warm, comfortable and well equipped with great beds good size shower in the ensuite. it has a small free standing freezer in the dining area which isn’t included in the description on the Norfolk Hidaways website, this was a useful addition We had a problem with the lights flickering on our first day, we rang the agents who were very helpful and sent an electrician to sort it the same day. It’s a wonderful base for visiting the wide range of nature reserves along the north Norfolk coast and see some winter visitors like Snow buntings, so good we will be returning.
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8/10 Good

helen k.

Seaborne

The apartment is in an excellent location with excellent views out to sea and two balconies. Whilst it was very clean and the living area was very comfortable, the boiler is in the main bedroom. This means that the room became very hot and we turned the boiler off every night. The fact that the underfloor heating was broken did not matter because the weather was so good in the last week of December but it should have been available . We have stayed in Wells many times . The price of the apartment reflected the parking space and the view. It is a personal decision whether or not this justifies high rental costs.
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart p.

Stunning seaborne property at Wells next the sea

Seaborne is a beautiful well located property which we have been to twice now and already booked for next year, The only thing I could say is that the beds are uncomfortable but this hasn’t put us off returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola B., Wilmslow

Great week in this beautiful apartment.

Really lovely top floor apartment with great views over the quayside at Wells. Stunning location. Beautifully decorated and furnished. All amenities you could possibly need - washer/drier, dishwasher, oven, microwave etc. Lovely balconies too - great to sit out at the front and watch the world go by. Norfolk hideaways were great to deal with too - answering any enquiries promptly. We had a fantastic week away here - great base for walking and cycling (we hired bikes from Wells cycle hire). One heads up - if you don't want to cook and would like to eat out, Wells has only a handful of restaurants (all with quite limited menus at the moment) so think about booking ahead!
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10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Seaborne

Excellent accommodation with good access to a large range of attractions. We valued the car parking space and balcony. Good local amenities and useful tourist folder provided. We appreciated the welcome pack. Will look to return in the future. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

william a.

Good location

We like the apartment for its location and in particular the viewing balcony and rear sitting terrace which makes the most of any sunshine available. Also the lift is essential for our needs
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8/10 Good

Views are stunning

Mattress in ensuite bedroom slopes on right side so made for vey uncomfortable nights sleep. Probably need a new mattress. Vellux window blind would not close and with curtains that were not black out curtains woke us at dawn every morning with sun rising at 0430 am... Perfect if you like getting up at dawn! And must admit for us to see the sun rising was lovely.. But not every day! Patio furniture covered in bird poo and cobwebs and our heads got covered in spider webs when went over to TV area in lounge. Amazing views though, perfect location. Lounge and kitchen area perfect apart from above. Parking space tight and not undercover but very lucky to have parking so good and an added bonus. If few issues could be sorted with bed, curtains and Vellux would be incredible.
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10/10 Excellent

A Fab Apartment in a Fab Location

This apartment with panoramic views was perfect.It was exactly how it was portrayed on the website.We would love to be able to go back there again.

8/10 Good

Ian G.

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

First impressions

Disappointed to see numerous stains on the lounge carpet which had obviously been there for some time. Both balconies are in need of attention . Well appointed in excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

September break

We enjoyed a lovely stay at Seaborne the position of the apartment was first class and the views amazing. We were informed provisions would be there for our first night a little disappointed. Recently went to Cornwall and were greeted with a lovely cream tea the little extra touches make all the difference. Otherwise everything required was in the apartment.
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8/10 Good

Nice views spacious apartment

Lovely spacious top floor apartment in a great location. Great views across the estuary nice to sit on the balcony with a glass of wine or a cup of tea and watch the world go by. Very clean and tidy with the advantage of a parking space in the courtyard (would be a bit small for a really large 4 x 4 or van though). Plenty to see and do, nice restaurants a short walk away and the weather was great. Overall a very good holiday. The only reason I've not given excellent is the matteress in the master bedroom needs replacing and we had to buy loo roll and milk on the first day something we've never had to do before with apartments of this type/price.
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10/10 Excellent

Seaborne

Our second visit to this beautiful apartment. Can’t fault it! Excellent location and incredibly comfortable. Worth every penny.
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8/10 Good

Most enjoyable stay at Seaborne.

This was our third stay at Seaborne. We love the position. The flat is very convenient. Staff are very helpful. We will certainly book with Norfolk Hideaways in the future. Many thanks.
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6/10 Okay

Brian J.

Disappointing

The property looked amazing on the website but for the price we paid it was disappointing. We have had to report several deficiencies to Norfolk Hideaways. The office did telephone us before our arrival to report three minor faults which they would happily have sorted for us but we were prepared to put up with them for the duration of our stay. Although most of the other problems we found were minor and possibly not worth mentioning in isolation, the sheer number of them suggests that the property has not been adequately maintained. Doors were a recurring problem - the door to the main balcony was unlocked when we arrived, the lock was faulty and we had to leave it unlocked; the door to the balcony in the bedroom would not open because of the carpet but there was a draught coming through it - it appeared to be slightly bent; the door between the hall and the lounge would not close, again because of the carpet. We were originally attracted to the property by the balconies but, even if the weather had been good, they would not have been pleasant places to sit. They needed weeding and tidying; there were marks on the walls caused by what looked like wet plaster marks running down them; the balcony furniture had not been cleaned and the chairs seemed to have been left all over the place by previous occupants rather than arranged neatly around the tables. We have scored cleanliness as good but only for the interior and not for the balconies. We were grateful for the lift - another reason why we chose this property and not a cheaper property, also available, in the same block
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10/10 Excellent

Polly F.

Beautiful apartment in a perfect location

An immaculate holiday apartment with truly wonderful balcony views. A few board games/books/jigsaws might be a good addition for those of us unlucky with the weather! Would also have liked a, specific to the property, simple guide to bins, wi-fi code, supermarket location etc but these are tiny quibbles! Would definitely recommend and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Apartment with a View

Fantastic Apartment ,spotlessly clean ,excellent views .Pub very near with good quality food .Will certainly return to the apartment .Didnt want to come home.Would highly recommend this property .
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8/10 Good

Joan F.

Seaborne Wells next the sea

Excellent location, well presented with parking. A winter let does restrict some of the view from within the flat and it can be noisy if there is a winter storm! We felt that the owners could be more generous with the basic provisions. There was only one dish washer tablet, not enough toilet paper for two people for four nights, not enough soap in the en-suite and none in the other bathroom and only just enough washing up liquid. However it is a well presented apartment in a great location and we enjoyed our stay
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10/10 Excellent

Mal W.

Our stay at seaborne

Beautiful apartment very comfortable and clean. Views over the harbour to die for. Would definitely book this apartment again.

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