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Comfortable and relaxing living area | California Halt, California, near Great Yarmouth
Dining area through the archway from the living room | California Halt, California, near Great Yarmouth
Wonderful seaside holiday accommodation with spacious living areas | California Halt, California, near Great Yarmouth
Lovely and bright dining area | California Halt, California, near Great Yarmouth

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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California, near Great Yarmouth
  • Place, Caister-on-Sea Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away.

The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away. Be sure to bring your bucket and spade!. All on the Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: 42" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This wonderful, modern, semi-detached bungalow is tucked away on a private road and has been decorated and furnished to provide every extra comfort. Located within an easy walk of the fabulous sandy beach, backed by sand dunes, attractions and amenities, including the village pub. California is a popular, smaller seaside resort.

Situated on the doorstep are many privately owned holiday parks, some with clubhouses offering seasonal entertainment and leisure amenities, which encourage use of their on-site facilities. There are 45 miles of unspoilt coastline to explore and the famous, man-made Norfolk Broads, a National Park of over 125 miles of navigable lock free waterways. The rivers are best explored by boats, and daily river trips and boat hire are available locally. Wroxham, known as the capital of the broads, offers riverside restaurants, cafés, shops, daily boat hire and river trips. The traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 6 miles, has funfairs, amusements, crazy golf, pier, model village, Sea Life Centre, Waxwork Museum, theatre, cinema, wide sandy beach, shopping centre with market and an indoor leisure centre with wave swimming pool and bowling alley.

Enjoy a family day out at Thrigby Wildlife Gardens which has a children’s play area and is just 6 miles away. A little further afield are Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, 15 miles, and the city of Norwich, 24 miles, for excellent shopping, two indoor shopping malls, market square, plenty of pubs, restaurants and cafés, theatre, castle museum, cinema complexes and cathedral.

The area is a paradise for nature lovers with fabulous walks and trails to explore, and great cycling opportunities around the quiet lanes. Horsey beach is a quieter beach, and is a fantastic place to watch birdlife and the seals during November to February, where the seals and their pups fill the whole beach. Beach ½ mile. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Free WiFi
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Great Yarmouth

Located in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is on a river. Britannia Pier Theatre and The David Howkins Museum of Memories are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Oasis Amusements and Lost World Adventure Golf. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and Joyland are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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California, near Great Yarmouth

What's nearby

  • Caister-on-Sea Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Norfolk Broads - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 21 min drive - 10.5 km
  • The Pleasure Beach - 22 min drive - 11.2 km
  • University of East Anglia - 51 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Carvery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Haven Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Never Turn Back Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Live Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hall, Caister On Sea - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away.?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away. on May 5, 2026 start from $211, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The beach backed by sand dunes is just a short walk away. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Caister-on-Sea Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lost World Adventure Golf and Gariannonum Roman Fort. Oasis Amusements and Norfolk Broads are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jon Williams

Excellent accommodation.

Excellent accommodation.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura Groves

We had a lovely week at California Halt.

We had a lovely week at California Halt. The weather was great, so we made full use of the beach up the road. The location of the cottage was ideal and it was very clean. The owners had thought of every detail to make sure we had everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne Wadsley

This was an absolutely charming holiday home! Everything had so much thought and attention!The toile

This was an absolutely charming holiday home! Everything had so much thought and attention!The toiletries were lovely, the welcome pack really was most welcome!Cosy blankets in the sitting-room to snuggle under, (the granddaughters were impressed by the electric reclining chair!)A great selection of dads, games and books.Then the beach was so close - even though it was soo cold, being mid-February, it would be great innthe summer.We would recommend this to anyone!
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine Bryson

Arguably the best holiday accommodation I have ever stayed in.

Arguably the best holiday accommodation I have ever stayed in. Extremely clean and cosy with everything you could ever need included. From Toiletries, towels linen to a very generous welcome basket of food/snacks on arrival.Great location also. A beach less than 10mins walk away and only a small drive to the nearest supermarket. I can't recommend California Halt highly enough.

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