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Burnham Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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A traditional stone house with a blue door, white walls, and a white picket fence.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sailboat decoration.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A cozy room with a window, a sailboat model, and patterned curtains.
A row of beach huts with wooden stairs leading up to them, set on sandy ground with trees in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norfolk Coast

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace

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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Granary Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whin Hill Cider
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this cottage is by the sea. The Granary Theatre and Muckleburgh Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Courtyard Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Granary Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whin Hill Cider - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wells and Walsingham Light Railway - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 25 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wells Crab House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Socius - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnham Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Burnham Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Burnham Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Burnham Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Whin Hill Cider and The Granary Theatre. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

Lovely little fisherman’s cottage, perfect for 2 and our dogs. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed and lounge area with a log burner which was cosy in the evenings. Excellent proximity to Wells and all its amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Easter at Burnham Cottage

WE had a fantastic 4 night stay at Burnham Cottage, great facility ideally located, all fitted out to a high standard, we would love to return and have no problem recommending the cottage i note in the visitors book comments about the stairs being steep but that's the same in all the houses in the area, don't let that put you off
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

************** Lovely stay, perfect location, very clean and tidy, parking right outside ************
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent holiday. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with Norfolk Hideaways and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy stay at Burnham Cottage. Very good location in Wells.

We had a pleasant few days in Wells staying at Burnham Cottage. It was just right for 2 of us and had (almost) everything we needed! We couldn't find any firelighters to get the log burner going and arrived after shops had closed, so the Golden Fleece pub very kindly gave us some as it was a chilly February evening. The underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom was a cosy addition, and we were pleased to find teabags, milk and a carrot cake in the kitchen! We enjoyed using it as a base for walks in the area. Unfortunately we had to cut our stay slightly short and left on Thursday evening rather than Friday morning because of the storm forecast for Friday.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Dear Sara, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Burnham Cottage, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. Sorry to hear that you could not locate any firelighters upon your arrival, all of our properties are individually managed by the owner so your feedback will be passed back to them to action anything as necessary and we thank you for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk again very soon Sara! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Burnham cottage

The cottage is beautiful, very well equipped with everything you need for your break. Stairs are very steep so for those who might have trouble climbing them it would be something to think about but other than that it’s a perfect location for a stay in Wells. We went out of season so had no problem parking the car over the road but I can imagine that will get harder as the summer months arrive. Great garden, ideal for our golden retriever to stretch his legs although with all the walking he was shattered!! Would definitely look into returning for another stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location as long as you can park!

This was our second visit to this lovely cottage. It has everything we need and is in a lovely location. 5 minute stroll to town but just on edge so not too busy. Only downside is you have to be lucky to park outside!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful part of the world!

The cottage was beautiful and perfecly situated in a central position within Wells. The fire worked very well in the colder evenings and the beds was super comfy after a long day of walking on the pristine beaches of North Norfolk.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Cottage Perfectly Located for Town & Beach

Delightful little cottage just a short 2 minute walk from the town, harbour and not to far from the amazing Wells beach. The cottage itself is small, but still enough room for 2 adults, our small dog and 2 young children (3 & 4 years) to run around without getting under each others feet. The garden is ideal. Parking is a little tricky as it's on street, but keep an eye out during the day for the day trippers to depart and you can generally get parked up opposite the cottage. Well equipped with pretty much everything you need and loads of bath/hand towels and tea towels supplied to last the week. It would benefit from having some plastic plates, bowls and cups available for the kids...having to give ceramic and glass ones to 3 and 4 year old kids is a recipe for disaster, which thankfully didn't occur during our stay! The stairs are a little steep and tricky which you'd expect from an old Norfolk bolthole, so wouldn't recommend this place if you are not completely stable on your feet. Also, the addition of a stair gate at the top would allow parents with younger children to sleep with both eye's closed! Overall, it's a great little hideaway for a short break and with £20 spent on some plastic kitchenware and a stair gate it would be perfect for any family situation.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your stay at Burnham Cottage. We will pass on your kind comments to the owner who, I am sure will take on your useful suggestions. We look forward to welcoming back to Norfolk in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good location for Wells town and Quay side

Small well appointed cottage on the main route into Wells very close to all amenities. Enclosed secure garden with grass was a big bonus for our dog. Great views from the 2nd bedroom towards the coast, we even saw an owl hunting. The stairs are very steep, in my view not suitable for young children or elderly. Would have preferred a dishwasher to a washing machine. The only source of heat for the lounge area is the log burning stove - lovely but only one days supply of wood is cheeky when its the only source of heat. A plug in, supplementary, heater would have been useful. it was very cold in Feb! This property has some quirks which you would expect from its age, it has been updated sympathetically and was a very comfortable cottage with good quality furnishing, modern bathroom and comfortable beds.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Many thanks for your review. We do value your comments highly, i do hope you had a lovely time and would return to Norfolk soon.
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6/10 Okay

Short break at burnham cottage

This was our second stay at the cottage. As with the first stay - no kindling or logs left. Stains on sofa. Variety badly stained at top of stairs. Water leaking at back of bath on to the flooring as it was 18 months ago. I did leave a message in the cottage last time. It appears that the hot tap is loose and every time someone has a shower there is a lot of water - shame as this will damage the flooring. Hoover is missing its handle and a pipe so us next to useless.Having said all that the cottage is in a good location and comfortable and well equipped.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for your review, I am dissapointed to read that you did not have the greatest experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to make all of our guests happy. I hope this does not put you off from returning. Kind Regards
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, cosy house

Very comfortable and cosy house. This is our second visit: proof of a good time! Has been an ideal location for many enjoyable autumn walks. Thank you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfy cottage, perfect location.

We spent a lovely few days exploring the lovely beaches and towns near Wells next the sea. The cottage is cosy, the garden was safe and perfect for our small dog. Small points like the parking - we parked in the nearby car park which was £7 for 24hours, no tea towels or a single loo roll - meant that we haven’t given the cottage an ‘excellent’ review, but the beds are comfy and it was a perfect base for us to walk and explore. We would book again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage

Nice cottage, excellent location, lovely garden. Only issue is smell upstairs ?related to carpets. On street parking available most of the time
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your review of Burnham Cottage. Reviews are invaluable to us and allow us to improve our experiences for our customers. We are glad to see that you enjoyed the cottage and garden. We will speak to the owner regarding the phantom smell. However, despite the smells, we are glad that you had a great holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk in the near future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Review of Burnham cottage

Brilliant location. Bathroom, kitchen & garden very nice, rest of cottage needs a deep clean/update.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holiday

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From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful location

A very comfortable property close to all amenities in Wells. Quiet location with good garden, comfortable bed and excellent bathroom. Properties either side were quiet. Parking not really an issue but were warned about that. Information sent by Norfolk Hideaways comprehensive and discount vouchers very useful. Points that could have been better: - the handrail on the stairs (made from 2 oars) was pretty but very impractical - some rather large cobwebs under bedside table and occasional tables in living room - instructions on reducing the temperature of the bedroom heater could have been clearer - would have been useful to have been warned that neighbour has dogs (the double fronted property to the right)! - surprised that glass in front door not frosted as this would have improved privacy
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dog Friendly Holiday

We've been to Wells a number of times this was the first time using Norfolk Hideaways and Burnahm Cottage. Location is great, the garden is lovely, quality of the accommodation is good and very comfortable. Great for the dog etc. There were a few minor issues: there were no logs for the woodburner even though the welcome brochure said they would be and to use only the wood provided. Wasn't an issue as the house was warm enough but would be in winter. The DVD didn't work but again not an issue if you've netflix but not everyone does have. Bit of a lack of cupboard space to store food, but then we ate out most times. The stairs are steep so if you have mobility issues this may not be the cottage for you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fab holiday

Fab holiday, cottage in brilliant location, excellent for dogs with super garden. Clean and tidy......only one negative.....a welcome pack was promised on arrival with ‘enough supplies to see you through the first day’ .....there were four or five tea bags and some coffee but nothing else! At least some milk would have been good! Had to go out and buy our own welcome pack! But overall an excellent choice for a place to stay
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Dear Karen, Thank you for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at Burnham Cottage. Your feedback is invaluable whether constructive or positive as without this we are often unaware of the issues that may arise hence customer feedback being something we look at very closely. We are pleased to here you had an enjoyable stay and visit to North Norfolk. Once again many thanks for taking the time to write to us and we look forward to welcoming you back to North Norfolk sometime in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely House

Lovely house in a very convenient location for everything Wells has to offer. Beautiful secure garden and great facilities. Only downside, the barbecue was missing and the shelves & grill pan to oven?
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Dear Paula, Thank you for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at Burnham Cottage. Your feedback is invaluable whether constructive or positive as without this we are often unaware of the issues that may arise hence customer feedback being something we look at very closely. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and stay in North Norfolk. We have spoken to the owner of the property who has advised that the BBQ was tucked in the shed at the property, this may have been due to some stormy weather we have had recently. She has since taken this out so it is easy for guests to spot. We have also had confirmation that the grill pan and shelves for the oven are in the property as they should be. Once again, thank you for contacting us. We look forward to welcoming you back to North Norfolk sometime in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Burnham Cottage Wells a week's stay

Burnham Cottage is situated on a busy main road and not in the prettiest of locations, however it is close to car parks, shops and the harbour. Inside the cottage is small but adequate and is on split levels, the bathroom being on the ground floor. The stairs are as described in that they are steep and we felt that this made it a bit precarious getting up in the middle of the night to use the loo. We are in our sixties and took our granddaughter and we all found the stairs hard going especially carrying luggage up and down. We also found the cottage to be grubby and found the grill pan, roasting tin and plastic container in a disgusting state. The bathroom floor corners were dirty and had an accumulation of fluff and hairs that had been missed. On first glance it all looked tidy and clean but in reality this was not the case. Kitchen crockery and saucepans were new and of good quality. Bed linen was clean. The outside area is nothing to get excited about with a small patio and neglected garden. Would we go again..No! Would we use Norfolk Hideaways again...No! Did we report the faults...yes and was told that had we informed them straight away then a housekeeper would have been sent...we had only been in the property for a couple of days! A huge disappointment to us all.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Dear Susan, Thank you for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at Burnham Cottage. Your feedback is invaluable whether constructive or positive as without this we, merely the booking agents, are often unaware of the issues that may arise hence customer feedback being something we look at very closely. Once again many thanks for taking the time to write to us and we look forward to welcoming you back to North Norfolk sometime in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in excellent location

A lovely cottage, with everything that we could need, and within easy walking distance of the town, the harbour and the beach. Great to have a nice garden, and easy to get parked on the street outside. Plenty of space, comfy bedrooms and a well equipped kitchen.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Burnham Cottage - charming cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Burnham Cottage. The cottage was in an excellent position close to the beach and to the town where there were plenty of places to eat and drink and many independent shops to browse. The cottage was well equipped and nicely decorated with some lovely pictures on the walls and the beds were really comfortable. The garden was a nice size and captured the sun. The wood burner was good to have though there were meant to be logs supplied with an honesty box but we didn't find either. One other very small point was it could have done with some clothes pegs but all in all we had a fabulous stay and would happily stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage

An excellent cottage in a great location. Lovely garden with sunshine through your the day. Perfect for families.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Burnham Cottage - March 2018

Delightful cottage in excellent location - ideal for relaxed and comfortable break. Well equiped kitchen, good modern bathroom and still plenty of character.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic cottage

We had a fantastic time! The cottage is so homely and finished to a high standard. Can’t wait to come back again!
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