Located in vibrant coastal village of Brancaster, Mayes Cottage is a super detached cottage curated from traditional Norfolk brick and flint, with a complimenting brick extension. This hideaway is brimming full of character and offers contemporary, comfortable living by the coast.
Mayes Cottage has been tastefully decorated and has gorgeous flooring and furnishings throughout. The heart of the cottage is the dining kitchen which has a vaulted ceiling, limestone flooring, full length windows and french doors leading into the enclosed patio garden. This sociable space is not only made for cooking and eating but for relaxing and chatting too. The stone floors are stylish and convenient, but you may wish to bring indoor shoes during the cooler months. The dual aspect sitting room with beamed ceiling, is a lovely room with a modern but cosy appeal. An extra large L-shaped sofa, a super efficient Clearview wood burning stove and widescreen Smart television ensure you have all you need for a 'night in'. The cottage has three bedrooms (king, double and twin) over two floors and two shower rooms (one on each floor) which works well for families or friends who appreciate privacy, independence and ground floor facilities. Outside is a secluded south facing shingle courtyard with table and seating, as well as a sheltered loggia so you can even sit outside even when it rains!
Perfectly located, Mayes Cottage enjoys such easy access to the beautiful local beach and many great local eating places, you might not wish to venture too far afield. However, if you do, you can always catch the Coasthopper bus that regularly runs through the village all year round and will take you to all the other wonderful villages along this stunning coastline. This is an area popular with walkers, golfers, sailors, cyclists, paddle boarders, kayakers, birdwatchers and dog owners! If you like shopping, trendy Burnham Market is just a few minutes' drive away and, for beach lovers, make sure you visit both Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea, which stretch out as far as the eye can see.
Additional Information One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Synthetic bedding. Babes in arms welcome, however no equipment is provided. There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property. Please note: As an historic property some doorways/headroom is lower than modern standards.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About the area
King's Lynn
Located in King's Lynn, this cottage is by the sea. Sandringham House and Princess Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve and RSPB Titchwell Marsh. Courtyard Farm and Rainbow Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Royal West Norfolk Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Hunstanton Beach - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Kings Lynn Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Jolly Sailor Pub - 2 min drive
The Crab Hut - 2 min drive
Eric's Fish & Chips - 6 min drive
Socius - 7 min drive
The Lifeboat Inn - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk on 10 Apr, 2026 start from S$506, 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 at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Brancaster Beach, Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Brancaster Activity Centre. Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve and East Sands are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
On arrival, we were disappointed to find that there was building work being carried out. This was not mentioned at any point in the booking process.
Gill H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 Apr, 2022
Beachy Brancaster
We had a wonderful April week in north Norfolk at Mayes Cottage. The house is in lovely condition with all mod-cons and we immediately felt very comfortable. It is on the main road through Brancaster but this isn’t a busy road - certainly not at night - so we weren’t bothered by noise. Brancaster has the best beach in north Norfolk; there’s a friendly bar and restaurant 3 minutes away; and the local shop is nearby…..so it’s a great location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar, 2022
Perfect in every way
Charming property in the heart of Brancaster and handily placed for walks and trips out. Very comfortable, warm and cozy with a fabulous kitchen. Ideal for a small family or group of friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Dear Ian,
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.
All the best,
Ellie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Feb, 2022
Perfect!
Our third stay at Mayes Cottage, this time our first Winter break as opposed to the Summer ones previously. It really didn’t disappoint in any way. After bracing walks, we were welcomed back to the cosiness of the log burner - just perfect.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melvyn I.
18 Jan, 2022
Wonderful cottage ideally located to make the best of N Norfolk
Comfortable and convenient. Well equipped and super layout, loved the extension.
Minor moans :- beds only doubles and mattresses too firm, upstairs hazardous for those over 6ft. - once you’ve grazed your scalp you soon learn! Unbelievably two of locals closed for refurbishment!!
We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and the holiday, thank you
Melvyn I.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Hi,
Thank you very much for your review, I will pass it to the owners.
I'm sorry to hear about both pubs, that is really annoying!
We are pleased you enjoyed your time and I do hope we can welcome you back soon.
Kind Regards,
Norfolk Hideaways.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Liz K.
7 Jan, 2022
Beautiful cottage
Mayes cottage is gorgeous. It exactly met our needs for family time away. Clean, warm, luxurious. Walking distance to a beautiful beach, quirky community shop just over the road. Heaven. We have already booked to return next year.
We had some issues with responsiveness of the holiday company, though - needed chasing several times, and their responses were not always what I would consider acceptable - particularly considering the relative cost of the property (and hence their commission). They were always polite and friendly. Just slow and not always helpful. (Un)surprisingly, when we said we wanted to rebook, the response rate to take money from us was significantly faster than the response rate to answer our questions.
(None of the queries we had reflect in any way detrimentally on the cottage, and have all ultimately been resolved.)
Liz K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul, 2021
A very relaxing week
Mayes cottage is beautiful, and we had a very relaxing comfortable stay. We hopefully will be back.!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire S.
1 Jun, 2021
Stunning!
The cottage lived up to our expectations from the photos on the website. It’s beautiful, inside and out ...the owners have good taste and clearly love the property. The location is good and there’s plenty of car parking space, we could close the gate so our small dog was secure. Anyone looking looking for a get away, I would recommend staying here.
Claire S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 May, 2021
1st week away for a long time
Everything about this property was perfect for us, location, size etc. Even when we had an issue it was dealt with swiftly.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Feb, 2020
Mayes Cottage
Beautiful property. Very well appointed has everything you could possibly need. Very comfortable. Good location. Walkable to the beach. 15 mins to Wells one way and the same to Hunstanton in the other. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
alan b.
29 Nov, 2019
99/100
Top marks to the owners, beautiful house, well kitted out & good location, 15 mins walk to the beach, only criticism, the beds are very hard, could do with some softer mattresses.
alan b.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
8 Nov, 2019
Great place to stay
We had a great stay and enjoyed our time in the cottage. The only downside was we felt that the owners were not very generous with the toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc, considering the amount we paid for the three nights.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Nov, 2019
great cottage
Really lovely cottage, beautifully renovated with fantastic kitchen. Everything we needed for a great half term week.
Close to brancaster beach for lovely walks
only down side was road noise from the main road.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
23 Oct, 2019
Half term break
Really lovely cottage, great condition, comfortable and homely. Super location for pub and beach and other trips in north Norfolk.
Rebecca B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 Sept, 2019
Mayes cottage
Had an excellent week at Mayes cottage with some nice walks along brancaster beach,,would recomend a visit to the local pub the ship for excellent food.
Will definitely be back for another stay in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
13 Jul, 2019
A lovely cottage in a beautiful spot
Really lovely cottage with all mod cons, beautifully clean as well. Brancaster is a lovely seaside village with a long sandy beach. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only negative was the very uncomfortable mattresses on the beds, I left with backache and tiredness from some disturbed nights, such a shame as all other fixtures and fittings seem good quality but they decided to scrimp on this.
About the host
Hosted by Norfolk Hideaways
What makes this property unique
Ground Floor: Entrance hall Pamment flooring, boot box and coat hooks. Kitchen / dining room Open-plan with central granite topped island stainless steel sink, Smeg appliances including a large fridge freezer, AEG ceramic hob, oven, microwave, dining table with comfortable seating for six, cosy two seater sofa and flat screen television. Utility area With washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloakroom With wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. Sitting room With a large L-shaped sofa and comfy chairs, wood burning stove, large flatscreen smart television. Bedroom two With a double bed and en-suite shower room, with shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.
Please note: Mayes Cottage is a quintessential Norfolk Cottage and may have lower doorways than what you are used to at home.
First Floor: Master bedroom A large bright room with a king-size bed, fitted cupboards, flatscreen television and views over courtyard garden. Bedroom three With full-size single beds, fitted cupboard and views of the front garden. Family shower room With modern high quality fittings and fully tiled throughout with a large shower unit, wash basin and WC.
Outside: French doors from the dining area lead to a sunny, private and enclosed south facing courtyard with garden furniture, log store and loggia. To the front is a good-sized shingled parking area for three cars.