St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(7 Ratings)

Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea

9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

This very unique, boutique self-catering cottage, built in the 1500s, comes with a spectacular lookout tower that offers wonderful coastal views as far as the eye can see over Wells harbour. Perfect for those wanting a very special place in an exceptional town, just a minutes' walk to the harbour and in walking distance of the beach.

St Michael's Cottage is a truly stunning 16th century flint and brick built former merchant's house set over four floors. Full of character, it has a lookout tower at the top of the house on the fourth floor which affords beautiful views over East Fleet creek, the harbour, the marshes and sea beyond. With the telescope/binoculars supplied, this is a perfect space for daytime vistas to appreciate the superb coastal views and equally impressive for night-time stargazing. This beautiful cottage decorated in a neutral palette is set on a no through road right in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, on one of the narrow lanes that leads down to the quay, and comes with off street parking for one car and its own sunny south-facing courtyard garden, with a barbecue seating area.

Step inside this enchanting cottage and you will find two steep Norfolk winder staircases on either side of the house, a sitting room with wood burning stove, four sumptuous bedrooms plus a shower room and two bathrooms. On the third floor you will find a television room which also doubles as a fifth bedroom and allows the accommodation to be increased to sleep 11 guests by making use of the sofa bed (although this is only recommended for children). A convivial kitchen/dining space on the ground floor provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and conversation, whilst reminiscing over the days' events. The master bedroom is beautiful and built into the converted sail loft, which has a stunning heavily-beamed ceiling and exposed brickwork walls which gives a true sense of the history of the house. Now beautifully refurbished, St Michael's Cottage offers relaxed but stylish living and is a unique, quirky holiday home full of character. Suitable for both families and friends, it is ideal for a short break or longer stay.

St Michael's Cottage is also offered as a sleeps four option with the second floor bedrooms closed off. See link for details.

Additional Information
One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
St Michael's Cottage is one of Wells' oldest buildings and as such, there are uneven floor levels and steps both within and outside the property. The staircases inside the property are Norfolk winder stairs which means, as with older character cottages, they are enclosed, steep, curved and narrow. We would advise that the house would not be suitable for the less agile. But it is a very enchanting cottage and those who stay will adore the unique character that it comes with.
Please note: 8 pods will be supplied for the coffee machine, please bring your own if you require more.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Wells-next-the-Sea

Nearby attractions

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St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(7 Ratings)

Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea

9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Wells-next-the-Sea

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(7 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful house in the perfect location

Beautiful house in the perfect location

St Michael's Cottage is an absolutely beautiful house steeped in history. It has been beautifully renovated to include every facility you could possibly need on your holiday. The lookout at the top of the house gives the most stunning view across Wells and the TV room is perfect for anyone needing some quiet time. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable and the 3 bathrooms mean there are ample facilities even when the house is at full capacity. There are two very slight drawbacks to the property, the first being lack of free parking available and the second being the very steep stairs. There is a car park at the end of the street but you need to pay. The steep stairs are due to the property being of a certain period and therefore add to the character of the place. I would simply warn anyone who has mobility issues to consider staying here very carefully as every set of stairs is steep and there's nowhere to sleep on the bottom floor. Other than those two considerations, I'd highly recommend this beautiful house for a getaway. It's in the perfect location and provides a wonderful base for adventures to lots of wonderful locations around the local area.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Wells views

Wells views

A very well equipped and comfortable house. Baths and showers. Good for families or groups of friends. Eccentric staircases and great views over the marshes from the top floor. Walking for central Wells, and convenient for exploring the beautiful North Norfolk coast

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Wonderful cottage, great location

Wonderful cottage, great location

We spent a week at St. Michaels and absolutely loved it. The location was perfect, the cottage was perfect. Everything is right on your doorstep.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Good and less good

Good and less good

Loved the house , the space , the situation . Felt it had not been given a ‘deep clean’ in preparation for our visit , needed in these COVID times . A few little maintenance issues , shower knobs , air extractors, mentioned at time . The iron proved burnt and unsafe ( tripped the whole house) …..the problem was immediately remedied by Norfolk Hideaways .Parking a challenge in the garage , not just by being tight and awkward ( not for the faint hearted) , but we kept being blocked in !Parking usually available in Maltings Car Park nearby.Would book again

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Week Away

Week Away

We had a lovely week away staying at St Michael's Cottage. Ample room and very clean. Great location, not far from a lovely beach.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Beautiful, historic cottage in an ideal location

Beautiful, historic cottage in an ideal location

The cottage is beautifully decorated and very clean. It is spacious and well-equipped with lots of cleaning products etc. It is situated extremely close to the harbour, although down a back alley. The view from the lookout tower is really spectacular. However, the house is not really suitable for people with young children and anyone who might find stairs a challenge. The cottage dates back to 1595, so has extremely steep and winding stairs, which make it difficult to go up and down. It is quite dangerous for young children as there are no stair gates or doors to the stairs, in some cases. Our 4 year old son went flying down the stairs and it was hard carrying our toddler up and down them. Older children would no doubt find the house lots of fun, as the house is a bit of a maze! But, if you don't have pre-schoolers, the cottage is really lovely and has everything you might want. Wells is a lovely town and you are only minutes from lots of nice places to eat and things to do.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Nice central location but white vans parked outside our front door everyday. High chair dirty.

Nice central location but white vans parked outside our front door everyday. High chair dirty.

A little bit underwhelming and website picture of property does not tell full story as you are effectively on a back road with bins outside full of old fish and chips. Nice courtyard and bbq for relaxing but stairs are very difficult for small children. High chair mouldy and cot not assembled for our arrival. Nicely decorated inside and bedrooms very comfortable.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wells-next-the-Sea?

The average price for a rental in Wells-next-the-Sea is $152 per night. This rental is $276 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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About this cottage rental

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St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Wells-next-the-Sea

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wells-next-the-Sea?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet friendly?

What amenities are available at St Michael's Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

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