Ketch Cottage is a pretty thatched cottage overlooking the village green in Winterton-on-Sea. It provides a perfect place for a family holiday, or a getaway at any time of year. As well as being five minutes stroll from the beach, Ketch Cottage is close to all the village amenities including the local pub, fish & chip shop, Dunes cafe, post office and village shop.
The living room overlooks the village green and has ample seating with TV, DVD player, Freeview and music system/iPod dock. There is a wood burning stove (no fuel provided). Doors at the rear of the living room open onto the patio at the back of the cottage. The separate dining room also has doors opening onto the patio. The owners have made sure that the kitchen is well equipped with an electric cooker, hob, microwave and full size dishwasher. In the utility area there's a washer/drier along with a fridge and separate freezer.
The downstairs bathroom has a bath with shower over it, wash basin and WC. Upstairs, the two bedrooms are tastefully furnished with a standard double bed in the main bedroom overlooking the village green. The second bedroom has the same view with two standard size single beds.
At the rear of the cottage the back garden has two areas: a large patio with garden furniture, and then steps lead up to a pretty lawn area planted with shrubs and trees. The back garden is fully enclosed and safe for dogs - two dogs are welcome. Off road parking for two cars is at the front of the cottage.
Check in is anytime after 4pm, check out by 10am.
Winterton-on-Sea is a pretty unspoilt village perched on the Norfolk Coast. It only takes 5-10 min to walk to long sandy beaches which are dog friendly all year round.
The local Fisherman’s Return pub (dog friendly) serves good food, and is less than 2 mins walk from Ketch Cottage. Also in the village within walking distance you’ll find the village shop, Poppy’s post office and tea rooms (we can recommend the breakfasts), a fish & chip shop and Seal View café at the beach.
There’s an excellent choice of walks right from the doorstep, and Winterton Dunes is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). From the end of November to the beginning of January it’s pupping season for the local grey seal colony, with literally thousands of them on Horsey beach just 10 mins drive from Winterton. It’s an amazing sight to see.
For cyclists there’s a great choice of routes and trails to enjoy. A little further afield the Norfolk Broads offers scenic boat trips or hire your own boat for the day. There’s also fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding available.
For families, the seaside town of Gt Yarmouth is only a 15 minute drive away, with a sandy beach, end of pier entertainment, Sea Life centre, amusement arcades, pleasure beach, bowling, cinemas, Venetian Waterways, crazy golf and much more. We also recommend the award winning BeWILDerwood an outdoor tree house adventure park with zip wires, jungle bridges, marsh walks and boat rides - just a 20 minute drive away near Horning. Wroxham Barns is nearby with independent shops, craft studios, a kids' farm, funfair and restaurant.
The fine city of Norwich is a 40 minute drive away, and offers shopping, museums, restaurants and a choice of theatres.
There’s a great choice of places to eat out locally including beachside cafes, local pubs and fine dining restaurants.