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Mousetrap Holiday Cottage, Wells next the Sea / 3 Bedrooms / Sleeps 6

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Comfortable leather sofas provide seating for 6...
Lounge
Lounge
Log Burner
Well equipped kitchen with induction hob and fan oven...

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Plover

1 Queen Bed

Sandpiper

2 Single Beds

Teal

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite Shower

Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mousetrap Holiday Cottage, Wells next the Sea / 3 Bedrooms / Sleeps 6

Nestled opposite, historic St Nicholas Church, the Mousetrap is a comfortably furnished barn conversion cottage, sleeping 6. Located behind the Quayside, the Mousetrap offers an easy 10 minute walk to the harbour, shops, pubs and cafes of this vibrant seaside town - voted the second best seaside resort in Britain by Holiday Which magazine.

The Mousetrap is a single storey property at ground floor level, with walled courtyard and the added bonus of parking space for two cars. Making it ideal for a wide range of guests.

Families looking for a summer holiday base, will appreciate the internal space and rear courtyard - outdoor hanging for those wet sandy towels and beach gear! Families with toddlers and older guests will appreciate the absence of stairs. The tiled entrance porch and plentiful coat hanging is convenient for winter bird watchers, who may come home a little windswept and damp after a wonderful day of wildlife spotting! Whilst cyclist exploring the Norfolk Coast Cycleway have a secure rear area to store cycles and other equipment.

Beaches, walking, wildlife spotting, sports activities, visiting stately homes, arts & crafts, or simply chilling! Whatever your reason for visiting Wells and the wider North Norfolk coast the Mousetrap is a well equipped and superbly located holiday base.

During 'High Season' (Mid July-Early Sep), and all School Holidays Mousetrap only accepts full week bookings.

At most other times we accept bookings for Long Weekends (3 nights, Fri-Mon) and Mid Week Breaks (4 nights, Mon-Fri).

All bookings require £100 returnable security deposit.

Dogs are not accepted (except visual aid companions). However, we appreciate there are a wide range of circumstances and occasionally make exceptions - please contact the owners with details before booking.

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About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Coast and Blakeney National Nature Reserve, while The Granary Theatre and Muckleburgh Collection are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Natural Surroundings. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Wells next the Sea

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wells and Walsingham Light Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Granary Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whin Hill Cider - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chequers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Read & Digest Tearoom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wells Crab House - ‬11 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and had all the little extras . Parking was within the gates but quite tight if your vehicle is large.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thanks for your feedback and comments Regards, MOUSETRAP
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We loved the Mousetrap! We had such a brilliant few days, the cottage is lovely and cool to come back to after a hot day. Such a peaceful location and easy car parking, we'll be returning! Thank so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thanks Rachel - look forward to seeing you again. Regards, Carl Mousetrap
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10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, clean, homely, friendly host.

The property is a short walk from the Quayside, close to several pubs, well within walking distance even with a toddler in tow! The host answered all questions in a timely fashion and was on hand to answer questions about local places to eat. The property was clean and provided all amenities required for a holiday. Having designated parking spaces made life easy. Practical location for exploring the beaches and the Norfolk coast. We'll be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Thanks for your review Adam. Look out for our discount email for a return visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Great Stay

Great cottage in lovely location. Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for the positive review Dave. Hope you liked the refurbished bathroom. We enjoyed hosting you and your family and look forward to welcoming you back to the Mousetrap...
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10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

The perfect stay

We stayed at the Mousetrap for 4 nights. I wish we had more time to spend there as our stay was so lovely. The house is fantastic, well equipped, very cosy, spacious, quiet, well located and we really felt like at home. Location is great as everything you need is in walking distance. Some great pubs around the corner! And North Norfolk is just beautiful. We had some questions before our stay and the Carl was really helpful and responsive. Overall, we couldn't have wished for more - fantastic stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for your lovely review Julia. I look forward to welcoming you back to the Mousetrap in the near future...
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8/10 Good

Ian P.

Everything we need from a holiday home- clean, good beds, great location and everything worked.

Wells is a good base for a break in north Norfolk
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review and feedback you provided. We agree, Wells next the Sea is a wonderful place for a break in North Norfolk. We're glad you chose the Mousetrap as your base and enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.
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