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

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Oyster Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea: Stylish sitting room
Oyster Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea: Side view on the quiet lane leading down to East Quay
Oyster Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea: Sitting room with wood burning stove
Oyster Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea: Bedroom two with single bed and partial sea views
Oyster Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea: Oyster cottage is a 1 minute walk to the harbour

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Norfolk Coast
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Wells Next the Sea, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Granary Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Whin Hill Cider
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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

Oyster Cottage is a wonderfully stylish and cosy little fisherman's cottage just 100 yards from the east harbour in the ever popular Wells-next-the-Sea. This gorgeous character cottage with wood burning stove and comfortable furnishings is a popular choice for returning guests throughout the year.

Nestled in the most delightful Jolly Sailor Yard, Oyster Cottage is tucked down a quiet lane with no through traffic except for pedestrians, bicycles and the occasional alpaca. Lovingly and stylishly renovated to a high standard by the owners, this little bolthole features lime-washed beams, curved walls, old floorboards and finger latch doors. With Farrow & Ball colours throughout, this beautiful cottage is everything you could dream from a seaside retreat!

Ideal for couples or with a second single bedroom, this memorable retreat will capture your heart. Snuggle down in front of the wood burning stove in the winter months and wander into town for an unlimited choice of eateries and attractions. You can walk for miles along the coast path from the bottom of the lane, taking your through nature reserves, vast sandy beaches and quaint coastal villages.



Additional information:
Sorry, no pets.
The Norfolk winder stairs are steep and narrow, typical of the character of this kind of historic property.
There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 6926095
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this cottage is by the sea. Whin Hill Cider and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfolk Coast and Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Natural Surroundings are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whin Hill Cider - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Socius - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of The Granary Theatre and Whin Hill Cider. Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

TREVOR C.

Comfy cottage

Very warm and cosy on which was a very cold holiday ,very welcoming with the log burner ,all made for a lovely holiday.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Fabulous placed to enjoy Wells Next to the Sea - needs a few tweaks yo justify the cost.

This property is managed by an excellent company and more than happy to give them 5 stars. If a few tweaks were to happen I would have given the property 5 stars. Sad to say simple things missing ie Bread knife No freezer compartment so ice for a gin and tonic is not possible. Old wine glasses which have come to the end if their life and are so easily and cheaply replaced. No large glasses for water or beer. No shaver point in the bathroom (so unable to charge an electric toothbrush) so I recommend you leave a two pin adapter for guest to use. We sourced one from the hardware shop on Staithes Street. Sharp edges on the wooden double bed so the edges catch your legs when you walk passed. Starlings nesting in the eaves so you are disturbed during the night with them moving about, easily solved by filling in the holes. The floor in the living room had broken glass just near the settee very dangerous certainly not cleaned, given the colour of the soles of my slippers the floors were very dirty. No evidence of being mopped. And just on a safety note please make guests aware they step straight out on to (at times) a busy road.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Dear Christine, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Oyster Cottage, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. Sorry to hear of the few issues you've mentioned, I can see by your booking you are currently in correspondence with one of my colleagues in regards to the issues you have raised and they are liaising with the owner about these also. This property is individually managed by the owner and your comments have already been passed back to them to action anything as necessary. We look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk again very soon Christine. Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Oyster Cottage October 2021

All in all a great cottage for two. We were out walking most days. This is a comfortable cottage to return to. The total lack of WiFi for the week was irritating.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Dear Stuart, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Oyster Cottage. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. I can see by your booking that you were notified the WiFi issue was a Plus Net issue outside of the property and that it would be fixed within 48 hours. We do apologise for the lack of WiFi and can understand your frustration but unfortunately this was out of ours and the owners control. We do hope to welcome you back to Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A charming cottage close to the marshes and heart of the town.

My husband and I have stayed at Oyster Cottage, Wells-next-the-sea twice now: once in 2019 and recently in October 2021. We think it is an utterly charming cottage: very cosy and comfortable. The rooms are smaller than what we are used to - we live in a large rambling old house - but are very cosy and well decorated. The staircase is quite steep and narrow, but care has been taken to ensure as much safety as possible so were not really a problem to us (in our late eighties and seventies and slightly “frayed around the edges”). It is sufficiently well-equipped to enable in-house eating, which we did most of the time with little effort. The location is very good: away from the main town area, so very quiet, but close enough for a quick stroll to its heart, and the marshes as well. We have always managed to park close by, which is an added bonus. All in all, a lovely place to “come home to” at the end of the day and we certainly intend to come again. Anne and John from Wiltshire
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharilyn P.

Great cottage, excellent location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oyster Cottage, and would love to come again! Would definitely recommend this property for two, very cosy and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage with quality finishes and quirky, appealing decor.

Greatly enjoyed our stay at Oyster Cottage. A few more wall and door hooks would be useful (particularly in the bathroom).
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another lovely stay in Wells

Car parking was not a problem for us as we know Wells really well. However, for those that don't then parking off site could be difficult as there was no opportunity to park apart from drop off and pick up of personal belongings. Probably won't re book but enjoyed the week.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

short stay

Pleasant enough but stairs really steep in cottage! Smaller than thought, my husband banged his head several times in kitchen. No microwave but had all other amenities. It was ok but probably would not return because of the size.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Quirky , perfect location

Super location , couldn’t be better for amenities , walking with a 4 year old Lovely, tasteful cottage ...nicely laid out ...felt very at home IMMEDIATELY , calming colours Very comfortable bed and linen ...can tell it’s good quality . Busy road for passers by and some cars whizz down but nice atmosphere in the area and most people friendly No parking , but all perfectly manageable using side streets and it’s FREE Some things to note A hook in bathroom would be beneficial The cleaning wasn’t up to 10/10 ...maybe only 7/10.... I had to address one or two things as I arrived Microwave was missed Possibly drawer liners in the drawers as older style so I laid towels in before putting our clothes in An information book about where things are kept : the iron , needed it but only discovered on last night
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Dear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to complete the UpFrontReview following your recent stay at Oyster 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 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

Calm, classy and comfortable

Having spotted Oyster Cottage a while ago I was lucky enough to get a week at the end of July. The property is just lovely and tastefully decorated. It's not only the look but the comfort and facilities were also excellent. Although small one didn't feel cramped, the living room is a good size with Ercol style chairs and a sofa - all good to sit in and not lumpy or sloppy. The kitchen had all the equipment one needs (including a dishwasher). The beds were very comfortable with cotton linen. The walk in rainfall shower had good pressure and there was plenty of hot water. Jolly Sailor yard is an ideal location as it's two minutes from the quay and very close to the main street and it's quiet - avoiding the crowds. We had no trouble parking. Be aware that the stairs are steep but I managed despite having had a knee replacement recently. The wifi isn't great either but I've found that to be the case in Wells so no fault of the cottage. All in all it's just super.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Not what we expected

The cottage is 'dressed" well with LOTS of trendy 'knick-nacks' BUT it is also very small, inadequate storage space both in the kitchen and bedrooms. No microwave, no freezer/chiller , no DVD facility, no outside space, no designated parking space.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for your email and for taking the time to complete the Upfront Review following your recent stay at Oyster Cottage. Your feedback is invaluable whether constructive or positive as without this we, merely being the booking agents, are often unaware of issues that may arise hence customer feedback being something we look at very closely. We have forwarded your email to the owner in order that the points you have high-lighted can be addressed, as necessary. For our part, we will look at the property details to ensure that they are correct and accurate as to what facilities the cottage does/does not offer. 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. Kind regards
From a partner site

8/10 Good

February half term stay

A very pleasant stay, very comfortable only a few points of note. Boiler controls are all over the place in terms of times, and boiler is in need of service. Also it would sound as though something is in the roof space ie squirrrel or similar as at night it scurries around quite a bit. Finally which is only a wish, due to time of year heated towel rail which is listed as available and is not actually there would have been useful. Not wanting to sound like we are complaining as it was a nice stay. If these bits were corrected we would recommend the stay to others
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Celia B.

Convenient Cosy Cottage in Wells Next the Sea.

Oyster cottage was very conveniently situated for the shops in Wells and for walks along the coast paths as well as visits to the bird watching sites at Titchwell and Holkham. Brilliant! It was a very cosy cottage with the central heating on a timer for mornings and evenings to the point that I did not actually need to use the wood burning stove. I did light it once however and was pleased with the atmosphere created as well as the warmth it gave out. The main bedroom is small and necessitates a bit of care getting into bed but it is very comfortable and there is ample storage space with the chest of drawers and coat-hooks. I thought that the shower/toilet was very well set out and well lit so the process of preparing for the day was a pleasure. Although there seemed to be no direct heating in this area, it was quickly warmed by the heaters in other spaces. The kitchen was good for food preparation but a bit cramped for eating, so I took food into the lounge. Suggestions:- 1. A crockery drainer would be help in the kitchen. 2. A dust pan and brush would be useful for clearing up around the wood-burning stove. 3. An extra, smaller saucepan would be a boon considering the numbers of people likely to be staying. 4. Some coat hooks in the cupboard under the stairs would make it easier to dry wet coats without dripping everywhere.
Archival

8/10 Good

Silvana bond B.

Absolutely fabulous, loved this quaint cottage, would definitely recommend.

Loved everything about this beautiful little cottage. Just a couple of things we were not happy with and one was the bed was very uncomfortable, the towels were far too small, so I would advise to take your own. Also we went out one day and when we came back someone had been in to put some more wood in our basket which was very kind, but they left a bright pink bucket in the middle of the room, and we wished they had left a note or rang us as we had some personal items in the room.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for your review of Oyster Cottage in Wells. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, it's such a wonderful getaway. We have passed on your comments regarding the bed and towels to the owner for his consideration. He has advised us that the mattresses were in fact purchased new this year. We do often find that beds are very much down to each individual's preference. The owner has however decided to purchase a mattress topper for the cottage should it be required. The owner has let us know that the housekeeper attended to top up the log supply during your visit as it was a particularly cold spell, he has requested that his apologies be passed on if any concern or inconvenience was caused. We hope to be able to welcome you back to Norfolk again soon.

About the host

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What makes this property unique

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
This pretty sitting room has a timber window seat and wood burning stove, comfy squashy sofa and stylish seating and television.
Dining kitchen
Functional yet stylish painted cabinets with granite worktops, fan oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher, dining table and seating for three guests.

Leading off the sitting room is a steep, curved and narrow Norfolk winder staircase with a partial handrail on one side, which takes you up to the landing

First Floor:
Master bedroom
The master bedroom is large with a double bed, made up with beautiful linens. A feature of the room is the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Hanging space for clothes and there are partial sea views from the window.
Shower room
The separate modern shower room has a double walk-in shower enclosure, complete with rain-head shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail. There is a feature skylight so you can gaze at the stars from here!
Bedroom two
Single bed with hanging space for clothes. Partial sea views from the window.

Outside:
The property is accessed via Jolly Sailor Yard, a single track lane. There is no garden but you are just a stone's throw from the quiet East Quay, where you can sit and relax and while away an hour or two by watching the boats go by!
There is various unrestricted parking nearby although not immediately outside the property or in Jolly Sailor Yard, and it does get busy in high season. A weekly parking permit is available from the town car parks.

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