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Wells-next-the-Sea holiday cottage rental with walking, fireplace, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 2 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Situated on the quay at Wells-next-the-Sea, with views directly over the harbour and marshes, The Old Whelk House holiday cottage is a traditional 'upside down' seaside cottage.

The living accommodation is upstairs and the bedroom downstairs. The house has one double bedroom with additional day bed that can sleep two younger/smaller adults

One family bathroom with shower, and an open plan living area upstairs looking over the marshes with kitchen, dining, and living areas additional double sofa bed.

Sleeps 2 comfortably, 4 easily and 5 - 6 at a push!

Short breaks possible subject to availability - please ask.

Bed linnen/towels etc not provided.

Full details of accommodation:

Courtyard Garden

Entrance gate leading to paved and graveled courtyard with steps to picnic bench seating area, enjoying views through the gate across the marshes to the sea.

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall

Stable door leads to entrance hall with modern electric radiator. Under stairs cupboard contains washer/dryer.

Bedroom

Double bed with bedside tables, day bed to sleep one adult or two children.

Family Bathroom

WC and Basin with heated towel rail, mirror with built in electric shaver socket and large bath with shower over.

First Floor:

Open plan living and dining area with dining table, built-in and occasional seating plus a small television and DVD player. electric radiators and log fire.

Kitchen with sink, dishwasher, fridge freezer, gas hob, electric oven and grill, microwave, toaster and electric kettle.

The kitchen also contains the multi-point hot water heater that provides instant hot water for all hot taps in the accommodation.

Parking for several cars on a separate plot to the cottage.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed Sofa Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Sea view
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • TV
  • DVD player

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Always available on the phone / text / WhatsApp... I live in Norwich so not always on hand physically.
The Old Whelk House – Home 4801547

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    Things to know

    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Please replace coal/logs/firelighters for the real fire if you use them up whilst there.

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    About the owner

    Blair C.
    Average reply time:
    1 hour 1 minutes

    Calendar updated:
    19 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    9

    Languages spoken: English
    This Cottage has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 24 Jul 2014. Located in Norfolk, it has 53 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £629 to £722.
    The Owner has a response rate of 95% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Apr 2024.
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    Reviews

    4.5
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    53 reviews
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    Darren K
    Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

    Perfect bolt hole to explore Wells and its surrounding area.
    Dec 2023

    Our 2nd stop in the Old Whelk House and it gets better and better. Blair is doing a fantastic job of improving the interior (although we never had an issue with it before). Lovely fully equipt brand n… More 

    Reviewed 20 Dec 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    DavidMWhitstable
    whitstable

    Fine location but spoilt by inadequate bathroom
    Mar 2023

    Quirky upside down cottage overlooking the harbour in the lovely town of Wells, with its excellent array of independent shops and access to both the Norfolk coastal path and a shortish walk (easy, pre… More 

    Reviewed 27 Mar 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    nicbapro
    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    We love this little gem
    Feb 2022

    We stayed at The Old Whelk House many years ago and have been looking for a chance to stay again. 6 years on it is still a delight. It's quaint, quirky charm and magnificent views can't be f… More 

    Reviewed 18 Feb 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    ShropshireEsther
    Shropshire

    Perfect location
    Sep 2021

    We spent a lovely week in this quirky but lovely upside down cottage. The location couldn't be more perfect with great views and having parking was a real bonus. Blair responded quickly to any is… More 

    Reviewed 18 Oct 2021

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    Parkertronic

    Another great stay!
    Sep 2021

    This was our second visit in six months and we had another really enjoyable stay. The Old Whelk House is in a stunning location directly overlooking the harbour and it was lovely to sit by the pictur… More 

    Reviewed 30 Sep 2021

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    Review 1-5 of 53

    FAQs

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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