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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
25 Customer Reviews
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"A wonderful little holiday home, warm, very clean, WiFi, great setting, short walk to the beach (1 minute from the door)."
We loved Sea Urchin, so did Ivy, our springer spaniel dog, who didn’t want to leave! All the cutlery, crockery and glasses were perfectly clean, always a good sign. Eccles on Sea is a great, eclectic place and blessed with a beautiful coast line. Our host Robert keep us very informed from the day we booked and even after our holiday, very polite and personable, he meeted and greeted us, showed us around the place and talked through how everything worked and told us the best place to see seals. We had the best time, sea air, sand, fish n chips, grey seals ( my highlight) and a worn out dog, a first! Hope to return next year.
Thank you so very, much for you wonderful feedback. I’m so grateful to you for taking the time to leave this for us. I do my best to ensure Sea Urchin is clean, warm and welcoming for all our guests. I really do care about our guests and do the best I can to ensure a great holiday can be enjoyed at Sea Urchin. I do my best to check the crockery and cutlery is clean and ready for all guests as part of my normal routine. I’m glad it was noticed ! So pleased you enjoyed the location especially Ivy ! I’m sure she would love to return. Thank you for your kind words about me personally too. I hope you’re able to come back and stay again as we’d love to have you all back. Thanks so much for staying at Sea Urchin. Robert. Property Owner
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"Sea Urchin is a delightful seaside cottage on the beautiful Norfolk Jurassic coastline."
Robert has thought of everything and its spotlessly clean, refurbed to great standard, cosy and welcoming -even down to him ensuring that its heated upon arrival on an Autumn afternoon. The garden is secure and has a side gate where you can take the dunes pathway and be on the beach within 1 minute. The beach is incredibly clean and beautiful. Sea Palling to the right and Happisburgh to the left. I highly recommend The Star in Lessingham for a huge delicious Sunday lunch although pre-booking is a must. The Barn at Waxham is lovely for snacks, hot drinks and scones. Loved Sea Urchin and its incredible location so much that I’ve booked another week in the new year! And if there was a customer service Champion award for seaside accommodation the top prize would go to Robert. Thank you
Thank you so much for this utterly amazing feedback. Thank you also for the lovely review in our guest book too. It makes me so happy when someone staying has the best time. Thank you also for booking to come and stay again with us before you’d even gone home. That’s high praise indeed ! You left Sea Urchin spotless for us for which I’m always grateful. I’m always slightly embarrassed when I get a personal mention but my heart glows with pride and makes me feel so proud that I’ve given someone a good holiday and they’ve felt welcome and at home. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you just isn’t enough. Robert. Property Owner
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"A fantastic holiday home, hats off to Robert for making the Sea Urchin a unique stay!"
The path next to the property leads directly to the beach which was big bonus we loved it ! Will definitely return for a future stay….. Paul Chris & Mabel
Thank you so very much for this wonderful feedback. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful stay . I was very grateful and touched by the kind words left in the guest book too. I really appreciated everything being left clean, tidy and organised for me as it makes it much easier for me to get Sea Urchin ready for the next guests . We would love to have you come and stay again and look forward to seeing you all in the future. Many thanks for choosing Sea Urchin, Robert. Property Owner
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"What a lovely place to stay!"
Clean and comfortable and right by the beach. Met at the property by Robert who was at great pains to make sure we were happy with everything. Lovely, friendly welcome. Lots of great places to go, all quite close. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Thank you so very much for your lovely feed back. I was immensely touched by your very kind words you left in our guest . It meant a lot as does your feed back now. Thank you also for leaving Sea Urchin clean and tidy for me. Makes it so much easier for me to get it ready for the next guests. We are so pleased you had a wonderful time. I know you were enjoying staying at Sea Urchin so much you didn’t want to go home. We hope you’ll come back and stay with us again. Thank you so much for staying with us, Robert. Property Owner
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"Sea Urchin was immaculately presented and spotlessly clean."
In fact it gets my prize for the cleanest oven we have ever had in a holiday cottage. The owner met us on arrival and explained the facilities and reminded us to get in touch with him if we had any queries. A lovely well thought out holiday home, very close to the beach and close to lots of places we intended to visit.
High praise indeed !!! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. It means so much to me when we get wonderful feedback like yours. It makes the hours of cleaning etc I spend getting Sea Urchin ready between guests worth it. It’s important to me that our guests enjoy their stay and know we’re only a phone call away should they have a question. I’m so glad you both had a wonderful stay with us. Thank you so much for choosing Sea Urchin. I hope you’ll consider coming to stay again as we’d love to have you back .Thank you . Robert. Property Owner
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"Amazing cottage, very clean and quiet."
The owner provided accurate directions to get to the property and met us there which was very reassuring. This gave me time to ask any questions l had. Lovely location. I would highly recommend to anyone
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It’s very appreciated. We are so pleased you had such a lovely stay. It was nice you had quality family time despite the weather. Thank you for leaving feedback in our guest book. I was very touched by your kind words. Thank you. We really hope you’ll be able to come and stay again. Many thanks Robert. Property Owner
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"Robert was a great host messaging us a few days before our arrival with directions to the property and letting us know we could get in early."
The property had everything you need with milk,teas,coffee and sugar when you arrive. Robert was there to meet us and show us where everything was. The property had everything you need including dog food and water bowls and a dog towel.The beach only a few yards away. The weather was good but at night turned a bit chilly but the heating soon warmed us when we turn it up.We had not visited the area for about 10 years and it was great to revisit some lovely places. With good food outlet a few miles away and plenty of dog friendly places to eat. We can throughly recommend this as a place to stay. We have used Skyes holiday cottages many times and found them all to a very high standard and already planning the next break with them
What can I say, but thank you so much for your fantastic review ! It means the world to me/us. Thank you for your kind words about me. I like me to ensure I personally contact everyone that’s coming to stay with us because to me it’s personal and I care about the people coming to stay with us and always hope they enjoy their stay at Sea Urchin . I would also like to say a huge thank you for leaving Sea Urchin so clean and tidy for me as it makes it easier for me to get ready for our next guests. Thank you for leaving a review in our guest book we really appreciate it. It’s always nice to read what people have done. I was so glad you were able to revisit old memories and make new ones. We hope you’d consider coming again to stay with us in the future! We would love to have you back. Thank you so much, Robert. Property Owner
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"Firstly, before we even arrived, Robert was an excellent host."
A text a few days before, and an email with detailed directions meant we didn’t take one wrong turn - amazing for us! When we arrived, Robert was there to greet us, showed us where everything was and how to use the heating, should we have needed it. Absolutely everything was catered for, we had everything we needed except food, even ingredients for the first tea/coffee were provided. Onto Sea Urchin itself … spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, a fab shower and just a beautiful ambience. If you have the windows open you can fall asleep to the sound of the sea. The only downside was our holiday ended! We would 100% return, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sea Urchin. Thank you for a smashing holiday x
Wow and wow ! What an amazing review thank you so much. We are so very grateful for this heart felt review, myself especially! I’m so glad my emailed directions were so useful ! I do ensure I send them to everyone to try and take some worry and stress out of their journey. It’s important to me to ensure anyone that stays at Sea Urchin feels happy and confident in how to use something and where to find it. Plus we’re always at the end of the phone should any assistance be required. Everyone that stays with us matters too us and we do genuinely care about people having a great stay. Thank you also for leaving Sea Urchin so spotless and clean for me too and it’s truly appreciated. It makes my job easier to get it cleaned and ready for the next guests too. We really hope you’d consider coming to stay with us again! We would love to have you back. Many ,many thanks Robert. Property Owner
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"A great place for a vacation - excellent location for a secluded beautiful beach holiday."
The cottage is homely and has all the facilities you will need. FIVE STARS for the host - very helpful and accommodating.
Thank you so so much for your really wonderful feedback. It means a lot to us that everyone staying including furry friends have a great stay. We have tried very hard to ensure Sea Urchin has everything anyone could need whilst staying with us. Thank you also for such kind words about me personally. I’m immensely grateful. I do my best. You left Sea Urchin clean tidy and very organised for me. Makes my job much easier to get it ready for the next guests . Please do come and stay with us again as we’d love to have you back. Many thanks Robert. Property Owner
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"Sea Urchin is beautifully presented, immaculate and is very well equipped with everything you need."
It is situated in very close proximity to a beautiful beach. Robert is a wonderful host who contacts you not only before your holiday with directions and an estimated time of when the accommodation will be ready for you, but also takes time to welcome you on arrival and to explain everything to you.
Thank you for your very kind feedback from the bottom of my heart. We are so grateful you took the time to leave feedback in our guest book. Your feedback really touched my heart and meant the world to me ! It was so lovely to meet you and your family that came to stay. Thank you also for leaving everything tidy and organised for me , it’s truly appreciated! It was lovely chatting to you all and I’m so glad we have given your family happy memories that last a lifetime. We really hope you’d all consider coming to stay again. Thank you so much. Robert . Property Owner
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"Real seaside chalet everything you could need really enjoyed our stay."
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We really appreciate it. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We really hope you’d consider coming to stay again. We are so grateful to everyone that comes to stay at Sea Urchin. Your holiday really matters to us. Thank you Robert. Property Owner
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"Sea Urchin is a gem of a holiday property."
It is immaculately presented and is extremely well equipped and comfortable. The property is situated approximately 200 paces from the beach which offers a wide expanse of practically deserted sand. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with two young children.
Thank you so very much for your kind feedback. We really appreciate you taking to time to leave a review for us. We were also really glad to find the beautiful review of your stay in our guest book. Thank you also for leaving Sea Urchin so clean and tidy for me. It’s very appreciated. We really hope you and your family will come again. We would love to have you all back. Thank you once again for coming to stay at Sea Urchin. Robert. Property Owner
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"We had a great stay here and would wholeheartedly recommend."
Robert has a great property, immaculate and full of anything you’d need . Smashing host too , very helpful and great communication.
Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for your kind feedback. We’re utterly thrilled you all had such a wonderful time staying at Sea Urchin . You left Sea Urchin clean and tidy for me for which I’m grateful and would welcome you all back in a heart beat. We really hope you’d consider coming to stay again. I’m glad you thought I was a great host too. I do my best and everyone who comes to stay actually really matters to us. Thank you isn’t enough. Robert. Property Owner
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"Very clean and comfortable and very spacious"
Thank you for your feed back . We appreciate you taking the time to leave it for us. We’re very pleased you had a lovely time and the sun came out to make things even better. We appreciated your kind text message and we are also grateful you filled in our guest book as this helps our future guests. We hope you’ll come back again as we’d love to have you all back. Thank you once again for choosing Sea Urchin. Robert. Property Owner
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"The property was very clean and equipped with quality fittings , everything you could possible need was provided."
The enclosed garden was appreciated if you have dogs .. side gate right onto public path to beach .. owner Robert was there to greet on arrival , very passionate about his property and obviously wants his guests to be happy and comfortable ..stayed 21st june to 28 th June 2024
Thank you so much for your very kind feed back. We are very grateful for having had the opportunity to show you there are good places to stay. We’re glad you both and furry friends enjoyed your holiday at Sea Urchin and had fun exploring and going out and about. Thank you also for leaving a review and information on your stay in our guest book as this will also help future guests. It was lovely to meet you and we hope you’d consider coming to stay again in the future. Thank you so much once again. Robert. Property Owner
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"A fabulous chalet finished to a high specification."
Well equipped with everything you could need for self catering. Robert, the host, met me there and handed over the keys and talked me through everything and was very helpful and charming. Location is remote but idyllic for the fabulous beach and a good place to explore both coast and countryside and the beautiful Broads. Would definitely recommend. We had a fabulous week and l hope to come back again. Thank you so very much Robert.
Thank you seems not enough to say for your very kind words in your feedback. Firstly I was very touched to find the lovely card you left for us with such kind words inside. Then you left this review about Sea Urchin and the wonderful holiday you had and the very generous personal reference about myself. We are always so pleased when someone has a great time at Sea Urchin and it’s location. I sincerely hope we get the opportunity to welcome you all back again in the future. Thank you all so much once again for staying at Sea Urchin. Thank you also for taking the time to leave feedback in our guest books as this is always helpful for future guests too. Thank you so much once again . Robert. Property Owner
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"Lovely property, the owner has thought of everything you could need for a relaxing stay."
Other owners could learn a lot from him. Lovely decor all thoughtfully done and not on the cheap! Great base for travelling around Norfolk, lots of pretty villages particularly near the broads. Great location for dogs and children as the sea is virtually in your back garden!
Thank you so much for your very generous feedback. We’re glad you had a good stay despite the weather. We’d love to have you come and stay again. ! We’re glad you managed to enjoy the very close proximity of the beach. We are truly grateful to everyone that has chosen to come and stay at Sea Urchin. Thank you once again, Robert. Property Owner
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"We have just returned from a lovely week at Sea Urchin."
We were met on arrival by Robert who explained how everything worked which was very helpful. Everything was very clean and tidy. There is a lovely patio area and table out the front which catches the sun in the afternoon where we sat whilst the dogs were drying off after using the shower area at the side of the house. Big plus side to this property is that you feel like the beach and ocean are in your back garden, perfect!
Thank you for your very kind feedback. I know you said at the time how much you appreciated me being there and explaining how things worked. It’s important to me that our guests feel welcome and at home with nothing to worry about apart from enjoying their holiday. The front of Sea Urchin really is quite a sun trap and the table is a wonderful place to enjoy the sun ( when we get some ) . Thank you for staying with us. Property Owner
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"A lovely comfortable property, just a stones throw from the beach."
Our dog loved the enclosed garden. Would definitely recommend to our family and friends.
Thank you very much for your favourable feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave it for us. We’re very glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you’d come again in the future. Many thanks Robert . Property Owner
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"What an amazing little place."
Every little detail well thought out. The beds are comfortable, its well stocked even the dog gets 5 star treatment. The owner is there to greet you on arrival and explain the workings of various systems. We had a wonderful few days walking the beach, exploring the local area and generally relaxing. Most of all, it was quiet and recuperative, which was just what I needed. Aim to revisit.
Thank you for your kind feedback Ruth. We are so pleased you both, plus your furry friend had the most wonderful stay at Sea Urchin. Everyone’s holiday is important to us including furry friends ! We’re glad you thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet so you could relax and recuperate and also enjoy walks on the very sandy and dog friendly beach . I’m glad you found my meet and greet useful to you. I think there’s nothing worse than turning up and having no idea how something works or where something is which is why I do it plus I like to make sure it’s nice and warm in Sea Urchin especially if the weather is cold. We would love to welcome you back again. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to give you the holiday you desperately needed. Thank you Robert. Property Owner
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"We (2 adults , 1 dog ) had a lovely stay at the Sea Urchin."
Robert was the perfect host from the start, went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. Nicely decorated throughout to a high standard. Everything you would need was there. A cosy homely feel to the place. Decent size front garden. Very quiet location, locals very friendly. Beach 2 minutes walk from property. Due to high tides we used another local beach in Sea Palling. Highly recommend staying here. We didn't want to leave. Thank you Robert for such a lovely stay. Looking forward to visiting again.
I’d like to say a massive Thank you Jean for your very, very kind feed back about myself and Sea Urchin . I’m sorry the sea tides didn’t cooperate during your stay to reveal the wide Sandy beach . We’re very pleased you both ( and your furry friend) enjoyed your stay and found it a nice place to stay. We do the best we can to make it a home from home with enough equipment and hopefully provide ample comfort for all who stay. No one who comes to stay with us is a number. To us everyone’s stay is personal and important to us too. We are immeasurably grateful to everyone who books to come and stay at Sea Urchin. We would welcome you all back with open arms ! You left Sea Urchin so clean and tidy it was hard to notice you’d even been there or had otherwise spent your entire holiday cleaning ! Which I hope you didn’t. We hope to see you all again in the future. Thank you so much once again, Robert. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage - everything you need for a break by the sea and the beds were so comfy (we've stayed in lots of lovely places that had not invested in good mattresses and quality bedding so I was so pleased how nice Sea Urchin's beds were!"
) The hosts were friendly, attentive and helpful and there were lots of thoughtful touches around the cottage. Lots of modern features that made the holiday even better for us - air fryer, good WiFi, TVs in every room, Hive heating etc. There isn't much nearby but supermarkets will deliver groceries and we loved the peace and quiet - despite being the school holidays we had the beach to ourselves almost every day! The proximity to such a beautiful sandy beach is astounding.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m so grateful and glad to read your amazing and detailed feedback on your stay at Sea Urchin. Your kind words really touched my heart . We’re so pleased you all had an amazing time. We put a lot of consideration and time into trying to make Sea Urchin a home from home for those who come to stay. I’m sorry you had to cut your holiday short due to a family emergency. We hope you’ll all consider coming and staying again. We’d love to have you all back. Thank you also for leaving a review of your holiday in our guest book. Thanks again, Robert. Property Owner
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"Superbly renovated and beautifully decorated holiday accommodation."
Lots of little thoughtful touches throughout. Comfortable beds and seating, including a sunny positioned outdoor table, and a lovely shower. Brilliantly located: 3 minutes walk from the beach and from there a short walk to a fabulous little cafe. The owner Robert was so very considerate of our arrival and departure time. We look forward to a return soon. Thank you from the Allens :)
Thank you so much for you very kind and thoughtful feedback. We are so glad that you all had such a wonderful stay at Sea Urchin. We’re pleased you found the outside table is in a sunny spot. It’s a glorious place to sit when the sun comes out. We would love to welcome you all back again. Thank you also for filling in the guest book. It’s always nice to read how much fun people have exploring the area. Many thanks Robert Property Owner
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"We had an amazing stay at the Sea Urchin."
Our host, Robert was really friendly and the communication was excellent leading up to our stay. The hosts have thought about every little detail and made the Sea Urchin a beautiful place to stay. Lovely holiday home in a stunning setting. Thank you
Thank you so very much for your kind feedback about myself personally and about your stay at Sea Urchin. We are so very pleased you had a wonderful time and found Sea Urchin met your expectations. Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Sea Urchin and we’d love to have you back. Thank you. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage packed with everything you need friendly owners make you very welcome can’t wait to go back"
Thank you so much for your kind feedback on your stay. We look forward to seeing you again later in the year and hope things will be even better ! Robert. Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- Three bedrooms; 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin with TV, 1 x adult bunk bed with 2 x TVs
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee cafetiere, George Foreman grill and air fryer
- Smart TV, 4 x TVs, WiFi and a selection of books
- Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent
- Private driveway for 2 cars
- Enclosed front garden with patio, and furniture, and enclosed rear garden with lawn
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 3.4 miles, pub 2 miles
- Beach 20 yards
- Note; 1 dog welcome more on request
- Note: Direct beach access from gate to the lane beach is 20 yards away
- Note: The road up to the property is an unadopted road and may be bumpy, please take care
- Note: There is a step up to the property
The property
Sea Palling 3.7 miles.
Sea Urchin, a snug, single-storey abode is situated in Eccles-on-Sea, near the quiet village of Sea Palling in Norfolk.
Only a short walk from the beach, with direct beach access from gate to the lane leading to the beach a 20 yard walk.
Sea Urchin welcomes six guests and a furry friend, to explore some award-winning beaches and unspoilt natural beauty.
Take a step up to the property to be invited into an open-plan living space offering everything you need for a self-catered stay, including a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area to enjoy a board game or two, and a sitting area to grab some popcorn and watch a movie or take a flick through the great selection of books.
After a long day of adventures, take a jump into the shower to rinse those sandy toes, then relax and unwind in the inviting bedrooms, including a king-size, a twin, and an adult bunk bed.
For stocking up on essentials, visit Sea Palling Village Stores and Post Office, situated in the nearby town of Sea Palling, or if you don't fancy cooking take a trip to Reefs Bar and Sandy Hills Snack Bar.
Eccles-on-Sea is a popular coastal village, ideal for a seaside sunbather or a coastal explorer, a short walk from your cottage is Eccles Beach, one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Norfolk, for wildlife lovers, trail down the coast to spot some rare birds, or if you fancy a bite to eat take a stop at Smallsticks Cafe.
To keep yourself busy whilst staying here, North Walsham has plenty to do, including Ebridge Pond and Trip boat, North Walsham Garden Centre and Sadlers Wood Park.
Further afield is the lively streets of Norwich, home to a grand Cathedral and resting by the River Wensum, perfect for touring the historical grounds of the city, taking an afternoon stroll through the woodland paths at The Plantation Garden and indulging in some retail therapy at the quirky shops.
Whatever the weather, Sea Urchin, makes a great coastal escape to Norfolk with friends or family.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.
About the location
SEA PALLING
North Walsham 12 miles;
Sea Palling is a beautiful coastal village conveniently located equidistantly between Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Norwich. It is a perfect base for exploring both the stunning Norfolk Coast and the tranquillity of the Norfolk Broads. The award-winning Blue Flag beach offers excellent sheltered swimming and watersports, with the beach having the advantage of RNLI lifeguards on duty every day, as well as being home to its very own lifeboat. The village is well served with cafes, a pub, amusement arcade, Post Office and general store. The regular bus service is ideal for exploring the surrounding villages or hire a bike at nearby Waxham Barns and take advantage of the quiet and flat country lanes. The immediate area hosts fantastic coastal walking and is well known for its colony of grey seals, which can be seen relaxing on the beaches of Sea Palling, Waxham and Horsey. If you are interested in more nature, Hickling Nature Reserve is only a few miles away, and for those wanting something a little livelier, the historic city of Norwich is less than half an hour by car. For discovering The Broads, boat hire is found locally at Stalham Strait, Potter Heigham and within the picturesque broads town of Wroxham, all within 15 minutes' drive.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas