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Old Beams

Stiffkey, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Chocolate-box cottage, full of character, with two spacious lounge areas
  • Pretty courtyard garden where you can dine alfresco amongst the colourful flowers
  • Relax in the sunroom after days out at the nearby beaches of Wells, Holkham, and Sheringham

Property code: OC-1892

Hidden behind a garden gate enjoy discovering Old Beams, a charming cottage with more to it than first meets the eye. With roses round the door, and a sunny, private courtyard garden, al fresco breakfast or supper on warmer days is a given. Oozing character with beams, exposed brick walls and a central wood burner warming the winter living room and dining space, follow through and at the rear of the house is a sunny summer sitting room. One of the bedrooms has a skylight window; lie in bed and watch the beautiful night skies – relax and dream a little. There is secure bike storage available and dogs are welcome. The village has a good pub and a destination local store showcasing Norfolk produce, a coffee shop and gifts; don’t miss out on the homemade brownies, the best on the coast some say! Shop/Pub: within walking distance

Ground Floor:
Winter Sitting/Dining Room with comfortable seating, TV, DVD player, CD player, wood burner, dining table and chairs
Kitchen with built-in electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave
Summer Sitting Room with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player
Family Bathroom with bath, hand held shower attachment, washbasin and wc

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with a double bed (access from one side of the bed only)

Garden: Enclosed courtyard with charcoal barbeque, table and chairs.
Parking: Roadside parking beside the cottage.
Heating: Oil fired central heating. Wood burner.
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Please be aware of our booking information regarding pets.
Also provided: Towels. WiFi. Books and Games. Hairdryer. Starter fuel pack (only available September - easter). Stairgate. Please ask for high chair and travel cot to be provided when booking property. 
Notes: This is a non-smoking property. Pillows and duvets are feather filled. Mobile reception – variable.

Stiffkey is a delightful North Norfolk village, which backs on to both the Holkham and the Blakeney National Nature Reserves in this well-known part of the county, whilst the village itself hosts a pub and a great village shop. The location allows for easy access to discover the entire coastal region with charming villages such as Morston, Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea, to the east and Wells-next-the-Sea, Burnham Market and Brancaster to the west. Inland highlights include Burnham Market, Binham and Holt. The area is a natural haven for sailors, bird watchers and families alike with quays and creeks to explore, wide sandy beaches to play on, coastal walks and RSPB centres to visit, all within easy reach.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double (access from one side of the bed only)
  • 1 bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • Stairgate available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided, September – Easter)
  • 2 TVs, DVD, CD
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Hairdryer provided
  • Enclosed courtyard with BBQ and outdoor furniture
  • On-street parking
  • Lockable storage for bikes
  • Shop and pub 200 metres, beach 3 miles
  • Low beams, sloping ceilings, and restricted head height in some areas
  • Feather pillows and duvets
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Grace Matthews

This property is personally managed by Grace.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lesley 15th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 6th October 2024

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Reviewed by Sue 29th September 2024

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Reviewed by Anonymous 14th September 2024

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A comfy cottage with a lot of charme. We especially liked the wintergarden and the outdoor area. A perfect spot for walks along the salt marshes and for daytrips along the coast.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 1st September 2024

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Reviewed by Janine 13th August 2024

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Perfect location close to the beach and pub etc. The cottage has everything you need, is very comfortable and full of character. Claire the housekeeper was really helpful and friendly. The information received from Original Cottages prior to our stay was really good.

Reviewed by Harriet 6th August 2024

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Cottage with charm in a good location, could be cleaner but has lots of character and a pretty spot outside to sit and eat. Wonderful to access the coast walk and marshes just at the end of the cul de sac. Be aware the cottage is on the coast road so you do hear the traffic noise. Bus stop for coastal hopper is right outside, useful. Note second beRead moredroom very tight with double bed pressed against wall and door not able to open fully. Conservatory space comfy and spacious, too hot to sit in on a sunny day, but the interior sitting room is cool at that time. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 28th July 2024

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Great cottage - lots of character. In an excellent location. We loved being able to walk down to the coast path at the bottom of the road, and walk on either to Wells, or the other way, to Morston and Blakeney. Also near very good pub - Red Lion.

Reviewed by Joe 7th July 2024

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Reviewed by Mark 30th June 2024

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Reviewed by Katja 9th June 2024

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Lovely cottage in a good location, walking distance to pub with great food. Nice area to sit outside with sun morning to evening. Great sun room for bad weather. Unfortunately there was a massive lack of cleanliness and lots of cobwebs which was very disappointing.

Reviewed by Jill 19th May 2024

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Reviewed by Ralph 28th December 2023

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Warm, cosy and comfortable cottage in a convenient location for exploring the north Norfolk coast and Stiffkey. Everything was provided and worked well.

Reviewed by Russell 5th November 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 15th October 2023

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Reviewed by Kevin 9th October 2023

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Perfect location, very well equipped cottage

Reviewed by Steve 31st July 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 16th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 24th May 2023

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Lovely cottage and location. Well equipped, homely and comfortable. Overall cleanliness was good but lots of dust webs above eye level, not an issue particularly but thought I'd mention it.

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