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Clare Cottage - Wiveton

Wiveton, near Holt, Norfolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautiful brick and flint cottage offering an idyllic base to explore the North Norfolk coast
  • Traditional character throughout, with a wood burner perfect for cosying up by
  • Many quaint seaside villages and towns waiting to be explored, all within easy reach
Overview
Property code: OC-C29917

A holiday in Wiveton, North Norfolk, offers a delightful blend of coastal and countryside charm, perfect for a tranquil getaway. Nestled amid stunning landscapes, Wiveton is close to Cley-next-the-Sea (1 mile), where the historic windmill and the Cley Marshes Nature Reserve provide a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Nearby, the picturesque village of Blakeney (1.5 miles) invites exploration with its scenic coastal walks and seal-watching boat trips. A short drive inland brings you to Holt (4 miles), a charming Georgian market town brimming with independent boutiques, antique shops, and cosy cafes, along with the serene Holt Country Park for leisurely woodland strolls.

This unique property, formerly a Methodist chapel, has been lovingly converted into a cosy holiday let, blending historic charm with modern comfort. As you step inside via the side door, you'll find the well-equipped kitchen, featuring modern appliances and everything you need for your culinary adventures. The kitchen also houses a quaint dining table, perfect for intimate meals for two. From the kitchen, a small hallway to the left leads you to the cosy lounge area. This space is thoughtfully furnished with a comfortable armchair and a sofa, perfect for relaxing evenings. The lounge also features a wood burner for those chilly nights, a TV with Freeview, a DVD, and a Bluetooth speaker, ensuring your entertainment needs are well catered for. Back out in the main hallway, you'll find a king-size bedroom, offering adequate storage space for your belongings. Adjacent to the bedroom is a family bathroom, complete with a shower over the bath and a WC, providing all the comforts of home.

Off the kitchen, French doors lead you to a small, private courtyard area. This delightful outdoor space is furnished with a table and chairs, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine in the fresh Norfolk air. You also have a bench by the side of the cottage, ideal for an afternoon drink in the sun. Although not a parking space, you can use the driveway next to the cottage to unload your belongings before parking on-street, or at the village car park just around the corner opposite the village pub.

 

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner in the lounge (logs not included)
  • TV/DVD with Freeview in the lounge
  • Enclosed courtyard with table and chairs provided
  • On-street parking for 1 car (subject to availability), further free parking available in the village car park
  • Pub 0.5 miles, shop and beach 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jodie McCallum

This property is personally managed by Jodie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Josephine 5th May 2026

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The cottage is a real treasure, really homely and cosy, beautifully and thoughtfully decorated and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. A perfect place to wake up in and to come back to rest at the end of a day out exploring the area. It is situated on a quiet little lane on the outskirts of a pretty village with a lovely couRead morentry pub. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and within striking distance of the glorious salt marshes which were perfect for walks and bird spotting. We are sure to return Hide

Reviewed by Lizzie 12th October 2025

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Clare Cottage is lovely - we had a brilliant week. The cottage was clean and warm and had everything we needed, and was perfectly located for a couple of wildife-watching nuts like us! Some fabulous coastal locations nearby.

Reviewed by Richard 5th October 2025

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Perfect for a lovely break.

Reviewed by Anthony 2nd October 2025

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Beautiful cottage, perfect location for us and a fabulous three night stay there.

Reviewed by Lesley 23rd September 2025

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Reviewed by Jenny 20th September 2025

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Lovely little cottage in a beautiful area. Handy for exploring the whole of North Norfolk. Would definitely stay again. One of the most relaxing holidays we have had.

Reviewed by Paul 8th September 2025

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I have to say from the outset - cos I'm going to list a lot of failings - that we had a lovely stay in this cottage: it was in such a beautiful location; so peaceful and calm and with immediate access to the countryside, and it was nicely proportioned (e.g. good size kitchen and bathroom), a good layout, a quaint cottage feel, some charm, and GENERead moreRALLY very clean, uncluttered and very dog-friendly. For those reasons we loved the cottage. But the downside is that there were a lot of small failings. I won't catalogue them all, but I will mention the dealbreakers: the unforgivable. The cleanliness of the cutlery and crockery was really poor. There was a knife with a small piece of food debris on it. We let it go - just an anomaly - but there were mugs with conspicuous tea or coffee stains; kitchen knives that were greasy and stained, a glass bowl that had specs of 'something' (food presumably); saucepans that needed a proper clean; an oven that had fat on the bottom that made the kitchen fill with smoke when we used it; most glasses with corrosion, so they were misty, and one wine glass that was cracked. For me, using crockery or cutlery that isn't spotless is a dealbreaker: who wants the feeling of ingesting some past guests food? What might be acceptable at home, e.g. the dishwasher occasionally doesn't wash things thoroughly, is totally unacceptable when arriving at a holiday home. We put all the cutlery and crockery through the dishwasher cos it was a distraction to our holiday. Perhaps the owner needs a new cleaner? Cos whatever the problem is, it actually turned our stomachs. There is more, but I think you get the gist: 80% brilliant and 20% really poor - and the critical thing is that 'emotionally' the 20% punches SO far above it's weight, i.e. how can I recommend this cottage to you? Who wants a high-end cottage to find many things don't work and there's mould? Who's wants to pay 1000 a week for this level of hygiene and service? Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we have discussed this with the owner and everything has been rectified ready for the next guests. Hide

Reviewed by J 26th July 2025

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Location of cottage excellent ,it is idea for two people for short break. Lovely and quiet . Good for walks and eating out.

Reviewed by Martin 28th June 2025

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Reviewed by John 21st June 2025

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Reviewed by Ann 7th June 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 14th May 2025

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Just what we wanted. Ideal for 2. Parking could be an issuewas not inclined to park in the narrow lane. However the community free car park was a very pleasant 5 mins walk. Location was very rural, idyllic for us. Blakeney, Cley and other Glaven Valley locations almost walkable, defo cyclable! Local Pub was a joy. We had wall to wall sun & it was Read moreSpringso perhaps a tad biased Hide

Reviewed by Kate 12th May 2025

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Reviewed by Saleem 6th November 2024

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A beautiful cottage, perfect for a couple. Very well catered for, with every thing you need for a stay. An excellent location to explore the local area.

Reviewed by Vanessa 31st October 2024

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What a beautifully planned and decorated cottage - every inch of space was well thought out and a real delight! We would definitely like to come again. The only slightly tricky thing was the fairly compact parking on the country lane, but luckily we brought our Mini so most of the time we were able to park outside

Reviewed by Margaret 2nd October 2024

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Comfortable, well equipped cottage in convenient location. This was our second visit to the cottage and we hope to return again.

Reviewed by Joanne 4th September 2024

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Lovely property in a great location , very comfortable and well equipped , would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Trudie 12th August 2024

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Lovely cottage but extremely expensive

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