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Curlew Cottage

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Lovingly updated by the owners to create a stylish holiday retreat
  • Beautiful views across fields to the coast from the cottage’s decked sun terrace
  • Excellent location within walking distance of Wells-next-the-Sea’s town centre, and a pleasant walk to the beach
Property code: OC-KT050

This property enjoys a fantastic position, just a few minutes’ walk from all the amenities of Wells-next-the-Sea, and yet backing onto open fields across which glimpses can be caught of the sea. Wells is a historic harbour town, situated on the estuary, nestled between the sandy beaches of the Holkham Estate and the tranquil creeks which meander through the marshes. The town itself has an excellent range of shops, making it easy to stock up on supplies as well as spend a pleasant afternoon browsing for gifts and souvenirs to take home. There is a fantastic choice of places to eat in the town, many of which serve the delicious local seafood for which the area is known. The beach, which lies just over a mile from the town centre, is a wonderful stretch of sand which is backed by pine trees and makes up part of the Holkham Estate belonging to nearby Holkham Hall.

Guests approach this cottage via an archway which takes them along a private covered alleyway at the side of the house and to the French doors leading to the garden. Once inside, they will find the spacious open-plan living space which runs the full length of the property. The lounge area of the room is located towards the rear and has two plump sofas which sit next to the double french doors and allow guests to easily relax at the end of a busy day, perhaps with a favourite programme on the Smart TV. The dining table seating six is situated in the middle of the space, beyond which the kitchen has been finished with some carefully chosen pieces which reflect the cottage’s position close to the coast. There is a good range of equipment for those guests who want to eat-in, including an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. On the first floor of the cottage, guests will find the house bathroom with its bath having a hand held shower attachment, WC, as well as two of the property’s three bedrooms. The first of these is a king size  boasting views towards the coast, whilst the second is a pretty room which can be set up as either a single or a twin, thanks to the pull-out trundle bed. A further set of stairs leads up to the master bedroom suite on the second floor, a delightful room with a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room with WC.

To the rear of the property, there is a decked sun terrace for which there is garden furniture and a BBQ provided and which offers panoramic views across open fields and beyond to the coast.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 king-size and 1 twin
  • Bathroom with bath having a hand held shower attachment, WC
  • En-suite shower room with WC to the master bedroom
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Smart TV
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Sea Views
  • Pub, shop, and beach all within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Liz Johnson

This property is personally managed by Liz.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 18th May 2026

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My wife and I travel to Wells usually once a year because we enjoy the low stress & the slow pace of life. On this occasion I spent a little more than usual to ensure a prime location close to the harbour. On paper the cottage looked perfect & well equipped for the relaxing holiday that we required due to my wife being disabled & my stressful job. Read more When we arrived on Saturday the weather was lovely, but on Sunday the wind changed to and things became really cold so the central heating was switched on; but to no avail, it didn't work. Due to being a combi boiler in the property this also meant no hot water! I used the emergency number in the property pack to contact the holiday company to report a fault on the boiler and in their defence they organised a on-call plumber to come out on the day. When we returned to the cottage the problem seemed to be fixed and we had heating and hot water - Problem over! NO! When we got up on the Monday the same fault had appeared on the boiler and once again we had no central heating or hot water. When I called the holiday company again they simply told me to go upstairs and turn the boiler on and off at the mains to re-set it. I followed the Instruction but due to not being a plumber, I was very uncomfortable with the request - more stress!! We had to wait until Wednesday for a professional plumber to attend who found a faulty part in the boiler, and luckily he had the part on the van and was able to fix the problem - not sure what we would have done if he did not have said part! The top floor step-in shower was great until you notice that the water was not escaping fast enough down the plug-hole, causing the tray to fill up to the top quickly with the danger of the water coming over the top. We found that to manage we had to keep turning the shower off (mid shower), let the water drain off and then turn the shower back on - several times!! We will not let this put us off coming to Norfolk, but I will never stay in the cottage again due to the stress up into the middle of our weeks holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Mary 8th March 2026

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Shame about the safety issues. Would not recommend this place and dread to imagine a family with children or older people staying. You need to be pretty mobile to deal with all the stairs.

Reviewed by Lindsay 6th January 2026

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Reviewed by P H 16th December 2025

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Lovely location and decor so many thanks Paul and Mary

Reviewed by Margaret 15th November 2025

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Cosy cottage in a prime location, spacious and well equipped Welcome package much appreciated thank you

Reviewed by Malcolm 25th October 2025

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Great location, easy access to beach, shops and amenities.

Reviewed by Helen 27th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lisa 6th September 2025

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Conveniently located with a short walk to the harbour ! Cottage was cosy (for 3 people) so may be a bit cramped with more than 4. Comfy beds but bed on 2nd floor was difficult to manoeuvre around to get to bathroom (not much space at the end) Showers were ok but temperature was a hit and miss . Would be nice to have a proper shower in 1st floor batRead morehroom instead of hand hand shower over bath. Loads to see and do in Wells. The Golden Fleece pub was great. Most places dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 1st September 2025

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Reviewed by David 16th August 2025

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Absolutely lovely cottage and amazing location. Will be back.

Reviewed by Tim 14th June 2025

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The cottage garden was basic and the seating was poor

Reviewed by David 31st May 2025

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The house was perfect for our needs and perfect for the town we certainly had a great holiday

Reviewed by Lesley 29th March 2025

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Nice place to spend a week in beautiful North Norfolk and so close to all Wells next the sea has to offer. Nice cottage but small downstairs - fine for the two of us but six adults would be a bit of a squash.

Reviewed by John 8th February 2025

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The cottage was very clean and welcoming. We stayed during Feb and had a great time despite the cold weather. The kitchen was fitted out very well with everything you would need . The bedrooms were bigger than we expected and 2 off them had great views of the Staithe. The smart tv was a plus and the washing machine and dishwasher. There was also plRead moreenty of seating in the lounge with two comfortable 2 seater sofas and 2 off single chairs. Thanks for the welcome pack. Hope to return next Feb 2026. Hide

Reviewed by Ric 15th January 2025

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th December 2024

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We had a lovely stay in this cottage . It is in the perfect location and has such a wonderful view. We had everything we needed to be comfortable for the week and it is also dog friendly, which is a bonus. The welcome pack was a lovely touch too. Would certainly return.

Reviewed by c 21st December 2024

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Fantastic location in Wells. Sleeps 6. Bedrooms all a good size with storage. Bathrooms compact but well thought out. Downstairs living space is compact, but functional. Outside space is great.

Reviewed by Sarah 19th October 2024

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Great location

Reviewed by Gillian 21st September 2024

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Great cottage central for beach and town . Views really good from the back bedrooms.

Reviewed by Louisa 7th September 2024

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Lovely little house, very centrally located with a small enclosed garden. Everything was clean and a welcome box with treats and essentials provided.

Reviewed by Dawn 17th August 2024

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Well located cottage.

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