Wells-next-the-Sea cottages

Holiday cottages in Wells-next-the-Sea  

Situated in a historic port town, our superb collection of Wells-next-the-Sea cottages offer a wide and welcoming range of self-catering holiday cottages, providing cosy accommodation for walkers, beach lovers and nature spotters exploring the tranquil North Norfolk coast. Wells lies in a picturesque spot between Blakeney Point and Holkham, with a charming Georgian town centre, a beautiful golden sandy beach lined with colourful huts, and a quay known as one of the best spots for crabbing in Norfolk. Around the town we offer an eclectic variety of friendly holiday properties, including characterful traditional brick and flint cottages, cheery bungalows, spacious lodges, stylish townhouses, beautiful waterfront apartments and an array of imaginatively updated buildings including a whelk house, pub, barn and sweet shop.

Wells is a perfect spot for nature lovers, with several nearby nature reserves offering chances to spot a fantastic variety of seabirds, or you can take a boat trip out to spot grey seals in their natural colonies. The stunning Holkham Estate is immediately to the west, with a stately home, beautiful grounds and its own beach. Inland there are plenty of popular attractions and historic landmarks to discover, including the ruins of Creake Abbey, Thursford Wood, Pensthorpe, Baconsthorpe Castle and Holt Country Park. The area has a host of picturesque villages and historic towns such as Fakenham, Holt, Little Walsingham and Burnham Market, with a mouth-watering choice of restaurants, pubs and cafes for you to unwind in after exploring the idyllic countryside of North Norfolk. For more ideas, take a peek through our full Norfolk cottages collection – or book your perfect Wells-next-the-Sea retreat today.