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Beautiful mid century thatched cottage in the prettiest part of Winterton-on-Sea

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Beach
Smart TV, books
Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Oasis Amusements
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost World Adventure Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Great Yarmouth

With a stay at this cottage in Great Yarmouth, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Norfolk Broads and Norfolk Coast. .This family-friendly cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Oasis Amusements and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lost World Adventure Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oasis Amusements - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lost World Adventure Golf - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of East Anglia - 42 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Southwold Beach - 56 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 19 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Frying Scotsman - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Return - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Planet Spice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ti's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful mid century thatched cottage in the prettiest part of Winterton-on-Sea

Beautiful mid century thatched cottage in one of the prettiest parts of Winterton-on-Sea.

Sea Holly Cottage has been recently renovated to an exceptional standard with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The cottage combines a mid-century look with contemporary style and comfort.

The newly landscaped paved garden is the perfect sun trap to sit and relax.

5 minute walk from the beach, close to the gorgeous village pub that serves great food. The cottage is also served by two local shops as well as two family run cafes.

The perfect spot to entertain, relax and enjoy the most breathtaking stretch of coast Norfolk has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking in the garden is fine, ashtray provided

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon request
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Beautiful mid century thatched cottage in the prettiest part of Winterton-on-Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricky U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes all good. We all had a great stay in this charming cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage as described. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lee W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed at the cottage for four days as a family of four adults and three children, and overall, it was a lovely break. The location was brilliant — peaceful, scenic, and convenient — and the cottage itself was well set up, with a neat and pleasant outdoor seating area. Despite our group size, the space didn’t feel cramped at all, which made for a comfortable stay.That said, the cleanliness on arrival was disappointing. The cottage hadn’t been properly cleaned, which was particularly frustrating with small children in tow. In hindsight, I wish I’d contacted the owners straight away to request a re-clean. Additionally, the highchair provided was unusable due to how dirty it was.One thing that would have been helpful ahead of time was more information about the bedroom layouts. One of the children’s rooms was located on the ground floor, right by the front door — not ideal for younger kids and something we would’ve liked to plan for in advance.Overall, the stay had a lot of positives, but a few key details let it down.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was perfect and delightful with the house being very picturesque with plenty of internal room and two bathrooms. Also the pub almost opposite the cottage was a good watering hole and the food was good.The location was ideal for exploring the Norfolk Broads and we clocked up many miles (both on land and on the rivers) and visited plenty of places. The beaches were magnificent and towns like Norwich with its Cathedral, Cromer, Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-sea did not fail. National Trust places we visited were quite magnificent and a trip to Sandringham is a must.For 8 days we packed in many trips and the cottage always provided a haven for tired travellers. A great time and a super cottage.
Boating on the River Thurne
Sandringham
Miles of Sandy Beaches
Blickling Estate
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

What an amazing find Sea Holly cottage was!! The house is gorgeous, communication from Owen was great from the start when we had a question about bed set up. Location is perfect, walk to the beach and the cafe there for breakfast. And cross the road to the pub for dinner and a drink in the sun! House itself is so comfortable, plenty of lovely comfie chairs inside and out- the small garden was a sun trap, wish we had a bbq with us that would have been perfect! Kitchen was very well equipped, only thing no pods for coffee machine and dishwasher which would have been super helpful - but that’s definitely nitpicking. The beds were comfie, and the downstairs room was perfect for my disabled mum as it was right by the toilet/shower and meant she didn’t have to climb stairs. It was a small room but perfect for what we needed. Really loved the property, will definitely stay again when we visit the area next!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. Having the beach so close with a great pub, tearoom, fish & chip shop and convenience store within a few minutes walk to the cottage. We all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

All you need, comfortable rooms, close to a pub, chippy and the beach/dunes
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family stay in this beautiful cottage. Well equipped. Loved the decoration. In the most fabulous village. Thanks for having us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sea Holly Cottage

The cottage was very homely, filled with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. With special touches that obviously mean a lot to the owners, which made it all the more special as you felt like you were being trusted to care . I especially enjoyed the art work that was displayed in every room, my favourite being a little oil painting in the dinning room. All the bedrooms were comfortable and spacious , and the kitchen was well stocked. The cottage is situated just a few minutes walk away from the dunes and the beautiful sweeping beach. We drove about 5 minutes away to Horsley Gap to see the seals, fantastic sight, so many of them. We were there for a long weekend to celebrate our daughter’s 40th so didn’t do a great deal, but it was such a relaxing time. We ate at the Fisherman’s Return which was opposite the cottage, for our Sunday lunch, unfortunately it was a bit disappointing but it didn’t ruin the weekend. Poppy tea room though more than made up for it, as we had a really tasty,hearty breakfast there on the Monday, departure day. Really recommend the full English breakfast. The staff were very friendly and the cafe was dog friendly too, there was even dog treats on the menu ! All in all a lovely, relaxing stay, thank you Owen would love to return some day !,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elliott family

Beautiful location ,pretty cottage we enjoyed walking our labradoodle every morning at winterton beach .Lovely to walk on the sand dunes looking on the beach watching the seals.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Break Nov 24

A lovely clean spacious cottage - everything we needed was there - close to pub - the little tea room and the beach is a must - got no complaints about this property we were informed in detail what was required and where everything is - looking to book again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, but not ideal

The property location is ideal in a small village close to the beach. Cleanliness in the bathrooms and kitchen was very good, however the living rooms had a doggy smell which was engrained into the furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic stay overall!

We had a brilliant time staying in Owen’s house for a few nights. The house is very easy to find and the check in process was very easy with the use of a lockbox. The house is very nicely decorated throughout and the living room was very cosy and well equipped for our group of four adults. The location is great with a shop up the road, a lovely cafe/tea rooms and a pub literally outside the door! The beach is truly a 5 minute walk away with the dogs absolutely loved and the hose outside made clean ups after the beach super easy. There were some small touches in the house too which were very thoughtful such as the nightlights on the landing - making going to the loo in the night that bit safer - and the selection of board games. The few things I have to note that were slightly disappointing is that the kettle was full of limescale, which is alway something I check coming from a hard water area myself. There was also a coffee machine but no pods provided and nowhere locally to get them from. And the last small thing is that the windows didn’t open in the bedrooms. The house is clearly very well insulated so it got very very warm in the night despite our trip being at the end of September when the weather wasn’t overly warm. All in all we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Thatched Cottage

We spent a lovely long weekend in this beautiful cottage. We were five adults and our dog and there was ample space for us all. The cottage was very well equipped and the location was perfect. A lovely pub just opposite, fish and chip shop round the corner, a well stocked shop and the beach barely minutes away. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Magical Stay

A gem of a cottage in a quiet location, a stones throw from a stunning beach. If you are looking for a relaxing stay this is the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Family Getaway by the Beach!

Our family of five had an absolutely wonderful stay at this charming cottage by the beach! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the picturesque setting — a beautiful thatched roof cottage that looks straight out of a storybook. The cottage was spacious, cozy, and exceptionally well-maintained, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The interiors were thoughtfully decorated, combining classic styles with modern amenities, making it feel like a true home away from home. The location couldn't have been better. Just a short walk from the beach, pub, shop, and fish and chip shop. Our little boy had a fantastic time, and loved the local park which was only a short walk away. We highly recommend this cottage for anyone looking for a relaxing beachside getaway. It's perfect for families, and we can't wait to come back for another stay! Thank you! Feel free to adjust any details as needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family holiday

Such a perfect home for even the youngest member of the family. Great location and such a stunning beach. Lots of place's to see and eat at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona L.

Winterton holiday

Good location in a lovely village but not aware that there would be scaffolding at the property as we did not receive the Email with this information. We stayed when it was very hot weather and unable to open the windows very much due to scaffolding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

Overall a lovely stay was disappointing to have scaffolding up and work being done .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for beach walks, very well equipped cottage and dog friendly. Only one small downside - the lounge seating; great presentation but furniture lacks comfort and not an area all 6/7 guest can all relax in together. That being said, loved everything about the property (even though it was being re-thatched!)and would definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely dog and people friendly place.

Had a great week staying in this house. It's set up well with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The area has terrific dog walks, either across the countryside, the dunes or gorgeous beaches. In fact, the whole town seems to have dogs !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely breakaway

Lovely stay at this cottage. Clean and well equipped. Pub directly opposite, fish and chip shop and small supermarket very close by. Beautiful beaches, very lucky to see many seals at Horsey
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Immaculate cottage with everything you could possibly need. Everything high quality, especially the mattresses and bedding. Kitchen fantastically equipped with everything you could possibly need. One tiny, tiny gripe and it’s a matter of personal taste. We would have preferred another comfy sofa as we found the chairs very uncomfortable (we are ladies of a “certain age”!). Overall would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024