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Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk

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Fo'c'sle, Wiveton: A delightful detached timber clad hideaway
Fo'c'sle, Wiveton: Sitting room is light and bright with windows on two sides
Fo'c'sle, Wiveton: Bedroom with views over neighbouring property and glaven valley
Fo'c'sle, Wiveton: Courtyard garden
Fo'c'sle, Wiveton: Seals at nearby Blakeney Point

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wiveton, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cromer Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandringham House
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk

Fo'c'sle is a delightful detached timber clad retreat, located in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside in Wiveton just a short drive to the coast, and home to one of North Norfolk's best restaurants, The Wiveton Bell, making it ideal for couples to both relax and explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fo'c'sle, (pronounced Folk-sall), is an old fashioned word for forward castle, the part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters. Set in the heart of the Glaven valley, you don't have to worry about the sea conditions to enjoy this peaceful hideaway!.

Attractively furnished with many of the finishing touches coming from the local pottery / gallery “Made in Cley”, the open-plan ground floor offers a well-equipped compact kitchen, a bright kitchen/dining area with double doors opening into the private courtyard and a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove.

On the first floor you are greeted with a large bedroom with picture window providing lovely views over the church and valley and a comfy king-size bed and en-suite shower room.

The cottage is looked after by the owners who live next door, who can give great tips on what to do and where to go in the local area.

Nestled between the coastal villages of Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea, Wiveton is an ideal location to enjoy the beauty of the Glaven valley with its wildlife, birdlife and walking opportunities, whilst being located just one mile south of the coast road. There is an excellent bus service operating along the A149 coast road, the 'Coasthopper' which is great for walkers in that the bus route shadows the Norfolk coast path. This enables one way walks to be undertaken with relative ease and is a great way of visiting the coastal villages without the need to use your car. The Wiveton Downs is a registered "Dark Skies" site where it is possible to see the northern lights if you're really lucky, and this area of the UK it is unaffected by light pollution so making it ideal for star gazing.

Additional Information
Two well behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge).
Unfortunately this property is not suitable for infants or children.
The pillows and duvets supplied at the property are synthetic. The bedding is cotton.
There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10318446
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Holt

Located in Holt, this cabin is in a rural area and by the sea. Muckleburgh Collection and Chestnut Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Natural Surroundings and North Norfolk Railway Holt Station. The Reef Leisure Centre and North Norfolk Railway Sheringham Station are also worth visiting. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Wiveton, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cromer Beach - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Sandringham House - 48 min drive - 57.0 km
  • University of East Anglia - 51 min drive - 64.2 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 55 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Gunton Station - 20 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chequers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Holt Garden Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes, Warham - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Owl Tea Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪King's Head - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$405, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fo'c'sle, Wiveton, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Blakeney National Nature Reserve and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Natural Surroundings. Letheringsett Watermill and Norfolk Coast are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and compact

This property was ideal for a couple quiet relaxing break. The property has a little sitting area outside which is secluded with only the property owner or postman walking past. It was lovely and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Adrian B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Compact

Not what was advertised dirty glasses pans etc left day early. access to an other build means walking past you door and windows
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect bolthole

We had a lovely 3 night stay here with our two dogs. The location is absolutely perfect. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Our hosts Gary and Quay were incredibly friendly and helpful which made our stay even more perfect. We would definitely like to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

a short break

we booked this for a few nights, great little bolthole to stay for a few days, very peaceful, lots of wildlife and a fantastic michelin pub down the road. gary the owner very friendly and always on hand for anything. i would def recommend for a short break for 2 people
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely for a couple

Good location. Owners very helpful with suggestions and directions. House cozy and well equipped. Tastefully decorated. Very effective wood burner.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent holiday. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with Norfolk Hideaways and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent place to stay

This property is situated in my favourite north Norfolk village and is within easy walking distance of the coast and marshes with excellent bird watching opportunities. The villages of Cley and Blakeney provide local food shops.. F'o'c'sle is cosy and beautifully appointed with ceramic pottery from a local shop. The nearby owners are friendly and helpful and there is a pub within 6 minutes walk.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but perfectly formed home from home

A super friendly and welcoming host and cottage in this fabulous part of the world. It would have been useful to know grounds aren’t enclosed for the purpose of our dogs needing to be monitored and not venturing onto the road but that didn’t detract from the fabulous experience of staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely place to escape to in Norfolk

A lovely little cottage to escape to, close to pubs, shops and most importantly the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It had everything we needed (well, almost, but our hosts sorted that out the same day!!). The basket of logs for the fire was the icing on the cake after a days walk.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Our Stay

Found property rather small for us and dogs. Views from the bedroom windows were not as described just looked like a junk yard. Outside the property it was very messy and uninviting. Enjoyed our walking and getting out and about but found this property very disappointing.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you for your review and we were so sorry to hear that the views from the property are not as they should be and that the outside space is unkempt. We have sent your comments on to the owner as we are sure that they will be very disappointed to see this and we very much hope that they will be able to address the issues. For our part, we will get our marketing team to look at our website details to see if we can make them any clearer and also add that the property is really only suitable for small dogs. Once again, thank you for taking the time to write to us and I would like to assure you that we/the owners will be addressing the points that you have highlighted.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in a lovely location

A very cosy, clean and well equipped cottage; whilst compact and bijou, it's certainly big enough for 2 adults and 2 dogs. Great location for a stroll to Cley next the Sea and the Bell at Wiveton, and within easy access to many lovely dog friendly beaches. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fo'c'sle, all ship shape !

Cozy little cottage, ideal size for a couple and dog, very clean and good location. Friendly and helpful owners !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jytte J.

A superb place to stay close to the wonderful Norfolk coast line

The cottage was a fantastic place to stay in, comfortable, clean and cosy. Everything was done to a high standard, super comfortable bed. The cottage is placed at a great location close to the North Norfolk coast line and fantastic places to dine, walk on beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful places where you can buy local produce and lovely craft to purchase too. I can highly recommend to book this cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Review

Did not like the bathroom,wardrobe and open top of stairs being such close proximity not good for anyone who's is unsteady on their feet. Otherwise a very cost place to stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Small and cosy

A very cosy well equipped cottage although kitchen was very limited for space . Situation was excellent for access to local attractions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

September get away

Lovely cottage in great location for getting to all of our favourite places in North Norfolk with every comfort you would need for a weeks stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Read all about it.

Thoroughly enjoyable stay in beautiful countryside and lovely weather. What more could one ask for on a break?
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Fo'c'sle

The house is small but perfectly adequate for a holiday. The owners live just over the fence and are very kind and welcoming. It is in a beautiful location and within walking distance of Cley and Blakeney. There was very little traffic and it is very peaceful. We had an excellent meal at the Bell in Wiveton and a very nice one in the White Horse in Blakeney. It was very clean.. Overall we had a lovely time and I recommend it highly.

About the host

Hosted by Norfolk Hideaways

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What makes this property unique

Ground Floor:

Sitting room
Ample comfortable seating, wood burning stove, flat screen television with Freeview and a DVD player.
Kitchen
A well equipped kitchen with slimline dishwasher, microwave, electric oven and hob with cooker hood over, under counter fridge with a freezer ice box.
Dining room
Dining table with seating for two guests and double french doors leading into the courtyard garden.
Cloakroom
Wash basin and WC.

First Floor:

Master bedroom
A lovely bright room with king-size bed and a large picture window with views over the Glaven valley and neighbouring property.
En-suite shower room
Walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.

Outside:

There is a west facing courtyard with terrace and lawn area, with ample garden furniture. Please note the the courtyard is not secure for dogs.
The owners and their dogs may share access to the gravel path outside the property.
Off-road parking for one car is available to the side of the cottage.
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