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Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea: Front elevation looking over The Buttlands
Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea: Sitting room with views over The Buttlands
Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea: Relaxing interiors in bedroom two
Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea: View from the property
Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea: The beach at Wells-next-the-Sea

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whin Hill Cider
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Granary Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crown Villa is a hidden gem in arguably one of the best locations in Wells-next-the-Sea and comes with an optional beach hut, Everything's Rosie. Positioned at the top of The Buttlands square, this beautifully charming property puts you right in the heart of this pretty seaside town and within a one-minute walk of the famous The Crown Inn owned by celebrity chef Chris Coubrough, The Globe Inn gastropub, and Bang cafe, which is one of the best places to enjoy breakfast in the town.

This genteel and charming villa with its pretty bay windows with original glass, means you have lovely views across the square to the front and over the rooftops and towards the church at the rear. Retaining all the character of a bygone era, this immaculate villa means you will have a wonderful and relaxing stay. With its pretty south facing garden to the rear, you can retreat with a coffee and the newspaper and plan the day over breakfast. With so much to do and everything being right on the door step, you will find it hard to leave Wells with its bustling harbour, shops, restaurants, beach, sand dunes and pretty beach huts.

Stepping inside this elegant and immaculate property you will feel at home straight away. The small entrance hall leads into a small galley kitchen and then through into a rear hallway and into a pretty and light dining room with french doors opening onto the terrace and garden and also into the large drawing/sitting room with feature fireplace. Head upstairs and you will find two double bedrooms (one with en-suite) overlooking The Buttlands and a single bedroom plus a family bathroom all comfortably furnished with oodles of hanging space and plenty of drawers.

With Holkham only a 30-minute walk away or a very short drive and Norfolk's loveliest village, Burnham Market close by too, this lovely house will make a wonderful place to stay in North Norfolk. Make sure you take time to visit the wonderful National Trust properties at Blickling and Felbrigg whilst in the area and also walk the coast path and visit the RSPB nature reserves at Cley-next-the-Sea and Titchwell

Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Between April and October 'Everything's Rosie' Beach Hut No 121 is available to book alongside Crown Villa. Please visit Happy Huts to confirm the booking. This is a complimentary addition to your booking if your holiday falls between the months of November and March. There is an additional charge for the beach hut if you would like to use it between April and October.
Please bring your own pods for the Tassimo coffee machine.
Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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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

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this holiday home is by the sea. The Granary Theatre and Muckleburgh Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whin Hill Cider and Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Natural Surroundings are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whin Hill Cider - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Granary Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wells and Walsingham Light Railway - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chequers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪North Norfolk Cellars - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wells Crab House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 24 April 2026 start from NZ$879, 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.

What time is check-in at Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crown Villa, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Granary Theatre, Whin Hill Cider and Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Wells-next-the-Sea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Crown Villa is in a great location for local pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as exploring Wells and the North Norfolk coast.The house is well kitted out and spacious with a pleasant enclosed rear garden which was ideal for our small dog.Positives: Location, space, equipment and home from home feelNegatives: Lack of information booklet/folder eg Nothing to indicate where to dispose of rubbish, no info re wifi code (it's on the back of the router) etc....Overall the house was pretty clean, but we we were disappointed to discover heavily stained mattress and pillow protectors after we had stripped the beds at the end of our stay. Also appears to be a problem with many tiny moths around the house, which we noted a previous guest had also commented on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay. Your comments are appreciated and have been passed to the homeowner who looks after the proeprty herself. Please know the owner, and ourselves, are always on hand to assist with any queries you may have. The House Notes should have been located in the Norfolk Hideaways ring binder folder - we'll check that these are in place for future guests. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay overall and we hope to welcome you back to Norfolk again in the future. Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location but too cluttered

We enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again. A wonderful location and all arrangements were very easy. We are pleased to hear that a dishwasher will soon arrive and also hope that the back hob will be fixed. However the property has far too much furniture upstairs for a holiday rental. The bedrooms are far too cluttered .
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Dear Robert, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Crown Villa. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. All of our properties are individually managed by the owner so your feedback will be passed back to them to action anything as necessary. We do hope to welcome you back to Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wet week but lovely house

We enjoyed a cold and wet December week at Crown Villa. The house is in a perfect central position. We walked to several different places to eat during our stay. The bed was very comfy and the kitchen good with nice new appliances. The house was nice and warm. It would also be lovely to stay there in the summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous family break

Crown Villa was absolutely perfect for a short break near the coast. The cottage had everything we needed and was really comfortable - we loved it. It was in a perfect location for shops, pubs and restaurants. We will definitely come back!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Judy T.

Great Location but House Looking Tired

The house was excellently located in the heart of Wells next the Sea and provided a secure garden for our dog. Whilst the house was spacious it was starting to look tired. A little bit more attention would make it an excellent holiday let for the money charged. A property of this size warrants a dishwasher (we weren’t even provided with a washing up bowl). Also, the oven was filthy and we had to clean it before we could use it. Both settees in the living room felt very old and as a result uncomfortable. Whilst there were a few bits of antique furniture, most of it was chunky modern type pine (you could barely move in the dining area and bedrooms for furniture). Overalll, if felt a bit cluttered. The “welcome pack” consisted of several A4 sheets that had been written over and altered making the 2 pages on what to do if the boiler went wrong incomprehensible! Also, the jobs we were expected to do were well beyond the norm!! The en-suite shower room was old and felt unclean. The drain was so slow that the whole room filled with water and the temperature gauge kept falling off the shower, meaning you had to guess the temperature. Having said that, the location was lovely and quiet at nighttime and the beds ultra comfortable. The patio and garden were very pleasant to sit in and a real sun trap. Also, it was a lovely gesture to have a delicious large cake and bottle of wine waiting for us on our arrival.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Dear Bruno, Thank your for your feedback following your stay at Crown Villa. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. We are sorry to hear of the few issues you mentioned, I can see by your booking nothing was brought to our attention, which is a shame as we do like to be given the opportunity to rectify these for you during your stay. However, all of our properties are individually managed by the owner and your comments will be passed back to them. We thank you for bringing these points to our attention. We do hope to see you in Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lyn S.

Comfortable but needs maintenance.

A comfortable well equipped property but needs some TLC. The kitchen tap leaks and the washer on the cold tap in the en suite wet room is breaking down. The window frame in the main bedroom is covered in black mould which is unappealing and the frame is rotten and gives when one opens the window. (I would hope that the cleaners have reported these problems). The location is good as long as parking can be found on Buttlands which can be problematical. On the whole a good property and one which we would consider using for our two annual stays in Wells next the sea, but given the price increase for the same period next year, we will pass. I assume the customer service question relates to Norfolk Hideaways and not the owner with whom we had no contact. Norfolk Hideaways have been excellent in these difficult times but I look forward to actually speaking to their staff again and not having to do everything on line. I like many others miss the personal touch.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Dear Lyn, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Crown Villa. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Norfolk. Sorry to hear of the few issues you have mentioned, I can see by your booking nothing was brought to our attention which is a shame as we like to be given the opportunity to rectify these for you during your stay. However, all of our properties are individually managed by the owner and your comments will be passed back to them to action as necessary. We hope to see you in Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice little cottage. A few things lacking.

Parking difficult. Facilities really should include a dishwasher in this day and age or at the very least a drainer rack supplied. The information book was scruffy, out of date and inaccurate e.g only 1 front door key, access to shed no longer possible - garden parasol (much needed as it was a very hot week) was therefore unavailable, as were pegs for clothesline.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Dear James, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Crown Villa. Sorry to hear of the few issues you've mentioned, I can see from your booking that nothing was raised during your stay, which is a shame as we do like to have the opportunity to try and rectify these for you. These issues will be passed back to the owner to action as necessary. We do hope to see you in Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David R.

Good base for a holiday in Wells

Crown Villa is comfortable, has a lovely outlook and is very well situated for pubs, cafes and shops. It has the added advantage of a pleasant and private garden. The beds are comfortable and it’s nice to have two bathrooms. Unfortunately we found the Wi-fi to be unreliable and apparently insecure (set-up needs updating) and the instructions for using the tv system didn’t help - has some element of the system been changed since the instructions were written? Overall, a good stay and we are booked to return to Crown Villa, thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Dear Barbara, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Crown Villa. We are pleased that you enjoyed your week in Norfolk. Sorry to hear of the few issues you've mentioned, these will be passed back to the owner to action as necessary. We hope to see you in Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent base

Lovely little cottage, clean, comfy and homely. Three adults, 1 child and 1 dog loved our stay and enjoyed using the villa as a base to explore Norfolk
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Crown Villa, Wells-next-the sea

The house is in a terrific location in this small, quiet resort. The property has terrific potential but is very tired. The main living accommodation and outside space is really good though there is a shortage of useful side tables in the living room. The kitchen is well equipped - though the fan oven did not appear to work. The bathrooms are antiquated and, though not dirty, appear so due to their age. The showers are outdated. The bedrooms are comfortable and have good linen though 2 of the rooms have a big wardrobe too many in them which crowds the room. We had a lovely week but there is so much scope for improvement with this accommodation
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Dear Karina, Thank you for your feedback following your stay at Crown Villa. We are pleased that you enjoyed your week in Norfolk. Your feedback will be passed back to the owner to action as necessary. We hope to see you in Norfolk again very soon! Best Wishes Norfolk Hideaways
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

june c.

Crown Villa

Excellent in all respects Worked well for young and old in the party. Loved the garden and the safety factor for children.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John P.

A most relaxed and comfortable week spent at Crown Villa

On arrival I found the property very welcoming, comfortable, cosy and everything I wanted. The garden is a lovely space and because we were lucky with the weather we could take advantage of it. I wouldn't hesitate to return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely location and beautiful villa

We really enjoyed our stay at Crown Villa and the location was excellent. The garden was a wonderful sun trap and the villa was well-stocked with everything we needed. Our only complaint with 3 children and limited eating-out options (covid!) is that there was no dishwasher and the kitchen felt a little cramped. The beach hut was superb!

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What makes this property unique

Ground Floor:

Entrance hall
A light and airy entrance hall which leads you into the kitchen and through into the rear hallway with stairs to the first floor.
Cloakroom
With wash basin and WC.
Kitchen
Small galley-kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine and microwave
Dining room
Pretty light room with french doors opening onto the sunny south-facing garden, table with six chairs
Sitting/drawing room
A lovely light room with traditional fireplace and gas fire for those cosy winter evenings and comfortable seating with large sofa and armchair plus additional seating if you want to watch television or a DVD while supper is prepared.
Rear hallway
With stairs to the first floor (not steep) leading into
Utility area
With washing machine and tumble dryer and door to rear garden.

First Floor:

Landing
With steps up to the Master bedroom and down to the single bedroom
Master bedroom
With a King size bed, wardrobe and bedside cabinets and drawers
An extra special feature of this lovely room is the large window to the front overlooking The Buttlands.
Step up to the
En suite shower room
A large walk-in wet room with shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom 2
With double bed, bedside cabinets, wardrobe and beautiful views over The Buttlands to the front.
Bedroom 3
With a small 4ft double bed, bedside cabinet, wardrobe
Family bathroom
Bath with shower over and shower curtain, wash basin, WC.
A Velux window provides light and ventilation.

Outside:

To the rear of the house is a good sized south-facing sheltered garden, with large terrace with a step down to a lawned area which is enclosed by brick walls and fencing making it safe for children and dogs.
At the front of the house there is a pretty garden stocked with clipped bushes, shrubs, perennials and roses.
Parking is on the road outside.
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