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Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach
Family-friendly cottage in Great Yarmouth
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 455.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Horsey Windpump
- Place, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
- Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
- Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Double room
1 King Bed
Twin room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Ensuite
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach
Situated in the quiet and picturesque village of Winterton on Sea, Compass Cottage is detached and is furnished to a high standard including fitted kitchen, with double bedroom and small twin bedroom and two bathrooms. Only ten minutes walk to the sandy beach (with children and buckets and spades), shop, fish and chips and local pub nearby (families & dogs welcome). Close to broadland villages offering boat hire or Hemsby and Great Yarmouth for more lively entertainment for all the family.
Compass Cottage & its sister cottages, Admiral Cottage and Beachside Cottage are all in the heart of Winterton on Sea old village and are within a short walk of the beach, pub & shop.
Set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Winterton on Sea offers a base to explore wildlife, is ideal for cyclists and walkers, and is well situated for visits to many historical sites including National Trust and privately owned estates. There is also a wealth of family entertainment in the surrounding areas including theme parks, outdoor activity centres, steam trains and country parks as well as many things to see and do inside as well as out.
A pretty thatched detached cottage comprising hallway, living room with 2 large sofa's, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom with electric shower over bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms – master with king size bed and 32” smart TV and twin bedded room with en-suite Shower room and 32” smart TV. Note the twin room is small with minimal storage.
Services include oil-fired central heating all year, double glazing, bedding, bed linen, duvets, bath robes and white bath sheets are provided. Parking for two cars on drive (note - no access to the garage for guests). Electric cooker with ceramic hob and extractor fan. Washing machine/ tumble dryer combi, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave. Televisions - 46'' SMART TV in lounge, Smart TV also in both bedrooms, DVD player (with selected DVD's), CD player/radio, WIFI, hairdryer. Secluded garden with furniture. Selection of toys and games, high chair, cot & stairgate. Welcome pack on arrival. Pets welcome at no extra charge, no smoking.
Winterton on Sea is ideally placed to explore the Norfolk coastline with its quiet sandy beaches, picturesque villages, bird sanctuaries and nature reserves. Nature lovers will find the Norfolk Broads a great attraction, as will walkers and cyclists. Above all, Winterton provides an opportunity to get away from it all as its beaches and tranquillity are what make it so special. Compass Cottage lies in the heart of the village and is nearby the local pub, The Fisherman’s Return, a 300 year old establishment offering local ales, good food and facilities for families, including a large safe garden. Historic Norwich lies 20 miles to the West with its fine cathedral, ancient cobbled streets and great shops. Only 25 miles north is the North Norfolk Coast and the well known towns of Cromer, Sheringham and Wells next the Sea and ten miles south lies Great Yarmouth for family entertainment, amusements and all that is traditional for a lively English seaside resort.
Compass Cottage & its sister cottages, Admiral Cottage and Beachside Cottage are all in the heart of Winterton on Sea old village and are within a short walk of the beach, pub & shop.
Set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Winterton on Sea offers a base to explore wildlife, is ideal for cyclists and walkers, and is well situated for visits to many historical sites including National Trust and privately owned estates. There is also a wealth of family entertainment in the surrounding areas including theme parks, outdoor activity centres, steam trains and country parks as well as many things to see and do inside as well as out.
A pretty thatched detached cottage comprising hallway, living room with 2 large sofa's, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom with electric shower over bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms – master with king size bed and 32” smart TV and twin bedded room with en-suite Shower room and 32” smart TV. Note the twin room is small with minimal storage.
Services include oil-fired central heating all year, double glazing, bedding, bed linen, duvets, bath robes and white bath sheets are provided. Parking for two cars on drive (note - no access to the garage for guests). Electric cooker with ceramic hob and extractor fan. Washing machine/ tumble dryer combi, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave. Televisions - 46'' SMART TV in lounge, Smart TV also in both bedrooms, DVD player (with selected DVD's), CD player/radio, WIFI, hairdryer. Secluded garden with furniture. Selection of toys and games, high chair, cot & stairgate. Welcome pack on arrival. Pets welcome at no extra charge, no smoking.
Winterton on Sea is ideally placed to explore the Norfolk coastline with its quiet sandy beaches, picturesque villages, bird sanctuaries and nature reserves. Nature lovers will find the Norfolk Broads a great attraction, as will walkers and cyclists. Above all, Winterton provides an opportunity to get away from it all as its beaches and tranquillity are what make it so special. Compass Cottage lies in the heart of the village and is nearby the local pub, The Fisherman’s Return, a 300 year old establishment offering local ales, good food and facilities for families, including a large safe garden. Historic Norwich lies 20 miles to the West with its fine cathedral, ancient cobbled streets and great shops. Only 25 miles north is the North Norfolk Coast and the well known towns of Cromer, Sheringham and Wells next the Sea and ten miles south lies Great Yarmouth for family entertainment, amusements and all that is traditional for a lively English seaside resort.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pets welcome at no extra cost, garden is enclosed.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Great Yarmouth
Located in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is near the beach. Lost World Adventure Golf and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oasis Amusements and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Joyland, or check out an event or a game at Yarmouth Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.

winterton on sea, Norfolk
What's nearby
- Horsey Windpump - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
- Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
- Britannia Pier Theatre - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
- Great Yarmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
- The Pleasure Beach - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Planet Spice - 6 min drive
- The Frying Scotsman - 4 min drive
- The Lacon Arms - 4 min drive
- Fishermans Return - 1 min walk
- Hemsby Beach Café - 4 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Miss Samantha White
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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