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Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach

Family-friendly cottage in Great Yarmouth

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Compass Cottage
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
To the Beach everyone

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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winterton on sea, Norfolk
  • Place, Horsey Windpump
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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.

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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
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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: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pets welcome at no extra cost, garden is enclosed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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.
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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

  • Great Yarmouth Station - 18 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 45 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach located?

This family-friendly Great Yarmouth cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Lost World Adventure Golf and Oasis Amusements. Norfolk Coast is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in an ideal location. Very pet friendly. This was our second stay and won’t be our last.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location , lovely cottage. Well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay , and a lovely 10 minute walk to a great beach . Less than a minute to a nice pub with great food too !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Compass Cottage

A beautiful cottage which has everything you need, it’s like home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

May getaway

Lovely cottage very clean everything you need area good for dog walking can’t wait to book again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Lovely Cottage

Very homely warm cottage, nicely equipped and within a short distance of beach and dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias P.

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

Perfect Cottage in a wonderfull small village

We enyoyed everything very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra c.

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

Fantastic cottage

A great clean cottage with everything that we needed . Close to the beach and dunes for long walks with the dog. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

S v.

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

Lovely holiday home in close proximity to the beach.

Lovely cottage in great village location. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beautiful dunes and beach. We have just one remark: the extractor hood is not connected, so the kitchen has a greasy patch on the ceiling and was a bit sticky/greasy overall. Otherwise the cottage was very clean and wellkept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Week break

Lovely cottage, prime location for pub and beach, in a dog friendly village.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Fantastic Cottage and Great Location

What a great cottage in a great location.... everything about the cottage was fantastic, will defo be returning at some point..... Tea and Coffee, milk, biscuits and 2 bottles of wine waiting on arrival.... Really nice cottage would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Wonderful cottage by the sea with beautiful walks through dunes on your doorstep

The cottage is very comfortable, well equipped and has a perfect location to explore the coast and broads. The pub across the toad and5 minute walk to the beach were added bonuses.We had a lovely holiday that met all our different demands. Horsey beach with the seals was a highlight!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Idyllic

My stay in Compass Cottage couldn't have been nicer. The cottage is lovely, and the weather was perfect for appreciating the beautiful garden and conservatory. I went out every day for wonderful dog walks on the dunes, and we even say a adder sunning itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

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

Top class compass cottage

We had a lovely week staying at compass cottage. Cosy, warm and comfortable. Would highly recommend. We liked it so much we have booked again for later in the year
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

fantastice cottage

very good
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Recommended

The cottage is gorgeous and provided everything we needed + comfort. Its central position within the picturesque village meant we could forget about the car for a week. Good food and lovely walks on the dunes and beach at this quiet time of year + good weather made this an ideal relaxing break for us and our 2 dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Another enjoyable stay at this pretty cottage

We have stayed at this cottage several times and it is always lovely to come back. Weather was not good but we had a few sunny days and were able to enjoy our walks around the village. Will be back again soon I am sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful cottage and village

We have stayed in Winterton on sea many times before and just love it. Such a gorgeous dog friendly beach and area and the village is beautiful. The cottage was really well equipped, immaculately clean and perfect for our stay with 2 young children and a dog. The conservatory and enclosed garden was so helpful in the summer. The location of the cottage is also wonderful as walking distance from the pub, chip shop and local store and the beach. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

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

A great place to stay

A beautiful property, had everything we needed. The Host even put up a Christmas Tree for us which was very kind and a lovely welcome pack, really enjoyed our Christmas break. Pub a few minutes walk away, dog friendly and great food. We could not go on Winterton Beach due to the high seal population but you could walk on Hemsby which was beautiful. Norwich City Centre Beautiful, would definately book again in this property. Thank you Samantha.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean and comfortable cottage in the heart of the village.Close to walks on the dunes or beach.Welcoming pub with good food just across.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Q.

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

Gorgeous property

A really well equipped house very clean and cosy, we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Lovely cottage

Been to Winterton on many occasions but first time in Compass Cottage which did not disappoint! So much so we have booked a week this November and again for next June.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David W.

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

Pretty pink house

Property is really nice in a lovely pretty area, rooms are a good size and the on suite bathroom was very helpful for all of us to get ready. Lovely welcome pack too which was a nice touch! Lovely cottage would love to return
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Ideal

Samantha is an Exeptional Host & Property was very comfortable & well equipped, ideally located. Thankyou we will be back Richard& Sue
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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

Sunshine and seals

We had a lovely week _ the cottage was welcoming and spotless. Everyone was very friendly and we were so near the beach. Sunshine and seals - perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

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

Lovely little cottage

Great little place to stay, plenty to do and just a little walk aeay from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Miss Samantha White

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