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Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea

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Elgin Cottage
Living room
Main bedroom with stairs leading to second bedroom
Twin bedroom (with spare bed)
Twin bedroom (with spare bed)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wells-next-the-Sea, ENG
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whin Hill Cider
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea

Located on the historic high street, Elgin Cottage is just moments from the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, 450 yards from the bustling harbour and an easy walk (or v short drive) to the beach. Perfect for a family holiday or a get together with friends it provides the ideal base to explore this stunning area of North Norfolk. The cottage is full of character and furnished to a high standard. The building is on three floors. Downstairs is a well equipped kitchen and a comfortable living room with a fold-out dining table. A door from the kitchen leads to the courtyard garden. Stairs from the living room lead to the master bedroom with views over the High Street. A bathroom with a shower is also on this level. Stairs accessed via a door from the master bedroom lead to a large room with two beds, tucked away at the top of the house. A door from the kitchen leads to a courtyard garden and an outbuilding with a washing machine and tumble drier and toilet.

Please note that access to the second bedroom is via the master bedroom.

NB We are very happy to do short breaks out of the main holiday season, but please ignore the quote Owners Direct give you as they just divide the weekly rate by seven and multiply by the number of days. It doesn't take into account extra cleaning and laundry costs. Please send an enquiry and we will provide a quote. All rates are listed on our website.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wells-next-the-Sea

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this cottage is near the beach. The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and St Mary's Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Natural Surroundings. Travelling with kids? Consider North Norfolk Railway Holt Station and Courtyard Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Wells-next-the-Sea, ENG

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whin Hill Cider - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Granary Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station - 24 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chequers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪French's Fish Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bowling Green Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪North Norfolk Cellars - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea?

As of 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$302, 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 Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Grade 2 Listed Cottage on the historic High Street of Wells-Next-The-Sea located?

This family-friendly Wells-next-the-Sea cottage is located by the sea, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wells next the sea

Lovely town by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith T.

Elgin Cottage - comfortable shabby

The positives - lovely towels and bedding, excellent shower, heating and TV channels, reliable wifi. Useful to have a washing machine and tumble drier as well as a dishwasher. Not so good - the description of the cottage says there is parking but not that it is on street, some distance away. The instruction manual for the oven was not there, so it took a while to work out how to set the timer to make it work . The standard of cleanliness was not as we would expect. The oven needed cleaning, windows inside needed cleaning. There were cobwebs on the windows and walls and the window frames and sills were dirty. The bathroom needs a good scrub around the taps and shower fittings.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA P.

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

Short break in Wells next the sea.

Lovely cottage in great location. Close to good variety of shops and eateries and walks around the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Family mini break

Lovely cosy cottage perfect for family of 3 with spacious bedrooms. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sweet little cottage

It was a sweet little cottage for just the two of us. Very small with a tiny outside courtyard with a right of way through it. Free Parking was difficult almost non existent. I bought a weekly day and overnight ticket at the Norfolk district council car park for £28. Kitchen was well equipped as far as I could see but my granddaughter and I ate out. Queues at the restaurants and cafes in early July. Coastal hopper buses are excellent and go from just near the cottage. Beach down at the Pinewoods is wonderful with lovely sunsets. £28.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catharine s.

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

Great accommodation in a brilliant location

Lovely two bedroom cottage in central Wells, moments from the shop and the quayside. The property was small but well presented throughout, the kitchen had everything you might need and had a very small courtyard outside the back door. Only downside is that the neighbouring cottage has right of way- which was interesting with a family with 3 small children and a large buggy to get past the table/chairs!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

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

Great property

Good location and well equipped. The booking process was really easy and the owner responded quickly. Also, just before our stay, we were updated with everything we needed to know in relation to coved restrictions. Definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Autumn btreak

Delightful cottage, comfortable and well located with easy access to the town centre and a good food shop 1min away. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Perfect location, cosy & well equipped spacious cottage! Fab!

Perfect!
Verified

8/10 Good

Les N.

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

Lovely stay

The booking process was made very easy. My son loved the "pent house" bedroom, however it was extremely warm even with the owners supplied (god send) fans. The location of the cottage was great, the layout of the cottage worked for us as a family. We would return to the cottage but a few thoughts, the cleaner needs to clean the bathroom plug holes as when showering the water remained in the bath. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Cute cottage, perfectly located

We really enjoyed our time at Elgin Cottage. It's in a wonderful spot, close to everything and there is so much to do in the local area, just wish we'd stayed for longer! The cottage is cosy and very comfortable and well equipped. There's no parking but this wasn't a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

Cosy cottage, perfect location

We had a super stay in Wells in this very cosy cottage. The location was wonderful as it was right in the town centre and a v short walk from the quay, the many shops, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Cottage well equipped and comfortable

We loved the cottage. It was very central for the centre of Wells next the Sea and the harbour
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley M.

Lovely little cottage, very well located. Perfect for a short family break!

Property has lots of character and charm. Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Wonderful Wells-next -the sea

Cosy, comfortable cottage in an excellent location. Ideally situated to explore North Norfolk. Great places to eat and drink are always easy to find . Perfect for a short break or even a longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Good location, small but everything you need.

Nice clean cottage, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

Hele leuke woning op een perfecte plek in Wells-next-the-sea.

Gezellig huisje met alles wat je nodig hebt voor een heerlijk verblijf in Wells.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely cottage, perfect location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Elgin Cottage. The cottage itself was very comfortable and tastefully decorated and the location was just ideal. We loved the town of Wells itself and ate out at a different restaurant every night (all a very short walk from the cottage) and made full use of the excellent Coasthopper bus service to do some superb walks along the Norfolk Coastal path. We look forward to returning in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria G.

Elgin Cottage

Had a lovely stay in Wells at Elgin Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yasmin l.

Excelleny

Great cozy cottage, brilliant location easy walking distance of restaurants, pubs, beach etc. The cottage was well equipped with everything you need, nice and clean too. One minor blip if it's two couples staying, then having to go through the other bedroom during the night to the bathroom is not ideal at all. Unfortunately that would put us off returning again which is such a shame as we loved it. Great for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Lovely cottage, superbly located

We had a lovely break in Wells. The cottage was comfortable, well furnished and in a superb location for exploring North Norfolk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Compact and Comfortable Cottage

Everything we expected. Small but comfy and cosy. Very close to all that's going on in Wells such as shopping, eateries, coastal walks. Surprising how much was going on this time of year in the general area. Only the local Stately Homes were closed but we were aware of that. However the gardens of most were still open as were the shops attached to them. The North Norfolk Coastal Path is easily accessed going north or south and takes you to some interesting nature reserves, ideal for dedicated 'twitchers'. The accommodation was fine for us two and I would imagine adding a couple of young children would not cause undue problems but 4 adults may find it a bit too 'cosy'. As long as you are aware of what you are renting and it's restrictions we have no hesitation in recommending this lovely little property, suitable for any time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Cosy cottage, perfect location

We had a lovely long weekend at the cottage. Very comfortable, well equipped and the ideal location, right in the centre of Wells and within walking distance of everything in the town. There is so much to do and see in this beautiful area of North Norfolk that we are planning to return to Elgin Cottage in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nicholas M.

Well situated cttage

We really enjoyed our visit to north Norfolk. Wells is an excellent base with plenty of restaurant options and an attractive harbour. We had a wonderful meal at Sands restaurant. The beach at Holkham is amazing! The cottage itself was a bit disappointing, though very conveniently situated. The decor is dated and areas were very grubby. Not up to the standard we have had in recent years in various parts of the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Mary R.

Lovely comfortable cottage

The cottage was easy to find and very centrally located. The beds were comfortable, the linen good and generally there was everything we needed. It had a lovely homely feeling so it was easy to settle. It was fine for a weekend but too compact for longer for us as we are a family of 5. The loft bedroom is accessed through the master which was a pain. Also there is no designated eating area so we ate out or on laps. For this reason, it was great for a weekend but not for longer. Location perfect. Right in the centre of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Lake

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Elgin Cottage is owned by Richard and Fiona. We love this area of Norfolk with its stunning coastline and huge skies and enjoy visiting with our two children.

Why they chose this property

Elgin Cottage is ideally situated in the centre of Wells-next-the-Sea - pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops are all around the corner and the beach is a short stroll away.

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