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72 Starboard

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Grade II-listed, dog-friendly cottage with a Norfolk winder staircase and brick and flint walls
  • Stylish interior with gorgeous features including a wood burner, wooden beams and exposed stone walls
  • The suntrap courtyard is a lovely spot for eating alfresco

Overview
Property code: OC-2182

This cosy, Grade II-listed cottage in a prime position in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea is perfect for families, couples and friends looking for a seaside holiday on the beautiful Norfolk coast. Wells-next-the-Sea is a popular town where you can enjoy a spot of crabbing by the picturesque harbour and eat the freshest shellfish available. Stroll to the beach (1.5 miles) along the harbour footpath or hop aboard the narrow-gauge steam railway and admire views of colourful beach huts decorating the vast sands elevated against a woodland backdrop.

A characterful two-storey cottage with beautiful original exposed wooden ceiling beams and stone walls in the living areas and the bedrooms. On the ground floor is an open-plan sitting/dining area with plush seating for relaxing together after a day at the beach. Spend the evenings watching your favourite movies on the Smart TV, and in the cooler months, pop a log in the wood burner to stay snug and warm. The contemporary kitchen has everything you need to rustle up some tasty treats. There are cottage-style stairs with a rope handrail to the upper floors. You’ll find a king-size zip-and-link bedroom (which can be converted into twin beds upon request) and shower room on the first floor. Head up to the second floor which has a king-size bedroom and shower room. Outside is a cute rear courtyard with a bistro table and chairs, perfect for a morning brew or a cool evening drink.

There are many wonderful places to visit nearby. The unspoilt coastal scenery surrounding Wells-next-the-Sea is a haven for walkers, cyclists, bird and wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, sailors and anglers. It is a short drive to Holkham Hall (3 miles), which hosts numerous events throughout the year. Walkers can take in the views along the shoreline from Wells-next-the-Sea to Holkham Beach (3.5 miles). Nature lovers will enjoy exploring Holt Country Park (12.5 miles), Pensthorpe Nature Reserve (12 miles) or Blakeney Point Nature Reserve (8 miles) which offers the chance to spot the seals.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size bed and 1 king-size zip-and-link bed (that can also be made up as 2’ 6” twin beds upon request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 family shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Outbuilding with washing machine
  • Wood burner (started pack of logs provided in the colder months)
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Courtyard garden with table and chairs
  • On-street parking subject to availability, or parking in pay and display car park
  • Shop 20 metres, pub 50 metres, beach 1 mile
  • Two Dogs Welcome
  • Please take care on the stairs here as they are steep and winding with rope banister due to the age of the cottage
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 4 guests. Please contact us for details
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Van Zyl

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Deborah 15th June 2026

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A well appointed cottage, with everything you could possibly need and situated right in the heart of Wells. There is no off road parking, but the carpark opposite always had a space and you could pay for the week. I'd warn against the stairs if you have mobility issues.

Reviewed by Paul 24th May 2026

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Excellent location, very nice accommodation and certainly worth considering for those that want an easy accessible location.

Reviewed by H.j. 5th April 2026

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Heerlijk comfortabel en sfeervol huisje op een prima locatie. Fijne bedden, heerlijk geslapen! Twee mooie badkamers. Kleine, maar prima keuken. Rustig binnenplaatsje in de ochtendzon met zitje. Houtkachel voor de winter. Prima WIFI ontvangst. Vriendelijke, behulpzame eigenaar!

Reviewed by Sian 23rd March 2026

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Lovely cottage ideally located in the heart of Wells, minutes from the Quayside. Very clean and dog friendly/. Welcome basket a lnice touch.

Reviewed by Phoebe 16th December 2025

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We had a lovely weekend at this incredibly well-located little house. The place has been renovated to a really high standard and is simple but beautifully finished. Although we felt the place hadnt been cleaned as thoroughly as wed like when we arrived, the owner was very easy to reach, responded immediately, and sent the cleaning agency back ASAP Read more(and added an apology bottle of fizz!), which is everything you can ask for in my view. The location really is absolutely second-to-none and a big part of what you pay for. As others have mentioned, the stairs are VERY narrow and steep, so the house probably isnt appropriate for toddlers or anyone with mobility issues! Overall, would certainly stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 12th November 2025

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Great location within short stroll to harbour and on Main Street with lots of bakeries and gift shops. Nice walks along the harbour and Beach Road to Wells Beach through to Holkham Beach. Holkham Estate was great with free roaming Deer. The cottage itself was lovely on first impression, but could benefit from a new sofa and the Windows could do wRead moreith a clean. There were a lot of cobwebs and dust too (lounge floor and shelf above hangers in bedroom). The courtyard garden light didnt work. Overall it was a nice place to stay, but lacked some attention to detail. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 26th October 2025

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Great central location a cottage is cozy and quirky. It is well stocked and like all previous reviews we loved the staircase in the cupboard and soon got used to it. We would certainly stay again

Reviewed by Monica 22nd September 2025

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Lovely little cottage full of character with two double en suite bedrooms Gorgeous

Reviewed by Becky 17th August 2025

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Reviewed by Mary 24th July 2025

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nice building pity about the lack of attention to living in it.

Reviewed by Jackie 9th June 2025

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Lovely cottage in a central location very close to shops, restaurants, bars and the quayside. Stairs to the bedrooms, particularly the top floor are very steep but you get used to them! The courtyard at the back is also a nice space to enjoy breakfast in the morning in the sun. Great for dogs too. This was our second year here and we expect to comeRead more back again! Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 1st June 2025

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This is a beautiful cottage in an ideal situation. Parking is avalible in a small carpark opposit but the larger carpark is no more than 2 mins away. The cottage may not be ideal for people with mobility issues as the stairs are steep but my daughter loved being in the loft.

Reviewed by Lynn 3rd May 2025

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No. 72 Starboard is in a perfect location - right on bustling Staithe Street. It has everything you need for a relaxing break. In my opinion, its not really suitable for anyone with small children or for older people due to the very steep and narrow winding staircases. There are numerous places to eat and drink nearby and the beach is also withinRead more walking distance, although there is a bus from the quay at weekends if needed. Wells is very dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 1st April 2025

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Great stay, loved the cottage, super location and had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Adele 22nd February 2025

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Ive stayed in quite a few cottages over the years but this is by far up there at the top. Absolutely spotless, cosy cottage.. the stairs in the cupboard caused much hilarity but within a day we are climbing them like a pro

Reviewed by Caroline 12th February 2025

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A cosy cottage in the centre of Well Next The Sea. Great facilities and we enjoyed our late winter stay in this interesting part of Norfolk.

Reviewed by Carole 5th January 2025

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We had a lovely stay post Christmas for the New Year. Lovely cosy cottage which we decorated ourselves. Our grandchildren joined us for 2 of the days and throughly enjoyed the cottage. They were intrigued by the little stairs.

Reviewed by Kim 8th October 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage with everything on your doorstep which we loved didnt have to use the car.

Reviewed by Monica 15th September 2024

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Quirky and fun

Reviewed by Emily 31st August 2024

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This is a lovely cottage situated bang in the centre of Wells, which was perfect for our young family. The cottage has been beautifully renovated and had everything we needed. Its in very short walking distance to all the shops, coffee shops and restaurants (which are all excellent!) and so easy to get to and from Wells beach. We found it was the pRead moreerfect location for all the other places we wanted to visit nearby too. Thank you for such a lovely stay, we will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by David 29th July 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 15th July 2024

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Reviewed by Rhona 30th June 2024

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Excellent stay, brilliant location. Stairs are steep so keep that in mind. Parking can be an issue but can be sorted out with carefully structured between on street and car park.

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Norfolk Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.