St Michael's Cottage (Norfolk), Wells-next-the-Sea

About this property

This very unique, boutique self-catering cottage, built in the 1500's, comes with a look-out-tower that offers fantastic coastal views as far as the eye can see over Wells harbour. Perfect for those wanting a very special place in a fantastic location just minutes from the harbour and beaches.

St Michael’s Cottage is a truly stunning 16th Century flint and brick built former merchant’s house set over four floors. Full of character it has a look-out tower at the top of the house on the fourth floor which affords fantastic views over East Fleet creek, the harbour, the marshes and sea beyond. With a telescope/binoculars supplied, this is a great space for daytime vistas to appreciate the superb coastal views and also is perfect for night-time stargazing.

Step inside this enchanting cottage and you will find two steep Norfolk winder staircases on either side of the house, a sitting room with wood burning stove, four sumptuous bedrooms plus a shower room and two bathrooms. On the third floor you will find a TV room. A convivial kitchen/dining space on the ground floor provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and conversation. The master bedroom is beautiful and built into the converted sail loft, which has a stunning heavily beamed ceiling and exposed brickwork walls which gives a true sense of the history of the house.

Beautifully refurbished, St Michael’s Cottage offers relaxed but stylish living and is a fantastic quirky holiday home full of character. Suitable for both families and friends it is ideal for a short break or longer stay. This beautiful cottage decorated in a neutral palette is set on a quiet no through road is located right in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, on one of the narrow lanes that leads down to the quay, and comes with off-street parking for one car and its own sunny south-facing courtyard garden, with a barbecue seating area.

This holiday at a glance

Sleeps nine guests.

Two double bedrooms.

One twin bedroom.

One triple room with one 3' single bed and two 2'6 single beds (suitable for children).

Family bathroom and ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom.

Sofa-bed on third floor converts to 4ft double bed to accommodate up to 11 people.

Ground floor bathroom.

Character property with exposed beams and winder staircases.

Wood burning stove.

South facing courtyard garden.

Lookout tower room.

WiFi.

Off-street parking for one small car.

Children and infants welcome.

One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).

Monday and Friday arrivals.

Additional Information:

One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).

St Michael’s Cottage is one of Wells’ oldest buildings and as such, there are uneven floor levels and steps both within and outside the property. The staircases inside the property are Norfolk winder stairs which means, as with older character cottages, they are enclosed, steep, curved and narrow. We would advise that the house would not be suitable for the less agile. But it is a very enchanting cottage and those who stay will adore the unique character that it comes with.