Wells - Next - The - Sea Cottages

Wells-next-the-Sea, a seaside jewel on the North Norfolk coast, is the epitome of coastal charm without the fuss. Picture yourself strolling along a sandy beach, surrounded by colourful beach huts and watching fishing boats bob in the harbour. Forget the pretense; this town is all about genuine, unspoiled beauty. Explore the quaint town centre with its independent shops, where locals greet you with a smile, and relish the aroma of fresh seafood wafting from the stalls. The iconic Wells Quay offers a perfect spot to enjoy fish and chips while seagulls provide the soundtrack. With its tidal creeks, pine woodlands, and the famous Holkham Nature Reserve nearby, Wells-next-the-Sea invites you to kick off your shoes, breathe in the sea air, and indulge in the simplicity of a classic seaside escape. This is beachside Britain at its best, so explore the area from the comfort of one of our Wells-next-the-Sea cottages.

Wells-next-the-Sea

Popular Wells-next-the-Sea Holiday Cottages

Kitchen/diner | Crab Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crab Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£689
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Wells-next-the-sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, Norfolk

Leeward Cottage

Coastal
Pub within 1 mile
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | Manor Cottage, Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Manor Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Living room | Downlands, Burnham Market

Burnham Market, Norfolk

Downlands

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Living room | Orchard Farmhouse, Wighton

Wighton, Norfolk

Orchard Farmhouse

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Exterior | September Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

September Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Living area | Crow’s Nest, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crow’s Nest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,105
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Exterior | Bella’s Cottage, Stiffkey

Stiffkey, Norfolk

Bella’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£697
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Open plan living space | Two Little Ducks, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Two Little Ducks

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Wherry Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Wherry Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Vista Cottage - Sea Marsh Cottages, Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Vista Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Crown and Anchor, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crown and Anchor

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£329
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Dog Friendly Wells-next-the-Sea Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Blackhorse Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Blackhorse Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£735
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Exterior | Clematis Cottage, Brancaster Staithe

Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk

Clematis Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,015
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Exterior | Manor Cottage, Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Manor Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Living room | Downlands, Burnham Market

Burnham Market, Norfolk

Downlands

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Living room | Orchard Farmhouse, Wighton

Wighton, Norfolk

Orchard Farmhouse

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Exterior | September Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

September Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Living area | Crow’s Nest, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crow’s Nest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,105
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Exterior | Bella’s Cottage, Stiffkey

Stiffkey, Norfolk

Bella’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£697
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Exterior | Schael’s Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Schael’s Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£849
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Exterior | Wherry Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Wherry Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Outdoor area | Pump Cottage, Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Pump Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Exterior | Vista Cottage - Sea Marsh Cottages, Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Vista Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Coastal Wells-next-the-Sea Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Mallards, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Mallards

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£285
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Exterior | Blackhorse Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Blackhorse Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£735
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Kitchen/diner | Crab Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crab Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£689
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Exterior | Clematis Cottage, Brancaster Staithe

Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk

Clematis Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,015
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Wells-next-the-sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, Norfolk

Leeward Cottage

Coastal
Pub within 1 mile
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | Manor Cottage, Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Manor Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Living room | Downlands, Burnham Market

Burnham Market, Norfolk

Downlands

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Living room | Orchard Farmhouse, Wighton

Wighton, Norfolk

Orchard Farmhouse

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Exterior | September Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

September Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Living area | Crow’s Nest, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crow’s Nest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,105
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Exterior | Bella’s Cottage, Stiffkey

Stiffkey, Norfolk

Bella’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£697
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Open plan living space | Two Little Ducks, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Two Little Ducks

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Romantic Wells-next-the-Sea Cottages

Exterior | Clematis Cottage, Brancaster Staithe

Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk

Clematis Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,015
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Exterior | Manor Cottage, Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Manor Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Living room | Downlands, Burnham Market

Burnham Market, Norfolk

Downlands

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Living room | Orchard Farmhouse, Wighton

Wighton, Norfolk

Orchard Farmhouse

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Exterior | September Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

September Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Living area | Crow’s Nest, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Crow’s Nest

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,105
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Exterior | Bella’s Cottage, Stiffkey

Stiffkey, Norfolk

Bella’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£697
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Exterior | Schael’s Retreat, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Schael’s Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£849
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Exterior | Vista Cottage - Sea Marsh Cottages, Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Brancaster Staithe, near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Vista Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Lavender Cottage

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,445
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea is a delightful Norfolk coast town, known for its picturesque landscapes, beautiful beaches, and charming harbour. If you're interested in taking a ride on a heritage steam train, consider a trip on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway. This narrow-gauge railway runs from Wells-next-the-Sea to the village of Walsingham and offers a nostalgic and scenic journey through the Norfolk countryside. With the largest collection of Norfolk cottages, we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Wells-next-the-Sea:

Wells Beach and Holkham Bay

Wells Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with colourful beach huts and dunes. You can take a leisurely stroll along the beach or indulge in beachcombing. From Wells Beach, you can also walk or take a miniature steam train to Holkham Bay, which is part of Holkham National Nature Reserve. The vast expanse of the beach and the stunning sand dunes make this area a true natural gem.

Wells Harbour

The Wells Harbour is a bustling and picturesque area with fishing boats, pleasure crafts, and yachts. You can take a walk along the quay, watch the boats come and go, and enjoy the fresh sea breeze. There are also several excellent seafood restaurants and cafes where you can savour delicious seafood dishes while enjoying the view.

Wells-next-the-Sea Quay

The Quay is a central hub of activity in the town. Here, you can enjoy crabbing, a popular pastime for visitors of all ages. Rent a crabbing line and bucket, drop it off the side of the quay, and see how many crabs you can catch. It's a fun and relaxing way to spend time by the water.

Wells Maltings

The Wells Maltings is a cultural hub that hosts various arts and community events, including art exhibitions, live performances, film screenings, and workshops. Check out their schedule to see if there are any interesting events happening during your visit.

Staithe Street

Staithe Street is the main shopping street in Wells-next-the-Sea, lined with independent shops, galleries, cafes, and pubs. Take a stroll along this charming street, browse unique souvenirs, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in one of the cosy cafes.

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