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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Winterton on Sea, Norfolk
  • Norfolk Broads
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Great Yarmouth Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Great Yarmouth

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Great Yarmouth cottage, you'll find Norfolk Broads and Lost World Adventure Golf. Norfolk Coast and Oasis Amusements are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Horsey Windpump - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Great Yarmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • The Pleasure Beach - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • BeWILDerwood - 21 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's Arms Public House, Martham - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Return - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Winterton Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bermuda Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes

Situated in the quiet and picturesque village of Winterton on Sea, Admiral Cottage is furnished to a high standard including fitted kitchen, spacious confortable lounge with traditional Norfolk Winder staircase up to double room with ensuite shower room ( see photo of steep stairs). Off the lounge is a twin bedroom with full ensuite bathroom. Only ten minutes walk to the sandy beach (with children and buckets and spades), beach cafe, 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.

Admiral Cottage & its sister cottages, Compass 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. Pets are welcome at no charge.

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 cottage with parking on driveway. Comprising entrance lobby, living room with Multifuel log burner & SMART TV, kitchen with dishwasher & washer, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Please note the only freezer at the cottage is a small compartment at the top of the under counter fridge. Outside is a patio area with furniture and grassed area. Garden is fully enclosed.
Ground floor, twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bath and separate shower cubicle, toilet & sink) digital television. Upstairs (very steep stairs) master bedroom – with king size bed, Smart TV with en-suite shower room, toilet & sink.

Services include Multifuel log burning stove (1st supply provided), Thermostatic electric panel heating all year, double glazing. Bedding, bed linen, duvets, bath robes and fluffy white bath sheets are provided. Parking for one car on drive (note - no access to the garage for guests unless by arrangement if needed to store bikes/canoe). Electric cooker with ceramic hob. Washing machine, dishwasher, under counter fridge with small freezer compartment, microwave. Televisions (SMART TV in living room and both bedrooms), Digital TV, DVD player (with selected DVD's), CD player/radio, WIFI, hair-dryer. Enclosed garden with furniture. Selection of toys and games, high chair & travel cot. Welcome pack on arrival. Multiple pets welcome, no smoking.
Please note that Admiral Cottage is a traditional cottage with many original features which include a steep staircase to master suite and lower than usual height internal doors. The room heights are not reduced just doorways. There is also one step between rooms on the ground floor - Porch to lounge, lounge to kitchen and lounge to twin bedroom. The cottage is therefore not suitable for guests with restricted mobility, for any further information or to discuss further please call.

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.

Property manager

Miss Samantha White

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Multiple pets are welcome at no extra charge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes to the airport?

This cottage is 24.1 mi (45-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes to the beach?

This cottage is 3.9 mi (11-min drive) from Caister-on-Sea Beach and 9 mi (25-min drive) from Great Yarmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Palace Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes to downtown Great Yarmouth?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Winterton-on-Sea.

Admiral Cottage, Cosy Thatched Cottage Close To Sea & Sand Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cosy cottage

This was our fifth stay at Admiral Cottage. We had a lovely time as always. The cottage is lovely and cosy, a real home from home, it has everything we need for a great holiday. Thank you for the welcome pack! Love the new decor and furniture in the lounge! We love Winterton, the pub, fish and chip shop and of course the beautiful dunes and beach, love the beach cafe too. I would highly recommend this cottage and Winterton itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy cottage

Very comfortable and cosy cottage. Excellent location, small enclosed garden and spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Stayed here before and will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Holiday

Lovely cottage in a superb location. As the stairs to the main bedroom were pretty steep we opted to use the downstairs bedroom which had a lovely en suite bathroom. Cottage very comfortable and cosy - had everything we needed for a great holiday. We would love to go back again in the not too distant future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Cottage

This is my second stay at Admiral Cottage. Stayed with my son and two dog Niya and Cooper. Niya been before. She couldn't wait to get into the cottage. Lovely garden for dogs too. Great layout. Comfortable beds. Spacious bathroom. Lovely kitchen and lounge. Had new carpet since our last stay which is great. Warm cosy and comfortable. Enjoyed the wood burner too. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

Lovely well maintained property. Well located within the village. Close to shops and restaurant.no need for a car everything within walking distance Beach and dunes minutes walk away
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

The T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage.

We had a week at Admiral cottage. First thing that struck us was how clean the cottage was. Thank you for the welcome goodies we both enjoyed them. We did live downstairs and did not bother with upstairs purely down to the stairs. We were very comfortable, beds are very comfy. Downstairs bathroom is a good size, shower is excellent. Kitchen well stocked with all equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Great little cottage perfectly positioned in the village for everything you need......loads of character very clean and toasty warm.Stairs are a bit of a challenge after a few drinks so would recommend younger guest's sleep upstairs or guests that dont drink as much as me lol.We spent Christmas there and when we arrived there was a tree up and decorations which was a lovely surprise Only criticism i have is not with the cottage but the pub it backs onto.....7th time in winterton and the fisherman's prices have gone through the roof....probably because they are the only pub in the village and can charge what they want....which will backfire on them eventually as we only used it twice in 7 days just because of the prices. Didn't stop us having an amazing holiday though in a superb cottage in a fantastic village
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Smith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

Great cottage. Really useful having two bathrooms. Stairs are steep and winding but soon got used to them. Good location in the village with beach, shop, cafe, chip shop and very good pub all just a couple of minutes walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck R.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was alright

Cosy and warm. Well equipped. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog walking holiday

Restful week in a cosy cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arran S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn break

Had a lovely week,great cottage in beautiful village.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect holiday by the sea!

We had a wonderful week at Admiral Cottage with our 2 spaniels, Clover & Ivy. Comfortable throughout, and has everything you might need. Cosy living room, comfy beds and an enormous bath! The garden is secure, which is brilliant for anyone with dogs or children. Such a lovely location. Really close to the beautiful beach and dunes… Perfect for humans and dogs to enjoy and explore. We absolutely fell in love with the village and the area. Local pub has good food and is completely dog friendly, as are the staff. Gorgeous tea room which doubles as the post office, called Poppy's after the owners’ dog who is a big, gentle, fluffy fixture… Again completely dog friendly, including dog snacks on the menu… Our furry babies enjoyed their sausages very much. Great cafe at the beach too. There's a stunning and really atmospheric church ruin (St Mary's) hidden in the woods, which you can walk to, about 3 - 3.5 miles there and back - It even has its own spooky witch legend! We cannot wait to come back, and would very happily stay at Admiral Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location and accommodation.

We had a great 3 night stay with 2 children and 2 adults. As others have said, the upstairs rm is really only accessible for older children (5/6 +) & adults due to v v steep stairway. Bed upstairs was super comfy, twin beds a little on the hard side for us. Note that only 13 tog duvets were available if this is likely to be a problem. Tbf, we didn't ask for thinner ones as only had 3 nights and were really comfortable with what we had. Very cosy in top room! We used online delivery from Tesco's but village shop is also really well stocked for essentials (needed washing up liquid and washing powder). Pub at rear of property serving great food, but gets v busy around 6 - 8pm. No noise from pub could be heard come late evening. The cottage had everythjng we needed to cook and welcome package was a lovely treat, thank you! Only not given 5 stars as we had to give cookware/kettle/coffee machine/mugs/outdoor furniture a thorough clean on arrival - guess not necessarily used much? Most items that you would put through a dishwasher were clean and all other areas in the cottage were thoroughly clean, with towels and toilet roll being provided. Walk to the beach is 10mins, which was perfect and we felt thoroughly spoilt to have this spot on our doorstep, inc a really well served café too. (Cafe = Gf bacon rolls available, but other allergies may struggle). We hope to return at some point and explore more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly seaside stay

Pretty cottage in the centre of a dog friendly village, short walk to the lovely sandy beach and next-door to the pub. Worked very well for 3 adults and 2 dogs, we were very lucky with great weather so the garden became an extra room which was extremely helpful for us and secure for the dogs. Clean and as described on the listing, only issue was that the microwave didn't work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watch your head

Lovely little cottage which is located well for the pub, beach and shop. Cozey with everything you need to enjoy your stay. As stated stairs are very steep and the door into the cottage is very low so watch your head. Pub offers an excellent range of food and drinks and is dog friendly. Chip shop is also excellent. Even the weather was spot on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little gem

A great location in a lovely village. Cosy cottage equipped with everything we needed. Having the two bathrooms ideal as the stairs very steep as described. Will definatley look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place!

Beautiful little cottage about 1 min walk to the dunes and even less to the pub! There is a lovely little garden at the back of the cottage and we enjoyed sitting out in the sunshine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at this lovely cottage

This is our fourth time at Admiral Cottage. We had a lovely time as always. The cottage is just perfect for the two of us our dog Albus, and is like a home from home. It's perfectly situated within a five minute walk to the dunes and onto the beach. Winterton has everything we need for a great holiday, including the pub and fish and chip shop! We can also highly recommend the beach cafe.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage. Great location.

We really enjoyed our stay at Admiral Cottage. The location is great. The Village is small and peacful, with a shop, post office, chip shop and a dog friendly pub that serves great beer and food and is only a 2 minute walk away. The cottage is literaly a 10 minute walk from the dunes and beach. The cottage was lovely. Generaly clean warm and well presented. The only minor criticism we had was that some of the crockery wasnt very clean, but soon remedied. Its worth noting that the stairs to the double room are very steep and narrow. But on the whole,a great place to stay.....
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hymus J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Admiral Cottage

This property was just very idyllic for me. Very dog friendly and central to everything I needed. I will be going back very soon
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cosy cottage

We have stayed here before and just love it! We have two labradors they love it too! It’s just a lovely cosy little place. Very steep stairs to second bedroom so be careful but both bedrooms beautifully clean as were the bathrooms. Kitchen is small but well equipped and small enclosed garden is very pretty. The porch is great for wet clothes boots etc. Only slight criticism is that the living room smelled very doggy when we arrived but we sprayed air fresheners and opened the doors and it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024