Unique Self-Catering Cottage, Built In The 1500's, Comes With A Look-Out Tower, Wells-Next-The-Sea

Norfolk. Sleeps up to 9

This very unique, boutique self-catering cottage, built in the 1500s, comes with a spectacular look-out-tower that offers wonderful coastal views as far as the eye can see over Wells harbour. Perfect for those wanting a very special place in an exceptional location, just a minutes' walk to the harbour and in walking distance of the beach.

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 beautiful views over East Fleet creek, the harbour, the marshes and sea beyond. With the telescope/binoculars supplied, this is a perfect space for daytime vistas to appreciate the superb coastal views and equally impressive for night-time stargazing. This beautiful cottage decorated in a neutral palette is set on a quiet no through road 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.

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 television room which also doubles as a fifth bedroom and allows the accommodation to be increased to sleep 11 guests by making use of the sofa bed (although this is only recommended for children). A convivial kitchen/dining space on the ground floor provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and conversation, whilst reminiscing over the days’ events. 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. Now beautifully refurbished, St Michael’s Cottage offers relaxed but stylish living and is a unique, quirky holiday home full of character. Suitable for both families and friends, it is ideal for a short break or longer stay.

Additional Information
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.

Although this property is listed as dog-free, serious allergy sufferers should be aware that a dog may have visited the property.

Ground Floor:
Sitting room
This room is set over two levels with steps up to a reading area/library with comfortable seating and a door that leads out to the courtyard garden, television, DVD player, CD player, WiFi and wood burning stove.
Reading room
Adjoining the sitting room with large arm chair/love seat and books/games.
Dining kitchen
This relaxed room comes with underfloor heating and built-in electric oven, electric hob, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, microwave, extendable dining table with pew and chairs which will seat 10. Steps up to utility area.
Utility area
With washing machine and freezer.
Shower room
With shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom three
With a double bed.
Bedroom two
With two full-size single beds.
Family bathroom
With a bath and hand-held shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

Second Floor:
Master bedroom
With a king-size bed, comfortable sofa and characterful beams throughout.
Bedroom four
With two 2’6” beds and one 3ft full-size single bed, please note that this bedroom is accessed from either bedroom two on the floor below or bedroom three.
Family 'Jack & Jill' bathroom
With bath and hand-held shower attachment, wash basin and WC.

Third Floor:
Television room/bedroom five
Accessed from the landing staircase outside bedroom four, with comfortable seating, bean bags and smart television. The sofa converts to a 4 ft double sofa bed if you wish to accommodate up to 11 people at the property, please remember to request linens for this additional bed at time of booking. Please note that the sofa bed is only suitable for children.

Fourth Floor:
Lookout tower
Accessed from the third floor sitting room with stools and small desk area, under-sill lighting and telescope and/or binoculars to appreciate the wonderful sea views across the rooftops to the sea.

Outside:
Sunny south facing enclosed paved courtyard with borders, barbecue, table and chairs for al fresco dining.
Designated parking for one small-medium car in the garage (no bigger than Kia Sportage - maximum length 448 cm). Please note: additional roadside and public car parking is available on the quay and off Freeman Street, just a few minutes’ walk away. Out of season e.g. from October-Easter, parking restrictions are not enforced.

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this cottage is by the sea. Holkham National Nature Reserve and Norfolk Coast reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whin Hill Cider and Natural Surroundings. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.