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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Winterton on Sea, Norfolk
  • Norfolk Broads
    5 min drive
  • Horsey Windpump
    5 min drive
  • Yarmouth Stadium
    9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    45 min drive

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Norfolk Broads. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Norfolk Broads and a few minutes from Norfolk Coast
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Great Yarmouth cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Miss Samantha White

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Dressing gowns

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a village

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 180 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Admiral cottage
Lovely cottage and walks along the beach and dunes. Everything you need in one place. Only one negative thing. The hot water needs to be hotter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
What a fabulous little cottage - with everything you could want. It was spotlessly clean and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. Great showers and comfy beds. The pub at the back was friendly and served great food. Seeing the seals on the beach was the icing on the cake. Winterton-on-sea is a pretty little village and we hope to return. Couldn’t have wished for a better place for dog-owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A much needed break
We really needed a fully relaxing break. We've had builders in at home and just needed to sit back and relax. Admirals Cottage was warm, comfortable and a great location in Winterton. Having a parking space is a boon. The rear garden is secure with good lighting in these dark nights. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. Great to have dressing gowns and the shower is first class. The log burner was brilliant. The cottage was warm and toasty. Even more so with the log burner. A metal ashes bucket might be handy to have. Lovely welcome pack. Winterton is well placed to visit the Broads. The pub is brilliant, great staff and fab food. The locals are welcoming and very dog friendly. Thanks for a great rest. It was everything we needed and our dogs were so relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath W.

Liked: Cleanliness
5/5 Excellent
Admiral's Cottage is warm, comfortable, spotless and in a fantastic location for Winterton beach. We've stayed there several times. It's got everything you need, plus you're - literally - round the corner from a great pub (Fisherman's Return) and under five minutes' walk from the sea. Great welcome pack, helpful host. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
This is my second visit to this gorgeous cottage and I've already booked another stay for next year. That probably says it all. I've had a lovely time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The property was a lovely cottage. Home from home. Couldn't ask for more. Warm and close to the beach. Was a wonderful week we all enjoyed. Saw the seals at a distance of course. Saw the windmill at Horsey and had lovely walks close by. Weather was great but would still have enjoyed even if it had rained. The cottage is completely dog friendly. Safe and warm. Clean and cozy. Will stay again or at one of the sister cottages they all look good. Was welcomed with two bottles of wine and some biscuits. Didn't want to come home what a wonderful cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coast path
Splendid
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Stourport- on - Severn

Liked: Cleanliness
September break
Cottage was clean and well equipped. Great location and very nice welcome wine and cookies. It was easy to get in touch with the host. Access was easy. Winterton is a beautiful village and we will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage - amazing stay
A beautiful, cosy cottage - perfect for our mid week stay: close to the beach, and a great location for driving out to all the nearby attractions. Spotlessly clean with everything you need at hand. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely property
everything you need stairs not suitable for elderly or diabled which we were informed about still give property 10 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023