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big sky • huge sandy beaches • messing about in boats • great walks • fabulous birdlife • historic houses • fantastic seafood • a special place anytime of year
- Tucked in heart of the village
- Sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms)
- Parking & enclosed garden
- Pets by arrangement
- 1 min walk to Pub/restaurant
- 2 mins walk to harbour/creek
Centrally located in the beautiful sailing village of Burnham Overy Staithe, and positioned well back from the road, Avocet Cottage is just 1 minute walk from The Hero pub/restaurant, and 2 minutes from the natural tidal harbour, where launching for guests own water-craft is available.
Take the coastal footpath to the vast expanse of sandy beach at Gun Hill (20 mins walk).
Or walk along the creek at low tide to the nature reserve at Scolt Head Island. For the less energetic, wait for high tide and catch the ferry (Summer only).
The delightful Georgian village of Burnham Market is just a mile away offering a wide range of outstanding food, gift and clothing shops.
Nelson’s birthplace at Burnham Thorpe is home to the excellent Lord Nelson pub and the church is well worth a visit.
Traditional seaside attractions at Wells-next-the-Sea, with its picturesque colourful beach-huts, is only 5 miles away.
Great bird-watching all along the coast including at nearby RSPB reserve of Titchwell Marsh.
Historic houses, golf and pubs serving great local food are all within an easy drive.
Kitchen: fully-equipped, with electric cooker, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer, washing machine (in outhouse); arch to Dining Room and step down to Sitting Room.
Dining Room: pine table and chairs (highchair available)
Sitting Room: wood/coal burning stove, flat-screen TV with freeview, DVD, video player, selection of books and games, CD/radio/iPad dock, steep winding stairs to:
Master Bedroom: light and airy, with luxurious king-size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside tables and clock/radio (travel cot available). Door to:
Bathroom: full ensuite bathroom with shower over bath, toilet and hand basin
Bedroom 2: generously sized twin with pine bedside tables and wardrobe (downstairs)
WC: downstairs toilet with hand basin
Garden: enclosed, West-facing with plenty of garden furniture; wonderful sun-trap
Parking: plenty of off-road parking space
- Prime village location
- Enclosed, sun-trap garden
- Wood/coal burning stove (initial fuel inc, Winter only)
- Linen included (please bring towels)
- Friday to Friday
- Short breaks available
- No smoking
