Holiday cottages in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk

Wells-next-the-Sea is an attractive town in its own right, and features many old Georgian houses. Some nearby estates are worth visiting, including the impressive Holkham Estate, which includes a hotel, a pub and an enormous grounds, and Sandringham Estate, which was the home of four generations of British monarchs, and is open to the public free of charge. Within the town itself, Staithe Street is a popular place to walk and browse through shops on your way down to the beach.

The coast in this part of Norfolk is made up of sandy beaches backed by pine forests. The forests are part of Holkham National Nature Reserve, which is a popular destination for hikers, birdwatchers and horseback riders, among others. Lucky holiday-goers might be able to find a cottage on the beach, and spend their days exploring and allowing the peaceful surroundings to act as a balm for their soul.

Those who choose to stay in a holiday cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea will have a wealth of day-trips to choose from. A popular option is to take a boat from the quay to go seal-watching and visit the Blakeney Point Nature Reserve. Wells-next-the-Sea is also close to the Pensthorpe Natural Park, which features beautiful lakes and nature trails, and educational family activities. Birdwatchers will want to visit the Titchwell Marsh RSPB Reserve, which boasts one of the widest varieties of avian visitors in Britain.

Every year more and more people are discovering the delights of self catering accommodation, and those who look for uk cottages in Wells-next-the-Sea won’t be disappointed.