SEA EDGE COTTAGE ★★★★★
Welcome!
What a view! Dating back to 1884, Sea Edge Cottage is situated near Happisburgh and enjoys uninterrupted views of the sea from the garden and sun lounge. This self-catering cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to those who enjoy a beachside holiday. Located in one of the best locations in Norfolk, Sea Edge Cottage is loved by so many who return year after year with the cottage appealing to all ages. Inside this holiday home, you'll find traditional interiors with two bedrooms. Being centrally located means you're just moments away from Cromer, North Walsham & Great Yarmouth. An excellent local cafe is 450 metres away & a freehouse pub is 1.2 Km away. Many other public houses, restaurants, and cafes are nearby. A Michelin-starred restaurant is a 3 km drive. Norwich with shopping and history for a day out is 25km.
Property description & details
Originally a small wooden shed, After 1945 it was extended & used as a holiday home by a wealthy newspaper-owning family, Sea edge was further extended in the 1970s and is now clad in brick and timber. Safely protected from storm damage by a solid sea wall it has access directly to the beach via steps. The dog-friendly beach is usually empty as beach visitor access is 500 metres away. Seals swim past and have been known to pop up and stare at bathers. Walking along the beach or The Coastal Footpath on top of the cliffs is a delight. Lots of history and natural unspoiled views. The large private garden has equipment for sunbathing and relaxing.
Sea Edge Cottage
The main building (centrally heated).
The entrance porch opens to the main room, The Corridor from the main room leads off to the kitchen & utility room, Double bedroom, Twin bedded room, Shower room/toilet.
Sun lounge
Overlooks the beach & sea and has a decking area with a BBQ. Light and airy, Fabulous for breakfast or evening meals & drinks. View the seals swimming by, Occasionally horses and riders go by on the beach. Boats out at sea and watching the waves are relaxing.
Main Room
The dining table can be adjusted for seating of 4 to 8 persons. The seating area around the wood burner and TV can comfortably seat 6 people. TV with internet and streaming, Woodburner. The wood is in the bunker outside.
Kitchen & Utility Room
Hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer.
Bedrooms
Main bedroom, 1 double bed.
Guest bedroom, 2 Single beds.
Toilet / Shower rooms
Refurbished February 2024, Modern large shower room, Walk-in glass panelled double-sized shower. Toilet. Wash basin built into vanity units with a rather essential Bluetooth mirror and shaver point.
Garden
Half an acre, Mainly grass, Screened car park, Wildlife & conservation areas. Garage, store shed with garden equipment sunbathing equipment, Clifftop fire-pit/sunbathing area, Beach equipment. BBQ, A pedestrian gate opens onto Doggetts Lane and a cliff-top footpath which leads either (North) to Happisburgh village or (South) to Sea Palling. On the seaward side, a private gate gives access via steps to the beach.
Local area information
Remote, unspoiled wide-open dog-friendly beaches. To the North of the property, the bay with an isolated beach stretches for 1.5 km and is ideal for walking. Seals, Sand Martins, and Skylarks may be seen.
