In the heart of Brancaster's vibrant coastal village, Mayes Cottage is a charming hideaway that offers comfortable living by the coast. This beautifully decorated cottage boasts a dining kitchen with limestone flooring and french doors leading to an enclosed patio garden, perfect for relaxation and conversation. The dual aspect sitting room features a modern yet cosy appeal with an efficient wood burning stove and widescreen Smart television. Three bedrooms across two floors provide ample space for families or friends seeking privacy.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk
Located in vibrant coastal village of Brancaster, Mayes Cottage is a super detached cottage curated from traditional Norfolk brick and flint, with a complimenting brick extension. This hideaway is brimming full of character and offers contemporary, comfortable living by the coast.
Mayes Cottage has been tastefully decorated and has gorgeous flooring and furnishings throughout. The heart of the cottage is the dining kitchen which has a vaulted ceiling, limestone flooring, full length windows and french doors leading into the enclosed patio garden. This sociable space is not only made for cooking and eating but for relaxing and chatting too. The stone floors are stylish and convenient, but you may wish to bring indoor shoes during the cooler months. The dual aspect sitting room with beamed ceiling, is a lovely room with a modern but cosy appeal. An extra large L-shaped sofa, a super efficient Clearview wood burning stove and widescreen Smart television ensure you have all you need for a 'night in'. The cottage has three bedrooms (king, double and twin) over two floors and two shower rooms (one on each floor) which works well for families or friends who appreciate privacy, independence and ground floor facilities. Outside is a secluded south facing shingle courtyard with table and seating, as well as a sheltered loggia so you can even sit outside even when it rains!
Perfectly located, Mayes Cottage enjoys such easy access to the beautiful local beach and many great local eating places, you might not wish to venture too far afield. However, if you do, you can always catch the Coasthopper bus that regularly runs through the village all year round and will take you to all the other wonderful villages along this stunning coastline. This is an area popular with walkers, golfers, sailors, cyclists, paddle boarders, kayakers, birdwatchers and dog owners! If you like shopping, trendy Burnham Market is just a few minutes' drive away and, for beach lovers, make sure you visit both Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea, which stretch out as far as the eye can see.
Additional Information One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Synthetic bedding. Babes in arms welcome, however no equipment is provided. There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property. Please note: As an historic property some doorways/headroom is lower than modern standards.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mayes Cottage, Brancaster, Norfolk located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Brancaster Beach, Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Brancaster Activity Centre. Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve and East Sands are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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On arrival, we were disappointed to find that there was building work being carried out. This was not mentioned at any point in the booking process.
Gill H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 Apr 2022
Beachy Brancaster
We had a wonderful April week in north Norfolk at Mayes Cottage. The house is in lovely condition with all mod-cons and we immediately felt very comfortable. It is on the main road through Brancaster but this isn’t a busy road - certainly not at night - so we weren’t bothered by noise. Brancaster has the best beach in north Norfolk; there’s a friendly bar and restaurant 3 minutes away; and the local shop is nearby…..so it’s a great location.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Mar 2022
Perfect in every way
Charming property in the heart of Brancaster and handily placed for walks and trips out. Very comfortable, warm and cozy with a fabulous kitchen. Ideal for a small family or group of friends.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Feb 2022
Perfect!
Our third stay at Mayes Cottage, this time our first Winter break as opposed to the Summer ones previously. It really didn’t disappoint in any way. After bracing walks, we were welcomed back to the cosiness of the log burner - just perfect.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melvyn I.
18 Jan 2022
Wonderful cottage ideally located to make the best of N Norfolk
Comfortable and convenient. Well equipped and super layout, loved the extension.
Minor moans :- beds only doubles and mattresses too firm, upstairs hazardous for those over 6ft. - once you’ve grazed your scalp you soon learn! Unbelievably two of locals closed for refurbishment!!
We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and the holiday, thank you
Melvyn I.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Liz K.
7 Jan 2022
Beautiful cottage
Mayes cottage is gorgeous. It exactly met our needs for family time away. Clean, warm, luxurious. Walking distance to a beautiful beach, quirky community shop just over the road. Heaven. We have already booked to return next year.
We had some issues with responsiveness of the holiday company, though - needed chasing several times, and their responses were not always what I would consider acceptable - particularly considering the relative cost of the property (and hence their commission). They were always polite and friendly. Just slow and not always helpful. (Un)surprisingly, when we said we wanted to rebook, the response rate to take money from us was significantly faster than the response rate to answer our questions.
(None of the queries we had reflect in any way detrimentally on the cottage, and have all ultimately been resolved.)
Liz K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul 2021
A very relaxing week
Mayes cottage is beautiful, and we had a very relaxing comfortable stay. We hopefully will be back.!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire S.
1 Jun 2021
Stunning!
The cottage lived up to our expectations from the photos on the website. It’s beautiful, inside and out ...the owners have good taste and clearly love the property. The location is good and there’s plenty of car parking space, we could close the gate so our small dog was secure. Anyone looking looking for a get away, I would recommend staying here.
Claire S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 May 2021
1st week away for a long time
Everything about this property was perfect for us, location, size etc. Even when we had an issue it was dealt with swiftly.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Feb 2020
Mayes Cottage
Beautiful property. Very well appointed has everything you could possibly need. Very comfortable. Good location. Walkable to the beach. 15 mins to Wells one way and the same to Hunstanton in the other. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
alan b.
29 Nov 2019
99/100
Top marks to the owners, beautiful house, well kitted out & good location, 15 mins walk to the beach, only criticism, the beds are very hard, could do with some softer mattresses.
alan b.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
8 Nov 2019
Great place to stay
We had a great stay and enjoyed our time in the cottage. The only downside was we felt that the owners were not very generous with the toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc, considering the amount we paid for the three nights.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Nov 2019
great cottage
Really lovely cottage, beautifully renovated with fantastic kitchen. Everything we needed for a great half term week.
Close to brancaster beach for lovely walks
only down side was road noise from the main road.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
23 Oct 2019
Half term break
Really lovely cottage, great condition, comfortable and homely. Super location for pub and beach and other trips in north Norfolk.
Rebecca B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 Sept 2019
Mayes cottage
Had an excellent week at Mayes cottage with some nice walks along brancaster beach,,would recomend a visit to the local pub the ship for excellent food.
Will definitely be back for another stay in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
13 Jul 2019
A lovely cottage in a beautiful spot
Really lovely cottage with all mod cons, beautifully clean as well. Brancaster is a lovely seaside village with a long sandy beach. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only negative was the very uncomfortable mattresses on the beds, I left with backache and tiredness from some disturbed nights, such a shame as all other fixtures and fittings seem good quality but they decided to scrimp on this.