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Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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A row of beach huts with wooden stairs leading up to them, set on a sandy beach with trees in the background. - Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (Wells-next-the-Sea)
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outside through large windows. - Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (Wells-next-the-Sea)
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a dresser. - Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (Wells-next-the-Sea)
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. - Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (Wells-next-the-Sea)
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, and a brick wall. - Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (Wells-next-the-Sea)
Located in the heart of Wells, Coxswain's House is a beautiful and spacious three storey character property that offers sea and harbour views from the top floor. Enjoy stylishly decorated rooms, a games room with pool table, two dining areas including one with a wood-burning stove and an enclosed courtyard garden perfect for barbecues or pre-dinner drinks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

  • A beautiful, spacious three storey character property enjoying sea and harbour views from the top floor. So close to the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea harbour and amenities, yet still a haven of peace and tranquillity with a sheltered south-facing patio garden, which is a real sun trap. The location really is exceptional! A mere minute walk from the quay, Coxswain's House is far enough away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough so that everything is at hand.

    Spread over three floors, Coxswain's House used to be the home of the town's Lifeboat helmsman and skipper, hence the name! The property has been beautifully renovated and is bursting with character, space and lots of charm. Stylishly decorated and comfortably furnished throughout, with the odd tasteful nod here and there to its seaside location, the owners have paid great attention to every small detail to ensure guests have the best and most comfortable of holidays.

    Children (and adults) will have great time playing pool in the games room. There is a lovely relaxed kitchen/breakfast room flooded with natural light, featuring a snug nestled at the top end. With a wood burning stove, comfy sofa, chairs and a television, you could spend the whole day and evening in making it the perfect venue for a long, chatty lunch or special dinner. Outside, there is a very sunny private and spacious enclosed courtyard garden; an ideal spot for a barbecue or pre-dinner drinks. Coxswains House is definitely the perfect holiday house for families, couples and friends to enjoy the very best of times in this popular seaside town.

    The house is also available as a sleeps four option, listed as Coxswain's House (4), out of the main season and school holidays.


    Additional Information:
    Sorry, no pets.
    ​ Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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.

About the area

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norfolk Coast and Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve, while The Granary Theatre and Muckleburgh Collection are cultural highlights. Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and Natural Surroundings are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling. Visit our Wells-next-the-Sea travel guide
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Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • A dilapidated boat tied to a wooden structure with a red roof.
    Norfolk Coast
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A person walking on a wide, flat, sandy beach with a calm sea in the background.
    Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
    8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Granary Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whin Hill Cider
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sheringham Station
    25 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Socius
    8 min drive
  • The Mermaid
    8 min drive
  • The Bowling Green Inn
    12 min walk
  • Beach Cafe
    3 min drive
  • French's Fish Shop
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Whin Hill Cider and The Granary Theatre. Eceni Study Centre and Permaculture Experience and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Coxswain's House, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nick c.

Excellent accommodation

The only negative was we were given the wrong key code, if it wasn't for the owners on site who sorted.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property

We come to Wells every 2 years to visit our family. This was our first time at Coxwain’s House. What a lovely property, it was comfortable, spacious and clean. You can’t beat the location, in the heart of the town. We stayed there for 2 weeks, the back garden was lovely for hanging out with our family. There were 2 good parking spots, definitely a bonus in Wells. I would highly recommend this property and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wells

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way

Beautiful house with lovely decor and everything you could possibly need. Location is excellent, a minute walk to the harbour but quiet inside. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marvellous

Had a marvellous holiday in this wonderfully spacious holiday home. We were spoilt for choice as to which room to use to sleep in; relax in; play in; eat in; and watch TV in. Would definitely stay there again and can highly recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Girls walking weekend

Fabulous house in perfect location. Safe and secure parking. Everything we could need in the house, great bonus of the pool table. Care needed when staying in loft room, couple of bumped heads and a trip hazard of a recess in floor but that did not spoil a fantastic weekend in a fantastic house. Will definitely be recommending
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

Weekend in Wells

We had a wonderful weekend in Wells. There were eight of us (four couples) staying in Coxwain's, but it would be a great place for a family holiday too). Beautiful house, super clean and well equipped, great location. We appreciated the welcome goodies (including Prosecco) - thank you! We would definitely stay there again and have no hesitation in recommending it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wells is one of our favourite holiday spots.

Very enjoyable, we shall come again next year. We made good use of the barbecue and had all meals out doors.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gurdev M.

Happy visit

The house was lovely - clean, comfortable and very well stocked with everything we needed. The only problem was we were given the wrong key code for entry. Thankfully, your office was still open as it was very near 5.00pm; what we would have done if you were closed I don’t know
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ann and Douglas H.

85/100

The location is excellent. There is virtually no traffic noise. It is within 8 minutes of the stores for self-catering. the rear garden is protected from the weather (we had constant winds of 18 mph from the North Sea) and could still feel the benefit of this secluded place. The organisation of entry to the place needs re-examining. We were given the wrong entry code for key access and a previous visitor had noted in the house comments book that this had happened to them also. I cannot imagine the plight of someone arriving at 8 pm on a day later than the planned change-over date and on a weekend. There is no fall-back instruction in the Arrival sheet provided by Norfolk Hideaways. Bad management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chantal G.

Perfect family cottage

Everything about the cottage was spot on! The location, the amount of space and handy parking. Great set up for families with young kids - baby gates, high chair and travel cot. The cottage is 2 mins walking to a nearby kids playground. The cottage interior is calm and relaxing - very comfortable! We’d love to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Lovely cottage, ideal location

Really liked staying in Coxwain’s Cottage. Wells is a great base for exploring Norfolk, we only used the car once. Lots of great walks and fabulous beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Great stay

First visit to this area.The property was excellent,right next to the quay and all the shops,town centre etc.Lovely town and walk to the beach once again wonderful and unspoilt. The property was all we could have asked for and more.Cake and vine on arrival ,super.Various visits to local places all within easy reach made for great days out. Still more to see so we will try to use this house when we return,once again excellent all round anr to top it off there ware blue skys every day!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home for a family holiday and ideally located

We loved our stay at Coxswains, upon arrival the house was spotless and there was a lovely welcome pack including wine and cake - a lovely touch. The house is perfect for family holidays with plenty of room and all the equipment you could need, the kitchen/breakfast room area is lovely and the beds are really comfy. The location is great in central Wells and also a benefit to have off-road parking. It was very busy the week we were there and we were grateful for the lovely South facing garden to come back to, it really is a little suntrap. We loved exploring the local area and having trips to the beach, The Crab House is a must and we loved our boat trip to see the seals. Thank you for a great stay and we will definitely be coming back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Break

Stayed at Coxswain's House for a 3 night weekend break with 6 friends. The location of the house is excellent, everything you need is within walking distance. Coxswain's is lovely and spacious and we especially liked the fact that all the beds could be converted into singles. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the property to others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very comfortable and well-equipped property
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Terri S.

Family holiday

Very lovely comfortable house in excellent location. Clean and welcoming ( thank you for the wine and biscuits). Definitely recommend this house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great time clean comfy house

Been going to Norfolk for 60 yrs family lived there, This House was clean comfy and in a great place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant house in the centre of Wells

The property is well equipped and is a great location to explore Wells and the surrounding area. It comfortably fits two families and has all the facilities you require for a nice relaxing break what ever the weather.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Family Holiday

Lovely house in a central position for all amenities but secluded for sitting out and enjoying the courtyard. Comfortable beds and generous sized rooms. Family and granddaughters all enjoyed their stay and trips to the beach.