Bacton beach just a short walk from cottage
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Garth Cottage - Bacton

Bacton, Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
3
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Characterful thatched cottage ideal for a small family with an unspoilt, sandy beach on the doorstep
  • The enclosed garden and patio are perfect for a spot of al fresco dining
  • The perfect base from which to explore the Norfolk coastline and countryside
Property code: 88326

Just 200 metres from a wide sandy, dog-friendly beach, Garth Cottage is a 16th Century Thatched Fisherman’s cottage that oozes charm and is an ideal choice of holiday destination for a small family or couple.

Located on the coast between Great Yarmouth and Cromer, Bacton is a great location for a family holiday with easy access to countless quaint villages and towns around the coast, inland and within the Norfolk Broads National Park. Bacton offers a range of amenities including a pub, cafes, shops and fish and chip shop. For a superb day out hire a boat on the lock-free waterways of the Norfolk Broads which can be accessed at Stalham (7 miles). Around the coast, you will find the towns of Cromer (11 miles) and Sheringham (16 miles) offer something for everyone from an array of shops to traditional seaside amusements. The pier at Cromer is ever-popular and the sun rises and falls over the sea here in the summer months. The historic cathedral city of Norwich is also within easy reach being just 21 miles away where again you can hire boats and explore the wonders of a place that was once the capital city.

Back at Garth Cottage and a short walk through the pleasant garden to the front door brings you to the lounge, with two comfortable sofas, an inglenook feature fireplace (not functional) beamed ceiling and the original brick floor. Of course, there is a TV, a few books but best of all, a cosy, homely feel. In the summer, you can configure the front stable door fully or half open to keep the sea air coming through. The original braced door to the kitchen would have once been the exit to the back, but now leads to the cottage-style kitchen, dining area and shower / toilet. For the chef, there’s a gas hob, electric oven, range of cookware along with a fridge/freezer and microwave. A washing machine/dryer completes the whitegoods. A dining table for four sits in the corner next to the garden door. Heading up the steep Norfolk Winder staircase over the inglenook, you’ll find the two bedrooms - a double and a twin. This top floor is the footprint of the original 16th house: there is no landing and the two bedrooms are directly adjoining. The double room at the back has a large wardrobe with hanging and drawer storage and the single has a small chest of drawers.

Stepping outside, there is an enclosed garden and small patio area which is accessed via the backdoor and offers further table seating. There is on-street parking close to the property (subject to availability).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double room and 1 twin room (Jack and Jill style bedrooms)
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden and patio area with table and chairs
  • On-street parking is available (subject to availability)
  • Pub, shop and beach less than a mile
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Please note that this is an unmolested Grade 2 listed 16th Century cottage: the stairs are steep and narrow, the ceiling height is lower than a modern house and the original brick floor is uneven. The cottage is unsuitable for people with mobility difficulties.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Adam Beeney

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Adam.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gary, 26th July 2024

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Chose rhis cottage for its proximity to the beach as we were taking our 8 year old granddaughter who loves all things sea and sand so not disappointed. Very sweet looking cottage from the outside but very basic inside and very dark!! Needs updating and a bit of TLC. As others have mentioned very steep and narrow stairs

Reviewed by Frederick, 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Mark, 3rd May 2024

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We had an amazing stay live let cottage right on the beach, everything we needed on site would recommend a get away at this lovely home

Reviewed by Adam, 22nd September 2023

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Cosy cottage perfect for a couple or small family.

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 15th September 2023

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Lovely cosy cottage with a lovely garden that catches the sun. Great location for traveling to various places. Perfect for beach walks.

Reviewed by Frances, 8th September 2023

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Pretty cottage. Very steep stairs as you may expect in an old cottage.Hard floors downstairs practical for dogs . Easy walk to beautiful beach , good for dog walking. Two nice Cafes in the village a pub and Takeaways.

Reviewed by Richard, 25th August 2023

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The cottage was perfect for a beach holiday and close enough to other seaside towns and the broads. The owner was very accommodating and despite limited storage at the cottage allowed Us to drop some our luggage earlier than the check in date. Rich

Reviewed by Caroline, 7th July 2023

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Only cottage weve ever stayed and would not return - really didnt want to spend any time in it

Reviewed by peter, 23rd June 2023

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Lovely little cottage and so close to the beach, no more than a 2 minute walk. Tight spiral staircase, that may pose a problem for those not so good on your feet. Young children may need supervising on the stairs. The facilities were very clean and sufficient. Clean laundry and comfortable bed. Narrow garden but with the beach and local businesses,Read more we weren't in the garden other than breakfast. Located in a lovely part of Norfolk with interesting places to visit locally Hide

Reviewed by Johnny, 16th June 2023

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Lovely location, however not disabled/limited mobility friendly due to extremely steep and narrow staircase to the bedrooms. No handrails. No toilet upstairs. Shower entrance small and awkward to get into. Both back and front garden very overgrown with no visible path to the cottage. Limited parking.

Reviewed by Helen, 5th June 2023

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We had a lovely stay, great location so close to the beach and the pub! The stairs are very steep so not good for anyone who struggles with their mobility. The cottage has so much character and the hosts are really friendly and helpful too. Andy recommended we take our dogs to Bacton Woods and Im so pleased he did, they are fantastic, very tranquilRead more and the dogs had a great time too!! Would definitely come again Hide

Reviewed by Lynda, 26th May 2023

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Had a lovely time at Garth Cottage, and its so cute! Little 17th Century cottage with beams and all you would expect for a cosy retreat spotlessly clean and only a few minutes walk to the beach.. our two dogs loved it. Stairs are typical of that type of cottage, a little treacherous but thats to be expected in a cottage. Parking a bit hit and miss Read morebut we always found a place just along the road. The owners were lovely and greeted us as we arrived. Recommending places to go and things to do. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda, 23rd March 2023

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Our stay at Garth Cottage was absolutely great , the accommodation was stunning and location perfect. Great walks along the endless stunning beach. The Cottage had everything you could wish for ,for a really comfortable stay. The owners were so helpful and friendly , we would definitely want to return and would 100% recommend this beautiful CottageRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Samuel, 28th December 2022

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Reviewed by Lisa, 2nd December 2022

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Lovely place to stay , cosy , comfortable and clean .

Reviewed by Deborah, 4th November 2022

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We had a lovely week at the cottage. Perfect if you have a dog, beach at the end of the lane was lovely and you could walk for miles. Very dog friendly pub minutes away. The cottage has hard floors throughout the ground floor which was great, no worrying about muddy paws, and a small , safe garden. We had a lovely quiet week of long walks and book Read morereading,just what we were looking for. Andy, our host, was super helpful. We'll definitely be back. Hide

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