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Fern Lea

Brancaster, Norfolk
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A charming, newly renovated stone cottage with an airy and stylish interior
  • Tranquil landscaped garden where guests can dine alfresco and soak up the sun
  • Surrounded by the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, just 1 mile from a sandy beach
Property code: OC-F28284

Set in the heart of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape just 1 mile from the beach, this newly renovated and stylish cottage is the perfect base for a family of four and their dog. Sandwiched by the county’s sandy beaches and picturesque countryside, this is the ideal location to enjoy both a seaside and rural getaway. The host village of Brancaster offers a choice of handy local shops, pubs and restaurants for guests to make use of, as well as an expansive sandy beach (1 mile) where dogs can run wild throughout the year. For more family adventures with the dog in tow, head to the stunning Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve (2.5 miles) or the Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve (7 miles) for memorable, scenic walks. Other coastal villages that promise fun-filled days by the sea include Thornham (3 miles), Burnham Overy Staithe (5 miles) and Hunstanton (7 miles).

With exposed stone walls and cosy nooks, this airy family cottage offers all the comforts you need to sit back and enjoy your Norfolk getaway. Walk into a bright lounge that welcomes with its large sofa, Smart TV, and feature wood burner where the dog can snooze. Move through to the well-equipped kitchen and dining space where you can enjoy your favourite family meals whilst on holiday. Completing this room is an additional snug area that overlooks the garden, here you can relax in front of a Smart TV whilst dinner is in the oven. Pass the convenient ground floor WC and head upstairs where two wonderful bedrooms await; a master king-size room with an en-suite shower room, and a spacious twin room for little ones to retreat to. Completing this floor is a family shower room for all to stay relaxed and refreshed.

Step outside to a delightful, landscaped garden that offers plenty of space and tranquillity for guests to relax in. Use the BBQ and outside furniture to enjoy alfresco meals in the fresh Norfolk air, soak up the sun on the decking, or venture deeper into the garden to enjoy the greenery all around.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin room
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room with WC and 1 WC (downstairs)
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, full height fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge and snug
  • Wood burner (logs not provided)
  • Enclosed garden with decking, garden furniture and BBQ provided
  • On-street parking; additional parking at the village hall
  • Please note, low height doorway to master bedroom
  • Pub and shop 100m, beach 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lee Cousins

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julia, 10th May 2025

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Fern Lea is wonderful! The house is well designed, warm and comfortable. The bed in the master bedroom is very comfortable and the en-suite shower is hot and easy to use. Be wary of bumping your head on the low entrance to the bedroom though, my husband got caught a number of times. The light and airy kitchen is lovely to spend time in. And theRead more garden is stunning even though we didnt really have the weather for sitting out in it. If you have a large/tall dog be aware that there is a low section of fence at the back of the garden, to allow nice views, but if your dog is an escape artist they may get out, I would guesstimate the fence is approx 3ft high. Other than this the garden is very secure which is always a concern for us and our terrier. We were able to park outside every day, sometimes on the opposite side of the road due to there being another car there already. The bar and shop are so handy being just across the road, the shop shuts at 5pm. The Ship pub down the road was closed when we were there but was nice when we visited on previous years. And The Jolly Sailors in Brancaster Staithe is a nice and relaxed and The White Horse is a bit more up market. The walk to the beach is an easy and flat 20-30 mins, and Brancaster beach is a great beach for the dogs, nice flat compacted sand. You can drive down and park at the car park but at 6 for 2 hours parking we preferred to walk! Fern Lea was very clean and has lovely faux flowers all over the place, I felt very at home. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Antonia, 27th October 2024

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Great location, beautifully renovated and very comfortable, warm and well equipped cottage, perfect for the 3 of us. Right on the road so you have to be careful with dogs or small people when opening the door. Great village shop nearby and The Ship is a lovely pub. Easy 20 min walk to Brancaster beach (parking is 5 minimum so this is good!). We hadRead more a lovely week here and would definitely return. Only drawback and it's minor is that the parking space outside the cottage isn't really a parking space unless you have a very small car but we easily parked a bit further down the road. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy, 14th September 2024

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Gorgeous cottage we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect, the garden with its many different areas to sit was really appreciated. The location was spot on so close to the beautiful marsh walk, village shop across the road, The Ship pub and a short walk to Brancaster Staithe to the White Horse (fabulous sea food), the fish shop and DeRead moreepdale stores. Hide

Reviewed by Christine Ann, 7th September 2024

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Fabulous cottage in a great coastal location; comfortable with all amenities youd expect for a home from home vacation. The garden is really beautiful and well laid out.

Reviewed by Andrew, 1st August 2024

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A lovely property, light and airy. Ideal for exploring the North Norfolk coast.

Reviewed by Susan, 1st June 2024

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Beautiful property, with wonderful garden. Spent a very comfortable week here. The mattress on the king bed was very comfortable! Love the shower attached to the bedroom. Nice level to the water pressure. We had a good week and would definitely book your property when we head to Norfolk again. Thank you.

Reviewed by Mark, 15th April 2024

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