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Nestled in the picturesque town of Wells-next-the-Sea, The Hideaway is a delightful single-storey cottage on a quiet street. Just a short walk from the town centre and harbour, you'll be close to charming cafes, bakeries, art galleries, and local pubs. After a day of exploring, you can unwind in the peaceful private garden.
The Space
The bright and airy lounge features a flat-screen TV with Freesat, along with a dining table for up to six people.
The well-equipped kitchen has modern appliances, including a dishwasher, plus a small table for casual meals. A washing machine and tumble dryer are available in the utility room.
The Hideaway has two spacious bedrooms: a master with a king-size bed and a second bedroom with two single beds, perfect for children or extra guests.
The main bathroom includes a shower cubicle, bath, toilet, and basin. There’s also an additional WC off the kitchen for convenience.
The property offers a private rear garden with outdoor dining furniture and a BBQ.
Neighborhood
Wells-next-the-Sea is a picturesque seaside town on the North Norfolk coast, offering a mix of natural beauty, coastal charm, and historic attractions. It’s a popular destination for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Wells Beach is one of the most beautiful in the UK, known for its wide expanse of golden sand and iconic rows of colorful beach huts. The beach is ideal for sunbathing, walking, or exploring the sand dunes. It’s also perfect for families, with shallow waters at low tide.
You can walk along the beach to Holkham Beach, another stunning location, featured in the closing scene of Shakespeare in Love.
This part of the Norfolk coast is also great for birdwatching, especially in the surrounding salt marshes.
Wells Quay is the heart of the town, bustling with fishing boats and offering views of the salt marshes. You can stroll along the quay, watch the boats come in, or try your hand at crabbing, a popular family activity. There are several eateries around the quay where you can enjoy fresh seafood, including fish and chips, or visit one of the local pubs for a drink.
Take a boat trip from Wells Harbour to explore the surrounding coastline. Several companies offer tours, including seal-watching trips to Blakeney Point, where you can see the famous grey seals, particularly in the winter months when pups are born.
Hop on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway, the longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world. The journey takes you through scenic countryside to the nearby village of Walsingham, known for its historic abbey and religious significance as a pilgrimage site.
Just a few miles from Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham Hall is a stunning 18th-century Palladian mansion set within a vast estate. You can tour the house and explore the grounds, which include a lake, gardens, and miles of walking and cycling routes. The estate also has a fantastic beach, Holkham Beach, often cited as one of the best in the UK. Holkham Estate hosts various events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, fairs, and food festivals.
Wells-next-the-Sea has a charming town centre with independent shops, art galleries, cafes, and pubs. You’ll find unique gifts, local crafts, and Norfolk specialties like Cromer crab. The town has a relaxed, traditional feel, with historic buildings and friendly locals. Wells-next-the-Sea offers a perfect mix of seaside fun, natural beauty, and local charm, making it an ideal destination for all types of visitors. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach, taking a boat trip, exploring the Norfolk Coast Path, or enjoying the town’s historic sites, Wells-next-the-Sea provides a memorable coastal experience.
Getting Around
Walking is one of the best ways to explore Wells-next-the-Sea. The town is compact, and most of the main attractions, such as the harbour, shops, and restaurants, are within easy walking distance.
The beach is about a 15-20 minute walk from the town center along the Beach Road or along the scenic path that runs parallel to the Wells Harbour Railway. The beach is vast and lined with colorful beach huts, making it perfect for long walks.
Wells is part of the Norfolk Coast Path, a long-distance trail that runs along the coastline. You can enjoy walks to nearby villages like Holkham (approx. 2 miles west) or further along the coast to Blakeney or Cley-next-the-Sea.
Wells-next-the-Sea is about 45 minutes by car from Norwich via the A1067, or around 2.5 to 3 hours from London.
The nearest train station is in Sheringham or King's Lynn, from which you can catch a bus or taxi to Wells. The Coasthopper bus service runs along the North Norfolk coast, connecting Wells-next-the-Sea with other coastal towns such as Sheringham, Cromer, and Hunstanton.
Guests have access to the full property.
The keys to The Hideaway are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to check-in.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.76
(93 Reviews)
28/03/2025
Lovely location, dog friendly, everything we needed was in the bungalow, clean and more than enough space for us, lovely garden
02/11/2024
We had a lovely break in a nice bungalow with a great garden and easy parking. Was great to have dressing tables in both the bedrooms. House is ideally situated to get to a lot of places with easy access. Grandkids and Molly the dog enjoyed everything and us too.
26/10/2024
Tucked away at the top of Wells Next The Sea - walkable to the main eateries and shop short drive to pinewoods beach Good bungalow with all you need - Basic kitchen, Lovely bathroom and shower, spacious rooms for living - good outdoor space and for coats and out door kit
13/10/2024
We had a great time at The Hideaway. Very close to all the areas we wanted to visit. The bungalow was very homely and comfortable and had everything we needed. Loved the bathroom and shower especially.
30/08/2024
Lovely private quiet spot, comfortable, lovely bathroom, great garden for dogs
23/08/2024
Very spacious and clean. Such a peaceful area. A large garden for our dogs. We had a very relaxing stay.
01/04/2024
We had a great Easter break at The Hideaway. We didn’t use the car as everything in Wells was in walking distance and on the two days we walked the coastal path we used the excellent bus service to get to our starting point. Everything in the bungalow was perfect!
04/03/2024
Great location, easy access to Wells, quiet road with the property perfectly tucked away. Quite spacious and looked after property. Great bathroom, heating works well. Some of the facilities need a refresh. The bed sinks in, no outside light for the back garden. Glasses option limited. Lounge window not fitted correctly, strong draft from it.
02/01/2024
The bungalow was in a great location to explore Wells and surrounding areas. It was very clean, spacious and comfortable. We had an issue on New Year’s Eve/Day with the smoke alarm battery beeping to be changed. Very responsive and attentive, despite it being a bank holiday. We will definitely be booking this accommodation again.
17/12/2023
A lovely, quiet and relaxing stay. Very spacious property with all the facilities you need for a short break. Our toddler loved being able to run around safely and the garden was perfect for our dog. Great location, very quiet and we even saw shooting stars at night as so dark, yet a short stroll from the town. We look forward to staying again.
14/11/2023
Location. Very clean. Great layout if you have a dog. No garden light. Very dangerous as steps and my health not great. This applied when letting my dog out for a toliet in the dark.
19/08/2023
The enclosed garden and off street parking were key for us. The property is very spacious and has a relaxed feel. The bed in the main bedroom is a little softer that we are used to but it was not a big problem.
17/05/2023
Lovely house in a quiet location. Great base fir exploring the area.
10/05/2023
What a great find. Peaceful location but with 10-15 minute walk from all restaurants, shops and pubs . Super dog friendly bungalow with a large enclosed garden. Great for us and our dogs and would visit again
03/04/2023
Great stay… some good local pubs for dinner…great base to explore the surrounding beaches.
28/01/2023
We had a very comfortable stay here. The property is very nice, bedding and towels are fine. Just a couple of comments: the tv channels are very limited, but the tv is up to date and wifi at the property is good so we logged onto our netflix for our stay. Also it's very dark at night and there is no security light at the front door, so bring a torch. The second toilet is in the covered passageway outside the main building so is cold. The property is 15 mins walk (for us!) to the front and there is a decent pub (The Bowling Green) about 5 mins walk away. We plan to stay here again.
06/01/2023
First class location and comfortable cottage in a beautiful neighbourhood. Good gardens and dog friendly. Love the log fire ?
17/10/2022
The bungalow is really lovely and spacious and in a great location. I’ve been visiting wells for over 30 years and would definitely stay at the bungalow again we had a great time. Loved the games that were provided and the beds and living room furniture were all comfortable. The garden was a great size for the pooch and toddler to run around and would suit a family with older children. Outdoor seating for plenty with a bbq (we didn’t use the bbq) but in good summer weather it would be ideal! Would say that the carpet needs replacing, lots of suspect stains on it, but having a dog and it being pet friendly I’m not as bothered by it as some would be. Maybe some hard flooring would be a better choice. Could do with a better selection of glasses E.g some pint pots wouldn’t go amiss! All being said, we would book again and recommend.
10/10/2022
Lovely stay at Linda’s place - the house has everything you need for a break at the beach. Comfy beds, great living and dining spaces and a huge garden (enclosed if you have doggos!). Good location, about 10 min walk to town road and 15 to beach walk. Thanks for having us!
29/08/2022
Great house in a great location. We will stay again.
26/08/2022
The location is perfect (quiet cul-de-sac, 10mins walk from the quay) and there are some nice touches e.g. the owner’s artwork. The kitchen/utility are modern and all amenities are in good working order. The garden is big as is the driveway. The bedrooms are a good size and there’s plenty of storage/hanging space. There were a couple of minor issues (the soft main bed mattress has been mentioned in a previous review, and perhaps the carpets could do with a clean) but overall it was a good stay.
29/07/2022
Such a wonderful location, tucked away with a fabulous garden but only a few minutes walk to the town. The house was lovely, very clean, large rooms, nice and homely. We would love to return and stay again.
10/06/2022
The accommodation was perfect. really close walk to the centre, beautiful garden , so much space in the house to relax. we previously stayed somewhere else in Wells next the sea , but now we will keep visiting here
25/05/2022
Nice quiet location just a few minutes walk to Wells’ pubs restaurants and quayside. Great base for exploring north Norfolk. House has everything you need.
08/04/2022
Lovely spacious property in a quiet part of town. Would definitely stay here again.
17/03/2022
A lovely, spacious bungalow in a quiet location, but close to the quay and lovely French’s fish and chips! We loved hearing the cattle and birds, especially the pheasant which visited the back garden in the morning. The furniture is good quality, and the bed and bedding are so comfortable. The amenities are great e.g. ‘fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Norfolk Holiday Properties are very good hosts with good communication, and self check in was easy. This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we will stay again if in the area.
08/03/2022
We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend.
26/02/2022
A real hideaway. We had four peaceful nights in this comfortable house. The house is well equipped for four people and our dogs enjoyed the outdoor space too. A short walk to the town centre and restaurants.
20/02/2022
Lovely bungalow set in a quiet cul-de-sac walking distance of Wells town centre and nearby pub. Ideal for families visiting the area.
17/02/2022
Lovely stay in a quiet corner of Wells x
25/01/2022
Warm, spacious, homely bungalow in extremely quiet area - yet easy stroll to the centre of town.
06/12/2021
A wonderfully located, spacious, clean and modern bungalow. NHP were fantastic hosts and I can’t wait to book my next stay!
24/11/2021
Perfect location: quiet, near the pub… lovely well-kept place, warm, welcoming and comfortable. All one could ask!
19/10/2021
Great location in a quite cul de sac, 2 mins drive to the sea from or a 10ish min walk. Great base camp for a stay in Norfolk
11/10/2021
Property was in a lovely quiet position , lovely big garden if you have children. Kitchen very well equipped and cosy comfortable lounge . Cleanliness was spot on and had everything you would need ! The only thing about the property we felt needed updating soon was the front bed / mattress. It was a little uncomfortable and we were rolling into middle of bed all the time. The location is great, very near the town and quayside with an ambundace of lovely cafe / bars/ shops and visit to the van on the front for food to take away was amazing . The only disappointment was the all the work we had to do before we left at 10 am on the last morning. My mother who was on the trip is disabled so the extensive cleaning requests left on the list before departure was a struggle. We pay a service fee and cleaning fee, so it felt dissapointing and a little unreasonable that its the guests responsibility to strip all beds, clean, take bins out and so on.... and be packed and out before 10am. We would always leave a property very tidy and the kitchen would be left as we found it but we felt the new cleaning requests was a bit over the top, even considering COVID. That's surely what the fees are for? Considering that, the fees are expensive.
06/08/2021
Great place to stay! Perfect sized property for a family of 4 with 2 young kids. Plenty of room and the big garden is a bonus! Owners nearby and really helpful. Would definitely stay again.
23/07/2021
Fantastic home to explore Wells and the surrounding area. Very high spec and comfortable. The house is quiet, airy, spacious and feels just like home. 20 walk / 10 min drive to the beach. 5 min drive to supermarket Almost didn't leave a review so that it can stay my secret for next year!
09/07/2021
Great location. Spacious and well appointed accommodation.
27/06/2021
Lots of space inside and out.
12/06/2021
Great location and lovely house
27/05/2021
Great location for the Quay and a huge spacious garden that our dog loved. Only slight negative is the main bedrooms mattress was far too soft for my liking!
26/04/2021
Lovely place & location - spotlessly clean - very comfortable - nice large garden - would definitely return another time
22/04/2021
This house is well placed for Wells and is really comfortable, clean and well equipped. We would certainly revisit.
19/04/2021
The bungalow is lovely, spacious and comfortable and is only a 5 minute drive from the harbour, beach and nature reserve.
28/12/2020
Excellent property, spacious and clean Perfect location. Lovely garden and side entrance for our dog and dirty boots. Would definitely stay there again.
02/11/2020
Clean spacious and well presented bungalow with easy walk to town centre via a shortcut by the church. Dog friendly!
16/10/2020
spacious bungalow, in a quiet location but close to the town centre.
07/10/2020
Location is great, very close to the beach and local shops. Very quiet and we had a pleasant stay.
21/08/2020
Had a lovely week in The Hideaway. It's such a peaceful spot, very relaxing. Our boys loved the size of the garden and being able to run around the property, it was great being away from a busy road and tucked up out of the way. Everything we could need was provided. A great location to see the area and walk/ride to the beach. There are some amazing and beautiful places nearby that we explored. We would definitely return.
31/07/2020
This is a spacious bungalow, perfect for a small family. Lovely garden, with easy access to all of the amenities of Wells. Highly recommended by us!
13/07/2020
Great location, quiet close and gorgeous garden (perfect for our border terrier pupster)-everything Wells has to offer just a short stroll away...had the best time post lockdown...just what we needed ? thanks and see you again soon! Ps sorry we ran off with the keys! x
09/02/2020
Very spacious property with lively garden and great location - so quiet and yet a close walk to everywhere in Wells. Had a few technical issues which were sorted out straight away when we messaged Norfolk Holiday Properties.
13/01/2020
A lovely, spacious bungalow in a quiet location, but close to the quay. The furniture is good quality, and the bed and bedding are so comfortable. The amenities are great e.g. ‘fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Norfolk Holiday Properties responded quickly to my request for non-feather bedding. One of the best Airbnb places I’ve stayed in.
03/01/2020
Spacious bungalow nicely furnished and perfectly located. Pub within 5 minute walk, harbour within 10 mins and a 15 minute walk to the beach! So quiet at night and no light pollution very relaxing! Large rear garden.
27/12/2019
We had a wonderful stay in the hideaway over the Christmas Period. The bungalow and location was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay! We would definitely like to come back and would recommend to all who are looking for a quiet, relaxing trip to the Norfolk coast.
22/12/2019
This was our second stay and it did not disappoint. The house is clean, well located and comfortable.
11/12/2019
A really lovely bungalow with a safe garden for children and dogs. Would recommend .
27/10/2019
This is a great house in a lovely location. The garden is ideal for dogs and children to play and is completely enclosed. A wide variety of board games are provided and the option of eating in the kitchen area or lounge area was ideal. Only a ten minute walk into Wells-next-the-Sea. Would recommend the nearby Bowling Green Inn, Snettetsham Farm Park, NNR Poppy Line Steam Railway, Holkham beach and the adjacent pine woods, Wells beach - All of these locations and kiddie and dog friendly
07/10/2019
This is a modern, well appointed, warm and comfortable spacious property. Only a short walk into Wells but could be bit too far in very wet weather! Kitchen is well equipped. Would be great to use the garden, but not in a chilly October!
16/09/2019
Brilliant location, friendly hosts. House well-equipped with everything you need for a short stay. Highchair and cot were provided and our dog really enjoyed the large garden.
16/08/2019
Quiet location, fully enclosed garden so great for dogs. Games and puzzles available if you are unlucky with the weather. We enjoyed discovering different ways to walk into town as there were lots of footpaths. Some nice circular countryside walks too.
22/07/2019
Spacious, clean bungalow in a very quiet area only a very pleasant 10 minutes walk from the centre of Wells. Lots of facilities included
12/07/2019
Clean and well-equipped apartment next to the center of Wells-next-the-Sea. Super easy self check-in and check-out!
08/07/2019
Brilliant location, a lovely property which is very well equipped and is great for all types of guest
01/07/2019
Comfortable, spacious bungalow with a 10-15 minute pretty walk into Wells.
27/06/2019
Beautiful house close to the town and beach very clean and the beds are so comfortable
25/05/2019
Lovely bungalow very convenient for walking into town and down to the quay. The Bowling Green pub is very good & very dog friendly, worth a visit. Great to have an enclosed garden that’s totally secure for dogs. Would recommend.
13/05/2019
Lovely, spacious property with large garden.
22/04/2019
A great cosy bungalow in a convenient location. Loved by my whole family!
13/04/2019
This is a beautiful property with everything you need to feel at home. It is very warm, which can be unusual at this time if the year, and, although the heating can be activated at any time, the house is so well insulated that we had to turn it off many times. Everything about this property is to be recommended: the space, the extra toilet, the comfortable sofas (two of them), the lighting, the garden, the location, evrything. Our host checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed, which was thoughtful and reassuring. All in all, a beautiful property.
05/04/2019
Location was great, about 10 minute walk to the Quay, shops and pubs. The Property was well laid out with plenty of parking and also in a quiet tucked away place. The check-in and out process was simple and communication was great. Overall; a hassle free break in a great location.
31/03/2019
Great property, in good location, perfect for dogs with large safe enclosed garden. Really nice bright lounge and comfy beds! The off road parking was a real luxury in wells, and I’d recommend. I’ll be coming back.
19/03/2019
A beautiful property with everything you need. The only thing I missed from home was bigger mugs for my tea & coffee, but that's my own personal preference, but everything else was thought of. Really beautiful touches of flowers and art work, a pleasure to stay.
24/02/2019
Perfect location and spacious, relaxing bungalow. Would totally recommend.
20/02/2019
This is a great bungalow. It’s clean and spacious, with great facilities including a utility room with washer, dryer and iron and ironing board. The house is on the edge of Wells and isn’t overlooked at all despite being in a residential area. The large back garden is completely enclosed, so great for dogs. It’s only about a 10 minute easy walk to the sea front. I loved it and would definitely return.
16/11/2018
The Hideaway is a lovely property standing on a larger plot with a large secluded garden. It is tastefully decorated and very clean. Large rooms with plenty of space and very comfortable. We visited in November with a young baby and it was nice and warm. Everything we needed for a short stay was provided. The kitchen was very well equipped. The location was good just a short walk into Wells for shops, pubs and restaurants. I would highly recommend this property.
01/11/2018
We had a lovely time at The Hideaway. On a great plot, tucked away so its very quiet. No passing traffic at end of a turning. Good size rooms with plenty of storage space. The beds and linen are great. Garden is lovely plenty of parking. A bit of a walk into town but very near the bowling green pub. We will definitely return!
27/10/2018
A wonderful and spacious property perfect for anyone travelling with Young kids or dogs. Has everything you need for a longer stay and is great to relax in after a day walking on the beach. Dogs can dry off in the spacious kitchen or utility room, whilst living room offers a lovely cozy feel to it. Having a good size private garden is good for warmer weather and for dogs to run around in. In a perfect location for Wells or Holkham and even though only a 10 minute walk parking around is easy so literally minutes away.
22/10/2018
Great location, clean and quiet. Would come again.
19/10/2018
This is a fabulous bungalow with large spacious rooms and exceptionally clean. Only 10 minutes to Wells centre.... would definitely return.
10/10/2018
I’d defiantly recommend this place
23/09/2018
We had a great few days at the Hideaway. it is exactly as you see in the pictures - clean and comfortable, with good facilities. We had excellent communication from Norfolk Holiday Properties in advance and they also responded promptly to a query we had while we were in the property. It is in a great location, at the end of a cul-de-sac therefore nice and quiet, but only about a 10 minute walk from the seafront. A co-op supermarket is about 4-5 minutes' walk away.
20/09/2018
The bungalow is a lovely place to stay, just a short walk from the harbour. Close to shops, coffee shops and restaurants. The beach is a little further but perfect if you have a car or don’t mind a walk. All essentials were provided and the place was clean and inviting. The beds were amazingly comfortable too! Lovely big garden that my son and dog loved running around! The host even provided a travel cot, high chair and changing mat after I asked if a cot was provided! Would definitely recommend and Wells is a beautiful place with a beach that gives any place abroad a run for its money!
10/08/2018
A great bungalow with all mod cons. A perfect place for our family holiday. The walk into town is a lovely 10 min stroll and all shops and amenities are either a 10 min walk or two min drive. Lovely garden for the kids to run about in and the cleanliness and facilities were all top notch and in working order. Thanks!
27/07/2018
Good location, tucked away in a nice quiet Cul-de-sac. Perfect for a few days on the Norfolk Coast. House has everything you would need. Would stay again.
25/07/2018
We had a great stay here. The large garden is great for dogs and the entrance hallway with loo can be totally closed off from the house if the dog is messy and needs to be cleaned up before coming inside. The house is very spacious and comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped and all the basics are provided. I wished I had booked a longer stay.
22/07/2018
A large bungalow within walking distance of Wells town centre. Comfortable, well appointed and clean
17/07/2018
We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to visit again. The area is very quiet and the manager very responsive. The town is not very touristy and offers many options for food and activities for children.
12/07/2018
Very quiet private position, not overlooked at all, at end of attractive residential road but close to main attractions of Wells. Spacious, airy, bright and tastefully decorated. Would definitely visit again.
08/07/2018
Beautiful house and garden, well located to local amenities, town centre, harbour and lovely pubs, in a fantastic area.
01/07/2018
Had a lovely two nights stay at The Hideway. Everything we needed was there. A lovely quiet location but close to all amenities. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!!
25/06/2018
Such a lovely property! We were really impressed by the great location, wonderful garden, cleanliness and overall comfort level of this cottage. We would absolutely return. Many thanks!
18/06/2018
Lovely property in a convenient location with a large secure garden and good amenities. Large bedrooms, nice decoration, comfortable furniture and communication was also excellent Overall a great choice for anyone looking for a nice break on the Norfolk coast
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