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Reading Room Cottage

Overstrand, Norfolk
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • With beamed ceilings reminiscent of the Tudor period, this coastal cottage has character in abundance
  • With vaulted ceilings and a redbrick inglenook, you’ll be charmed by this 200-year-old property
  • Capture the sun from sunrise to sunset in the two outdoor spaces with seating

Property code: OC-2219

Overstrand is a beautiful spot on the Norfolk coast. The village has an Edwardian influence and a refined air that lends grace and charm to your surroundings and is within easy reach of plenty of attractions. There are good walks and days out to be had locally on the vast stretches of golden, sandy beach (0.3 miles) or stay up high and take a cliff walk to see some beautiful views that Winston Churchill himself would have seen when holidaying here. Nearby is the bustling Victorian town of Cromer (3 miles) with its iconic Grade II-listed pier which houses the Pavillion Theatre. You’ll also find a cinema, a golf club and tennis courts here and much more besides; there are also rail links to Norwich (26 miles) from the town if you are looking for a cultural day out with a bit of retail therapy. The National Trust properties of Blickling Hall (11.5 miles) and Felbrigg (4.5 miles) are both close by and a wander around the elegant Georgian town of Holt (13 miles) is a delight not to be missed – seek out its boutiques, food hall, café culture, antique showrooms and art galleries.

Tucked away down a small flint-walled lane and just a few short strides to the sea, this cottage is a quintessential coastal holiday home. Characterful, charming and built in the early 1800s, its latch key doors, beams and wooden floors all add to the ambience. A lovely cottage to enjoy at any time of the year, but if you are enjoying an out-of-season break, the living room has a wood burner to cosy around when returning from a bracing coastal walk. Settle down here and watch the Smart TV or play a game from the games cupboard before stepping up two small steps in the kitchen. This area is well equipped with a built-in gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine – everything you need to keep all four guests fed and happy. A further two small steps lead to the quaint dining room with its tiled floor and space for everyone to eat. There is a door to the garden here too. Completing this floor is the family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. Head up the Norfolk winder staircase to the first floor where two interlinked bedrooms await: a double which leads directly into a twin.

Choose from either the front or rear garden spaces and chase the sun to get the best of the weather. There is seating available for four guests on these patios when you want to dine alfresco. There is roadside parking available in the village.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Built-in gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot available
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV in sitting room
  • Front and rear patio areas with seating
  • Roadside parking in the village
  • Beach 0.3 miles, pub/restaurant and shop 150 metres
  • Please note, mobile signal is variable
  • The staircase is also a Norfolk winder with a narrow tread and is slightly steeper than usual
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Van Zyl

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jason 1st June 2024

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Great location, everything you needed with the cottage and welcoming touches very accommodating.

Reviewed by Lynda 25th May 2024

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The cottage is lovely, very comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by David 20th May 2024

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A really nice cottage. Excellent access to both the beach and the village centre. Well appointed and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Sue 13th April 2024

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Reviewed by Tracey 9th April 2024

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Clean, spacious cottage in a fabulous location.

Reviewed by Lisa 3rd April 2024

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It is a lovely cottage and we had a lovely time. It was very comfortable and warm and feels very homely. We would definitely come again and would recommend it to anyone. It is situated very near to the beach and there are lots of lovely dog walks from the cottage.

Reviewed by Clare 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Jeanette 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Ayre 19th September 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret 12th September 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 18th July 2023

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This property was beautiful and just perfect for our weekend break. So near to the beach for local walks and an easy walk along the beach to Cromer. Also, near enough to all other attractions if you dont mind a short drive. The cottage is placed on a narrow road only wide enough for dropping bags off but plenty of road side parking a few minutes wRead morealk away. One caveat, you need to be pretty agile/able to cope with the old stairs going up to the main bedroom. We got used to them though. The cottage is the perfect seaside cottage and so peaceful, it was a really quiet and restful break. Would definitely go back. Hide

Reviewed by Mandee 12th July 2022

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The service of your website was good, though a couple of properties came up that were not available. Some feedback on the property: While it was lovely and conveniently located, I would recommend lined /blackout curtains to keep out the sun as 4am sunrise came straight through the existing curtains into the main bedroom.

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