Nestled in the charming Brancaster Staithe village, 4 Harbour View is a stylish Victorian retreat offering direct access to the coastal path and ever-changing marshland views. With a well-equipped kitchen for whipping up local feasts, a spacious sitting room with an open fire, and three comfortable bedrooms including two with stunning saltmarsh views.
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8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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About this property
4 Harbour View, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Located in the sailing fraternity's favourite coastal village of Brancaster Staithe, 4 Harbour View is a much loved Victorian terraced house. Boasting magnificent ever-changing marshland views to the sea and direct access to the coastal path, this hideaway offers the ultimate coastal living experience.
Stylishly curated throughout, the ground floor comprises of a sitting room with ample comfortable seating in front of a large bay window and open fire, a charming dining room featuring beautiful stripped original wooden floorboards, and seating for up to six guests to gather around a good-sized table, and a well-equipped kitchen offering modern appliances. With a plethora of local produce available on the doorstep, the kitchen is perfectly designed for rustling up a feast. Up the Norfolk winder staircases, two bedrooms are available on the first floor. The master bedroom hosts a king-size zip and link bed, which can be made into two singles on request. Bedroom two provides a double bed, and boasts breath-taking views of Brancaster Staithe's famous saltmarshes. These rooms are served by a family bathroom offering an inviting deep bath with shower over. Located on the second floor, the third bedroom is a twin room featuring large Velux a window framing stunning views of the saltmarshes. Outside, there is access directly to the marshes, where a vast array of wildlife and the coastal path can also found. The views will enthral and amaze. On a clear night, the expanse of stars reaches forever. Parking for one car is available at the front of the property.
4 Harbour View offers a comfortable a base for a memorable family holiday right on the glorious panoramic salt marshes.
Additional Information: Sorry, no pets. High chair available on request. Feather pillows & duvets have been supplied, they include waterproof protector slips. There is no starter pack (tea, coffee, sugar and milk) or welcome hamper provided at this property. Please note, a booking for 4 Harbour View does not include the use of the Boathouse annexe and the owners may, on occasion, use the annexe.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing 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)
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
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
About the neighborhood
Located in King's Lynn, this vacation home is by the sea. Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Hunstanton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Courtyard Farm and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway. Rainbow Park and SEA LIFE Hunstanton are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our King's Lynn travel guide
Is 4 Harbour View, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4 Harbour View, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4 Harbour View, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4 Harbour View, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve and Brancaster Activity Centre. Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Brancaster Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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We had a lovely stay in the cottage.
Beds are super comfortable.
And the coastal path is literally at the bottom of the garden.
Fab long garden really suitable for families with children who need to run.
My boys would have loved to stay and use the expanse of the garden and run along the coastal path.
Local shops just across the road.
Helen L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
17 December 2021
Review
The fuse box tripped when using the cooker.
I alerted Norfolk Hideaways to unscheduled building works next door that was causing a great deal of noise. I wanted to know how long this work would go on for. They said they would call me back when they had spoken with the owner. They didn’t.
The bed in the main bedroom contained sand between the bedsheets.
The heating is WiFi controlled by the owner with radiators set at 22 degrees. That’s a little too hot. That said the radiator in the main bedroom did not work or had been in improperly programmed. But the property was so warm that opening the bedroom door was all it took to warm up.
Some people like heavy duvets - I don’t. It’s a personal preference but the result of having to sleep under one meant that I got very hot even with the window open in winter.
That said, the property was generally okay and well equipped and positioned. It says it’s for 6 max but I would suggest the living area is too small for 6 adults to feel comfortable.
The property serves a purpose and was cheaper than staying in an hotel. Would I return to this property? I don’t normally return to holiday properties but if I had limited choice then May be I would given it’s location - although in summer I reckon the road would be very noisey. I would at least know what to expect and be prepared.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 December 2021
December weekend stay.
The cottage is in a nice location with spectacular views of the marshes from upstairs & only a few yards to walk to the White Horse.
There's off road parking for 1 car on the small drive. Cottage very clean & warm apart from the kitchen which has no heating.
Kitchen well equipped.
Seating for 5 in the lounge but 6 would be a struggle. Dining room adequate size with marsh views.
Downsides:
No mattress protectors.
Only 1 toilet roll provided so had to buy some more.
No welcome pack.
No fire wood starter pack but there was some coal.
No White Horse discount vouchers as mentioned by other reviews in the guest book-but that's maybe the pub not doing them anymore?
But we had a great weekend & the downsides are only minor points.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen O.
26 September 2018
Week at 4 Harbour View
Great location, clean and generally well presented. Very uncomfortable and dated lounge seating. Having to take own towels is also a bit dated.
Karen O.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 September 2018
Comfortable house in great location
Good views of marshes, garden and access to the coast path. Lovely pubs and good shops in walking distance.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Camilla B.
31 August 2018
Norfolk
Great house, ideal for a family of 2 adults and 4 children. Living space slightly tight but it is fine as we were out and about and the weather was good. The outside Loo was great as only one loo in the house!
Ideal holiday house and easy walk to the shops and the pubs.
Camilla B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
alexis p.
28 July 2018
Summer Break
5 Harbour view is a lovely coastal cottage with direct access onto the coastal paths of Brancaster Staithe. Bed's are comfy and kitchen and cupboards are well stocked. We stayed for 5 nights with our three small children and had a lovely time. There is a great supermarket attached to the local garage (5 minutes walk), a shop in the middle of the village selling fresh fish and vegetables (5 minutes walk), locations for crab fishing (10 minutes walk) and an excellent pub, the Jolly Sailors (10 minutes walk) where they had a group of people singing shanties on our first night... What more called you want?
alexis p.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
7 July 2018
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location
The house was lovely, very comfortable and well equipped with a lovely garden and magnificent sea views. The access to the coast path from the bottom of the garden was great and the walking and birdwatching was fabulous. There are plenty of really good options for food, several within walking distance and also a well stocked mini mart. The Coasthopper bus stop is a couple of minutes walk away and lets you leave the car at home though most attractions are within a short car drive.
The only downside was the parking. Access to the drive is very narrow due to the gateposts and manoeuvring in and out was a somewhat risky process. This could be much improved by removal of two of the gateposts which serve no purpose.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue S.
16 November 2017
Norfolk in November
As a couple, we have visited North Norfolk many times over the years; however, this was our first trip with our daughter and her family (hubby plus 2 grandchildren, ages 4 and 10 months) and we were anxious they would love it as much as we do. We needn't have worried. From the moment we arrived at 4 Harbour View we knew we were in for a great stay.
The house itself was easy to locate (thanks to good directions from Norfolk Hideaways and a bit of Google maps research) and despite arriving in the dark, the house was warm and inviting. We quickly settled in with our eldest grandson leading the way to look around. What we found was all very well equipped, clean and certainly large enough for the 6 of us. As per my request, the travelcot for the baby had been put up in the larger front bedroom, making bedtime so much easier for my daughter. The open fire in the lounge was an instant hit with everyone especially as enough fuel had been left for our first night's fire, thankyou!
Daylight enabled us to see just what a fabulous location we were in. Being birdwatchers, we appreciated the easy access to the coastal path and the marshes although we also made use of the velux window in the attic bedroom when it was a bit too cold outside! The cottage's central location on the north coast made it ideal for exploring the local area, with Snettisham just 30 minutes to the west and Cromer and hour to the west.
The comments books were read and much appreciated; the only comment we made was regarding the oven - which was similar to one my daughter had so getting it to work wasn't an issue. However, perhaps the inclusion of the manual may help those visitors who may be unfamiliar with its operations? (The oven will not operate unless the clock has been set and that wasn't made clear in the otherwise comprehensive household instruction folder).
Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harbour View and I would gladly book it again and recommend it to friends.
many thanks to the owners and Norfolk Hideaways
Sue S.
Archival
8/10 Good
9 November 2017
4 Harbour View
This is the third time we have stayed at 4 harbour View over a period of about six years. We like it because of it's location next to the coastal path which you can access from the back of the garden. There are also shops within walking distance and a pretty good small local supermarket. There is also an excellent restaurant nearby as well as places to get lots of fresh seafare. As far as kids are concerned the crabbing is superb in Brancaster Harbour. The beauty of this place is that you can arrive and never need to get in your car for the whole of your stay.
The brochure states that the house has been 'newly' refurbished-I'm not sure that you can really say that now.
The sofa's in the lounge are particularly old and uncomfortable not least because they are sofa beds.
There is no central heating or a tumble dryer which you would really expect for this property which is quite pricey.
Archival
8/10 Good
Yolanta B.
19 August 2017
Wonderful family holiday!
Our family of four really enjoyed our week's stay at 4 Harbour View! The property was comfortable and met our needs. The main reason for staying here was the excellent location within Brancaster Staithe, direct access to the coastal path from the bottom of our garden and the beautiful views straight onto the marshes from the rear bedroom windows. Although there were a number of minor maintenance issues, these were dealt with promptly and efficiently. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to others and look forward to staying here again, hopefully next year!.
Yolanta B.
Archival
6/10 Okay
8 July 2017
Cottage in good location
The cottage is well located in Brancaster Staithe for access to shopping and excellent food/drink at the White Horse. Also there are great views from the back of the house (over salt marsh to sea) and a good size garden. The cottage is itself was OK and we enjoyed our break there and in B/Staithe itself however we did find the kitchen to very small and cluttered. If you have any mobility problems then this isn't the cottage for you - the stairs are very steep and there are steps into/out of some rooms.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ann Hill
20 February 2017
Family holiday
Went with our grandchildren and daughter and son in law.The little ones loved their bedroom in the eves.There was everything you would need for a lovely holiday in the cottage. The location was perfect for all of us (crabbing,pub lunches,big breakfasts at Deepdale cafe, beautiful sandy beaches and plenty of birding for my husband.)