Sea Holly Cottage

Located in the former smuggling village of Thornham, this magnificent three bedroom stone cottage is in a fantastic location near to the Norfolk Coastal path. Close to the heart of the village and the local pub, Sea Holly Cottage boasts superb views across the marshes. Beautifully curated with rustic country inspired contemporary interiors, this hideaway also features a fully enclosed walled garden. The space Located in the former smuggling village of Thornham, this magnificent three bedroom stone cottage is in a fantastic location near to the North Norfolk Coastal path. Close to the heart of the village and the local pub, Sea Holly Cottage boasts superb views across the marshes. Beautifully curated with rustic country inspired contemporary interiors, this hideaway also features a fully enclosed walled garden. Sea Holly Cottage is one of our most popular properties, attracting holidaying groups, walkers, and bird watchers.Thoughtfully designed to maximise the light from the property's south facing aspect, the cottage is situated just off the North Norfolk Coastal path making it the perfect location for short breaks or longer stays. Near the centre of the village, there is easy access to all the local amenities, pubs and restaurants, which are wonderfully abundant in this pretty village. The ground floor comprises of a generous open plan living environment featuring underfloor heating throughout. ​Boasting superb views across the marsh to the famous coal barn, the sitting area provides ample comfortable seating appointed around a wood burning stove. Nestle in after a day spent in the big outdoors and enjoy the warmth of this space as ambient light from the flames flickers around the room. The adjacent well equipped kitchen offers a Range cooker and a comprehensive range of units with Earthstone worktops, making it the ideal space to create a delicious feast from the areas delectable local produce. Seating for six guests is provided on an antique pine curved settle and chairs around a circular farmhouse table. Perfect for gathering together over breakfast to plan the day ahead, or for sharing food, wine and conversation long into the evening. A perfect blend of contemporary and traditional styling, the ground floor features charming coastal inspired artwork. Ascend the custom made glass balustrade staircase to the first floor where three double rooms are located. With ever-changing marsh views, the twin aspect master bedroom hosts a French antique-style double bed, and is served by an en-suite shower room providing a large walk-in rainfall shower. Overlooking the rear garden, bedroom two offers a stylish double bed and blackout blind. Wrought iron twin beds feature in bedroom three. These bedrooms are served by a family bathroom providing a large bath with rainfall shower over. All with vaulted ceilings to maximise light and space, these bedrooms have been beautifully curated using tongue-and-grove panelling decorated in a muted colour palette, with beds dressed in good quality linens and sumptuous soft furnishings to ensure that guests experience a much needed restorative deep sleep. Outside, the fully enclosed walled rear garden comprises of a large terraced area with borders to three sides featuring box hedging, standard roses, lavender and hydrangeas. The accompanying outdoor dining table and barbecue beckon guests to dine al fresco on warm summer evenings under the twinkling outdoor lighting. Situated in a quiet corner of the garden, a charming pagoda makes an idyllic spot to share a tranquil moment, and perhaps a carafe of wine. Circumvented by a brick wall and traditional Norfolk willow fencing, the garden is a safe place for supervised children and dogs to play. Ample off road parking for up to three cars is available to the front of the property. Additional Information: Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). The maximum occupancy for Sea Holly Cottage is six guests (this includes infants under two years). Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot. Please bring your own Essenza pods for the Nespresso coffee machine. Sorry no Tennis Week guests. This cottage is designed to accommodate six guests only, and as such the owner has requested that Sea Holly Cottage is not booked in conjunction with neighbouring Wigeon Cottage. Guest access Ground Floor: Open-plan living space The house has been stylishly designed throughout giving a tasteful blend of contemporary and traditional furnishings with some lovely quirky touches. The ground floor is largely open-plan with a triple aspect, wooden flooring throughout and underfloor heating. Sitting area Comfortable area with views across the marshes and ample seating with soft leather sofas and arm chairs surrounding the contemporary wood burning stove. There is a flat screen Smart television, a DVD player and a large cupboard with a good selection of books, games and DVDs. Kitchen area Spacious area with a well-equipped range of units with Earthstone worktops, a ceramic sink and integrated dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer. There is a range cooker and microwave oven and grill and a selection of cookery books. Nespresso coffee machine (please bring your own pods). Dining area The dining area has an old pine, curved settle around a large oval table offering plenty of seating and providing a really unusual space. Rear lobby Plenty of coat hooks and space for wellies and wet dogs. There is a door to the rear garden. Cloakroom/utility With integrated washer/dryer, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail. Tongue and groove panelling to walls. First Floor: Master bedroom With vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting, tongue and groove panelling to walls and beautiful French style painted bed, two windows at the front give stunning views over the marshes, door to en-suite shower room. En-suite shower room With a walk-in double shower with rain shower and thermostatic attachment and screen. Wash basin with vanity storage, mirror and light over and WC. Bedroom two With vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting, tongue and groove panelling to walls giving a spacious feel. Traditional double bed with a dressing table with mirror and hand-painted large wardrobe. Black out blinds on the window. There are views of the rear garden from the modern sash window. Bedroom three With vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting and tongue and groove panelling to walls. Traditional cast iron painted, twin single beds, shaker peg rails with hangers, cosy throws, black out blinds and view of the rear garden. Family bathroom Bath with full height overhead rainfall shower and hand held wand, wash basin and WC, mirror and light over and heated towel rail. Outside: The rear garden is fully closed by a wall and Norfolk willow fencing and is an attractive space with borders to three sides with box hedging, standard roses, lavender and hydrangeas. There is a large area of terrace with garden table and chairs and it is fully enclosed and safe for children and pets. There is a lovely corner pagoda, outdoor lighting and a charcoal barbecue. To the front of the property there is off road parking for three cars and a side gate to the rear garden.