St. Michael's Cottage

Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, St Michael's cottage is a very unique, boutique self catering cottage, built in the 1500s. With a spectacular lookout tower offering wonderful coastal views as far as the eye can see over the harbour, this hideaway is perfect for those wanting a very special place in an exceptional town within walking distance of the beach and amenities. The space Located in Wells-next-the-Sea, St Michael's cottage is a very unique, boutique self catering cottage, built in the 1500s. With a spectacular lookout tower offering wonderful coastal views as far as the eye can see over the harbour, this hideaway is perfect for those wanting a very special place in an exceptional town within walking distance of the beach and amenities. St Michael's Cottage is a truly stunning 16th century flint and brick built former merchant's house set over four floors. Full of character, it has a lookout tower at the top of the house on the fourth floor which affords beautiful views over East Fleet creek, the harbour, the marshes and sea beyond. With the telescope/binoculars supplied, this is a perfect space for daytime vistas to appreciate the superb coastal views and equally impressive for night-time stargazing. This beautiful cottage decorated in a neutral palette is set on a no through road right in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, on one of the narrow lanes that leads down to the quay, and comes with off street parking for one car and its own sunny south-facing courtyard garden, with a barbecue seating area. Step inside this enchanting cottage and you will find two steep Norfolk winder staircases on either side of the house, a sitting room with wood burning stove, four sumptuous bedrooms plus a shower room and two bathrooms. On the third floor you will find a television room which also doubles as a fifth bedroom and allows the accommodation to be increased to sleep 11 guests by making use of the sofa bed (although this is only recommended for children). A convivial kitchen/dining space on the ground floor provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and conversation, whilst reminiscing over the days events. The master bedroom is beautiful and built into the converted sail loft, which has a stunning heavily beamed ceiling and exposed brickwork walls which gives a true sense of the history of the house. Now beautifully refurbished, St Michael's Cottage offers relaxed but stylish living and is a unique, quirky holiday home full of character. Suitable for both families and friends, it is ideal for a short break or longer stay. St Michael's Cottage is one of Wells' oldest buildings and as such there are uneven floor levels and steps both within and outside the property. The staircases inside the property are enclosed, steep, curved and narrow Norfolk winder stairs. We would advise that the house would not be suitable for those less mobile. This cottage is very enchanting, and those who stay will adore the unique character that it comes with. This property is also offered as a sleeps four option with the second floor bedrooms closed off, listed as St Michael's Cottage (4). Additional Information: One well-behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Eight coffee pods will be supplied for the Tassimo coffee machine. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot. Access Note: This is an historic property with steep narrow stairs, uneven floors and low head space in places. Guest access Ground Floor: Sitting room This room is set over two levels with steps up to a reading area/library with comfortable seating and a door that leads out to the courtyard garden, television, DVD player, CD player, WiFi and wood burning stove. Reading room Adjoining the sitting room with large arm chair/love seat and books/games. Kitchen/ dining area This relaxed room comes with underfloor heating and built-in electric oven, electric hob, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine, microwave, extendable dining table with pew and chairs which will seat 10. Steps up to utility area. Utility area With washing machine and freezer. Shower room With shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. First Floor: Bedroom three With a 4'6'' double bed. Bedroom two With two 3' full-size single beds. Family bathroom With a bath and hand-held shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Second Floor: Master bedroom With a 5' king-size bed, comfortable sofa and characterful beams throughout. Bedroom four With two 2'6” beds and one 3' full-size single bed, please note that this bedroom is accessed from either bedroom two on the floor below or bedroom three. Family 'Jack & Jill' bathroom With bath and hand-held shower attachment, wash basin and WC. Third Floor: Television room/bedroom five Accessed from the landing staircase outside bedroom four, with comfortable seating, bean bags and smart television. The sofa converts to a 4ft double sofa bed if you wish to accommodate up to 11 people at the property, please remember to request linens for this additional bed at time of booking. The sofa bed is only suitable for children. Fourth Floor: Lookout tower Accessed from the third floor sitting room with stools and small desk area, under-sill lighting and telescope and/or binoculars to appreciate the wonderful sea views across the rooftops to the sea. Outside: Sunny south facing enclosed paved courtyard with borders, gas barbecue, table and chairs for al fresco dining. Designated parking for one medium car in the garage (maximum length 448 cm), or several bicycles. Vehicles may obstruct the entrance in busy periods, but will move on polite demand Additional roadside and public car parking is available on the Quay and off Freeman Street, just a few minutes' walk away. Out of season from October-Easter, parking restrictions are not enforced. Other things to note Additional Information St Michael’s Cottage is one of Wells’ oldest buildings and as such, there are uneven floor levels and steps both within and outside the property. The staircases inside the property are Norfolk winder stairs which means, as with older character cottages, they are enclosed, steep, curved and narrow. We would advise that the house would not be suitable for the less agile. But it is a very enchanting cottage and those who stay will adore the unique character that it comes with. Although this property is listed as dog-free, serious allergy sufferers should be aware that a dog may have visited the property.