Scrat | Cottage in Scratby, United Kingdom

Beachview Cottage is a charming 1800’s fisherman’s cottage, a stones throw away from the beach, and set in a fantastic seaside location with large dog friendly garden and boasting wonderful sea views.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Large, enclosed back garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 2 small/medium pets welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children.. A fantastic seaside location opposite the wonderful sandy beach of Scratby, which is also open to dog walkers all year round. The beach is accessible via a purpose built, concrete rampway enabling people of all abilities to reach the sand.
This charming, mid-terraced cottage has been completely refurbished (2022/23) and redecorated throughout to offer an enjoyable and comfortable stay. The living room boasts two leather sofas and a wood burner, just perfect for cosy nights in on cooler evenings. There is a well-equipped kitchen and dining room, perfect for dining at home. Also on the ground floor is a modern shower room with a large shower cubicle. To the rear of the cottage is a large, private, enclosed lawned garden, perfect for relaxing and eating al fresco. Upstairs are two bedrooms, the kingsize master boasting lovely sea views and the second furnished with pine bunk beds. Facilities for stairgates to be added at top and bottom of stairs (on request). Please note, the stairs are steep and narrow.
From here you can explore the Norfolk Broads National Park and its many activities, including fishing, walking, bird watching, sailing, paddle boarding or just hiring a day/picnic boat and enjoying the many waterways that the broads has to offer. A true nature lovers paradise.
The coast with its miles of lovely sandy beach, and the seaside village has pubs, restaurants, cafés, ice cream parlours, amusement arcades, entertainment, and shops within walking distance. Scratby is ideally located between the villages of Hemsby and Caister on Sea. Excellent walking routes available from your doorstep with Scratby being part of the coastal path network, and for those who enjoy cycling there are lots of great routes and off-road trails to enjoy. The spectacular no. 1 tourist attraction in Norfolk is the wild seals breeding on the beaches at Horsey and Winterton between November and February, and is a short walk to Winterton and a car journey to Horsey from Scratby.
The traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth, 7 miles, boasts a 15-mile stretch of glorious sandy beach with a pier, hosting live entertainment and regular fireworks displays throughout the summer season. There is plenty to keep you busy here, including a bowling alley, Sea Life Centre, fair ground attractions and a multi-million pound indoor leisure centre to name a few. Deckchairs are available for hire, or enjoy a boat trip to visit the seals at Scroby Sands. Why not enjoy a day at the races, with both horse and dog racing at Great Yarmouth Stadiums. The town centre has a shopping mall and an indoor market. making it a great place for seeking fresh fish, seafood and fruit.
For a change of pace and a great day out, you can visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Caister Castle ruins, BeWILDerwood at Horning, Roar Dinosaur Park at Lenwade or Banham Zoo. The nearby city of Norwich, recently voted one of the top five cities to visit in the UK, has a Norman castle and numerous museums, galleries and theatres. Scratby is also accessible by car to Wroxham and North Norfolk (Cromer, Sheringham and Holt), where many National Trust sites can be found.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a 40 acre wood that can be booked free of charge through the owner.
No children or babies allowed.