Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach

Top rated by guests
Compass Cottage
Downstairs family bathroom
En-suite shower room
En-suite shower room
Room
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(207 Ratings)
The cottage is loved for its peaceful location, friendly atmosphere, and welcoming amenities. Ideal for relaxing family getaways near the beautiful beach and dunes, with a close proximity to local amenities and a charming pub.
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(207 Ratings)

Cottage in Winterton-on-Sea

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Situated in the quiet and picturesque village of Winterton on Sea, Compass Cottage is detached and is furnished to a high standard including fitted kitchen, with double bedroom and small twin bedroom and two bathrooms. Only ten minutes walk to the sandy beach (with children and buckets and spades), shop, fish and chips and local pub nearby (families & dogs welcome). Close to broadland villages offering boat hire or Hemsby and Great Yarmouth for more lively entertainment for all the family.

Compass Cottage & its sister cottages, Admiral Cottage and Beachside Cottage are all in the heart of Winterton on Sea old village and are within a short walk of the beach, pub & shop.

Set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Winterton on Sea offers a base to explore wildlife, is ideal for cyclists and walkers, and is well situated for visits to many historical sites including National Trust and privately owned estates. There is also a wealth of family entertainment in the surrounding areas including theme parks, outdoor activity centres, steam trains and country parks as well as many things to see and do inside as well as out.


A pretty thatched detached cottage comprising hallway, living room with 2 large sofa's, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom with electric shower over bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms – master with king size bed and 32” smart TV and twin bedded room with en-suite Shower room and 32” smart TV. Note the twin room is small with minimal storage.

Services include oil-fired central heating all year, double glazing, bedding, bed linen, duvets, bath robes and white bath sheets are provided. Parking for two cars on drive (note - no access to the garage for guests). Electric cooker with ceramic hob and extractor fan. Washing machine/ tumble dryer combi, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave. Televisions - 46'' SMART TV in lounge, Smart TV also in both bedrooms, DVD player (with selected DVD's), CD player/radio, WIFI, hairdryer. Secluded garden with furniture. Selection of toys and games, high chair, cot & stairgate. Welcome pack on arrival. Pets welcome at no extra charge, no smoking.

Winterton on Sea is ideally placed to explore the Norfolk coastline with its quiet sandy beaches, picturesque villages, bird sanctuaries and nature reserves. Nature lovers will find the Norfolk Broads a great attraction, as will walkers and cyclists. Above all, Winterton provides an opportunity to get away from it all as its beaches and tranquillity are what make it so special. Compass Cottage lies in the heart of the village and is nearby the local pub, The Fisherman’s Return, a 300 year old establishment offering local ales, good food and facilities for families, including a large safe garden. Historic Norwich lies 20 miles to the West with its fine cathedral, ancient cobbled streets and great shops. Only 25 miles north is the North Norfolk Coast and the well known towns of Cromer, Sheringham and Wells next the Sea and ten miles south lies Great Yarmouth for family entertainment, amusements and all that is traditional for a lively English seaside resort.

Amenities at Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Winterton-on-Sea

city location on map

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(207 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The cottage is loved for its peaceful location, friendly atmosphere, and welcoming amenities. Ideal for relaxing family getaways near the beautiful beach and dunes, with a close proximity to local amenities and a charming pub.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This was our third visit to Compass Cottage and with two more stays already booked for this and next year we think that speaks for itself!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This is in a street of similar houses built to charming thatched design. The descriptions we had are accurate so in terms of helping others plan better, that is difficult. We were forwarned that the second bedroom was small and had little storage space. That is true, but the space in the main bedroom made up for that. One thing that struck us was the comfort of the beds. Sometimes hosts overlook that mattresses can sag, become lumpy. Not so here. They were great.Bad weather precluded us using the garden, but the conservatory was great and we used it most days.Winterton has everything one could need, including a café, fish and chip shop, church, small grocers shop and pub all in easy walking distance.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Lovely property. Excellent help during the holiday from Mark. Very close to beach and pub. Only downside was there’s only one shop so got to go to caister for food shop which isn’t a big deal. If you choose this property Im sure you’ll have a wonderful stay
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
A really lovely cottage. It had everything we needed and everything worked as it should. Great location for village amenities, pub, dunes and beach. We had a great week with our 2 dogs. The welcome gifts were a nice touch. Thank you very much.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Pretty Thatched Cottage, close to sandy beach?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.