Seaview Serenity - Historic Coastguard's Cottage Retreat Mundesley, Norfolk

You really get a sense of history in this original coastguard’s cottage dating from around 1812, but it’s no surprise considering the village in which it’s situated. Perched on cliffs above an award-winning sandy beach, Mundesley was a traditional fishing village before its superb location attracted holidaymakers here. The centrally located property is adjacent to Gold Park, while The Ship Inn and several restaurants – serving daily catches – are just a short stroll away. Less than 15 minutes by road, North Walsham offers all the amenities you would expect from a bustling market town, while those seeking to hire a boat for a day on the Norfolk Broads should head to Wroxham, just half an hour away.

Enter through the front door into the kitchen, where you have use of a microwave and washing machine; a separate WC is located in a cloakroom just off the kitchen. The cosy lounge is equipped with everything you want after a day on the beach, including DVD and warming wood burner for those cooler evenings. Adjacent is a separate dining room with a large table and six seats, with an original Georgian window offering views out to the garden (accessed through a door in this room). Up a flight of stairs you will find double, twin and full-size bunk bedrooms, each with storage for your holiday attire. The bathroom features a bath with shower over the bath and WC.

Outside you have use of a small front garden and a large rear garden made up of lawn and a patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. A rear gate leads along a lane to the park and the beach, which is less than five minutes’ walk away. There is off-street parking for two cars on the gravel drive in front of the property.