Guests say
Seal Pup cottage in Sheringham receives glowing praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location just a short walk from the beach and town centre. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, secure outdoor space for dogs, and well-equipped facilities. Many highlight the thoughtful touches and warm welcome, with several returning for repeat stays. While the parking entrance is narrow, most found it manageable. The cottage is especially popular with pet owners and those seeking a cosy, well-maintained retreat close to local amenities.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as exceptionally clean, spotless, and well-maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the location as perfect—quiet yet central, with easy access to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The only minor issue mentioned is the narrow parking entrance.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, cosy, and warm, even in winter. Guests mention comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere, with only minor comments about the spiral staircase.
Reviews highlight the cottage as well-equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including dog-friendly amenities and private parking. The only minor drawback is the tight parking access and the single bathroom on the ground floor.
Guests often mention thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts, information packs, and dog beds. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Just a short walk from Sheringham’s beach, town centre, train station and pubs, Seal Pup is a great base for exploring the Norfolk coastline.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Electric storage heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed paved garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children under 3 years old. There are 3 steps in the garden.. Nestled quietly behind a peaceful residential street, Seal Pup is a detached property is just ½ mile from the beach and seafront, with its own private parking. Seal Pup is a beautiful, bright, and airy home with practical open plan living space complete with a fabulous kitchen and downstairs shower room. The comfy reclining lay Z boy sofas are lovely to snuggle down in. Our downstairs twin bedroom is off the main living area. Upstairs, via the open tread spiral staircase there is a spacious double bedroom with Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. Outside, you will find the fully paved enclosed garden, which has a table and chairs for four people, as well as a loveseat which is the perfect place to sit with a glass of wine after a day out exploring the local area.
Seal Pup has lots of little touches - its own range of crockery is lovely to find in the cupboard! The shed is stacked with beach equipment, body boards, buckets, and spades - also a trolley to take it all to the beach. Dogs are welcome in the property - there is a comfy dog bed provided and a large crate can be found under one of the single beds.
The picturesque old fishing village of Sheringham and makes a fantastic base for a coastal break. Close by are good restaurants, shops, pubs, tea rooms and craft shops, as well as the Splash swimming pool, two museums and the North Norfolk Steam Railway, known as the ‘Poppy Line’. Sheringham has a busy list of activities throughout the year with a Viking Festival, 1940’s weekend, Vintage 60’s festival and fantastic Carnival week.
Sheringham Park and Felbrigg Hall both nearby National Trust properties are a must for dog walkers, nature lovers and ramblers, and during late Spring, they are awash with colour from the rhododendrons. In nearby Cromer the famous pier show is a great attraction and is a bustling place to visit. Cromer Crabs are the local favourite as well as Fish and Chips!
Along the coast Blakeney Point with its seal colony is a beautiful place to visit and a trip to see the seals by boat is highly recommended. Venturing a little further, you will be spoilt for choice with coastal villages and towns aplenty, easy access to the Norfolk Broads, the Muckleburgh and Thursford Collections, the Queen’s rural retreat at Sandringham, bird watching at Titchwell, Cley Marshes and Snettisham, as well as plenty of seaside fun at Great Yarmouth or Hunstanton. After a fun-filled day out and about, you are sure to get a great night’s sleep at Seal Pup. Beach ½ mile. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant ¼ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 3 years old.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (25)
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Elizabeth Lewis
Fantastic cottage really well equipped and in a very well placed position. The owners were lovely and got in touch before we arrived, so helpful !We were treated on our arrival to a BTL of fizz a can of beer, milk, biscuits, tea, coffee ! So welcoming and thoughtful we will definitely book again !
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Janette REYNOLDS
Excellent stay at this lovely little hideaway in Sheringham
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Lesley Hotham
Seal pup cottage is the perfect holiday cottage and it is in the perfect locatioThe first thing you notice is how clean it is and it has everything in it to make your holiday enjoyable.If you are taking your pet it even has it's own dog bed and bowls..our chocolate lab 'Ralf ' snuggled into the bed every evening.I'd highly recommend it..We have just rebooked for next year.