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Flagstaff Boathouse

  • Burnham Overy Staithe
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • 6
  • 3
  • 2

from £ 1,140 to £ 2,260 per week

Arrival from 4pm and Departure by 10am

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Flagstaff Boathouse is in the grounds of Flagstaff House which was once the home of Captain Woodget of the Cutty Sark and is situated in a prime position at Burnham Overy Staithe.The Boathouse has been designed for guests to enjoy the spectacular views having a first floor open plan sitting room, dining area and kitchen which look out across the creek, the staithe and out to sea.

It may be rented with the adjoining Flagstaff Cottage to provide accommodation for up to 12, or with Flagstaff East, West and Garden House for up to 25 people.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • The house is just a short walk away from The Hero Pub
  • Located right on the Staithe with great sea views
  • Duvets and pillows are natural down and feather

GOOD TO KNOW

  • The garden is shared with the other 4 Flagstaff properties
  • There is a cot, highchair, and stairgate available if required
  • It may be rented with the adjoining Flagstaff Cottage to provide accommodation for up to 12, or with Flagstaff East, West and Garden House for up to 25 people.
  • Off road parking in the large communal parking area.

Ground Floor

There are stone floors throughout.

Bedroom 1: With twin beds, bedside table and lamp, wardrobe, chest of drawers.

Wet Room: Walk-in power shower, WC and hand basin.

Utility Room: Washing machine, tumble drier, airing cupboard.

First Floor

One large room with fantastic views across the staithe - really does need to be seen to be appreciated!

Sitting Area: lovely place to sit and enjoy the views with two comfortable sofas, armchair, TV and DVD player.

Dining Area: Table and 8 chairs.

Kitchen: Well-equipped with built-in fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave.

Bedroom 2: Twin beds, bedside table and lamp, chest of drawers, wardrobe.

Bedroom 3: Double bed, bedside table and lamp, chest of drawers, wardrobe, armchair.

Bathroom: Bath, shower mixer taps, WC, hand basin.

There is a cot, a highchair and stair-gate available if required. The duvet and pillows are natural down/feather

Outside

There's a large communal garden, mainly lawned with garden furniture. The garden is shared with the 4 other Flagstaff properties. One dog is welcome, subject to owners agreement, for a fee of £40.00 per dog.

Floorplan

Harbour/Beach

A picturesque fishing and sailing harbour with multiple winding tidal creeks and salt marshes stretching from the harbour side and leading to sand dunes: the biggest known as Gun Hill. From Burnham Overy Staithe you can take a scenic walk to Gun Hill which takes about half an hour. In the summer there is lovely wildlife to be spotted including wading birds and beautiful butterflies. A gap in the dunes, locally known as Burnham Harbour, opens up and there are miles of golden sandy beaches stretching out towards Holkham and Wells to be admired. During the summer there is a ferry out to the nature reserve of Scolt Head Island which is a lovely trip for bird watchers and seal spotters.

Village

An area of outstanding natural beauty, the village is a large hamlet and a great destination for your stay. The views across the harbour are lovely whatever time of year you decide to visit. There is a great little gastro pub in the centre of the village called The Hero (in honour of Admiral Lord Nelson) which has a great menu of tasty dishes. Also, in the centre of the village there is a large playing field with hard tennis courts and basketball area and a children’s playground. Just outside the village is the noticeable landmark of the stunning six-storey Burnham Overy Windmill and neighbouring watermill, although neither are open to the public, they stand proud on the edge of the village, a beautiful sight when the sun catches the sails against Norfolk's big blue skies. In June Burnham Overy Staithe hosts the popular Norfolk Superhero Challenge, a quadraphonic event where teams of 2 work together to swim, kayak, cycle and run across the beaches and through the creeks. A lovely charity event to spectate. To pop to one of the other coastal villages you can catch the Coasthopper Bus which runs along the coast through many of the delightful villages and seaside towns - a great green way to explore the coast and without the worry of where to park!

History

Part of Burnham Overy was the original port for The Burnhams and set on the river Burn. Trading ships once reached the village by the river until the end of the Middle Ages when the river silted up and along with it the commercial trade. Until the end of the First World War the trading ships used the Staithe. This made a distinction between the two villages Burnham Overy Town and Burnham Overy Staithe that exist a mile apart from one another today. The most notable resident of Burnham Overy Staithe is Richard Woodget who resided at one of our cottages Flagstaff East/West and was the captain of the Cutty Sark. Horatio, Admiral Lord Nelson according to letters learned to row and sail a dinghy at Burnham Overy Staithe at the age of 10 just two years before joining the Navy.

Visit

A great central location on the north Norfolk Coast right on the coastal path ideal for popping on your walking books and walking for about 30 minutes to reach the glorious wide open beach. If you are looking for family days out there are the beaches of Wells and Brancaster where you can park nearby and reach the beaches within a few steps.

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Guest reviews

A wonderful stay that rejuvenated us. The views are exceptional - always changing as the tide comes in and out and the harbour, a hive of activity. “The Hero” pub a 30 second walk away and is very good. The beds and pillows are very comfortable and the bed linen is first class. The property was very clean and had many utensils making for an for a easy stay.

The Pace's, 28th of March 2023

A lovely, cosy home for us to relax in after chilly walks along the coastal path. We loved the conservatory for breakfast and appreciate how well the whole house is equipped.

The McGee's, 3rd of December 2022

Comfortable property in an wonderful situation. Wonderful views from the windows.

The Walkers, 8th of October 2022

That view! A very chilled atmosphere and comfy too! We liked the layout & aspect of Flagstaff Boathouse. We are looking forward to our return in December!

The McGee's, 17th of April 2021

This is our favourite cottage out of all the many we have stayed in at the Staithe. The view of the Staithe from the living room windows, comfortable beds, easy kitchen are some of the things we like about Flagstaff Boathouse.

Sturges Family, 5th of September 2020

Better than Expected, a wonderful stay. The photos don't show how spacious the property is. 10 out of 10 for cleanliness, we would stay again!

The Lindops', 17th of August 2019

Wonderful!
We enjoyed it very much!!

Fiona Jerreat, 16th of March 2018
Key Booked Arrival date

PRICE GUIDE

Sat 6 Jan 2024Fri 29 Mar 2024£1140 / week
Sat 30 Mar 2024Fri 12 Apr 2024£1820 / week
Sat 13 Apr 2024Fri 24 May 2024£1200 / week
Sat 25 May 2024Fri 31 May 2024£2090 / week
Sat 1 Jun 2024Fri 5 Jul 2024£1615 / week
Sat 6 Jul 2024Fri 30 Aug 2024£2260 / week
Sat 31 Aug 2024Fri 20 Sep 2024£1615 / week
Sat 21 Sep 2024Fri 18 Oct 2024£1200 / week
Sat 19 Oct 2024Fri 1 Nov 2024£1650 / week
Sat 2 Nov 2024Fri 20 Dec 2024£1140 / week
Sat 21 Dec 2024Sun 5 Jan 2025£2260 / week
Mon 6 Jan 2025Fri 4 Apr 2025£1170 / week
Sat 5 Apr 2025Fri 25 Apr 2025£1870 / week
Sat 26 Apr 2025Fri 23 May 2025£1235 / week
Sat 24 May 2025Fri 30 May 2025£2150 / week
Sat 31 May 2025Fri 4 Jul 2025£1660 / week
Sat 5 Jul 2025Fri 5 Sep 2025£2325 / week
Sat 6 Sep 2025Fri 12 Sep 2025£2150 / week
Sat 13 Sep 2025Fri 26 Sep 2025£1660 / week
Sat 27 Sep 2025Fri 17 Oct 2025£1235 / week
Sat 18 Oct 2025Fri 31 Oct 2025£1695 / week
Sat 1 Nov 2025Fri 19 Dec 2025£1170 / week
Sat 20 Dec 2025Sun 4 Jan 2026£2325 / week

Prices shown includes a £30 booking fee.

Booking information

If your required start date is not the usual changeover day, then please call us on 01328 730880 or email.

Please also read our Booking Conditions.

The changeover day for this property is Saturday.

Deposit Payable - 33% of total rent

Balance payable 28 days prior to arrival

Please note that smoking is not permitted in any of our cottages

All Sowerbys holiday cottages are supplied with bed linen and towels and the cost of heating is included in the rental price.

Electric Vehicle charging

Cars may only be charged if there is an EV charging point fitted at the property. The cost of electricity is NOT included in the rental price and Sowerbys Holiday Cottages must be notified if the charger is used and an additional surcharge will be made. Due to insurance purposes, guests must never charge their car using a standard outdoor plug or an extension cable linking to a domestic plug. This is not permitted because of fire regulations regarding wiring, earthing rods and voltage restrictions; it poses a serious fire risk to standard 13 amp sockets and there is a real danger that the body of the vehicle could become live.

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