Flagstaff East
- Burnham Overy Staithe
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
from £ 825 to £ 1,530 per week
Arrival from 4pm and Departure by 10am
Flagstaff House was once the home of Captain Woodget of the Cutty Sark and is situated in a prime position at Burnham Overy Staithe. The house is now divided into two and may be rented with Flagstaff West to sleep 11 people, or with Flagstaff Cottage and Boathouse to sleep up to 23.
The East Wing provides accommodation for 5 with stunning views across the creek, the staithe and out to sea.
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 stairs are very steep with a narrow tread
- The garden is shared with the other 4 Flagstaff properties
- There is a cot, highchair, and stairgate available if required
- The house is now divided into two and may be rented with Flagstaff West to sleep 11 people, or along with Flagstaff Cottage, Boathouse and the Garden House to sleep up to 25.
- The Laundry room is in an out-house with washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board and sink, this is shared with Flagstaff West and Garden House
- Off road parking in the large communal parking area.
Ground Floor
There are stone floors throughout. Entrance hall leading into . .
Sitting Room: Lovely spacious room with bay windows and an open fireplace, two sofas, chairs, TV/DVD.
Kitchen: Spacious and well-equipped with built-in oven, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, walk-in larder and a large seating area with table and chairs for 8.
Bathroom: Bath with electric shower over, WC, hand basin, heating towel rail and airing cupboard.
There is a very steep straight staircase with a hand rail to the first floor.
First Floor
Bedroom 1: Has lovely side views to the harbour. A spacious room with a king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, chest of drawers, built-in cupboard and a wash basin.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds with lovely sea views, bedside table and lamp, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: Single bed with lovely sea views, cupboard, shelves.
Duvets and pillows are natural down and feather
Outside
Laundry Room: In an out-house with washing machine, tumble drier, ironing board and sink. This is shared with the West Wing.
There is a large garden, mainly lawned with garden furniture. The garden is shared with 4 other Flagstaff properties.
One dog is welcome, subject to owners agreement, for a fee of £45.00 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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View all properties in Burnham Overy StaitheGuest reviews
We had a lovely stay at Flagstaff East. This was a last minute booking and we enjoyed a great break. The house is very well equipped, Lovely to be able to just step out onto the Quay with our drinks. The shop at Burnham Deepdale was a real asset. We enjoyed just sitting on the benches watching all the goings on. Walking along the sea wall. Trip from Morston to see the seals. Titchwell nature reserve. A quick morning dip most mornings was great.
We may have lost count, but we think this was our 5th visit to Flagstaff East, and it has become a real 'home from home'. Just being so close to the water at Overy Staithe makes us supremely happy. We can't recommend a trip on John Thompson's Welcome Ferry enough. This time we walked out to Gun Hill along the Sea Bank and telephoned John to come and collect us. Not only did he carry us back to the Staithe, but added a little jaunt upstream in for good measure. Magical!
We enjoyed staying at the cottage, which is situated right on the staithe and had everything we needed in terms of kitchen equipment and domestic furnishings.
A perfect location to explore the coast and surrounding areas.The sitting room and wood burner were a particularly pleasant place to stay on a winters evening.
Our family of 9 totally enjoyed a week at Flagstaff East and West, especially once the connecting door was opened between the kitchens. The upper floor has wonderful vieww of the harbor and sunsets. We spent hours watching the tides flow in and out, hiked to the dunes, kayaked and visited the beaches and National Trust properties in the area. There was no shortage of activities for our family aged 15 to ... well, pretty old. The kitchens were well equipped and lounge areas pleasant.
Beautiful spacious house in a brilliant location. Highlights seeing 2 deer in the garden!
Excellent location, perfect base for a autumn/winter break
I liked the position and the space. 10 out of 10 for cleanliness and we would stay at Flagstaff East again!
PRICE GUIDE
Mon 6 Jan 2025 | Fri 4 Apr 2025 | £825 / week |
Sat 5 Apr 2025 | Fri 25 Apr 2025 | £1195 / week |
Sat 26 Apr 2025 | Fri 23 May 2025 | £890 / week |
Sat 24 May 2025 | Fri 30 May 2025 | £1315 / week |
Sat 31 May 2025 | Fri 4 Jul 2025 | £970 / week |
Sat 5 Jul 2025 | Fri 5 Sep 2025 | £1530 / week |
Sat 6 Sep 2025 | Fri 12 Sep 2025 | £1315 / week |
Sat 13 Sep 2025 | Fri 26 Sep 2025 | £970 / week |
Sat 27 Sep 2025 | Fri 17 Oct 2025 | £890 / week |
Sat 18 Oct 2025 | Fri 31 Oct 2025 | £1010 / week |
Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Fri 19 Dec 2025 | £825 / week |
Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Sun 4 Jan 2026 | £1530 / week |
Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Fri 27 Mar 2026 | £845 / week |
Sat 28 Mar 2026 | Fri 17 Apr 2026 | £1225 / week |
Sat 18 Apr 2026 | Fri 22 May 2026 | £910 / week |
Sat 23 May 2026 | Fri 29 May 2026 | £1350 / week |
Sat 30 May 2026 | Fri 10 Jul 2026 | £995 / week |
Sat 11 Jul 2026 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | £1570 / week |
Sat 5 Sep 2026 | Fri 11 Sep 2026 | £1347 / week |
Sat 12 Sep 2026 | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | £994 / week |
Sat 26 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 | £910 / week |
Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 | £1035 / week |
Sat 31 Oct 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | £845 / week |
Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Fri 8 Jan 2027 | £1570 / 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.