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This very unique, boutique self-catering cottage, built in the 1500's, comes with a spectacular look-out-tower that offers fantastic coastal views as far as the eye can see over Wells harbour. Perfect for those wanting a very special place in a fantastic location just a minutes' walk to the harbour and in walking distance of the beach.

St Michael’s Cottage is a truly stunning 16th Century flint and brick built former merchant’s house set over four floors. Full of character it has a look-out tower at the top of the house on the fourth floor which affords fantastic views over East Fleet creek, the harbour, the marshes and sea beyond. With a telescope/binoculars supplied, this is a great space for daytime vistas to appreciate the superb coastal views and also is perfect for night-time stargazing. This beautiful cottage decorated in a neutral palette is set on a quiet no through road is located right in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, on one of the narrow lanes that leads down to the quay, and comes with off-street parking for one car and its own sunny south-facing courtyard garden, with a barbecue seating area.

Step inside this enchanting cottage and you will find two steep Norfolk winder staircases on either side of the house, a sitting room with wood burner, four sumptous bedrooms plus a shower room and two bathrooms. On the third floor you will find a TV room which also doubles as a fifth bedroom and allows the accommodation to be increased to sleep 11 by making use of the sofa bed although this is only recommended for children. A convivial kitchen/dining space on the ground floor provides the opportunity to enjoy good food and conversation, whilst reminiscing over the days’ events. The master bedroom is beautiul and built into the converted sail loft, which has a stunning heavily-beamed ceiling and exposed brickwork walls which gives a true sense of the history of the house. Now beautifully refurbished, St Michael’s Cottage offers relaxed but stylish living and is a fantastic quirky holiday home full of character. Suitable for both families and friends it is ideal for a short break or longer stay.