Old Mill House gallery Gallery
Old Mill House
Brancaster,
Norfolk
Self-catering
+44 (0)7747 797166
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£258 - £595
per night
£2239 - £4166
per week
Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach
8 beds
5 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 21 Jan 25 - 21 Jan 25
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£258 - £595 per night
£2239 - £4166 per week
The Experience
You’ll feel warm, comfortable and relaxed year-round in this extended Victorian brick and flint village house. A two-minute stroll from the door takes you to a good pub, The Ship Inn, a little further to the village shop, and in 15-20 minutes you can be on Brancaster beach with its endless expanse of golden sand stretching for miles.
Hose down sandy toes and paws in the outdoor warm water shower, just one of many practical features which also include a handy boot room, a drying rail for wetsuits, a barbecue to fire up in the south-facing garden and a wood-burner (first basket of logs waiting) in the sitting room for snuggly evenings in front of a movie.
Keen cooks will adore the open-plan, sociable kitchen with its two ovens, Nespresso machine, American-style fridge and mini bar. Slip upstairs to five spoiling bedrooms including a bespoke bunk room for kids and a tub with a view in the master.
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We think you'll love
- Bringing the whole family – grandparents, babies, dogs – and having all the kit and caboodle for a fantastic holiday
- Being so close to Brancaster beach for beachy days out
- Cooking great feasts in the well-kitted-out kitchen where everyone can muck in and help
You should know
- All duvets and pillows are feather-filled
- There are a few steep steps down to the master en suite
- Two well-behaved dogs are welcome – not on the furniture or upstairs please
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £258
- Weekly price
- from £2239
- Damage deposit
- £150
- 1 House for 10
- From £2588 beds5 bedrooms
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Information
Special offer: Sawday's spring offer - 10% off any stay before 28th March - just quote SAWDAYS when booking
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights, 7 nights in high season. Reduced rates may be available for smaller groups in low season.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Dogs
£30 per dog per stay, max. 2. Dog biscuits, bowls & poo bags provided.
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Reviews
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Wonderful stay at Old Mill House. Incredible location and beautiful interior. Perfect size for two families. Great outside washdown area (and warm water!) for sandy feet. We had some lovely meals at The Lifeboat and White Horse and blustery walks on the beach. We’d love to come back and stay in your fabulous home again.
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Family of 5 plus dogs. House is so well kept and presented. Felt so clean and fresh. We come to Norfolk a lot and will definitely stay here again. Amazing location right next to Brancaster beach. Thornham Deli is a must for food, as is the White Horse, took a walk along the marshes there. If you have kids, highly recommend the Jolly Sailor. Amazing stay - thank you so much
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Old Mill House has been the perfect setting for our week in Norfolk, as we gather together as 5 OAP friends. Your characterful house provided extreme comfort, luxury for all - the super soft, comfy beds and fluffy towels - wonderful after long walks. Wonderfully equipped kitchen - boot room entrance fit for royalty! Discovered seals, bird life, deer, hares - routes through marshes, forest, beaches, woodland - there was no end to the magic! We have to mention Castle Acre - its medieval village, Roman castle and priory - DO NOT MISS this absolute gem. Already planning our return
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We loved Old Mill House so much that we came back! Your house is beautiful and very well equipped for a fantastic week away. We loved the outside shower for our golden retriever to wash the beach away (and for us too!). The utility was brilliant too - want this all at home now! Thanks again for a wonderful stay (and for the welcome gifts too) - the house and Brancaster are now very special to us.
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Thank you for a wonderful week at Old Mill House. A beautiful home with everything we could possibly need for a young family. Brancaster beach is beautiful and just a short walk from the house. We would also recommend Holkham and Wells beaches, a short drive away. Your house is lovely - my partner and I fell in love with it - we will be sure to visit again!
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Thank you for a really lovely stay in your beautiful house. The location is just perfect and the house is stunning and so well finished with everything you could need. We had delightful weather and spent lots of time on Brancaster beach as well as Wells, Blakeney and Old Hunstanton. Had a day at Holkham Hall and rented a boat on the Norfolk Broads too. A perfect spot - we would love to return one day.
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A beautifully renovated home from home, perfect for a relaxing and comfortable break, or ideal as a base for an active holiday out and about exploring some of the many attractions that North Norfolk has to offer.
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Fabulous stay over Easter - unexpected great weather and just loved this house to call ‘home’ for the week. Seals in abundance at Brancaster and enjoyed walks at Holkham, Wells and Holme. The Ship Inn is great and convenient too. Super comfy beds and sofas. We have stayed in a number of houses on the Norfolk Coast - this tops the list!
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What an awesome house, so beautifully done and comfortable - have stayed in many houses in this area, but none as wonderful as this! Also makes such a difference being able to walk to the beach and having The Ship on our doorstep. The weather was fantastic and our children did a really fun sailing course in Burnham Overy Staithe with Ashe - Faire Sailing - highly recommend. We will definitely be back to stay at Old Mill House next year, if not before!
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Absolutely loved our stay at Old Mill House, couldn’t have been more comfortable and in the perfect location - everything just paces away, particularly Marcus’s Porn Star martinis at The Ship! What a giggle - the perfect mini break and in such a luxurious and well equipped house - 5 star! The outside shower (with hot water!) is a winner - we are all going home to get one fitted!
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Location
The neighbourhood
Being outside and active is easy here: come for sailing and kayaking at Brancaster Staithe, swimming, fishing, crabbing, bird/wildlife spotting (RSPB Titchwell Marsh nature reserve is a five-minute drive) and exploring. You'll find suggested walking routes in the guest information folder and you can buy local produce from Drove Orchards farm shop in Thornham. Holkham Hall is a 20-minute drive.
Local points of interest from Nicola Griggs
- Beautiful beaches: Brancaster tops the bill with its vast sandy dunes and huge skies. Don’t forget to visit the seals in the creek – turn left at the Royal West Norfolk Golf Course (another must for golf lovers).
- Birds: the area is abundant with wildlife and is a popular spot for keen birdwatchers who will be treated to sightings of a huge variety of birds and other wildlife. Titchwell RSPB Nature Reserve is less than a five-minute drive away.
- Watersports: paddle boarding, kayaking & sailing (make sure you check the times of the tides) at Brancaster Staithe Sailing Club or a boat trip with Branta Cruises to National Trust owned Scolt Head Island, a glorious spot and a (quite!) well kept secret.
- There are so many pretty towns and villages to visit along this stretch of the coast. We recommend trying Burnham Market, Thornham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Holt. There are plenty of historical homes to look round too: Holkham is a particular favourite.
- Eating out: The Ship Inn close by is hard to beat, or walk along the newly refurbished board walks to The White Horse at Brancaster Staithe where you can enjoy fabulous local seafood, with a view across the marshes (go there at sunset, if you can).
- Family Days Out: crabbing on the harbour wall in Wells or in the creeks at Brancaster Overy or Burnham Overy Staithe is always popular or why not take your children to the enchanted BeWILDerwood forested adventure park or on a dinosaur adventure at ROARR!
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Introducing
Nicola Griggs
Nicola and her family fell in love with Norfolk in 2019, escaping London to spend time exploring the beaches and wide open spaces. When the much-neglected former post office came on the market in 2020, they snapped it up and set about creating a family home. They now live in Bury St Edmunds but visit as often as they can.
What a fantastic week we have had at Old Mill House. Plenty of lovely long walks on the beach, delicious food (particularly from Gurney’s - would highly recommend). LOVED The Ship - such a warm welcome - fantastic grub and delicious cocktails. Thank you so much for decorating the house so festively - the perfect way to kick off Christmas! V jealous of the lucky devils in here over Christmas and New Year! Also, possibly, the comfiest beds we’ve ever slept in, in a rental. Overall, a 5 star stay!! Can’t wait to come back!!