Smugglers Lookout

Mundesley-on-Sea sits on the North Norfolk coast, a village of sandy beaches, quiet lanes and footpaths that lead straight from your door. Smugglers Lookout occupies a cliff-top position here, a semi-detached period cottage surrounded by its own garden with a walled seating area. Most rooms command sea views; the front windows in particular look out over the beach and water. An 18th-century character runs through the place—wooden floors, beamed ceilings, open fireplaces—though the accommodation is practical rather than spartan.

Three bedrooms sleep seven: two kingsize beds (one with an en-suite shower), a third bedroom with two singles, and a family bathroom with bath and shower. The ground floor holds the living and dining room with Freeview and a DVD player, a kitchen equipped for proper cooking, and separate toilet facilities. Electricity, wi-fi and bed linen are all included. The beach lies 50 yards away down a gentle slope; a pub and restaurant are even closer. Mundesley works as a base for families wanting straightforward seaside days—rock pools, sandcastles, swimming—and for walkers exploring the coastal path or cycling the inland routes. Dogs are welcome, and can use the beach year-round. The property is non-smoking throughout.