The beautiful coastal retreat that’s seconds from the sea
PERCHED on the Sheringham promenade is a beautiful holiday home with views across the Norfolk coast.
Now, it’s a modern little escape, but visitors might be shocked to discover that what it used to be.
It was first built in 1897 and was used as a public toilet for over 100 years until its closure in 2006.
It was then bought by its current owner who transformed it into what is now called the Wee Retreat.
The coastal holiday home has spiral staircases and sleeps up to four people across two double bedrooms – both have with a private shower room.
For those wanting to make the most of the views, make sure to bag the bedroom on the first floor which has French doors which open onto a veranda.
It has a modern kitchen with all the appliances for a self-catering break.
The open-plan lounge has a cosy seating area and is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows to let in all the natural light.
It also has a wrap around balcony where in the summer you can enjoy the sunshine, or during the winter, cosy up inside and turn on the underfloor heating.
To keep guests occupied, the Wee Retreat has some books and games too.
With Host Unusual, Wee Retreat can be booked from £611 for seven-nights – or £21pppn.
Guests have left reviews calling it a “one-of-a-kind”, others described it as “peaceful and beautiful”.
Of course, with Blue Flag beach on its doorstep, visitors can make the most of taking a dip into the sea or making sandcastles.
Aside from that, it’s minutes away from the centre of Sheringham which has lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, and even a theatre.
It’s home to the Poppy Line, a heritage steam railway, which takes visitors into the Georgian town of Holt.
Holt was recently named one of Britain’s poshest towns.
Travel Reporter Jenna Stevens, who is also a Norfolk local, suggests popping over for a visit.
She said: “Growing up in Wells-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk, Holt was always seen as the posh next door neighbour town.
“Byfords sits smack-bang in the centre offering afternoon tea – it even includes a free top-up on sandwiches.
“It’s definitely worth popping into Dottie and Oscar’s Children’s Boutique. Here you can pick out a new childhood teddy together or pretty, handmade outfit to rock on the beach.
“So if you’re visiting on a day trip, make sure to bring your extra pocket money, as this town’s full of independent boutiques and shops you’ll want to grab a souvenir from – but be warned, it’s easy to splurge.”
Also not too far away is Cromer, a seaside town that has been revealed to be one of the cheapest holiday destinations in the country.
It has a long sandy beach, soft serve ice cream parlours, sunny beer gardens and award-winning fish and chip shops.