Historic 3-bedroom fisherman’s cottage on the seafront with fast wifi, all mod cons (projector, vintage stereo, Sonos, well-stocked kitchen), loads of character and superb location for beach and local attractions. “What a beautiful place you’ve put together here. I’ve had a wonderful, peaceful winter retreat, very comfortable and I got a lot of writing done. Thank you very much.” — Chris, January 2022 Please see ‘other details to note’ before booking the property. We’d love to welcome you! It’s one of the oldest properties in the area - almost certainly the oldest property in Kessingland. It’s a period property, right on the coast, and so has its share of challenges in terms of maintenance; we stay on top of this as best we can, but it’s like painting the Forth bridge… We’ve kept lots of original features, but it’s also got all mod cons including fast WiFi, an HD projector with access to Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+ etc. etc, Sonos sound system upstairs and in the kitchen, a beautiful vintage hifi (but also fitted with Airplay/aux input) and so on. You have access to our small but lovely cottage piano, acoustic guitar and other musical bits and bobs, and if you’re a musician, I can also arrange a full size MIDI keyboard - perfect for a songwriting retreat (I’m a musician myself). We have two lovely period fireplaces , but please note they are not in use - the chimney is capped, and leaks smoke into the house, so please don’t use under any circumstances. The central heating makes the cottage lovely and cosy, anyway! The kitchen is fully stocked with pans and all cooking equipment you’ll need including a Magimix blender, proper knives etc - I’m a very keen cook, too. And you are welcome to use our oils, herbs, spices and so on, or any cupboard items, so long as they’re replaced if they’re used up. This is not one of those AirBnBs with 3 plates, 2 carving forks but no spoons (that genuinely happened to us once!). There are kids toys and books too, and possibly some beach equipment available on request. In short, this is a very homely spot, with everything you might need for a stay. What it’s not is a blank slate - it’s used often as our family seaside home (we have two young kids), so it’s lived in and full of character, not somewhere immaculate and spotless. Though it goes without saying that it will be thoroughly cleaned before your stay. I think it’s pretty clear from the pictures, and if you’ve got this far it’s probably your cup of tea! But if crisply-ironed sheets and meticulously-arranged cushions are a dealbreaker, this is not the place for you, so please bear that in mind (and also bear in mind that it’s priced accordingly for this, especially given its location and features). If, however, you value homeliness, books, music, and films, we have lots of fantastic books (including many nature and local history guides), an HD projector and lovely vintage stereo, plus Sonos system, piano, guitar etc. If you value a kitchen that encourages the making of lovely food, we have great knives, stainless steel pans, a blender and a well-stocked larder of herbs, spices and condiments, as well as the option of helping yourself to food from the cupboard or freezer (replacing where necessary please). If you value cosiness, we have a brand new boiler and remote Hive system, as well as kettle BBQ in the garden. And if you value nature walks and sea swims, we are right on the beach, just a few minutes walk to a stunning nature reserve. If the above sounds appealing, we’d love to welcome you for a wonderful stay, as we have with so many other guests, and will do our best to be on hand to promptly answer any questions or issues you may have; we really value fast, direct and compassionate communication.