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Primrose Cottage | Winterton-on-Sea Dog Friendly | 4 Dogs Welcome
🏡 Primrose Cottage – A Coastal Gem in Winterton-on-Sea
Welcome to Primrose Cottage, a delightful semi-detached retreat tucked away in a quiet corner of the picturesque village of Winterton-on-Sea. 🌊 Known for its miles upon miles of glorious sandy beaches and wild dunes, Winterton is a true dog-lover’s paradise where the welcome is as warm as the village atmosphere.
Primrose is situated in a slightly quieter residential area, offering you a peaceful base just a short stroll from the action. Whether you are heading out to spot the famous Horsey seal colonies (which often spread right onto Winterton beach!) or popping to the village for a famous “chip supper,” Primrose provides the perfect blend of seaside charm and “home-from-home” comfort. 🐾🐚
🌟 Why Pack Members Love Primrose Cottage:
🐕 4 Dogs Welcome: We proactively welcome up to four dogs (and often more by arrangement!) at no extra charge.
🏖️ Stroll to the Sand: Just a 5-10 minute walk to the quietest part of the dunes and beach.
🛡️ Secure Garden: Fully enclosed large patio garden with 5.5ft high fencing for peace of mind.
🔥 Cosy Nights: Features a fabulous woodburner and a light, airy conservatory.
🚗 Private Parking: Your own dedicated off-road parking space at the rear of the property.
🛒 Village Amenities: Close to the dog-friendly Fisherman’s Return pub, fish & chip shop, and village store.
Additional information
| Beds | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | Sleeps 4 |
| Dogs | 4 Dogs and More By Prior Arrangement, 1 Dog, 2 Dogs, 3 Dogs, 4 Dogs |
| WiFi | Broadband & WiFi Available |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
| Parking | Off road parking for 1 car |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 2 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Garden | Secure garden |
| Location | North Norfolk, Winterton on Sea |
| Bathrooms | One bathroom and separate toilet room with washbasin |
| Walkable To The Beach | Up to 5 to 10 min walk |
Reactive Dog Guide
Primrose Cottage is a 2 star Reactive Friendly Pack Holidays cottage. Here are the reasons why, but also more importantly, what aspects of the cottage may not be suitable for your reactive.Primrose Cottage is situated in a slightly quieter area of Winterton village (and not directly in the centre of the village). It is in a residential street so there is more activity than in a very rural location,The garden is secure with 5-6 feet high fencing on either side of the garden (there are neighbours on both sides. There is a 4 feet gate to enter the garden directly from the private car parking space.The front of the house has an alley way used by Snowdrop and Primrose for access (and bin storage).The garden is accessed via the conservatory patio doors and dogs can be seen clearly/supervised from the conservatory and living room.Whilst there are neighbours on either side, the height of the fencing at Primrose means that being overlooked is limited and people could only be seen if they chose to pop a head ‘over the fence’.It is a 5 min walk out of Chapel Road and to the right to access the dunes. This is by far the quietest way to access the beach, but you can choose to go via the centre of the village if you choose.As it is in the village we have had no reports of bird scarers being heard in the village, but as there are other residents locally you may hear other residents dogs barking on occasion.Parking is in a private space to the rear of the property with access directly through the cottage courtyard gate and to the front door. The parking area is open so please be aware of this when exiting the car with dogs. The dogs are secure as soon as the garden gate is closed.
Accessibility guide
Primrose Cottage has both bedrooms upstairs, and cloakroom and bathroom downstairs. The stairs are a little steep and have a handrail. Please let me know if you have any mobility issues
Location & Directions
🛋️ Inside Primrose Cottage
A Warm Welcome
You can arrive via the front courtyard or park in your private space at the rear and enter through the garden gate. The cottage is designed with practical dog-ownership in mind, featuring hard floors throughout the downstairs. 🧹
Living & Dining ✨
The Living Area: A light and airy open-plan space with a comfy Smart TV setup and a fabulous woodburner for those chilly coastal nights. 🪵
The Dining Area: Offers a lovely view over the garden and comfortably seats four—perfect for planning your next dune walk over a morning coffee. ☕
The Kitchen: A modern, fully equipped suite with an oven, hob, microwave, and separate under-counter fridge and freezer. There's also a washing machine for those salty beach towels! 🧼
Bedrooms & Bathrooms 🛌
Please note: The stairs are traditional cottage-style and quite steep, but a sturdy handrail is there to help!
Bedroom 1 (Master): A spacious room with a Kingsize bed, double wardrobes, and views overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 2: A good-sized room with a comfortable double bed and plenty of storage.
Downstairs Bathroom: A modern suite with a bath and over-bath shower.
Separate Cloakroom: A very handy separate toilet room with a washbasin.
🌳 The Garden
Step through the conservatory doors into your private, fully patio’d garden. 🪴
Security: The garden is fully fenced to 5.5 feet high all the way around, with a 5ft side gate and a 4ft rear gate leading to your parking.
Dog Comfort: The owners have thoughtfully left some artificial grass for visiting dogs to use, and there is very comfortable outdoor seating for the humans! 🍹
🐾 Reactive Dog Guide
Primrose Cottage is a 2-Star Reactive Friendly property.
Quiet Location: Situated away from the main village centre on a quiet residential street.
Fencing: The 5.5ft fencing limits being overlooked, so your dogs can relax without distractions from neighbours. 🛡️
The "Quiet Way" to the Beach: Head out of Chapel Road and turn right—this is the quietest route to the dunes, avoiding the busier village centre. 🌾
Arrival: Once the garden gate is closed, the space is fully secure, allowing for a calm transition from the car to the house.
🦴 For Your Pack & Hoomans
Doggy Supplies: We provide bowls, towels, furniture throws, poo bags, and holiday dog tags. 🐾
The Extras: A medium/large dog crate is located in the shed, along with two sunloungers and a beach trolley for your trips to the sand! 🛒
Tech: Free superfast Broadband & WiFi throughout.
For Families: A travel cot is available on request. 👶
🗺️ Exploring Winterton-on-Sea
🥾 Coastal Walks
Winterton Dunes: A National Nature Reserve right on your doorstep. Explore the slacks and valleys of this unique landscape.
The Seal Walk: Take the coastal path toward Horsey to see the incredible grey seal colonies (especially magical in winter!). 🦭
The Beach: Miles of wide, sandy beach that is dog-friendly all year round.
🍴 Eating Out (Dog Friendly!)
The Fisherman’s Return: A 300-year-old pub just a short walk away. Very welcoming to dogs and serves great local ales. 🍻
Winterton Fish Bar: Use their handy app to pre-order your chips and skip the queue! 🍟
Poppy’s Cafe: A lovely spot for a post-walk scone and tea.
❓ FAQs
How secure is the garden? 🛡️ The garden is fully enclosed by 5.5ft fencing. While there are neighbours on both sides, the height ensures privacy for you and your pack.
Where do I park? 🚗 You have a dedicated private parking space at the rear of the cottage. The "Primrose Cottage" sign is on the wall to help you find it!
Can dogs sleep on the beds? 🛌 Yes! We know some dogs love a cuddle. We just ask that you bring your own bed linen if your pups are sleep-sharers.
What we provide
- All bedding
- Hand towels, tea towels and bath towels
- Dog supplies – bowls, towels, throws, poo bags, holiday dog tags
- Dog crate (med/large) located in the shed
- Travel cot
- Free wifi
- Two sunloungers and a beach trolley available in the shed
Please note
- Short breaks are welcome out of season – please do ask.
- No logs supplied for woodburner
- Primrose Cottage is a non smoking property
- Dogs are allowed on human beds but please provide your own linen by prior arrangement.
Winterton Fish Bar now has an app where you can pre-order your meal and go straight in to collect it. (The first order has 10% off). The local Loomes store is also an Amazon collection point if you have forgotten to pack something!
49 reviews for Primrose Cottage | Winterton-on-Sea Dog Friendly | 4 Dogs Welcome
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Julie, the McKay family and pack –
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Comfy beds, l.ots of storage space easy access to the beach and dunes. Two minute walk to the shop and fantastic chip shop. Every aspect of taking dogs on holiday thought of. The most comprehensive information pack we have ever had,. Me (hairdresser) and my daughter (dog groomer) will be telling all our clients.what great accommodation it is.
Stairs are a little steep with a small person in the house and once you master the hob, everything you need is provided. Great communication with Gail from Pack Holidays. Highly recommend
Paul. Liz, Rob and Molly and Scout –
We have had a lovely relaxing few days in this welcoming cottage
Thank you for the welcome pack which we were not expecting, much appreciated
We have spent our time doing 3 walks a day on the beach with our dogs who had a blast and are now going home for a rest!!
We can recommend Poppys or Fishermans Return for breakfast and the cafe at the beach for snacks.
The cottage itself is clean and tidy and has everything you need. The rear garden is nice and secluded and we spent time sitting out there relaxing
We didnt venture out of the village much as we know this coastline quite well, so a nice relaxing break was perfect on this occassion
If anyone is thinking of visiting Winterton them we would not hesitate recommending Primrose Cottage!!
Deborah and Stephanie –
Had a wonderful stay – very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Great location – would definitely come again
Anonymous –
Fabulous couple of days, lovely and clean, nothing wrong with anything 🙂 🙂
Suzanne Glazebrook –
Another amazing stay at Primrose Cottage with my daughter this time. She absolutely loved the cottage. So comfortable it just feels like home. We had gorgeous weather and the walks on the dunes are amazing. Gail is also amazing, can’t wait to come back in September .
Suzanne Glazebrook –
Primrose cottage is amazing. So beautifully decorated, so cosy and warm. Having a parking spot out the back is amazing. There are two garden lights that are activated when the dogs go out at night which is a huge bonus. Very comfy to stay in and very well equipped. Have already booked for later in the year, and will always try and stay in this one again if available.
Anonymous –
Another home from home week. Good weather, comfortable and well equipped accommodation. Highly recommend
Anonymous –
We stayed at Primrose Cottage, that catered wonderfully for everything possible. We all had a fantastic time
Having large dogs, it is so hard to find a property that will accept them
We had good weather for October, The beach was great, we even saw plenty of seals
A top choice for pet friendly accommodation and village
Highly recommend
Anonymous –
Primrose Cottage, you never fail !!
Delightful cottage with everything we need
Close to the beach, cosy, clean
…. We look forward to next year!. Thank you
Anonymous –
The holiday was fantastic! The cottage was very clean when we arrived. Not our first time here and certainly not the last. Thank you
Rudderham family –
A lovely house and village and very dog friendly. We have loved going on the beach which is a few mins walk away and Max (our dog) has loved his morning and evening walkies on the beach
The house was lovely and clean and had everything we needed and also extra dog friendly.
Will hopefully be back again. Can highly recommend
Pack Holidays and Gail is only a phone call away if any problems occur.
Thank you
Anonymous –
Fabulous stay as usual! Had everything we needed and more
Thank you so much
See you next year
Mandy –
Primrose Cottage is absolutely perfect! We have loved every second of our holiday and we cannot wait to return. It is perfect for both dogs and their humons. Spotlessly clean with beautiful interior. Thank you so much
Great location for the dunes, the secret lane walks and the beach! Mum is an avid walker and has been in element. Having everything on our doorstep (including the village shop, the pub and the chip shop) has been really lovely and very convenient. We are all in agreement that we love Primrose and we love Winterton!
Maggie Falconer –
loved this cottage had everything we needed.Nice to be in the village and just minutes away to the dunes and sea..The garden was perfect to relax in south facing and comfy loungers provided.
Anonymous –
We really loved the cottage – Had everything we need. So close to the beach and walks and not far from Horsey Wind Pump, had a trip to Sheringham and Lowestoft.
Thank you for the yummy dog biscuits and mllk and human biscuits, The dogs loved them
Zoe –
We absolutely loved our stay at Primrose Cottage this year. We love the close access to the dunes for walking the dogs. The weather has been so good I even had a swim in the sea. We have had excellent meals at the Fishermans Return and local chip shop. I cycled down the dunes to Horsey Gap on a cooler day. Thank you we had a brilliant time
Sharon, Rob, Rufus and Belle –
Primrose Cottage was our first Pack Holiday and we all loved it It was lovely that the dogs have the run of the house removes all human stress. We felt Primrose was dog welcoming and not dog tolerant
Location is great, the cottage was clean and tidy – It was everything for a relaxing holiday
Primrose has the addition of being close to the dunes which we used daily to the pleasure of Rufus and Belle
Would highly recommend Primrose and Pack Holidays
Anonymous –
Such a lovely cottage, well equipped, warm and comfortable! Despite the weather, we have really enjoyed our stay. Rosie has also had a great time on the beach and dunes. Excellent walks. Burgh Castle was a nice change to the beach. We have slept brilliantly, such a comfy bed. Thanks for the welcome pack and home from home touches. Clean, cosy, comfortable, just lovely
Claire, David, Bella, Bear & Jacob –
We have just had a holiday in Primrose cottage at the start of May.
The cottage was really clean and a lovely space downstairs with everything we could need. The sofas were big and comfortable with lots of space.
The bedrooms upstairs were again a nice size and very comfortable. No upstairs bathroom which was a bit of an issue for us but most people would be okay once the steep staircase was mastered although older dogs may struggle.
The garden was a nice size and the parking at the back of the house came in very handy as parking wasn’t always easy for others visiting us. A patch of grass in the garden would have been useful for the dogs rather than using the muddy borders.
The dunes and beach were a short walk away through the convenient short cut supplied in the details which we made good use of.
We had lovely lunches at the cafe next to the beach but Poppy’s cafe was definitely a favourite and were able to get a table with friends and 5 dogs inside.
Fish and chips were lovely and the large battered sausage was something to behold. 😉
Gt Yarmouth and Gorleston are not far away if you needed a big supermarket or retail shopping.
We visited Cart gap, Poppyland cafe (WW2 themed), Horsey Windpump, Gorleston beach and Waxham barns cafe. I would also recommend Horsey Gap for seeing the seals.
With all that said, Winterton beach was so lovely, we spent a large amount of time with the dogs on that beach.
Overall, a really lovely cottage that was very clean and well equipped in a lovely area very close to the beach and lots of nice eating places.
Clive and Lisa, Dexter, Zoe and Ario –
Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely cottage
Its been perfect, clean, comfortable, dog safe, home from home. We certainly made use of its localtion, getting on to the beach and done the village walk twice.
We’d love to come back again soon
Anonymous –
The house was lovely when I arrived – very clean and tidy. I have had a lovely break although the weather could have been better as it was a bit cold
Lindsay –
Yet again, an absolutely fantastic cottage. Perfect for our stay. Could not fault anything. Even the weather was on our side. Lovely breakfast at Poppys, and fantastic lunch at the fisherman’s arms. It’s great just to park up and leave the car. All of our four dogs loved the beach and the dunes. Looking forward to coming back.
Anne and Graham –
Well What a week, Mediterenean weather , Lovely cottage, clean and very well equpped
Had a fantastic time. Thank you Winterton
Anonymous –
Thank you for a wonderful holiday!! Primrose Cottage is a delight and in the most perfect location.
We had wonderful walks on the dunes and the fab beach.
We had some lovely day trips to various broads
Saw sooooo many seals at Horsey – AMAZING!
Winterton has everything – Poppys, The FishermansRest, The Chippie – what more could we need>
Ian climbed the church tower open every Saturday 2-4pm during the Summer
Worth the 144 steps for the incredible view
Primrose Cottage is so VERY comfy – good bed, sofa….etc all VERY important for a restful holiday. LOVELY! Dog Tess enjoyed her treats – thank you!! She loved having two gardens!!
BRILLIANT holiday!! Thank you xxx
Tracie –
As soon as I stepped inside Primrose cottage I knew it was going to be a good week. Such a charming cottage, so tastefully decorated and a calm tranquil feel about the place. Spotlessly clean and welcoming.
I loved the layout, really well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge, generous bathroom and lovely big bedrooms. Even checked the make of the mattress as it was so comfortable. It’s a Simba, btw.
Every Pack holiday property has its plus point (this is my 3rd holiday so far with them this year, 2 more booked) but Primrose is the exception as it’s has lots of them, e.g. within the village but sitting just on the edge, peaceful, just 30 seconds to the dunes, your own parking place, a short walk of 3 minutes to the shop and 4 to the pub.
Gail and her team made sure everything was just so for our arrival, dog crates etc. It’s so nice to know that within minutes of arriving you can be getting on with your holiday.
I’d happily live there so if the owner wants to sell up but I’m first in the queue!
I’m going back again for another holiday but for 2 weeks next time!
Anonymous –
Another lovely stay despite the best efforts of the weather to spoil things 🙂
Highlights – Breakfast at Hirsts, Poppyland and Seal View
Ice cream at Mundesley, watching the seals swim at Horsey Gap.
Stocking up on books at the National Trust bookshop at Blickling
And those wonderful deserted beaches!
Malc, Zoe, Kael and Ziggy –
Lovely week in Winterton on Sea, the local pub / beach / cafe / shops are all walking distance from the house
Lovely clean house and so dog friendly
Recommend the Fishermans Return in the village and The Boatman Pub for grub
Pack Holidays are fantastic!! This is our second Pack Holiday and we will be back!
Anne –
We had a fabulous time at Primrose Cottage, there was everything here that we needed and more!#
Very homely and comfortable, we would love to come again
Mrs Dunn –
Spotlessly clean, home from home comforts, set in a beautiful village, easy walk to the beach. Truly fantastic, highly recommended for families and pooches!
Anonymous –
It’s been great going to the beach and swimming in the sea – cold but refreshing! I had alot of fun. One of my favourite memories is going for midnight walks down to the beach. The sky was so clear and we could see the stars, which were beautiful
We have had an amazing family holiday!
JC, Laurie and Hugo –
Another brilliant week at Primrose Cottage (14th to 21st April) in Winterton on Sea. Than you Gail, the owners and the team! We love it here, so close to the beach and the marrams. We were blessed with the weather and are already looking forward to our next trip!
Our find this time for pizza lovers was ”Basecamp” at Clippesby Hall, dogs allowed onto the heated patio area outside. As always the local Fishermans Return so lovely. We walked to Scratby Bakers (low tide) for breakfast. Found Nero’s Kitchen in Happisburgh for Hugo’s dog treats!
Thank you Norfolk, the county that keeps on giving!
Favourite walk of the week – Overstrand to Cromer on the beach
Sharon, Billy Sid and Paddy –
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Primrose Cottage, the place was an ideal place to explore with our young labradors Sid and Paddy on their first holiday! The cottage was ideal and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the lovely welcome pack and so did the boys with their tasty treats. Thank you Gail
Jane and Steve, Jazz, Pixie and Mabel –
A very cosy and well equipped cottage in the perfect location. We’ve had such a relaxing New Years weekend here away from the madness and the fireworks, so happy days! Having the parking space is a great bonus and we think it would be great to have a small double bed in the second bedroom. Thank you for letting us enjoy your cottage – and the woodburner was a lovely added bonus! Really don’t want to go home
Anonymous –
We have had a wonderful week (apart from the weather). The dogs have thoroughly enjoyed the dunes and beach. We are hoping to return next year. Accommodation superb. Thank you Gail and Pack Holidays
Martin, Sam, Zara, Mia, Shady & Buzz –
Thank you Pack Holidays
The cottage was perfect for us and the dogs, cosy and had everything we needed, dunes and beaches were brilliant for the dogs they loved every minute of our stay with you, also thank you for our goodies the dogs enjoyed the treats, we would certainly come back in the future as we loved the area, first time at Winterton and an added bonus of great weather too (although home day tomorrow not looking great!!) Hope to be back soon x
Bridget, Debbie, “Lili, Cooper, Tig, Luna and Boo’ –
A lovely time as usual in a Pack Holiday cottage!!
Spotlessly clean!! Well equipped & comfy xx
The Lion @ Somerton up the road is so dog friendly they even have a dog menu. The human food is home cooked, well presented, very tasty and good value, well worth a visit!!
A great time had by all
Thanks again Gail and gang xx
Left the husbands behind this time !🙂xxx
Kerry, Pat, Andrea & Doglets –
We have had a marvellous stay here. A beautiful place with everything we need. We have made good use of the pub, cafe and chip shop 🙂 and had such wonderful walk on the beach with our dogs.
Will definitely be returning
Jen & Jim, Holly & Poppy x –
This cottage is so lovely, clean and comfortable, it feels like home from home (our second stay here in 6 months!)
Once again we have been blessed with beautiful weather and we have really enjoyed our last-minute break.
We’ve even got used to the steep stairs!
Thank you!
The Criscuolo Family –
Thank you for such a wonderful week! Cottage was perfect, immaculately clean and had everything provided and more. Great access to the beach. We loved seeing seals in the waves! Our furbaby loved his first beach holiday too! Good shops nearby and very central to a lot of locations.
Our first Pack Holiday of many to be sure!! There was time to relax but also lots of things to do. We hired a boat from Martham which was lovely and so convenient. Thanks so much we were not disappointed.
You really thought of everything for pets too, patch of grass for fussy bums like our two, poo bags, towels, bowels and even a toy! We cannot recommend Primrose Cottage enough !! We had had a fabulous holiday. Thank 🙂 You xx
Lynne & Dave & Stanford –
We have had a another wonderful week at Primrose Cottage. We love the proximity to the village, dunes and beach, pub, village shop. Look forward to another visit next year.
Anonymous –
We have had a fabulous week in this pretty cottage with our dogs. The cottage was very well equipped for us and our dogs. The welcome pack was very much appreciated.
We all enjoyed it immensely.
Thank you!
Anonymous –
Lots of lovely places to walk with the dogs. The dunes and beach, both north and south, are within walking distance of the house and other places such as Hickling Broad are a short drive away. The local chip shop is brilliant. Best to phone your order through as they cook to order and will give you a collection time. Fishermans Return is open all day, does food and dogs are welcome in all areas of the pub
Anonymous –
A fantastic weeks stray at Primrose Cottage, so comfortable a home from home. The dogs settled in really well and enjoyed exploring the house and garden. The village of Winterton so welcoming, the locals friendly and helpful.
Sarah and Family –
We have had a brilliant time here at Primrose Cottage. The accommodation was everything we needed and more. I am going to share our holiday experience on facebook and instagram! Many thanks, such a dog friendly place
Anonymous –
Thank you for a fantastic stay at Primrose Cottage! The house was absolutely perfect for us. We loved being in Winterton on Sea, such a beautiful unspoiled village. Plenty of interesting walks right on the doorstep for Daniel-the-Spaniel, including miles of snady beach and beautiful sand dunes
Elaine, Ben, Ted and Stanley –
To Gail and team,
Thank you all so much for making our holiday perfect, Looking forward to 2023
Anne, Graham, Bertie and Rupert –
Thank you for yet another lovely stay in Norfolk. A beautiful cottage, a pretty village, and lovely clean beaches. Myself and my partner and our two boys Bertie and Rupert have loved every minute and look forward to coming back to Primrose Cottage next September.
Many thanks
Maureen, Steve, Holly and Albutt –
Lovely house – so nice to be in a truly dog friendly house.
Best day out – Fairhaven water Gardens. Very dog friendly, even the 20 minute boat ride. Skipper of the boat was very knowledgable, saw lots of wildlife; Can also take your own food in for a picnic. Book online as you get a cheaper price (£7.22 online, £8.50 at the gate. Dogs 30p, boat ride £4 dogs 50p).
Also, Fantastic chips from Winterton chip shop.
Wendy –
We stayed at Primrose Cottage in late April. We really enjoyed our week in the cottage. It is very well appointed and the decor is fresh and modern, it was scrupulously clean. We liked the village and close proximity to the beach and local beauty spots and walks. We also enjoyed the quiet location and private outside area which was perfect for relaxing especially as it is south facing so gets the sun all day. We will be recommending the cottage to friends and family and look forward to revisiting it ourselves in the future.