Burlington by-the-Sea, once the impressive reception and dining rooms of the iconic 19th Century Burlington Hotel, is our unique boutique seaside retreat sitting proudly above an award winning blue flag beach on the North Norfolk coast, offering expansive sea views and spacious living for up to four guests and one well behaved dog.
STYLISH BEACHSIDE LIVING
Offering light and warmth throughout the seasons the open plan living area features an electric wood burner framed by the original hotel fire surround, a comfortable sofa and two designer Ercol armchairs and footstools. Providing the perfect environment to unwind and enjoy the expansive sea views whilst the large hand crafted wooden panel shutters add privacy and style.
The contemporary kitchen is generously equipped and the little extras including a De’Longhi coffee machine and Velvetiser hot chocolate maker will boost your post beach refreshment options. The island unit featuring contemporary bar stools means your holiday cooking is transformed into a social experience whilst the elegant oak dining table provides dual aspect views of both the sea and Sheringham town with the Beeston Bump beyond.
WAKE UP TO SEA VIEWS
BEDROOM 1
Featuring a generous super king bed, which can be made up as a twins, making this room suitable for little ones too. A mid century chest of draws and a row of handy hooks for hanging clothes provide useful storage. The ensuite bathroom features a walk-in rain shower, whilst the large hand crafted wooden panel shutters add privacy and style.
BEDROOM 2
This light and airy room offers a luxurious king sized bed, the perfect spot for your morning coffee, looking out to the sea beyond. The large ensuite bathroom features a roomy walk in rainfall shower and Burlington fittings. The space is flooded with light from the floor to the ceiling arched window and large hand crafted wooden panel shutters add privacy and style.
THE FLOORPLAN
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KITCHEN
Induction hob, fan oven, microwave, electric kettle, coffee machine with gournd coffee, tea bags toaster, fridge freezer with ice cube trays, washine machine and dishwasher. Eco friendly Sesi hand wash and washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and Method cleaning products. A scourer, j-cloth, bin liners and pan brush.
LIVING AREA
Smart Flatscreen TV with Netflix, large Pure Evoke digital radio, a selection of coastal books, board games, maps and local guides.
BEDROOMS & ENSUITE BATHROOMS
DAB Radio, Fresh linen sheets, throw cushions and blankets, USB sockets, cotton buds, cotton pads, hairdryer. Heated towel rails, vanity shelf and mirror, towel hooks, bath towels, face cloths, hand towels, loo rolls, Eco Sesi hand wash and shaving sockets.
ESSENTIALS
Shaker coat hooks, ironing board, iron, clothes airer, dustpan and brush, floor brush, bucket, mop and cleaning products. First aid kit, sewing kit, binoculars, torch, beach equipment.
PRIVATE PARKING
There is an underground parking space at Burlington by-the-Sea for your use marked ‘Flat 3’ on the metal post in front and ‘8’ marked on the ground. You will find the key fob to open the garage in the key safe immediately outside the entrance to the apartment and we request that you return the fob to the key safe prior to your departure. Please note there is an hieght limit of approximately 1.9metres. (For example cars with roof boxes - the roof box can be taken off and carried inside)
HEALTH & SAFETY
A first aid kit, fire extinguisher, fire blanket and carbon monoxide alarms are fitted in the property.
CHILDREN
Travel cot and high chair are available for young children. Please give us advance warning so we can have these ready
DELIVERIES
Should you wish to have a food shop delivered, the driver should press the ‘door’ symbol followed by the flat number. Please note there is a good variety of food stores in Sheringham, including a large Tesco.
LOCATION
Located in the traditional seaside town of Sheringham, North Norfolk, home to an award winning family friendly beach, Championship golf course, heritage steam railway and fantastic coastal and countryside walks. The apartment offers spectacular sea views, immediate access to the beach below and easy access to the spectacular cliff top coast path and golf course. Whilst benefitting from a quiet position at the end of the Esplanade guests can enjoy a five minute walk to the bustling streets of Sheringham town centre.
SHERINGHAM
NORFOLK
Norfolk is blessed with an 84 mile long coastline with the Norfolk Coast Path covering some stunning areas along the way. The canals and waterways of The Norfolk Broads are an impressive 117 square miles. With a variety of National Trust properties, parklands, woodlands and expansive beaches, there is something for all our guests. This unique self catering accommodation provides the perfect base from which to explore the many and varied delights of North Norfolk.
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WHELK COPPERS
Perfect for your morning coffee and brunch and only a few minutes walk along the promenade towards town www.whelkcoppers.com
NO. 10For a delicious and equally atmospheric meal, head to on Augusta Street. www.no10sheringham.co.uk
THE BANKHead here for a fantastic curry and a menu offering speciality Nepalese cuisine. Great service and takeaway is also available (apart from Saturdays). www.thebankrestaurantsheringham.com
STUBBY’S PIZZAis a buzzy family friendly favourite, serving a variety of speciality pizzas, sides and craft beers. Best pizza dough for miles! Closed Sundays and Mondays (Normal for Norfolk!) www.stubbyspizza.co.uk
THE GANGWAYA micro pub and beer café opposite the North Norfolk Steam Railway, offering cocktails and snacks by night in the cosy bar area and pastries and what we call ‘propper’ coffees by day. Fabulous people watching corner of Sheringham, both day and night. www.thegangway.co.uk/sheringham
ROCKY BOTTOMS
Only a few miles along the coastal path, is well worth a visit during your stay. Husband and wife duo catch their lobsters and crab and prepare their daily catch for customers. Crab sandwiches are avilable to take out, or eat in and enjoy one of many seasfood dishes with a glass of something cold. One of our favourite spots. Booking ahead is essential if you want an inside table. www.rockybottoms.net
THE DUN COW
Along the coast road at Salthouse offers great pub grub overlooking the salt marshes. Wood burner is always lit in the winter months and there’s the large open garden to enjoy the views in the summer months. www.salthouseduncow.com
NO.1 CROMER
Fish and chips at Galton Blackiston’s overlooking the Cromer Pier is a treat for all. Sit in a booth or take away down to the beach. The upstairs restaurant offers more sophisticated plates including seafood platters and seasonal dishes. www.no1cromer.com
THE GUNTON ARMS
A one-of-a-kind hideaway on a tranquil Norfolk estate offering a relaxed, shooting party atmosphere, high-end contemporary artworks and hearty meals include local venison. Located between North Walsham and Cromer. www.theguntonarms.co.uk
THE SUFFIELD ARMS(Gunton’s nearby sister restaurant) has recently re-opened and split into three rooms, a local bar at its entrance, which retains the pub’s traditional style, a tapas bar at the rear serving authentic Spanish dishes, and a saloon bar upstairs serving cocktails. Easily accessed via train from Sheringham station. www.suffieldarms.com
NORWICHHas a very good reputation for amazing food and drink. It is home to three restaurants in The Michelin Guide 2021, which are Benedicts, Farmyard and Roger Hickman’s. www.visitnorwich.co.uk
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SHERINGHAM PARK
A popular parkland boasting nearly 1,000 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland with coastal views. If visiting during May and June the famous rhododendron display comes to it’s peak and is an absolute must visit. It is run by the National Trust.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
FELBRIGG HALLHouses rich global collections including luxury exports traded by the East India Company. There is a large walled garden to explore and the landscape park features a lake, 520 acres of woods and waymarked trails. The courtyard café is a perfect spot for watching the world go by with a second hand book from the stables bookstore.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
THE NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAYOffers steam train trips through the stunning coastal scenery from a station located in Sheringham town centre. Frequent train services operate between Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt and there are sepecial events throughout the year well worth visiting including The Norfolk Lights Express and The Santa Special, both immersive wintertime experiences for all the family.
www.nnrailway.co.uk
CROMER PIERBest known for the only ‘End of the Pier’ show of its kind in the world where audiences can be entertained by a line up of traditional variety acts for three months throughout the summer. Bradley Walsh recently described the Cromer Pier Show as something that ‘should be on everyone’s to-do list’.
www.cromerpier.co.uk
HOLKHAM ESTATEBoasts 3,000 acres of cycling and walking routes to explore in the park, surrounding the 18th-century hall, adventure playgounds and high rope course for the more adventurous. Grab a coffee or bite to eat in the courtyard café or head to the pizza van during the summer months.
www.holkham.co.uk
PENSTHORPE NATURAL PARKPerfect local full day out for families, bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts and garden lovers. Located along the river Wensum, you can explore 700 acres of woodland walks and lakes; four stunning gardens, including the Millennium Garden designed by renowned plantsman Piet Oudolf. Children both big and small can explore WildRootz at Pensthorpe, a huge outdoor adventure playground managing to encompass over 30 pieces of individual play equipment including the giant 11 metre high slide tower called ‘The Worm’. Hootz House, an award winning indoor play area is great for kids of all ages should you find the weather turning.
www.pensthorpe.com
NORWICH CITYHolds the status of ‘most complete medieval city’ in the country, and is full of cobbled streets, ancient buildings, half-timbered houses and medieval lanes. Don’t forget to take a trip to Chapel Gardens, The Lanes and of course Norwich Castle.
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WALKING & CYCLING
North Norfolk’s Deep History Coast, the 22-mile stretch of coastline between Weybourne and Cart Gap is well worth a walk and is steeped in millions of years’ worth of history. Head west along the cliffs or shingle beach towards Cley or east up and over Beeston Bump (as seen from our kitchen windows). Weybourne to Cromer walk (8.6 miles) is one of the many stages of the coastpath.GOLF
Sheringham Golf Course is within walking distance from the apartment. The spectacular links course dates back to 1891 and welcomes guests throughout the year. Booking ahead is essential. www.sheringhamgolfclub.co.uk
WILD SWIMMING
Norfolk hosts a variety of coastal swim spots including one right outside our front door here in Sheringham. The patrolled life guarded beach offers perfect conditions and low tide reveals stretches of sandy beaches. An hour either side of the tide is perfect for swimming and we’ve provided a tide clock in the apartment for reference, although plesase do check the Met Office website for the latest swimming conditions. Remember to pack swim shoes as there can be the odd rock to navigate at high tide. In the cooler months we tend to wear wetsuit gloves and shoes, the essential wooly hat and dry robe before walking back to the apartment for a hot choccie in front of the fire.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP)
Pop down the steps onto the promenade and you will find Sheringham’s Sup Shack which offers board hire (£15 / hour) and lessons to anyone wishing to learn how to paddleboard. Such a fun experience, just requires a little concentration and sea faring legs! www.supshacksheringham.com
BIRD WATCHING
NWT Cley Marshes (8 miles) is the oldest Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve in the country. The 400 acre fresh and saltwater marshes provide an excellent habitat for rare and scarce birds both resident and migratory, waders and large flocks of wildfowl. Offering spectacular views over the Cley marshes to the sea you are guaranteed to spot a wide variety of birds.
SEAL TRIPS
Blakeney Point (9 miles) is renowned for its colony of common and grey seals, the 3.5-mile sand and shingle spit of the National Trust Nature Reserve at Blakeney Point can only be accessed by boat at high tide from Blakeney and Morston quays, or by a 4 mile beach walk from Cley. www.beansboattrips.co.uk
BEACH DAYS
Burnham Overy Staithe, the gateway to Gun Hill and Scolt Head Island (a ferry ride away in during summer), Holkham and Wells are all worth a visit. Do keep an eye out for seals, they can often be spotted swimming along the east coast and if you are visiting between November and the beginning of February, the large Grey seals come to our coastline to give birth to their pups at Horsey Gap. www.holkham.co.uk
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
LOW SEASON
October – March
£960 / week
MID SEASON
April, May and September
£1540 / week
HIGH SEASON
June – August
£1750 / week
7 night (minimum) stays are available during High Season, Friday arrivals and departures.
Public and School holidays are set at the Mid Season rate.
3 night (minimum) breaks are available during Low Season at £200 per night and £220 per night during Mid Season.
There is an £85 cleaning and linen fee per stay.
For one small well behaved dog there is a £65 charge, please read our Dog Policy before booking.
Prior to your arrival we require a £200 Security Deposit, which is held for the duration of your stay.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
OUR STORY
We have always appreciated the simple pleasures of being by the sea and have spent many long and happy days exploring this spectacular part of the North Norfolk coast. Fascinated by the rich history and architecture associated with Britain’s Victorian seaside resorts we were immediately drawn to the conversion of the iconic 19th Century Burlington Hotel on Sheringham’s Esplanade.
THE BURLINGTON HOTEL
When we explored the Burlington for the first time it was clear that the grand proportions of the former dining room and reception areas with their floor to ceiling arched windows provided a very special blank canvas for a new seaside retreat. Drawing on our own positive self catering experiences and the success of our first holiday let, The Cowshed, we have focused heavily on attention to detail with the aim of providing our guests with the most relaxing holiday stay possible. We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to bring this magical space back to life and hope that our guests enjoy staying here as much as we do.
