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Three double bedroom fisherman’s cottage-breathtaking views across RSPB marshes.

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Holt, England
  • Place, Norfolk Coast
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cromer Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandringham House
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Three double bedroom fisherman’s cottage-breathtaking views across RSPB marshes.

Cley is a beautiful village on the breathtaking North Norfolk coast. Mariners hard is an old fisherman’s cottage but internally a modern and well maintained, well equipped, three double bedroom house. Mariners hard sits on the high street at Cley and is a two minute walk to the pub, art gallery, pottery and deli. Outside of the cottage there is a path taking you through the marshland to the beach. There are numerous beautiful walks from the cottage - across the marsh land to Blakeney to the west or Salt-marsh to the east. Mariners hard cottage is equipped and maintained to a high standard. There are three double bedrooms all with Egyptian cotton sheets and duck-down bedding. A large sitting area with a cosy log fire. For eating there is a large dining table and an outside space with a dining area and bbq for alfresco dining.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Natural Surroundings. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Natural Surroundings and 6 minutes from Letheringsett Watermill
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a child gate at the bottom of the stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Three double bedroom fisherman’s cottage-breathtaking views across RSPB marshes. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was - quite simply - the most AMAZING stay. From Jo (the property manager/owner), to the sumptuous house itself and the surrounding area, everything was perfect. My family and I were visiting from Mississippi in the US, revisiting Norfolk where my family grew up, and I went to school at UEA 30 years ago. We loved touring the coast and sampling amazing food in local pubs and restaurants. Please visit The George & Dragon and Hanser, both had amazing food and wonderful hospitality. Thank you so much for providing many wonderful memories. I cannot recommend Jo and Mariners Hard enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cley

Nice house. Nice neighborhood. All good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous visit to Norfolk!

The cottage was exactly as described and true to the pictures. The check in was smooth and Jo gave us lots of helpful info on the area. The welcome basket was also really appreciated. We were 6 adults and there was plenty of space so we didn’t feel on top of one another all the time. The village is lovely and we are out at the George & Dragon and the Harnser - excellent meals at both. There are also wonderful villages and beaches all along the coast to visit and the doggies were welcome virtually everywhere. All in all a great week - thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best shower in UK

The welcome kit was great and the shower was absolutely wonderful. Location is fantastic. Everything worked well. One minor niggle with resetting the lock box otherwise perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mariners Hard - A Real Gem in Cley

We’ve been staying in Blakeney and Cley for many years in a whole range of properties. It was lovely to discover a new gem in this cottage. We always think there are three fundamental qualities that are needed for an enjoyable stay: location, comfortable bedrooms and good bathrooms/showers (especially with the rain and mud we had!) The cottage scored super highly on all three. A two minute walk from the Windmill and our beloved George pub ; a short hop to the Cley beach road and paths; lovely beds and great quality showers (not always the case in these older cottages). The property was warm and comfortable with a nice sitting area for the evenings. A special thanks for the effortless check in: Jo’s communication before our stay was quick and friendly and she allowed us to arrive a bit earlier on the Friday, with the heating already on a welcome basket waiting. It was a wonderful stay - the cottage is highly recommended. As we left we were talking about how much we’d like to return… Thanks KB & family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Simmonds S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very special home in an unforgettable setting

We adored our time here for a very memorable late Autumn break. Such a stylish and comfortable home with real attention to detail. The owners have gone the extra mile... beds are supremely comfortable with lovely linen and the rest of the house is just a special. What a treat to be able to walk from the house onto the marshes and take a footpath to the sea. Wildlife in this part of Norfolk always delivers a spectacle and we enjoyed 'close views' of Barn Owls and Marsh Harriers, huge flocks Geese and much more. Excellent places to eat within so close, an easy walk. The owners have written a really good guide to the area - was really useful. We know North Norfolk well and have enjoyed holidays here many times. The combination of this house and this location is a real winner. We loved it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic cottage and very communicative owner!

The owner was very helpful and communicative and the cottage exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage in a wonderful location.

The beds and bed linen were wonderful. Really comfortable. It was disappointing that the deli did not deliver the welcome pack until the next day but the cottage owner got on to that quickly. We were warned it might be cold as it is an old cottage and it was, so It would have been nice if there was some low heating on to take the chill off.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022