Pilgrims Rest

Cromer

4.65

(55 Reviews)

7 guests

3 bedrooms

4 beds

2 bathrooms

Property Overview

Welcome to Pilgrims Rest, a dog friendly holiday let in the picturesque village of Bacton. This charming flint cottage is just a short walk from the beach and sits beside the historic ruins of Bromholm Priory. With three luxurious bedrooms and free parking available, Pilgrims Rest is the perfect spot for a relaxing coastal escape in one of Norfolk’s prettiest seaside villages.

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Property Details

The Space
The inviting living room has a comfy ‘L’ shaped sofa, Smart TV, and a wood burner—perfect for cosy nights in with the family. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need, and the large dining table is perfect for family meals or evening games. Pilgrims Rest offers three lovely bedrooms: a bright King room, a cosy single, and a family room with a double and single bed. Each room comes with a TV, and an extra ‘Z’ bed is available upon request. You'll find two bathrooms—one on the ground floor with a rainfall shower, and an upstairs family bathroom with a bath, overhead shower, and heated towel rail. Step out into the enclosed garden, featuring a firepit, spacious lawn, and plenty of outdoor furniture, including a BBQ, sun loungers, and a parasol—great for relaxing or letting the dogs roam free!

Neighborhood
The village of Bacton is nestled along the North Norfolk Coast, approximately 10 miles from the popular seaside town of Cromer. In the village, visitors can enjoy a meal at the local chip shop or café, and find everyday essentials at the local store and gift shop.

Known for its expansive sandy beaches, Bacton is a perfect coastal retreat, with Pilgrims Rest just a 5-minute walk from the nearest dog-friendly beach. Other nearby beaches include Walcott (a 15-minute walk), as well as Mundesley and Happisburgh, both about 3.5 miles away. The bustling town of Cromer, a favorite among North Norfolk seaside towns, is under a 30-minute drive and offers a wealth of attractions and activities.

For dining options close by, there are several eateries and pubs, including Poachers Pocket, The Lighthouse Inn, The Keswick, and Oriental Garden. Further options can be found in North Walsham, which also features a large supermarket for added convenience.

There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the area, with BeWILDerwood—an exciting adventure park featuring zip lines, jungle bridges, and tree houses—just a 25-minute drive away. For more thrill-seekers, the popular theme park Pleasurewood Hills is located about 10 miles past Great Yarmouth. For outdoor enthusiasts, Broads Canoe Hire in Hickling is just a 20-minute drive from Pilgrims Rest, offering a great way to explore the Norfolk Broads.

Though Pilgrims Rest is a coastal cottage, it’s conveniently located for exploring the Norfolk Broads, with Wroxham and Hoveton only 25 minutes away, where visitors can hire boats for a day out on the water.

Getting Around
Getting to and around Pilgrims Rest in Bacton, on the North Norfolk Coast, is straightforward, whether you're arriving by car, public transport, or exploring the local area on foot. The village is well-connected to nearby coastal towns, beaches, and attractions, making it an excellent base for a coastal getaway.

Pilgrims Rest is most easily accessed by car. Bacton is located just off the B1159, around 10 miles from Cromer and approximately 25 miles from Norwich.

The nearest train station is located in North Walsham, about 6 miles from Bacton. North Walsham is on the Bittern Line, which connects to Norwich and Cromer, providing regular services. From North Walsham, you can take a taxi or a local bus to reach Pilgrims Rest in Bacton.

Bacton is served by local bus routes connecting it to nearby towns such as North Walsham, Mundesley, and Cromer. The Sanders Coaches service runs regular buses along the coast, making it easy to access the surrounding villages and beaches without a car.

Cycling is a great way to explore the North Norfolk Coast, and Bacton is surrounded by quiet country lanes and coastal paths that are perfect for cycling. You can ride to nearby beaches like Walcott, Mundesley, or Happisburgh, all within easy reach by bike.

  • Bath
  • Bathtub
  • BBQ
  • BBQ area
  • BBQ grill
  • Bed linens
  • Board Games
  • Cable TV
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee Machine
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Family friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fireplace
  • First aid kit
  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking
  • Fridge
  • Fridge Freezer
  • Garden
  • Garden or backyard
  • Garden/backyard
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld shower head
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • High chair
  • Highchair
  • Hobs
  • Hot water
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Iron
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Linen Provided
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Outside Seating
  • Oven
  • Pack 'n Play travel crib
  • Parking
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Private entrance
  • Private living room
  • Refrigerator
  • Rubbish bins
  • Seaside
  • Shower
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detector
  • Sofa
  • Stair Gate
  • Stair gates
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Town Centre
  • Travel Cot
  • TV
  • Utensils
  • Washer
  • Washing machine
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless internet
  • Wood Burner

Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay at the property.

An additional ‘Z’ bed is available upon request.

Check-in: 16:00

Checkout: 10:00

Guest Reviews

4.65

(55 Reviews)

Nimisha

26/05/2025

We had a great time staying at Pilgrims Rest - very close to the sandy beaches and other sites around Norfolk. The house was beautiful with everything you'd need for long weekend away - would definitely recommend!

Licki

05/05/2025

The home was clean, warm, welcoming and fully equipped. Very close to the beach.

Penny

19/04/2025

Great location only 5 minutes to the beach and 10 minutes to the shop. Very comfortable beds and good bed linen. The garden was a bonus being much larger than we expected. All the rooms were well equipped. We definitely recommend a stay at Pilgrim's Rest.

Carolyn

11/04/2025

We had a lovely stay in Pilgrims Cottage, it is a comfortable little place, good bedding, and equipped kitchen, if you want to cook. We travel regularly and it was a first to not have any basics in the kitchen such as, washing up liquid, bin bags, more than one tiny sponge to clean, salt, pepper etc… maybe we have been spoilt with our previous self catering cottages! So just remember to add everything to your shopping list for when you arrive! Garden is secure for dogs and good size. The cottage is in a good location for exploring the beaches and local areas, we had a lovely walk to Mundesley and yummy meal in The Ship, Gunton Arms is a great pub only 15 minutes away. Beaches are only a short walk and not crowded even over the Easter break.

Katie

22/02/2025

The cottage is beautiful,nicely decorated and well equipped.The location is fantastic with just a 5min walk to the beach. It was unfortunate that we were notified on the morning of arrival that the fridge was not working but we were assured that it was being sorted. We ended up being left without a fridge for our entire stay which I found very disappointing. Every time we contacted Host and Stay they reassured us they were on it but nothing happened.Such a shame as the property itself is fantastic and would also be fab in the summer being so close to the beach but disappointed with Host and Stay.

Katy

18/02/2025

It is a nice cottage and a great location near the beach. Unfortunately for our stay the fridge/freezer did not work and this was not resolved during our stay. We also did not have any logs included for the wood burner.

Ruby

02/01/2025

The cottage was a lovely place to stay, great layout and a lovely homely feel. Lovely location close to the beach for walks.

Nikki

22/10/2024

A clean, neat, well presented cottage in a quiet village. Great location where we could easily walk to the beach and drive to different amenities along the coast and the Broads. Thank you for a lovely short break.

Jennifer

28/09/2024

The area. The whole house was filthy. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues as difficult stairs. This was not advertised anywhere. On arrival, dirty plates, cutlery, etc . Carpets stained, rug in living room and underneath absolutely disgusting ! Washing machine and dishwasher dirty also. Garden not secure as advertised as gate missing and fence broken. The back door handle is nearly hanging off . Have been consistently fobbed off by the rental company, which only offered a mid stay clean. This was not practical or acceptable as the whole house needs a deep clean and a lot of maintenance. We have been waiting for an acceptable resolution to these issues, which were promised before we left today . However, I have heard nothing more. We have paid a lot less for 100% better accommodation. Don't waste your money.

Scott

23/08/2024

We have just had a lovely stay at Norfolk. The location of this property is perfect, just a five minute stroll to the beach and very close to a cafe, little shop and a fish and chip shop. The beach was incredible, lovely sand with no pebbles and very peaceful. The kitchen was stunning. Big open room with a large dining room table. We used the highchair they provided. A cosy living room and nice clean bathrooms with a lovely shower. Bedrooms were perfect for us. Wonderful views and easily fit a travel cot. There were fans in some of the rooms which were a nice touch! The garden was a great space as well. Well looked after.

Sarah

16/08/2024

Good location near a dog friendly beach and cafes. The beds are comfortable with very clean linen. The bathrooms are clean and work well. The kitchen is well equipped with a nice bbq outside. Very easy to park and checkin. We’ve been to this property three times now and can recommend it.

Alicia

05/08/2024

This was an amazing set up for me and my family. Loved the quiet location, again it was great for us and the dogs and the local pub - Poschers Pocket - was fantastic, just what we needed along with the local fish and chip shop! Brilliant family weekend! Thank you!!

Michael

13/07/2024

Lovely place , walking distance to the beach , beautiful garden , stairs are very tight so not suitable for any one with mobility issues , low ceiling in small bedroom

Katherine

24/06/2024

Lovely cottage a short walk from the beach. Great communication with company and easy access. Peaceful location. Super clean.

Ben

27/05/2024

Nice little cottage for a weekend get away. Within 1 hour drive most things in north norfolk.

Timothy

06/05/2024

Lovely little authentic cottage only five minutes away from a beautiful dog friendly beach.

Julie

12/04/2024

A lovely stay in beautiful Bacton! The best thing about this lovely house is the big kitchen table where we enjoyed lots of food, drinks, fun and games with our family and friends. Would definitely stay again!

Bronya

08/04/2024

Arrived at the property and it was as per listed from the outside in a lovely location. Unfortunately for us we didn’t have a very nice welcome the cottage smelt of damp which hit you like a tone of bricks when you walked through the door but having said this it was overall very clean inside. The back door to the garden is very stiff and hard to lock but once we managed to open it the garden looked like it had not been cleaned from the previous guests. There was large amount of dog poo in the garden which was extremely disappointing!!! The rest of the cottage inside was clean including the bathrooms and bedrooms. The welcome package was a lovely treat.

Pam

02/04/2024

Lovely house with lots of character. Enjoyed relaxing in the evenings with the log fire. The dogs loved their welcome treat and we were impressed with the warm outside shower for them when returning from their walks. Definitely recommend a visit for guests with or without dogs as within short distance of lovely beaches and woods. Thank you for a lovely few days!

Nick

30/03/2024

Fantastic few days for Nelson our dog last adventure before starting his life as a working dog. Beach was 5 min walk and was pristine as you often find in North Norfolk. Quite a steep climb down but my 80 year old mum was able to make it Private secure garden ideal for the dog and cottage was really homely and clean. Vendors took time to communicate clearly and access was simple. A little remote for restaurants and stores so car is a must really but with remoteness comes quite so relaxing time with family and four legged friend. Parking is easy and right outside front door in small cul de sac so no worries about passing traffic etc Overall great place and well worth the visit.

Amanda

16/02/2024

Pilgrim’s Rest was a lovely home away from home for our stay in Bacton, the beaches were nearby and we were lucky with the weather. The log burner was a bonus as was the hot water shower outside, very useful with a muddy golden retriever!! The rooms were a good size and the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped. Supermarkets were a short drive away and there were plenty of lovely pubs nearby. I would happily stay there again. What made our stay even more special was the proposal on the beach!! I said yes ???

Emma

27/11/2023

Lovely property, plenty of space for 4 adults and a dog. Stairs are quite steep as you might expect for a cottage but worth baring in mind. Parking was easy, peaceful area with a lovely coffee shop at the end of the road. Chinese just up the road was also very nice. Ideal location for driving out and about to see Norfolk. Cottage is nicely decorated and the beds are very comfortable. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for a nice stay.

Helen

06/11/2023

Stayed here as a group of four adults and three dogs. The house was perfect for our needs and plenty big enough for all of us. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, the bathrooms very large and well equipped and the kitchen was great. There was a hot shower in the garden for the dogs when we came back from the wood walk and plenty of space for them to dry out before being allowed into the lounge. The only things we could recommend for improvement would be to put cushions on the kitchen chairs and soft pads on the feet of the kitchen chairs to stop the awful noise when they move across the kitchen floor. Overall a fantastic little find in a very good location, easy walking distance to a wonderful dog friendly beach.

Sarah

28/10/2023

Fab location for local surfing spots and beach walks with our dog! Would recommend ?

Jenny

06/10/2023

Location very ideal for where we needed to be as visiting family close by. Everything we needed and we entertained our family there too. Very nicely furnished with nice little touches. Nero woof, liked the house too. Nothing to dislike at all.

Emma

18/09/2023

Has everything we needed for the few days we were there. Easy walking distance to beaches

Kim

11/09/2023

Very comfortable stay

Tracy

08/09/2023

Pilgrims Rest was a beautiful property, in a lovely location.. the property is nicely decorated and had everything you could want inside, it was super clean with parking outside the door too. It has a secure(ish) garden (we had to move a few items of garden furniture to ensure our dogs couldn’t escape). The location is close to the beach, which is only a 5 minute walk down the lane opposite which was great for us and our dogs.. we all throughly enjoyed our stay..

Sarah

18/08/2023

We had a lovely stay here. 4 adults, 1 child & 1 dog & plenty of space for us all. The cottage is well equipped & tastefully decorated & furnished. We felt very comfortable during our stay. We absolutely love how close the beautiful beach is and lovely we could just walk there. This is our second visit to Bacton & love how peaceful it is. We would definitely recommend this property.

Chris

11/08/2023

Lovely place, easily walkable to the local beach, which is amazing. A great place to explore Norfolk from too. The hosts were quick to respond when we contacted them. Overall an awesome place for a family holiday.

Andrew

30/07/2023

Location is great - 5 min walk to the beach. The house itself was lovely- clean, comfy and great value for money.

Vicki

13/07/2023

Pilgrims Rest was an absolutely stunning property, beautiful enclosed garden which our dogs loved! A very luxurious cottage which we will definitely be returning to very soon hopefully! If I could say that there was only one thing it could have benefited from it would be a washing line but this certainly isn’t a criticism by any means, the cottage was absolutely perfect for us in every aspect! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Julia

12/06/2023

Pilgrims rest was a fantastic property. It had everything we needed in a nice quiet location with beach walks on our doorstep. Perfect to visit our family who live nearby. We will be booking again.

Kate

04/06/2023

Communication with host good. Lovely cottage, more spacious than expected. Plenty of space for our group of 6 plus 2 dogs. 5 mins walk from beach. Very good fish and chip nearby and local shop was handy

Stephanie

31/05/2023

What a great property! Charming cottage with a lovely garden and in a good location. Had a fantastic time and just what we needed for a family break Spotlessly clean and the welcome pack was a nice touch.

Marie

15/05/2023

Shirelle

27/04/2023

Lovely spacious cottage which was clean and tidy throughout. The cottage had everything we needed and more to cook/serve family meals for our family of 5. Beautiful sceneries, perfect for walking our dog including a nearby extremely quiet beach where our puppy could run wild without us having to worry about others. Can not fault!! Oh and the king size bed was very very comfortable!

Kim

31/03/2023

Good communication and exactly as described. Lovely homely cottage with everything you need. Plenty of space parking great. ideal location to see Norfolk and close to beach.

Claire

17/03/2023

Had a lovely stay here. Great location, so close to the beach. Quiet location. A nice cafe and food nearby. Comfortable beds and very clean.

Stephanie

28/12/2022

Perfect holiday cottage for our family stay at Christmas. Spacious, well equipped, clean and cosy. The host decorated the house with Christmas decorations and provided a lovely welcome hamper which were both a lovely added touch. Bacton is a sleepy village but the cottage is in the perfect soot to get to the beach within 5 minutes walk.

Emma

05/09/2022

What an amazing cottage, it was perfect as it was only a 5 minute walk to the beach. What a lovely welcome hamper and there was even a packet of treats for my 2 dogs which they enjoyed. The cottage is very well equipped, there was everything you needed and more. Will definitely be staying here again, Thankyou :)

Charlotte

03/06/2022

Fantastic stay at pilgrims rest the house was spotless easy to access at check in. And very well equipped with everything we needed and a lovely welcome package too. Only 5 minutes walk from nearest beach and amenities. With plenty to do in surroundings areas easily accessed by car

Jo

18/04/2022

Fab cottage spotless clean and great access to lots of amazing beaches.

Claire

18/02/2022

Accommodation just as described and well maintained. Good location with an excellent dog walking beach just 5 minutes away, had a great stay. Quality welcome basket and they even thought about the dog

Stuart

12/01/2022

Amazingly clean, house was spotless. Lots of little touches and everything has been thought about to make sure you have what was needed to enjoy a family and dog friendly getaway. Less than 5 mins to the beach, little shop and a takeaway a few mins by car. Great stay, highly recommend.

Nathan

29/10/2021

The perfect holiday, the location, the property, the support and correspondence from Norfolk Holiday Properties and even the weather was kind!

Phil

17/10/2021

Fantastic little cottage which is very comfortable and easy to get to other parts of Norfolk. 3 minute walk to the beach!

Christine

07/10/2021

great place to stay, and everything was clean, comfortable and cosy, would go back to stay there again. beach only a 5 minute walk, and a few pubs close by for eating. very good rate this 10 out 0f 10

Carmen

03/10/2021

The cottage is nicely decorated, clean and in a lovely location, close to a nice beach. However, the kitchen was poorly equipped, the interior smelled of old cigarette smoke, and we found the hosting company rigid and difficult to deal with. Please note: you need to bring your own wood for the various wood burning facilities.

Gerald

18/09/2021

The house was everything we wanted - clean, nicely laid out, quiet, parking was good, garden was enclosed and close to the beach.

Kerry

27/08/2021

A fantastic cottage, spotlessly clean and very comfortable in a very quiet area which suited our needs. The welcome basket of goodies was a lovely touch and was much appreciated. We definitely hope to return for another holiday here, it really is a special place!

Claire

06/08/2021

A lovely cottage a few minutes walk from the sandy beach at Bacton…. Beautifully decorated and with a lovely welcome basket of local food stuffs in the kitchen on arrival ? Ideally situated for day trips to Cromer and the Norfolk Broads for boat trips and paddle boarding!! ?

Sarah

30/07/2021

We had a great stay at the Pilgrim's Rest. The property is really clean, cosy and comfortable. It's in a fantastic location, just a short walk from a quiet, dog friendly beach. We really enjoyed our time here and would love to return.

Jane

23/07/2021

An immaculate, characterful cottage with great facilities & a fantastic garden. We stayed 3 nights and would highly recommend. Not far to Cromer & Norfolk Broads in the car. The local Chinese takeaway was great & village shop kept us well stocked. It was our first visit to the area (from near York) & will definitely like to return to explore the region some more. We'd definitely try to stay here again. A perfect base.

Harry

03/07/2021

Very enjoyable stay at a lovely cottage in Norfolk. It was incredibly clean on arrival and really well laid out. The back garden was a great place to relax and enjoy the bbq, fire pit and bean bags, the front room was very cosy with the wood fire and access to the tv and its apps, the kitchen has lots of appliances and even had a hamper with lots of goodies (even dog treats on arrival) and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Both bathrooms were very clean and spacious. The cottage is situated a few minutes walking distance from the beach and has lovely country side walks nearby too. The town is limited but other towns are very close if you have a car. Thanks again for hosting us and if I'm holidaying in Norfolk again I wouldn't hesitate to rebook.

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