Skippers
Brancaster • Sleeps 8 • Dogs welcome
Located in the heart of Brancaster in a well-established, private and discreet setting, Skippers is a very stylish detached four bedroom property that has been finished to the highest of standards. The accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged and tastefully furnished to provide a perfect mix of open-plan living space and generous accommodation, including a sumptuous master bedroom suite. Also offering off-road parking, a fully enclosed garden and being dog friendly, what more could you possibly want! *Please note that there is a three bedroom reduced rate for lower occupancy until 24th June 2022, excluding school holidays*
Skippers is one of five newly built properties in a small exclusive development nestled in the heart of Brancaster. The accommodation is generous, with four stylish bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, an open plan kitchen, dining and living space with underfloor heating, dual aspect reception room, utility room and WC on the ground floor. There is also a fully enclosed garden facing to the west to enjoy all the afternoon and evening sunlight and off-road parking for 3 cars.
Brancaster is one of the most sought after coastal villages on the North Norfolk Coast with its heritage coastline and fine sandy beaches in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Famous for its mussels, the village has a very good public house, The Ship, a village store and post office, as well as Tennis courts and a children’s play area less than 5 minutes walk away. There is also a footpath and bus stop adjacent to the Skippers Piece Close development. Burnham Market is about 4 miles away with its wide range of interesting shops, boutiques and restaurants. The Royal West Norfolk Golf Club is located in Brancaster with its fine links course. There are also sailing facilities at the harbour in neighbouring Brancaster Staithe.
Living Area
Entry to the property brings you into the ground floor open plan living area, which is a lovely light open area combining a kitchen, dining area, lounge and snug, making this the perfect space for your family or friends to gather and spend quality time together, while still being able to enjoy your individual pursuits.
The contemporary shaker style kitchen, complete with a central island/breakfast bar, is well equipped with good quality appliances, including a double oven with separate grill and ceramic hob, integrated fridge-freezer, separate wine fridge, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, food processor and a Magimix Nespresso coffee machine. There is also 3 bar stools lining the central island and a Robert’s digital radio – perfect for enjoying your breakfast with a bit of easy listening!
The adjacent dining area seats up to 8 guests around the extendable dining table. Here you can enjoy a sit-down meal together while looking out over the rear garden. In the summer you can also enjoy the warm air by opening up the bi-fold doors onto the patio area and bringing the outside in!
Opposite the kitchen is the snug. This cosy corner is south facing and comprises comfortable seating and a Smart TV – the ideal place to enjoy some quiet time watching your favourite programme or taking the time to finally read that book you have always wanted to read, all while enjoying the sun streaming in through the window!
Around the corner you will find the lounge area. Here you can sink into the comfy sofas and make the most of some quality time together, watch a good film on the 60″ Smart TV or make good use of the music system. There is also a selection of board games, jigsaws, maps and books on offer to provide entertainment for the whole family. In the summer you can open up the bi-fold doors to make the most of the warm sea air, or in the winter you can get toasty in front of the electric wood burning stove!
In the separate utility room you will find plenty of space to store your coats and shoes, as well as a sink, washing machine and a tumble dryer.
There is also a separate ground floor WC.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Head up centrally positioned, open-tread, wooden staircase and you will find a spacious landing area providing access to each of the 4 well-appointed bedrooms. Please note if you have infants that only the master bedroom has enough room for 1 travel cot.
Bedroom 1: With a high vaulted ceiling and views over the rear garden, this room offers a king size bed, chest of drawers, wall hanging space and there are additional storage drawers located in the base of the bed. This room shares use of the family bathroom.
Bedroom 2: Overlooking the rear garden, the spacious master bedroom has been thoughtfully furnished and comprises a king bed, chest of drawers each side of the bed, relaxed seating, dressing table with chair and mirror and 2 double size built-in wardrobes. The dressing table can also be used as a desk for those who are required to work during their stay. This room also boasts its own en suite shower room featuring a large rainfall effect shower with a separate handheld shower attachment, WC, hand basin and towel radiator.
Family Bathroom: The contemporary family bathroom provides a bath with handheld shower attachment, a separate walk-in rainfall shower, WC, hand basin and a towel radiator.
Bedroom 3: South facing at the front of house, this lovely, sunny bedroom offers a double bed, chest of drawers with mirror, wall hanging space and there are additional storage drawers located in the base of the bed. This room shares use of the family bathroom. Please note when booking the lower occupancy option of Skippers, this bedroom will be locked off.
Bedroom 4: Also south facing at the front of the property, this high vaulted bedroom is the twin room, which can be zip-and-linked to make a super king bed if preferred, and provides a chest of drawers, mirror, wall hanging space and storage drawers located in the base of the beds.
Outside
At the front of the property there is off-road parking on the gravel driveway for up to 3 cars.
To the rear of the property there is a north-west facing garden that is fully enclosed with 6ft fencing. The luscious lawn is perfect for the kids and dogs to while away the hours and burn off their energy, playing around the flood-lit Oak tree while the adults relax on the 2 sun-loungers on the top terrace! There is also a west facing sitting terrace with luxury rattan furniture for 8 with two reclining seats and a west facing dining terrace with an outdoor table and chairs for 8 and an outdoor kitchen complete with melamine crockery, cups, glasses, kettle and 6 burner gas BBQ and a double fridge- perfect for alfresco dining on those warm summer evenings!
In the garden you will also find an outdoor storage box in the garden, in which there are buckets, spades, crabbing nets and a windbreak for you to use when you go to the beach! Head down the paved path along the side of the house and you will find an outdoor shower – perfect for washing off those sandy toes or muddy boots/paws after a day out exploring the wondrous North Norfolk Coast.
At a glance
Sleeps 8
Perfect for Families and Friends
2 King – Master with ensuite
1 Double
1 Twin/Zip & Link Super King
Deluxe Family Bathroom
Ground Floor WC
Open Plan Living Space
2 Smart TV’s
Enclosed Rear Garden with 3 Terrace Areas
Outdoor Kitchen Area with 6 Burner Gas BBQ & Double Fridge
Electric Wood Burning Stove
High Speed Broadband
Quiet Location in Central Brancaster
Dogs Welcome
Off-Road Parking for up to 3 cars
25 Minute Walk to Brancaster Beach
Complimentary Barefoot Welcome Pack
Bathrobes and Slippers
Luxury Towels and Linens
Arrival Day: Friday
Arrival Time: 4pm
Departure Time: 10am
7/14 night stays and 3 night short breaks start on a Friday 4 night short breaks start on a Monday
Short breaks are priced at 80% of full-week price. Alternative start days may be possible outside peak weeks.
| Dates | 7 night price | Short breaks* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeps 6 | Sleeps 8 | Sleeps 6 | Sleeps 8 | |
| 29th April 2022 → 26th May 2022 | £1,450.00 | £1,850.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 27th May 2022 → 2nd June 2022 | Contact us | £3,600.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 3rd June 2022 → 23rd June 2022 | £2,025.00 | £2,500.00 | £1,620.00 | £2,000.00 |
| 24th June 2022 → 30th June 2022 | £2,250.00 | £2,850.00 | £1,800.00 | £2,280.00 |
| 1st July 2022 → 21st July 2022 | £2,500.00 | £3,200.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 22nd July 2022 → 25th August 2022 | £2,880.00 | £3,600.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 26th August 2022 → 8th September 2022 | £2,500.00 | £3,200.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 9th September 2022 → 22nd September 2022 | £2,150.00 | £2,550.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 23rd September 2022 → 13th October 2022 | £1,395.00 | £1,850.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 14th October 2022 → 27th October 2022 | Contact us | £2,700.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 28th October 2022 → 3rd November 2022 | Contact us | £1,450.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| 4th November 2022 → 22nd December 2022 | Contact us | £1,175.00 | Please contact us | £940.00 |
| 23rd December 2022 → 5th January 2023 | Contact us | £3,600.00 | Please contact us | Please contact us |
| Later dates | Please contact us for details | |||
| Rates shown do not include £20 booking fee. | *available outside peak weeks | |||
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