Blue door with 'Crabclaw' sign and framed artwork in window
Charming garden with purple flowers, wooden fence, and brick house backdrop
Boats anchored in marshy inlet during dramatic orange and gray sunset
Sailboats on water viewed through beach grass on sandy shore

Welcome to Crabclaw Cottage

Your home away from home
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A geographic marker
Burnham Overy Staithe
A bed
Sleeps 2
An anchor
2 minutes from the tidal harbour
about our cottage

The ideal romantic getaway, with first-class accommodation.

Crabclaw cottage is an old fisherman's cottage tucked away in the Jewel of the north Norfolk coast and only a minute's walk from the creeks and beaches.  It has off road private parking and a boat house for bikes and boat storage. Featuring a luxury king-size bedroom and contemporary amenities combined with comfortable cottage features you will find it a perfect hideaway at any time of the year!

Bedroom
Large vaulted bedroom with a very comfortable large king size bed.
Bathroom
Underfloor heating, heated towel rail and proper power shower and bath.
Living Room
Open fire, comfy seating and TV - leading to a well equipped kitchen
Cottage Features
The living room features an open log fire, perfect for cool evenings.
Outside Space
West-facing sun-trapped garden has table and chairs for eating and an enclosed lawn.
Parking & Storage
Off road private parking anda boat house for bikes and boat storage.  
What you get

We want your stay at Crabclaw to feel like a home away from home, so we've provided you with all the amenities you need.

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Super king size bed in a beautiful vaulted bedroom
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Two seperate loos
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Open working fireplace with starter basket of wood
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Bed linen and towels provided (not beach towels)
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Smart TV in bedroom and sitting room
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Under floor heating in bathroom and heated towel rail
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Well-equipped kitchen
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Enclosed garden for a dog
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Outside table and chairs
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Private off-street parking
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Boat and bike storage (open fronted)
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Easy check-in via the key safe
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Two-minute walk to the harbour and local pub
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WiFi throughout the cottage
*NB This cottage has a steep Norfolk Winder staircase
Local Information
Burnham Overy Staithe is a tidal harbour less than two minutes walk away, there is a ferry running at high tide to beautiful Scolt Head island, which has acres of sandy beaches and dunes. There are wonderful walks, bird watching, and salt marshes, pubs to visit, and time to relax and watch the sailing boats come in and out on the tide.
The Hero
In the village is a good local pub, 'The Hero', which does good traditional food. You will have to book during high season.
Burnham Market
Burnham Market is a lovely village, with good restaurants. Socius is our favourite, but you will have to book nearly all year round, it is closed in Jan. There are also other cafes and restaurants, some very good fashion shops and much more.
Houghton Hall
The stylish walled garden is a gardeners dream, there is also a beautiful house and park, a cafe selling really delicious food, and shops. They do different contemporary modern art installations every summer. Limited summer openings only. NB. There is a very strict dog policy, please check there website.
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Felbrigg Hall
This house is very pretty, there are also lovely park walks and a walled garden, plus the usual cafes and shops.
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Park Runs
Park Runs are available at the following places: Holkham Hall, Sandringham, Sheringham Park (hard to believe In flat Norfolk), but very hilly, and challenging, Blickling Park.
prices (2025)

Week: £450.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £350.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £325.00

Week: £450.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £350.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £325.00

Week: £450.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £350.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £325.00

Week: £525.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £375.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £325.00

Week: £575.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £350.00

Week: £650.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £450.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £785.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £450.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £475.00

Week: £785.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £450.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £475.00

Week: £650.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £450.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £625.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £475.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £450.00

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Please get in touch with the owner for holiday rates.

prices (2026)

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £625.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £475.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £450.00

Week: £625.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £475.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £450.00

Week: £695.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £525.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £450.00

Week: £845.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £600.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £575.00

Week: £845.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £600.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £575.00

Week: £695.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £525.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £450.00

Week: £625.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £475.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £450.00

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Week: £550.00
Midweek Break (Mon-Fri): £425.00
Long Weekend (Fri-Mon): £375.00

Please get in touch with the owner for holiday rates.

*I accept one small dog by prior arrangement only (Breed Required) costing £25 per stay.
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In Crabclaw Cottage you find a beautiful blend between contemporary and cosy. The weekend away simply wasn't long enough...

charles sladdin, london
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Sally Bardsley moved from London 28 years ago, raised two children, adores Scolt Head and is a regular Park Runner.

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