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Bacton is a small seaside village on the north-east Norfolk coast, between Mundesley and Walcott. Known for its sandy beach and coastal walks, the village has local shops, cafés, pubs and places to eat. The beach stretches along the shoreline beneath low cliffs and sea defences, with plenty of sand exposed at low tide. Nearby attractions include Bacton Woods, Happisburgh Lighthouse and the Norfolk Broads, where visitors can explore the waterways and surrounding villages. Our Bacton cottages by the sea provide a convenient base for discovering this quieter section of the Norfolk coastline.

Featured Cottages in Bacton

Bacton, Norfolk, England
Great Bacton Escape
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £776 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Traditional Cosy Bungalow
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £671 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Excellent Bacton Getaway
Sleeps 11
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £2,347 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Bacton Hideaway
Sleeps 15
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £3,363 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Bacton Bolthole
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £619 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Fantastic Bacton Holiday Let
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £469 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Charming Bacton Bolthole
Sleeps 12
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £3,255 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Traditional Bacton Dwelling
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £444 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Excellent Bacton Holiday Let
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £1,162 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Fabulous Bacton Holiday Let
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £880 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Bacton Retreat
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £521 per week
Bacton, Norfolk, England
Norfolk Period Property
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £441 per week

Bacton and the North Norfolk Coast

Bacton is located between Mundesley and Walcott, with a small village centre and several roads leading towards the beach. There are local shops, pubs and cafés, while nearby North Walsham provides supermarkets and a railway station.

Mundesley is a short drive along the coast, with a sandy beach, colourful beach huts and a village centre. Visitors looking to stay nearby can also explore our Mundesley cottages by the sea.

 

Bacton Beach and Nearby Bays

Bacton Beach is a long stretch of sand backed by low cliffs and sea defences. Wooden groynes divide parts of the shoreline, and the beach is particularly good for walking when the tide is out. At high tide, some sections of sand can become inaccessible.

To the east, Walcott has another sandy beach, with the coast road running directly alongside the sea. Further along the coast, Happisburgh is known for its distinctive red-and-white striped lighthouse and beaches below the cliffs.

 

Coastal Walks and Bacton Woods

The England Coast Path passes through Bacton, with walking routes towards Mundesley and Walcott. The coastline is also part of Norfolk’s Deep History Coast, where fossils and ancient footprints have been discovered at several locations.

Inland, Bacton Woods has woodland trails through mixed trees and open clearings. The Paston Way also passes through the area, linking villages, churches and historic sites between Cromer and North Walsham.

 

Exploring the Norfolk Broads

Bacton is within easy reach of the northern Norfolk Broads, including the waterways around Stalham and Hickling Broad. Visitors can hire boats, take wildlife trips or explore the villages around the Broads.

Cromer and Sheringham are also within driving distance, offering traditional seaside attractions, beaches and independent shops. For more places to stay along the coast, browse our Norfolk beach cottages.

Bacton Cottages by Type

Bacton large group holiday homes by the sea

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Bacton dog friendly holiday homes by the sea

Dog Friendly

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