Burnham Overy Staithe
On the north Norfolk coast, the village of Burnham Overy Staithe lies between the villages of Burnham Market and Holkham. King's Lynn is situated 20 miles south west of the village, and the city of Norwich can be found 30 miles south east. Its harbour is a popular sailing centre and is also where ferries depart for Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve.
Accommodation in Burnham Overy Staithe
The Barn
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
A hidden gem of a property just a heartbeat from the harbour and coastal path in Burnham Overy Staithe.
Picarini
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
Picarini is a laidback, stylish cottage with gorgeous sea views right in the centre of one of North Norfolk’s prettiest coastal villages Burnham Overy Staithe. With sea views from the master bedroom this mid terrace cottage is just a two-minute walk to the harbour where you can swim, fish and paddle.
Kitty Coot
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
Kitty Coot is a laid back, stylish cottage with gorgeous sea views right in the centre of one of North Norfolk’s prettiest coastal villages Burnham Overy Staithe. With sea views from the master bedroom this mid terrace cottage is just a two-minute walk to the harbour where you can swim, fish and paddle and only a short walk to one of the best beaches in North Norfolk.
Sea Pie
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
Location, location, location! With its fabulous location and gorgeous sea views, this pretty end of terrace coastal cottage is just a two-minute walk to the quay at beautiful Burnham Overy Staithe.
The Engine House BOS
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
The Engine House forms part of a fabulous converted water mill with beautiful views, near the village of Burnham Overy Staithe. It is a National Trust property but under private ownership.
Hart's House
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
Hart's House is a welcoming laidback beach house, just a hop, skip and a jump from the harbour at Burnhham Overy Staithe where you can paddle and swim. Boasting lovely sea views from the main sitting room, kitchen and two of the bedrooms, it also features a spacious dining kitchen, a wood burning stove and is only a one-minute walk to a good pub/restaurant.
The Seas Annex
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
This laidback single-storey semi-detached coastal retreat is perfect for those wanting a quiet seaside escape to tuck themselves away from the outside world. With luxury touches throughout and beautifully simple and stylish natural interiors that echo the local landscape, this little abode is in easy walking distance of the harbour and a short paddle, walk or boat ride to the beach or beautiful Scolt Head Island.
Water Mill House
Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk
Water Mill House forms part of a superb conversion of a Grade II listed Georgian water mill; an iconic landmark that sits on the coast road on the outskirts of the popular coastal village of Burnham Overy Staithe. This fabulous house has wonderful views over the mill pond, river Burn and the surrounding water meadows. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the many coastal birds and various wildlife that frequent this area from the comfort of your own private first floor balcony.
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Around Burnham Overy Staithe
Burnham Overy Staithe at a glance
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 32 miles
- Nearest town
- Wells-next-the-Sea (4.3 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 21 m
Historic and listed buildings in Burnham Overy Staithe
13 listed buildings within about ¾ mile of the village centre, from the National Heritage List for England.
- Grade I
- Grade II*
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
Source: Historic England. Most listed buildings are private homes – please view from public land.
Places to eat, drink and stay near Burnham Overy Staithe
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
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Ratings: Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Ratings change after each inspection – tap a name for the latest.
Wildlife recorded around Burnham Overy Staithe
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Burnham Overy Staithe since 2022 (37,637 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Greylag Goose
- Mallard
- Red Kite
- Black-headed Gull
- Curlew
- Lapwing
- Shelduck
- Redshank
- Marsh Harrier
- Woodpigeon
- Oystercatcher
- Little Egret
Other wildlife and plants
- Natterjack Toad
- Chinese Water Deer
- Muntjac
- Brown Hare
- Southern Migrant Hawker
- Alexanders
- Mole
- Common Darter
- Cock's-foot
- Grey Squirrel
- Marram Grass Chelifer
- Bramble
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Burnham Overy Staithe
- Burnham Overy Town 0.7 miles
- Burnham Norton 0.9 miles
- Burnham Market 1.4 miles
- Burnham Thorpe 1.7 miles
- Burnham Deepdale 2.6 miles
- Holkham 2.9 miles
- North Creake 3.6 miles
- Wells-next-the-Sea 4.4 miles
- Brancaster 4.4 miles
- Stanhoe 4.9 miles
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Getting to Norfolk
- Train: Greater Anglia runs direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, plus lines to Cromer, Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Cambridge. National Rail journey planner
- Road: the A11 (from Cambridge and London) and the A47 (east–west) are the main routes.
- Air: Norwich Airport is 4 miles north of the city.
- Bus: plan local journeys on Traveline.
Useful links
- Visit Norfolk – official tourism site
- Visit the Broads – Broads Authority
- Met Office weather warnings
- RNLI beach safety and tide advice
- National Trust in Norfolk
In an emergency
- 999 – police, fire, ambulance and coastguard
- 111 – NHS urgent medical advice
- 101 – Norfolk Police, non-emergency