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Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Private boat & hot tub

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Norfolk, ENG
  • Wroxham Barns
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carrow Road
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Private boat & hot tub

This stunning, detached property is perched on the edge of the River Bure, just a short walk from the centre of Wroxham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. With exceptional views along the waterfront, this wonderful Wroxham cottage provides luxurious accommodation for family groups, nature lovers and those enjoying riverside pursuits.

Built on stilts, this 'arts and crafts' style part-thatched Norfolk Broads cottage boasts a spacious sitting area with high ceilings and exposed timbers.

This light and airy room has full-length glass doors opening onto a decked balcony to take advantage of the superb and varied riverside views. Five beautifully decorated bedrooms, including one with a four poster bed and 4 bathrooms (3 en suite). With great attention to detail, this Wroxham cottage seamlessly combines all modern comforts with a stylish past and boasts a well-equipped kitchen. The boathouse bedroom has a connecting door to a games room with a pool table, an x-box and a 42 inch TV. Ideal to keep kids of all ages amused in the evening!

Overlooking the magnificent Norfolk Broads, you can sit on the decked balcony with a morning coffee; alternatively step into the bubbling hot tub, a luxurious way to round off the day with a glass of wine as you watch the last of the boats moor up for the evening.

A bonus at this Wroxham cottage is a private mooring with the use of your own 6 seater day boat. Obligatory short training presentation is required on arrival. There is also a Canadian type canoe.

All on one floor. Five bedrooms & 4 bathrooms (3 en suite & 1 family bathroom).
1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC
1 x four poster double with en-suite jet shower, basin and WC,
1 twin bedded room (with en-suite jet shower, basin and WC).
1 double room, 1 twin bedded room (share bathroom with double-ended bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.

Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area, sitting area with patio doors to balcony overlooking water frontage. Utility. External games room with pool table, TV & x-box. consoles

A fabulous Wroxham cottage, in an amazing setting, providing a holiday that will live long in the memory.

Please note: it's a one week minimum stay from April to September. Changeover day is Friday only. Weekend breaks available from October - March (apart from Christmas & other holidays)

The area :
The Norfolk Broads are a nature lover’s heaven, with vast stretches of waterways and peaceful canals. Look out for the kingfishers which regularly fly along the waterfront and you may even spot the local heron that is on the lookout for titbits! Take in the fabulous birdwatching opportunities at a number of nearby RSPB reserves or spend a day at the fabulous National Trust houses of Felbrigg and Blickling Hall.

Spend your holiday exploring the stunning countryside by boat, by foot or by bike along the Weaver’s Way, a 56 mile trail that winds through the Broads.

Wroxham is often known as the “Capital of the Broads” and is a hive of activity with a multitude of rivercraft and a bustling village centre with independent shops, cafes and tea rooms. Recommended restaurants nearby: Hotel Wroxham, The Lodge on Salhouse Rd, the King's Head Coltishall (pub). There is also local Thai, Indian & Chinese cuisine. For Fish and Chips - Ken's in Hoveton. Plus JR's American Diner & Bowling Alley in nearby north Walsham.

we can provide details of a caterer for events, themed parties, picnics etc. Also a professional BBQ service if required.

Also, nearby (less than one mile) a private swimming pool for hire see https://www.wroxhampoolhire.com/

Just eight miles away from Wroxham is historic Norwich, famous for its cathedrals, castle and fabulous shopping facilities, whilst a short drive brings you to the North Norfolk coast, with beautiful sandy beaches at Overstrand and Mundesley as well as the popular resort towns of Cromer and Sheringham.

There is also a fantastic new woodland adventure park for children of all ages called Bewilderwood located on the edge of Wroxham.
The area is also excellent for fishing which can be enjoyed from the water’s edge of the property. For those who enjoy golf, the nearest course can be found at Sprowston (6 miles) or the Norwich and Cromer golf course is easily accessible.

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robert Smiley
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please clear up after your dogs or pay a charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
At least one responsible must arrive at 2.15 pm to meet the housekeeper and receive the mandatory boat briefing
Charging of electric cars is not permitted on the premises. Well behaved pets are allowed on request, please clean up after them.
One week min booking from April to end of September. Changeover day is Friday. 3 day min booking from October to March (excluding school holidays)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Norwich

Norwich is home to this cottage. How Hill Trust and Elm Hill are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hoveton Hall Gardens and BeWILDerwood. The Plantation Garden and Sweetbriar Marshes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Norfolk, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wroxham Barns - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Norwich Cathedral - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Carrow Road - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Market Place - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Hoveton and Wroxham Station - 7 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fur & Feather Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Recruiting Sergeant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brick Kilns - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Private boat & hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Private boat & hot tub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Private boat & hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Private boat & hot tub located?

Situated in Norwich, this cottage is steps from Norfolk Broads and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hoveton Hall Gardens and Wroxham Barns. BeWILDerwood and Salhouse Broad are also within 6 miles (10 km). Hoveton and Wroxham Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Waterfront Home

Robert's home is beautiful, spacious, clean and with the most beautiful views of the River. Bird watching heaven. Would definitely return here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break at Southover

Great location. Very quiet. Accommodation very well equiped and perfect for our family get together
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed riverside holiday

We really enjoyed our stay at Southover. Stunning location, loads or beautiful wildlife and a brilliant base for exploring the Broads.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael r.

Liked: Communication, location

Life on the Broads

Excellent location in a place with character. Plenty of cutlery and dishes for a group of 8 or 10. Kitchen well stocked and bathrooms adequate for our needs. We would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky property with lots of charm

Lovely rustic property with amazing views over the river. We have stayed on this property before and so wanted to come back. We stayed in October and it was so lovely warm and cosy. It has everything you need to make your stay a home from home experience . We managed to use the boat a few times with trips into Wroxham so was a lovely feacture. Robert is super quick at replying and a great host. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Southover. The house was very comfortable, well equipped and spacious. The hot tub was great and much enjoyed. We had a great time using the boat and canoe. Quiet and relaxing location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a lovely holiday.The location of the house overlooking the river was fantastic we all enjoyed the wonderful wildlife.We used the boat every day to explore and it made our holiday special.The house was well equipped and had everything that we needed for a memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEMandKATIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat visitors

The location of this property is absolutely stunning. We were able to watch kingfishers fishing on the river, an otter visited the banks morning and evening. Fished from the end of the deck and got surprised by an enormous pike. We made great use of the boat and canoe which is an amazing bonus. Its a quirky old property which has been carefully renovated, keeping all its character. Has a very generously stocked kitchen& dining areas. Great for our mixed family group. Host is extremely responsive to any issues you might have, although we only needed once to get us sorted at the beginning of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, spacious accommodation

We had a brilliant stay. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

emma w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traditional beautiful waterside property

Booked two weeks at this traditional riverside property .we loved its charm and character . The views are stunning, the accommodation is comfortable and more . We made use of the boat for shopping trips and fishing in different areas. Fed the heron out of my hand on the balcony . Hot tub was wonderful . Games room kept the younger family members entertained. We haven’t had such a lovely holiday where everyone’s needs were covered in a long time.The Owner obviously takes pride in his property and Sam who greeted us was friendly and helpful ,gave us the information we needed for the area. We certainly hope to return .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside cottage

Quirky and creaky and full of charm. Lovely location within walking distance of Wroxham or a short boat ride, would happily re-visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay.

Location & property was so lovely, couldn’t fault a thing. Hoping to book again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely house with stunning views. Could not have wanted more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Highly recommend staying here, property very well equipped and ideal location within walking distance into Wroxham. V.good communication from the owner - we will definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay at a unique property

We had a lovely long weekend at Southover - a very unique property, full of character, in a fantastic location. We all loved the hot tub and it was amazing to have the boat included too, which we used to explore the local area. We visited for a special birthday with just the four of us and there was more than enough room. It would be perfect for a larger family too. Robert was quick to respond to questions before our stay, and fast to call me to respond to a query during our stay. We all had a great time and I would recommend Southover to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay on the river

Lovely quirky property on the river, excellent location, surrounded by wildlife. We really enjoyed ourselves, kitchen very well fitted out, one of our party is a chef and she said best kitchen she's had in a rental. Boating is a great extra, would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterside getaway.

A quirky Waterside property but with excellent facilities clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view right on the Broads The pet Herring came to see us daily and the boat was lots of fun

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week away

Quirky property with everything we needed. Perfect location for Wroxham and Horning with some great pubs en route. Boat was a great bonus. We had a lovely relaxing week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

We had a wonderful weekend at this house on a after a very wet week. There was plenty to keep everyone occupied at the house with the games room hot tub and gorgeous view of the river. We had the chance to use the boat which was enjoyed by all with nearby towns and villages to visit. The house had everything needed for our stay and the owner was quick to respond and helpful with requests and questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Wonderful

We've stayed here before and will probably return next year. There is something for everyone and so much to enjoy. Especially the tame heron!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Communal Space

Communal space was excellent with lounge area, dining area and kitchen all open plan which made for a great get together weekend. Bedrooms were okay although firmer mattresses would be an improvement. Heating and hot water was excellent. Kitchen and dining room were extremely well stocked. Did not have warm enough weather to appreciate and rate the outside areas. Communication with host was exemplary.. Beautiful view of water from the lounge area and our resident heron was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Second visit. Property is 'quirky' - homely and well appointed. Nice features such as new barbecue area, use of boat and canoe a welcome addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80th birthday celebration

Lovely location, lovely house with everything you need and more. Excellent pre arrival communication and very thorough arrival run through. Definitely recommend for perfect broads holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by robert Smiley

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Why they chose this property

A review from a guest who left on 1st July 2019 ....
We have just returned from Southover on the third holiday in a row, the location and the cottage will be hard to beat ( I would challenge anyone to try).
One must also consider the use of the boat, included in the price, if anyone is considering a broads cottage holiday then put Southover at the top of your list.
We have booked again for 2020 and we know we will have another fantastic holiday.
PS Good luck if you try, the dates will go quickly.

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