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Self Catering 5 Bedroom Waterside Retreat Cottage Wroxham, Norfolk Broads, Eng

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Waterside Retreat - large area for fishing & outdoor eating. Rowing dinghy
Great place to fish or sit and relax
Waterside Retreat and Wroxham
View of river from Waterside Retreat
Conservatory with view of river. A great place to relax

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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WROXHAM, ENG
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wroxham Barns
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carrow Road
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Downstairs twin room

2 Single Beds

Downstairs twin room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs toilet

Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Self Catering 5 Bedroom Waterside Retreat Cottage Wroxham, Norfolk Broads, Eng

The Norfolk Broads has so much to offer and our self-catering cottages are an ideal base to explore the Norfolk Broads, Norfolk and Suffolk. Holidaying with family or friends, we have places that are next door to each other to allow bigger groups to holiday together. A fantastic location on the water front and based in Wroxham / Hoveton, the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The Broads has so much to offer– rent a motor launch for a day, sailing, rowing using a dinghy we supply, fishing, great wildlife, many nature reserves for observing the unique wetland wildlife and exploring the many special places to see in East Anglia. Within walking distance you have great shops, a choice of pubs and restaurants. Travel a bit further and you have Castles, theme parks, Great Yarmouth with its many attractions. Waterside Retreat is a detached holiday home in a superb position, just off the main River Bure, in the heart of Wroxham, Broadlands' liveliest village. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, luxurious kitchen with eating area it will very comfortably sleeps up to 11 people. This is an ideal holiday retreat in the Norfolk Broads and an excellent location for sailing, fishing and bird watching. Modern and furnished to a high standard of comfort, this charming holiday home is a perfect retreat at any time of the year and guests benefit from the use of a rowing dinghy. Now with WiFi Broadband Internet access. Wroxham and Hoveton are divided by the River Bure, with the two villages generally referred to as Wroxham. It is one of the Norfolk Broads largest boat hire centres where you can enjoy river trips, hire a boat, enjoy some fishing, sailing, golf, cycling or walking with nature trails to follow. Sandy beaches can be found just twelve miles away and the City of Norwich with its beautiful cathedral, castle, museum, theatre and superb shopping is just eight miles. The village of Wroxham is home to Wroxham Barns, the Bure Valley Railway and Roys - the largest village store in the country. Here you will find riverside pubs, restaurants and shops that are just a short stroll from Waterside Retreat. The area of Wroxham is actually made up of two villages - Wroxham and Hoveton, split by a low bridge that spans the River Bure. Wroxham is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads' and is an ideal location to stay at for a variety of reasons: There are plentiful places to eat and drink locally! Wroxham boasts Roys store which claims to the “largest village store in the Country”. Here you will find all your grocery needs with many products being sourced locally as well as a large department store – plenty of retail opportunities to indulge in and only a 5 minute walk. Within a 15 minute drive you could be at one of the glorious sandy Norfolk beaches or if city life is more your thing, then you could be in historic Norwich with a wealth of shopping opportunities and tourist attractions. The Broads is well known for its’ fishing activity – you should expect to find perch, pike, bream, rudd, eel and tench in the waters here. Fishing (subject to season and licence) can be enjoyed from the decking at all our properties. We would obviously be remiss if we didn’t mention the joy of just being out on the water. Within a couple of minutes walk from each property, it is easy to hire a boat by the hour, half day, day or longer. If you fancy a boat trip but without you being the Captain, there are a number of organised boat trips which leave from the centre of Wroxham or from nearby Horning.

Pet fee £25 per pet payable to owner (Maximum 2)

Our normal changeover days are Fridays and Mondays. Please contact us for availability of other days.

Property manager

Paul Davis
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
NO Hen/Stag Parties. Only Mature Groups & Families
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£25 per dog payable
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: NO Hen/Stag Parties. Only Mature Groups & Families
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

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. How Hill Trust and Toad Hole Cottage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Norfolk Snowsports Club and High Ash Farm. Hoveton Hall Gardens and BeWILDerwood are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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WROXHAM, ENG

What's nearby

  • BeWILDerwood - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Wroxham Barns - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Norwich Cathedral - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Carrow Road - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Market Place - 18 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Hoveton and Wroxham Station - 10 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fur & Feather Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Recruiting Sergeant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Catering 5 Bedroom Waterside Retreat Cottage Wroxham, Norfolk Broads, Eng pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Self Catering 5 Bedroom Waterside Retreat Cottage Wroxham, Norfolk Broads, Eng?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Catering 5 Bedroom Waterside Retreat Cottage Wroxham, Norfolk Broads, Eng?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self Catering 5 Bedroom Waterside Retreat Cottage Wroxham, Norfolk Broads, Eng located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Norfolk Broads, Hoveton Hall Gardens and BeWILDerwood. Wroxham Barns and RAF Air Defence Radar Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hoveton and Wroxham Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ladin I.

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

Great stay overall

We had a few family members over for a get-together. The check-in process was very simple and the home was exactly as described. It was clean overall but some of the rooms were dusty. We also found the lack of towels a little inconvenient. Overall, if you’re thinking of staying here then would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn h.

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

Family weekend

We stayed the last weekend in January for my mum’s 80th birthday celebrations. We were lucky with the weather so used the rowing boat which was great fun. The place was perfect with enough rooms and bathrooms for everyone and everything you could need, including a large fridge and plenty of crockery. Dining room with ten chairs and four large sofas so everyone could be together. Would definitely recommend and will be returning. We also hired a 12 seater boat for half a day from Wroxham Lauch Hire. 5 mins walk and man was so helpful. A great way to really experience the Broads. Can’t rate highly enough :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Family weekend

Beautiful property, perfect for our family weekend away. So much space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Lovely relaxing break with friend's

Plenty of space, very clean, good parking and the house layout was perfect for a group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Lovely house in a special place

Very spacious, well laid out property. Double beds very comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms and parking for a larger group. Beautiful location on the Broads with great access to shops, pubs and things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Denise H.

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

Lovely spacious property

Lovely spacious property for a large family stay. Ideally situated with easy access to nearby facilities. There were some issues with the cleanliness. However the owners were very responsive to feedback
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

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

Relaxing River Location.

Ideally situated riverside setting only a few minutes walk from boatyards, shops and a good variety of eateries. The grandchildren loved Bewilderwood which is only 2 miles away. An ideal setting for a lovely relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

marguerite D.

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

Norfolk broads weekend

A fabulous location the grandchildren loved being so close to the broads and the use of a rowing boat was icing on the cake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Fantastic holiday home

Everything, from the communication with the owners to the property, was perfect! The house was very spacious for all 11 of us and it is exactly as described. A great location too. I would highly recommend this house, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

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

Wroxham

We all really enjoyed our stay at this property. The living/dining room & outside space was lovely. The kitchen was well equipped but not as well organised as it could be making finding some utensils difficult. Also the crockery & cutlery was not as clean as I would have liked, however this didn’t spoil our stay. Overall I would recommend this property & would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Birthday Weekend

Had a fabulous weekend to celebrate my 60th and my friends 50th birthdays. House was amazing excellent location. There were 8 of us and we all had an excellent time. It was so lovely to be all able to be together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Family Get Together

Lovely big property with plenty of room for a large get together. Everything you would need in the kitchen. The property was very clean and would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

My 80th Birthday

The property was extreemly spacious and comfortable and just as described on line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., England

The house is perfect for a large group together - clean, spacious & homely.

The house is perfectly geared up for large groups. There were 8 of us but could easily sleep 10 or 11. There’s two large tables to seat everyone & lots of storage space. It was very clean and well equipped. The location is perfect to explore the area & the view over the river is beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Spacious house. Great location.

Great house in a lovely location on the water. Very clean. Walking distance into town. We hired a day boat locally. The men enjoyed the fishing off the decking, even managing to catch the resident pike. Look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Jackson's

Everything lovely except the front door you could get out but you couldn't get in it kept getting stuck and wouldn't budge. But the cottage was very well equipped and really lovely, perfect position a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

tracey w.

Lovely and roomy.

Stayed at the proerty same time last year and liked it so much we returned. Didn't find the property as clean as last year . But it was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Beautiful house

There were 10 adults, 1 child and a baby for our weekend at the house. We went for a special birthday weekend away for family and close friends. What amazing place. Even though there were 12 of us nobody felt we got in each other’s way. The weather was awful (snow) but this did not stop us from enjoying the weekend. The house was very warm and inviting and the amenities close by were all that was needed. We would like to experience the house again in warmer weather. Fantastic house, fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Houses don't come much bigger!

We were a family party of 10. The property is in an excellent location right in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. From our arrival everything was made easy with the security lock check in. First impressions, the house is huge! So much space for everyone to chill. The family loved it. The kitchen is massive and, well equipped with everything you need. The outside decking gave us plenty of space to dine and enjoy the sunny evenings. We made use of the BBQ as we celebrated the Queen's Jubilee. We hired a day boat a few times from Richardsons. With the moring right outside, it made it so easy to drop everyone off. We had a fabulous holiday. Made so much better with excellent living facilities. The customer service from Paul was fantastic. My granddaughter left her mobile phone behind. Paul had it posted back to her the very next day One very happy girl ! I would highly recommend booking the Waterside Retreat. Absolutely everything you need all in one place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

janet t.

Wonderful week in a hidden gem

This property is wonderful. We arrived after a 5 hour journey and we were all thrilled to arrive. The photographs do not do it justices. Our elderly parents and elderly aunt were over the moon to be in such a wonderful, peaceful place. They made use of the conservatory all day every day. The weather was kind to us most of the time which gave us chance to sit out on the deck area. We were visited every day by a friendly Heron and a family of geese and swans. ( the Geece did not like the swans) we resisted feeding them but I am sure the reason they were so tame was that they had been fed the past. The shops in Wrexham were a 2 minute walk away with plenty of shops, cafes and places to eat. We hire a day boat and had a lovely meal at a riverside pub. I would not hesitate to return and to recommend this little gem to family and friends. We could not fault anything, although as we had 2 over 80 and 1 over 90 who used the downstairs bedrooms I would suggest that the step from the hallway into the bedrooms be made more oap friendly. It was a bit of a trip hazard. On the whole we all cannot wait to return thank you Paul for allowing us to share your wonderful holiday home. The Twell family Mr & Mrs Fox Mrs Gibbs July 2016

8/10 Good

Victoria F.

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

Great family getaway

Lovely location, we enjoyed the rowing boat and did alot of paddleboarding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane c.

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

Excellent weekend

We all had a fabulous weekend, lovely house and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

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

Clean, homey and peaceful

Had everything we needed to have a lovely weekend (apart from having to bring our own towels). Clean, homey, peaceful and friendly neighbourhood, only short walk from shops and restaurants. Perfect for the 10 of us for my grandads 80th birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

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

great location and property is very spacious, perfect for a family or families

very nice place to stay and great location too.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Lovely peaceful location

A weekend away with friends and family right on the broads. Really peaceful location but with the high street and boating just round the corner. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul Davis

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We are a family run business who enjoyed holidays on the Norfolk Broads so much during our childhood that now we have children we have introduced our children and their friends to the fun of the Norfolk Broads and exploring the many special places to see in East Anglia.

We have decided to make our homes available for self catering holidays so that we can share our love of the Norfolk Broads with you. This has proved so popular that we now have a number of properties which we have tried to make a “home from home” and we offer a variety of short and full week breaks.

We hope you enjoy our places as much as we do and we look forward to welcoming you to one of them soon. Look at the comments from others who have stayed. Each place has its own comments page.

Why they chose this property

Wroxham is home to the Bure Valley Railway, Wroxham Barns and Roys, "the biggest village store in the world". Day boat hire and sailing tuition as well as a quality golf course are all also close by. It is also just seven miles from Norwich, with the sandy beaches of the East coast within a twenty minute drive where seals can be spotted close to the shore.
Within easy walking distance, visitors will find riverside pubs and restaurants, shops and day boat hire whilst sandy beaches, nature trails, golf courses, craft barns and National Trust properties are all under 15 miles. Norwich, a charming cathedral and university city, boasts galleries, museums, excellent shopping, cinemas, theatres and a castle (12 miles).

What makes this property unique

Wroxham is considered to be, and has been called, the capital of the Norfolk Broads, and is where boating holidays started in the late 1800's. It has become quite commercialised over the years with hotels, tea rooms and gift shops springing up near the river to attract holidaymakers to the village.

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