Title: A nature lovers delight. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A nature lovers delight. Cottage with kitchen, steps from Norfolk Broads ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71120000/71119500/71119481/b3c29ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71120000/71119500/71119481/ac19e0d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71120000/71119500/71119481/f8f26d00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71120000/71119500/71119481/b955338f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71120000/71119500/71119481/0a52c88b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Right by the River Thurne, Willow Cottage is an idyllic retreat for nature lovers. Step onto the balcony and marvel at the views of boating activity and abundant birdlife. With a woodburner in the living room, a lawned garden with furniture, 5-acre grounds to explore and private parking available during summer months. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A nature lovers delight. A nature lovers delight! This lovely cottage boasts an idyllic location offering the very best in waterside living, right by the River Thurne with woodland and marshes to explore, abundant with bird and wildlife.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge Utility Room: Freezer, Washer Dryer Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Door Leading To Balcony Bedroom 2: (2 Steps), Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with garden furniture. 5-acre grounds of woodland and marshland (shared with owner). fishing on-site, licence required. Private parking (available during summer months); alternative on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a unfenced dyke in the garden, 5 yards from the property. Property is accessed via a footpath. There are 2 steps in the garden and 3 steps in the grounds.. This detached property enjoys a beautiful location with superb views over the River Thurne, and from the first-floor balcony you can marvel at the view, perfect for watching the boating activity and the abundant birdlife. Tucked away, with small foot bridge leading to the rivers’ edge, surrounded by its wrap around garden, and acres of woodland and marsh to enjoy. This idyllic location is a paradise for nature lovers, so be sure to bring sensible footwear and binoculars. For fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK, having its very own water frontage, means fishing is literally on your doorstep (seasonal and licence required). There is availability for mooring a boat if required; please enquire with the owner’s directly. Within the grounds is the owners’ holiday home, apart from their occasionally visits, you will be completely alone with nature. Willow Cottage marsh and Sargant’s Wood received certification by Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) as a County Wildlife Site. CWS are areas of land rich in wildlife found across Norfolk. Outside of the nationally protected areas (such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserves), they are the best areas for wildlife in the county. There are over 1,300 CWS in all, totalling over 15,000 hectares – this makes them a fantastic resource for wildlife. CWS can support both locally and nationally threatened wildlife species and habitats; they also complement Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and nature reserves by helping to maintain links between these sites. In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the importance of conserving such places, so that wildlife can survive in the wider countryside, outside of nature reserves. Everything is on the doorstep - walking and cycling can be enjoyed on the Weavers Way, a network of quiet lanes surrounds and the tow path, literally alongside and follows the river, which leads to neighbouring Potter Heigham (1 mile on foot). The village of Potter Heigham is a popular stopping place to the Broads, with its medieval bridge and historical St Nicholas Church, as well as the famous bargain store, Lathams. There are two cafés for delicious all-day breakfasts, lunches, and cream tea, and the pub serving traditional pub food. From here you can hire day boats, a kayak or canoe, and explore the waterways at a very leisurely pace. Sea Palling with excellent sandy beach backed with dunes just 9 miles away, or alternatively Hemsby and Winterton-on-Sea both offer miles of excellent wide sandy beaches. The fine city of Norwich, with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafés and shops, is 30 minutes’ drive. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia), the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Horsey Wind Pump is only 5 miles away and a good destination for a boat trip. Beach 9 miles. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. Free WiFi There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. There is open water in the property grounds. There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property. Property is accessed via a footpath. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Freezer ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21660000/21651900/21651896/4dbb65b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UK35436-UK35436 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.70137%2C1.56630&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u8J_9r7vLTuBqn0276rQpZiIgFY=) Repps with Bastwick, near Martham #### What's nearby - Norfolk Broads - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Hickling Broad - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles - Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles - Horsey Windpump - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles - BeWILDerwood - 18 min drive - 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Cantley Station - 14 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The New Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪King's Head Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Swan Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Pleasure Boat Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ferry Inn - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A nature lovers delight. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A nature lovers delight.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A nature lovers delight.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A nature lovers delight. located? > Situated in Great Yarmouth, this cottage is steps from Norfolk Broads and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hickling Broad and How Hill Trust. Toad Hole Cottage Museum and The Museum of the Broads are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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