Title: The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden Cottage in Norwich with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden ![Property grounds - The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden (East Harling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96540000/96538300/96538260/ebfd6700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden (East Harling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96540000/96538300/96538260/973c3a73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games - The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden (East Harling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96540000/96538300/96538260/09a5d097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden (East Harling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96540000/96538300/96538260/6bcd6801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden (East Harling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96540000/96538300/96538260/b399b1f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the Norfolk countryside, Merchant Lodge offers a serene retreat with high-speed internet, a 70inch TV and luxury designer furniture. Enjoy an all you can eat continental and full English breakfast while taking in views of farmland, a lake and wildlife visiting the garden. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £159 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 ## 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. ### The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden Set in the Norfolk countryside, in the village of East Harling, Merchant Lodge has views out over farmland, a lake and a garden of around 2 acres visited by deer, rabbit and lots of other wildlife. The Lodge provides luxury spacious high-quality accommodation and boasts luxury designer furniture and appliances, with high-speed internet a 70inch TV, his and her robes and an all you can eat continental and full English breakfast with fresh ground coffee. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Classic Apartment, Ensuite (Heron Lodge) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19750000/19748500/19748463/989e24f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boathouse Great Yarmouth - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.6 Exceptional 191 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=19748463&PinnedHotelID=19748463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93530000/93521800/93521773/w946h709x0y0-f1088540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa - 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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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## 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%7C52.44112%2C0.93620&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2ZTieRng1gnASfrRZscd5y5GlrU=) East Harling #### What's nearby - The English Whisky Co. \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Snetterton Race Circuit \- 7 min drive \- 5.7 miles - University of East Anglia \- 25 min drive \- 26.5 miles - Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust \- 26 min drive \- 27.6 miles - Norwich Cathedral \- 33 min drive \- 30.1 miles #### Getting around - Harling Road Station - 3 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪goldstar cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Coffeesmiths - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Fox inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Eagle - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden? ### How much is parking at The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden? ### What time is check-in at The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden? ### What time is check-out at The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden? ### Where is The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The Lodge has everything you need for a peaceful getaway. It’s modern and comfortable and overlooks fields so completely private with hot tub, fire pit and bbq all ready to use The Nags Head pub does good food and is walking distance. Our Host David is lovely and put up a Happy Birthday Banner for my Hubby nice touch ⭐️ ##### Joanne Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Lodge We had a wonderful few days enjoy the lovely lodge with the stunning views and sunset. The hot tub was great we used this very often. Great location lovely village and great pub serving 5 star food. David was very helpful and accommodating would love to go back again ☺️ ##### Sarah S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hana H. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Owner was helpful and friendly. Very comfortable stay. Hot tup great. Recommend for countryside retreat. ##### Hana H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecily S. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short weekend break I booked this property for a chilled weekend with two friends. It was exactly what we needed. The property size is surprisingly bigger than expected which was great as the english weather didn't allow for a bbq. David is a great host 👏 thanks for the stay ##### Cecily S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicola A. 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicola A Lovely tucked away lodge. Perfect quiet retreat for a short get away. Nice little touches make it feel very homely. Overall very clean ..just a couple of areas were dusty in places. But overall a very pleasant stay. Thanks.. ##### Nicola A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mateusz C. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mati a good place to relax for both couples and families. The building is located away from the street and surrounded by trees so it is invisible. There is a large square of greenery outside the building and on both sides. Peace and quiet. Inside the house, everything works, there is a large TV and well-functioning heating. A small house with lots of space. The owner is happy to help. Large parking space and property with a coded gate. I recommend ##### Mateusz C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa V. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Beautiful place, nice & quiet. Perfect little get away. Thanks! ##### Lisa V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica J. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The property was exactly as described. David, the host was wonderfully accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. We were so thrilled to stay here and will definitely be back. Great property and great host. ##### Jessica J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard G. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Diamond in the rough! Amazing stay and couldn't have asked for a better experience. I almost didn't want to leave a review as to keep this place a secret! ##### Richard G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob C. 20 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in East Harling David was an excellent host. We enjoyed our long stay with him. If we ever had a request, David was always happy to help! ##### Jacob C. Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve M. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### East harling Beautiful lodge,nice surroundings,owner left some goodies to get started and if any issues to let him no but none needed,would definitely stay again ##### Steve M. 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