The Broads are a haven for wildlife, and a must for any birdwatching enthusiast. Fishing is also available (in season, licence required), and daily boat hire is available locally.
Horning Leisure Centre, open for day guests, boasts an indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Riverside pubs, cafés and shops all lie within the village centre. Wroxham, 3¾ miles, is known as ‘the capital of the Norfolk Broads’ and offers a supermarket, shops, cafés, railway station and a model village, as well as daily boat hire and river trips. Great Yarmouth is a traditional family seaside resort 17 miles away, and excellent sandy beaches can be found 12 miles away. Nature and bird reserves are also a short drive away.
Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, provides a great day out on the steam trains and runs from Wroxham to Aylsham, stopping at Coltishall. Children will enjoy a visit to BeWILDerwood, an outdoor tree top adventure park, just 1 mile away. National Trust Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall are well worth visiting, or alternatively the city of Norwich is just 11 miles away with its two cathedrals, castle museum, theatres and array of shops and cafés/restaurants. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Accommodation details
Step to entrance. All on the ground floor: Open plan living space: Living area: With electric wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player. Dining room. Kitchen: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave and fridge. Bedroom 1: With double bed. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Extra Amenities
Electric central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Towel hire. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Fishing on-site (seasonal, licence required). Equipment store. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in the garden.
Home comforts in a barn conversion or beach holiday? East of England has many outdoor activities to offer. There is plenty of dog friendly holidays in Suffolk, Ipswich or South Suffolk - some have wonderful walking from the door step.