Cottage breaks in Horning, near Wroxham - sleeps 6

Whispering Reeds Cottage
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Relax and watch the boats go by from your own decked quay on the River Bure, or enjoy the bubbling hot tub at this luxurious detached property.

Accommodation details

Step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: With wood burner, Smart TV, Blu-ray player, Wii and sliding glass doors leading to garden.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, induction hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, slow cooker and Amazon Echo.
Utility room: With washer/dryer.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, Smart TV and sliding glass doors leading to glass balcony.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and Smart TV.
Bedroom 3: With double bed and Smart TV.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Large enclosed lawned area with two illuminated decks, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and gas BBQ. Glass balcony with outdoor furniture and patio heaters. Hot tub for 6 (private). Fishing on-site (licence required, bring own equipment). Mooring for boat 30ft x 10ft (by direct arrangement with the owner, please confirm when booking). Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: The garden leads to the waterside.

Extra Amenities

Offering waterside indulgence, Whispering Reeds is a wonderful, detached, riverside property located directly on a river tributary linking to the River Bure. This prestigious property is superb for both families and couples. It boasts two large decks, its own hot tub, outdoor kitchen/barbecue area and open plan living inside. The 60ft lawned garden leads directly onto the riverside, where there is a decked quay heading with ’corner set’ seating area perfect for simply sitting and watching the boats and wildlife, or perhaps enjoy a spot of fishing. Large sliding glass doors open directly to the decked area and garden and offers uninterrupted views of the river and garden. The property is well-equipped to provide home from home comforts, including a wood burner for those cosy nights in. The first floor master bedroom also has large sliding glass doors which open to the balcony with bistro table and chairs and electric heaters, where you can enjoy super views of the garden and riverside.

For something a little different, you can hire a boat and moor it at the property, making this magnificent waterway easy to explore. For fishing enthusiasts, pike fishing is well-known to be very good between November and January when there is less activity on the water.
Horning village, a picturesque broadland village with riverside inns, restaurants, a selection of small shops and tea rooms, is just a 10-minute walk away. Daily boat hire and daily river trips are available too. The Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer cruises up and down the Broads, taking in the beautiful scenery and abundance of wildlife. During the summer there are several boat races and a week-long regatta, where you can enjoy all the boating action from one of the many pubs or restaurants situated along the riverbank. For those seeking a more active holiday, the marina and leisure club welcomes visitors who wish to enjoy water sports, and there are plenty of walks and cycle tracks that take you through the village and into the surrounding countryside and nature reserve.

Children will enjoy BeWILDerwood, an outdoor tree top adventure park, or there is Wroxham Barns and The Dinosaur Park at Lenwade.
Wroxham, 4 miles, is known as the capital of the Broads, with its selection of waterside cafés, restaurants and pubs. Wroxham railway station serves both Norwich and the coast. There is also the Bure Valley Railway, a miniature steam train running from the popular market town of Aylsham to Wroxham. The coastline has some excellent sandy beaches and can be reached within 12 miles. Spend a day exploring the city of Norwich, 11 miles, with its cathedral, museums, theatres and a vast array of cafés and shops. National Trust properties include Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Horsey Windpump, all well worth a visit. Sailing and cycle hire is available locally. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile