Broad Cottage Boathouse | Cottage in Norwich
1 Bedroom Cottage in Ranworth, Norwich
This is a great base for couples who wish to explore the Norfolk Broads, enjoying the wildlife and pretty villages on the way!. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV
Bedroom area: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Garden with sitting-out area. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a river 330 yards away.. Nestling in the conservation village of Ranworth with excellent walks and cycle routes direct from the doorstep, Broad Cottage Boathouse is a perfect retreat for two. Arranged over two floors, it has a first floor living/bedroom area, cosily heated in winter, and with a cooling fan in summer. A short walk leads down to the Malthouse Broad, its river staithe and a large grass green with some seating tables to simply relax and watch the boating activity. Enjoy refreshments from the café, or the village pub serving food, 350 yards away from Broad Cottage Boathouse.
The floating Broads Wildlife Centre at the staithe is reached by a boardwalk and has a panoramic vista across Ranworth Broad where you can view a good number of wildfowl including wigeon, gadwall, teal, shoveler and pochard, and great crested grebes and the occasional kingfisher zip across the water. Hundreds of cormorants roost in the out stretched branches of dead trees, with marsh harriers passing overhead and common terns nesting. The boardwalk passes through excellent woodland and reedbed habitats with a number of interesting plants, as well as common woodland birds. Swallowtails are present, as well as Norfolk hawkers and other dragonflies. Guided boat trips are available between April and October, taking you along a private Broad (seasonal opening and weather permitting). If you climb the many steps of St Helen’s church tower, known as the cathedral of the Broads, you can appreciate magnificent views of the Norfolk Broads river system. Wroxham, the capital of the Broads, is 7 miles away, with numerous pubs, cafés, daily river trips and boat hire available.
Aylsham Bure Valley Steam Railway is just 17 miles away which allows you to experience a nostalgic trip by steam on Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway. It runs between Aylsham and Wroxham, and through the pretty Bure Valley countryside, stopping at the pretty broadland villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, where you can hop off and explore by foot.
Norwich, 10 miles, is easily reached by car or bus, with its theatre, castle museum, cathedral, market square and excellent shopping malls. The Norfolk Coast and its sandy beaches is less than 15 miles away. Shop/post office, pub and restaurant 350 yards.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Broad Cottage Boathouse is located in Ranworth. Broad Cottage Boathouse provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Broad Cottage Boathouse has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ranworth has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ranworth, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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1 bedroom
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Bed sheets provided
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Ecotours nearby
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Fishing on site
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English
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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