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Cottage |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Reedham in East Anglia

From £375 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This recently refurbished, well-maintained cottage provides you with everything you need for a little R & R. Unwind in the restful living room, entertain in the kitchen/dining room, sleep-in in one of the 5 bedrooms, chill with your favourite book in the garden, or just watch the world go by from the sunroom upstairs. Downstairs has been made wheelchair-friendly including a downstairs bedroom with en suite.

The 150-year old house still retains an original flint wall, lending character to the partly beamed home. The finishes are clean and modern and there is more than enough space to house 10 guests comfortably.

There is dedicated parking for 3 vehicles. Local shops and the 3 village pubs are within walking distance, and the pubs all serve excellent food. Within a short drive are beaches, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park (great for kids) and the RSPB Reserve at Strumpshaw Fen, though you can just as easily watch the local wildlife on the River Yare from the prime location of the upper sunroom at Briars.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
• Ground floor is wheelchair accessible
• Kitchen/Dining Room
• Downstairs rear sunroom off the kitchen/dining room
Large separate games room with full size table tennis table, table football etc.
• Downstairs bedroom (single bed with pullout bed underneath) and en suite
• Living room with TV/DVD player
• Downstairs cloakroom/laundry
• Upper lounge room overlooking the Broads
• Upper sunroom with balcony looking onto River Yare
• Family bathroom with bath
• Front bedroom with twin beds and water views
• Bedroom with twin beds and en suite
• Double bedroom
• Double bedroom with en suite
• Ideal for family/group holidays
• Plenty of room for carers if needed

Further details outdoors:
• Private 54’ mooring
• Enclosed rear garden
• Private garden by the river for relaxing, summer drinks or barbecues
• Private parking for three vehicles
• Coarse fishing from the front private garden

Further details

There are no lifts in the property, but downstairs is adapted for use by wheelchair users.
Kitchen facilities are at regular height.

Conditions

A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats.

Strictly no smoking except on the balcony and outside areas

To secure your booking, a 25% non-refundable deposit is needed. The balance of the total amount will then be due and payable eight weeks before the booking date, along with a returnable bond of £150. Upon checkout, assuming there are no breakages/damages, we will return your bond of £150 to you, in full, within 7 days.

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The cottage

 

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View of the front of the Cottage

 

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The front garden looking down the River Yare

The East Anglia / Norfolk region

Reedham was originally a Roman settlement and King Edmund of East Anglia is said to have lived in the village. The historic city of Norwich, which is only a short drive away, has plenty to offer with its unique antique areas, medieval castles and architectural gems such as the Norwich Cathedral. The cottage also has many adventure and wildlife parks nearby, proving a hit with the kids, not to mention the funfairs and seaside attractions at Great Yarmouth close by.

North Norfolk is within easy driving distance too and there, you can enjoy the quiet, tranquil and sandy beaches. The area is ideal for exploring and it provides easy access to wonderful scenery and beaches. The extensive Norfolk Broads are at your disposal including Hickling, Wroxham and Oulton Broads. There are plenty of Broad cruises that you can join, or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can hire your own boat!

The village pubs offer excellent fare and are very reasonably priced. However, having the wonderful kitchen facilities at the cottage means that you can easily prepare your own meals. There is excellent fresh produce that can be sourced from local farm shops, from very free-range eggs to seasonal fruit and vegetables.

The Reedham area

Reedham is a relaxing, riverfront village in Norfolk and has a wide range of activities to suit all ages and budgets.

For nature lovers, the area is ideal. Not only for walks and bird watching (a local guide is available), but there are many animal sanctuaries and petting zoos in the vicinity. The RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw Fen is only 7 miles away, along with Pettitts Animal Adventure Park.

Boats and bicycles are available for hire locally, and the Reedham chain ferry over the river is suitable for both vehicles and pedestrians.

A summary of the nearby attractions:

Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Pleasure Beach Leisure Park, BeWILDerwood Adventure Park, The Old Vicarage Garden Centre, Africa Alive! Adventure Park, City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Britannia Pier, Nelson Museum, Broads Tours, Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, Dragon Hall Historic House, Yarmouth Stadium, Broadland Cycle Hire, Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Fritton Lake Countryworld, Norfolk Sketches at Wroxham Barns, Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Harleston Gallery, Norfolk Broads Yacht Training Centre, Hoveton Hall Gardens, The Playbarn Adventure Park, Merrivale Model Village, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, NWT Hickling Broad Nature Reserve, NWT Ranworth Broad Nature Reserve, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Norwich Cathedral, Wroxham Barns, Broadland Arts Centre, Great Yarmouth Potteries, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Time & Tide Museum, Somerleyton Hall & Gardens, Regent Bowl, Great Yarmouth Sealife Centre, RAF Air Defence Radar Museum, The Museum of the Broads, Hippodrome Circus.

How to get there

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Excellent road links - only 2.5 - 3 hours from London. Easy drive from Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
Frequent rail service from London Liverpool Street Stn, please see www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information

By Car - Instructions to drive to the property will be provided upon booking confirmation.

By Train - To Reedham station (via Great Yarmouth or Norwich Stations) which is about ¾ mile away. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information

By Air - Norwich Airport is 30 mins drive away and is the closest airport. Taxis and hire cars are available at the airport - please see www.norwichairport.co.uk for details

Activities near Reedham

Reviews

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07 Nov 2011

“What a lovely cottage” We knew the area so that wasn't a surprise however I was surprised at how well kept and equipped Briars was. The garden is lovely to watch the world go by. Quite often you get a lower standard where you are allowed to take dogs but this was really good. Plenty of room upstairs balcony if the weathers not just there and a garden at the fornt plus patio at the back and a games room for kids again if the weather isn't up to much. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definately recommend

27 Oct 2011

“excellent facilities, very comfortable, ideal location for every part of Norfolk” We had had a very busy summer, and siezed the opportunity to have a few days in Norfolk, by way of a reconnaisance for a family group holiday - 2 children, spouses & 5 grandchildren aged 4 to 9. Briars is perfect, whatever weather may befall, and Norfolk full of interesting activities. The house has excellent facilities for kids, including a separate games room and a safe outdoor area. Seating space & cooking facilities modern & excellent, property well looked after by local agent for owners. All mod cons, Microwave, large toaster, Dishwasher & Washing machine, plenty of bathroom facilities. Bedrooms good size, en-suite facilities excellent. Main lounge very comfortable, further TV in upstairs lounge - ideal! Upstairs lounge & Sunroom have excellent views over the river - very relaxing... Reedham is small, and probably busy in summer - we tried The Ship pub, excellent beer, food very basic, and the Ferry Inn, with excellent beer and good food. The coast is accessed easily, great kippers in Lowestoft, local produce everywhere, boating on the Broads, any amount of impressive National Trust properties, and Norwich to explore. Ideal family holiday location, made great by Briars!

21 Jul 2011

“An oasis of peace and quiet” To put it simply Briars is brilliant. The house was spotlessly clean and there was plenty of room for the eight of us plus one dog. The kids loved the games room and there were loads of lovely dog... more

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A beautifully furnished cottage, spacious with all of the amenities required for a calm and peaceful holiday. A real find. The sun room overlooking the river is a wonderful place to enjoy the wildlife and to watch activity on the river. There is so much to do in the area we will be back.
Family from Chorleywood

A wonderful spot to explore the area. Lots of walks and open countryside. The house was immaculate and furnished to a very high standard. The beach was only 15 mins away although Gt Yarmouth was busy there were many quieter ones north of the town. We had a great holiday and finished refreshed (especially when using the upper sun lounge).
Mr & Mrs Harvey from Cheshunt

Thank you for a great week. A lovely house and superb location. Will recommend it to our friends.
Mr & Mrs Fisher from Hereford

Perfect for our girly getaway! The house was beautiful and in a great spot (loved that the pub was only across the road!). The location totally lent itself to our weekend of relaxation - great walks, lovely views etc. and the house had everything we needed. We will definitely be back! Thank you!!
The Putney Girls, London

Just to let you know we had a lovely stay at Briars. The property was ideal for our mixed group, including Mum's carer. It was immaculately clean and very comfortable. We invited Mum's relatives over to see her on her birthday which worked very well. As the trip was really for mum it was a shame we could not explore the area more but what an excellent excuse to go back!
So, many thanks, we will be back!!!!

Guests from Ipswich


Wonderful holiday, beautiful cottage well furnished and sparkling. Will come back again - lovely.
H family

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	3 Sep 11	10 Sep 11	828£ 828	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Sep 11	24 Sep 11	764£ 764	0-	0-	1 Week
	24 Sep 11	21 Oct 11	745£ 745	0-	0-	1 Week
	24 Oct 11	5 Nov 11	780£ 780	0-	0-	Flexible
	5 Nov 11	17 Dec 11	652£ 652	0-	0-	Flexible
	17 Dec 11	22 Dec 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	3 Nights
	22 Dec 11	29 Dec 11	1310£ 1310	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	1310£ 1310	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	8 Apr 12	560£ 560	0-	0-	Flexible
	8 Apr 12	14 Apr 12	785£ 785	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	21 Apr 12	720£ 720	0-	0-	Flexible
	21 Apr 12	26 May 12	765£ 765	0-	0-	Flexible
	26 May 12	9 Jun 12	825£ 825	0-	0-	1 Week
	9 Jun 12	16 Jun 12	727£ 727	0-	0-	1 Week
	16 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	765£ 765	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	805£ 805	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	875£ 875	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1090£ 1090	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	8 Sep 12	966£ 966	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	870£ 870	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	22 Sep 12	825£ 825	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	785£ 785	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	820£ 820	0-	0-	Flexible
	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	695£ 695	0-	0-	Flexible
	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	1395£ 1395	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1395£ 1395	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payment can be made Cheque, Bank Transfer, Debit/Credit Card or through PayPal.

25% of the rental charge is required as your deposit to secure your booking. Eight weeks prior to your stay, we require the remaining balance, plus a returnable bond of £150 which is added to that balance total. Upon checkout, assuming there are no damages/breakages, your full bond will be returned to you within 7 days.

Mini breaks available: weekend and mid week price on application.

Guide: October - March 2 nights £333, extra night at £135

April - September (last minute) 2 nights £411 extra night £154

Special rate if booked for Christmas and New Year.

Last minute bookings - reductions available please enquire for details.

Our winter month prices (1 Oct - 30 April) include a £40 heating surcharge.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Margaret Wheeler Landline +44 01494 762703 Mobile +44 07785 340048 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.