Waveney View Cottage
ID: S274757
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Guests consistently praise Waveney View Cottage for its stunning views, peaceful location, and cleanliness. The property offers comfortable furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, and a secure setting. The garden and nearby walks are appreciated, especially by dog owners. Some minor maintenance issues and Wi-Fi connectivity are noted, but overall, the cottage is highly recommended for a tranquil and enjoyable stay.
Reviews frequently highlight the spotless condition of the cottage, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to the guests' experiences.
The location is celebrated for its tranquility, beautiful views, and proximity to local walks and pubs. The scenic surroundings and wildlife contribute to the property's charm, although some guests noted limited lighting outside.
The cottage is described as comfortable and spacious, with comfortable sofas and beds. However, some guests mentioned a lack of wardrobe space and the need for minor interior work.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and clean amenities. Some guests suggested improvements such as the addition of a high chair, better Wi-Fi, and more outdoor seating.
While many reviews express gratitude for the helpfulness of the owners and the flexibility offered during personal circumstances, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
A coastal cottage resting in an idyllic position from which to explore Norfolk and Suffolk, Waveney View Cottage is a wonderful family holiday home for a relaxing retreat in Burgh Castle. Sitting on the fringes of the Norfolk Broads and just a stone's throw away from the scenic River Yare, you can take a short stroll along the river path to the famous nature reserve of Breydon Water, there's no better choice for those seeking a remote base in East Anglia. Make your way down the private drive shared with the owner and pull up into your private parking space before kicking off your shoes in the porch and marveling at the beauty of this all-ground-floor holiday home. Boasting an open-plan living space the cottage offers a wonderful social aspect, the royal red sofas inviting you to take a seat before the television, or gather together at the dining table to tuck into a tasty homemade meal. The contemporary kitchen hosts a good range of utensils and appliances, with plenty of workspace for the chef of the group to make the most of, there's also a dishwasher too so you don't have to worry about the washing up! Be sure to dine alfresco in the summer months on your own private patio and watch as the boats go past you might even catch a glimpse of a fox, marsh harrier, owl or deer travel across the garden at dusk, the little ones will be delighted at the shared use of the owner's play area; the perfect place to create everlasting memories with your loved ones. When it's time to rest take your pick from two double bedrooms and a single, each offering a homely interior and a snug spot to rest each evening, as well as being served from the beautiful family bathroom where you can freshen up for each day of adventure. The cottage benefits from a wide range of wonders within walking distance; nearby there is a privately owned lake (day passes for fishing can be purchased) where you will find wonderful fishing opportunities, if you need more excitement, try your hand at fishing the fast flowing tidal River Yare which is also within walking distance, visitors travelling from all over to try their hand at tackling powerful tidal river, at the back of the property, a short walk along the footpath past the church, you will find the ruins of Burgh Castle providing panoramic views over the River Waveney and Berney marshes with plenty of nature to spot, it's well-worth a visit, there are also 2 golf courses within 3 miles of the Cottage. The village of Burgh Castle is also home to a good range of amenities for your self-catered stay, with a Post Office with local shop and pubs too, while there are also ample opportunities for cycling and walking in the area as well as bird watching, The Broads boasting endless footpaths and cycle routes amongst luscious landscapes, with plenty of heritage and history to discover along the way such as the nearby Berney Arms windmill, the tallest drainage mill on The Broads! If you travel just a little further you can enjoy the Seaside town of Southwold with its famous pier and enjoy a tour of Adnams Brewery or visit the shop and enjoy the sampling. With easy access to Norwich, Gorleston-on-Sea, Lowestoft and beyond, Waveney View Cottage is perfectly located for exploring the best of the coast and countryside of Norfolk.
Burgh Castle is a rural village resting in Norfolk, in easy reach of Great Yarmouth and just a stone's throw away from the Norfolk Broads. Offering wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and nature spotting, it makes an ideal base for the nature lover, as well as benefiting from a good range of shops and eateries. In easy reach of a wide range of fun-filled attractions along the coast and in the countryside, Burgh Castle has all you need for a memorable stay in Norfolk.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king (zip and link, can be twin on request) 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Shared garden with owner with use of children's play area and private patio and lawn with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: This property can only accept a maximum of 5 people including infants.
Note: Fishing lake is not part of the property; it is privately owned and day passes can be purchased
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (43)
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Richard
The accommodation is very quiet, spotlessly clean and has a wonderfully well-equipped kitchen, enabling us to bring a food box with us to cook when we didn't want to go out to the nearby pub (which does surprisingly good food). There's also another pub along the river which is a great place to end up after a half hour wander around the Burgh Castle fields (great for dogs!). It was great to have access to the large grass lawn area directly outside the door for our dog to go and spend while on a long lead, with tranquil views across the river to the nearby wind pumps. The outdoor table and chairs were ideal for enjoying a glass of wine in the Autumn sun. There's plenty of parking too. The owners were helpful and responsive via text message for questions but weren't intrusive and respected our privacy. If you're visiting, check the what3words location as this was wrong. To get to Church Farm, go literally right to the very end of the road, and at the turning circle by the church, turn right and follow the road around to the gates. Don't try and look for bungalows and things on the way, just go straight up to the end. I've informed Sykes of the correct w3w location, so it might be correct now. Just a couple of suggestions (but not criticisms!): - a few pictures in the bedrooms would make them a bit more cheerful as they're well furnished but missing some welcoming touches - maybe some canvas prints of the beautiful Broads? As the third bedroom doesn't have a window, it would definitely benefit from some colour. - the wifi doesn't extend beyond the main room, so you can't stream or go on the internet in the bedrooms. I'd recommend a Powerline Wifi Extender (about £40 from Argos) to create a reliable new wifi hotspot in the accommodation itself. All in all we really enjoyed our holiday here and we're happy to recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful, well-equipped and dog-friendly place to relax.
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Michael
No wardrobes or dressing tables, we had to keep quite a lot on the floor or in our suitcases. Bedroom 3 has no window so does not qualify as a bedroom and bedroom 1 has only a door and no openable window so also contravenes building regulations. The shower over the bath was fine but really needs some grab rails as my wife and myself are in our 80s. Externally there is no comfortable seating to sit and enjoy the garden and surroundings so overall some room for improvement.
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Elizabeth
We had a lovely week at Waveney View cottage and we were blessed with lovely weather - the owners were really helpful as it was an area new to us and they recommended lots of ideas of places for us to visit -these included Southwold, Holkham beach and a boat ride from Wroxham to Horning and back - lovely views from the cottage and amazing sunsets - good walks from the door for our dog and my husband enjoyed fishing on neighbouring lake - comfortable clean well equipped cottage to stay in