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Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub

Family-friendly cottage in Norwich with a hot tub

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Norfolk, ENG
  • Place, Wroxham Miniature Worlds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bure Valley Railway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub

This stunning, detached property is perched on the edge of the River Bure, just a short walk from the centre of Wroxham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. With exceptional views along the waterfront, this wonderful Wroxham cottage provides luxurious accommodation for family groups, nature lovers and those enjoying riverside pursuits.

Built on stilts, this 'arts and crafts' style part-thatched Norfolk Broads cottage boasts a spacious sitting area with high ceilings and exposed timbers.

This light and airy room has full-length glass doors opening onto a decked balcony to take advantage of the superb and varied riverside views. Five beautifully decorated bedrooms, including one with a four poster bed and 4 bathrooms (3 en suite). With great attention to detail, this Wroxham cottage seamlessly combines all modern comforts with a stylish past and boasts a well-equipped kitchen. The boathouse bedroom has a connecting door to a games room with a pool table, an x-box and a 42 inch TV. Ideal to keep kids of all ages amused in the evening!

Overlooking the magnificent Norfolk Broads, you can sit on the decked balcony with a morning coffee; alternatively step into the bubbling hot tub, a luxurious way to round off the day with a glass of wine as you watch the last of the boats moor up for the evening.

A bonus at this Wroxham cottage is a private mooring with the use of your own 5 seater day boat. An obligatory short training presentation is required on arrival. There is also a Canadian type canoe.

All on one floor. Five bedrooms & 4 bathrooms (3 en suite & 1 family bathroom).
1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC
1 x four poster double with en-suite jet shower, basin and WC,
1 twin bedded room (with en-suite jet shower, basin and WC).
1 double room, 1 twin bedded room (share bathroom with double-ended bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.

Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area, sitting area with patio doors to balcony overlooking water frontage. Utility. External games room with pool table, TV & x-box. consoles

A fabulous Wroxham cottage, in an amazing setting, providing a holiday that will live long in the memory.

Please note: it's a one week minimum stay from April to September. Changeover day is Friday only. Weekend breaks available from October - March (apart from Christmas & other holidays)

The area :
The Norfolk Broads are a nature lover’s heaven, with vast stretches of waterways and peaceful canals. Look out for the kingfishers which regularly fly along the waterfront and you may even spot the local heron that is on the lookout for titbits! Take in the fabulous birdwatching opportunities at a number of nearby RSPB reserves or spend a day at the fabulous National Trust houses of Felbrigg and Blickling Hall.

Spend your holiday exploring the stunning countryside by boat, by foot or by bike along the Weaver’s Way, a 56 mile trail that winds through the Broads.

Wroxham is often known as the “Capital of the Broads” and is a hive of activity with a multitude of rivercraft and a bustling village centre with independent shops, cafes and tea rooms. Recommended restaurants nearby: Hotel Wroxham, The Lodge on Salhouse Rd, the King's Head Coltishall (pub). There is also local Thai, Indian & Chinese cuisine. For Fish and Chips - Ken's in Hoveton. Plus JR's American Diner & Bowling Alley in nearby north Walsham.

we can provide details of a caterer for events, themed parties, picnics etc. Also a professional BBQ service if required.

Also, nearby (less than one mile) a private swimming pool for hire see https://www.wroxhampoolhire.com/

Just eight miles away from Wroxham is historic Norwich, famous for its cathedrals, castle and fabulous shopping facilities, whilst a short drive brings you to the North Norfolk coast, with beautiful sandy beaches at Overstrand and Mundesley as well as the popular resort towns of Cromer and Sheringham.

There is also a fantastic new woodland adventure park for children of all ages called Bewilderwood located on the edge of Wroxham.
The area is also excellent for fishing which can be enjoyed from the water’s edge of the property. For those who enjoy golf, the nearest course can be found at Sprowston (6 miles) or the Norwich and Cromer golf course is easily accessible.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please clear up after your dogs or pay a charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
At least one responsible must arrive at 2.15 pm to meet the housekeeper and receive the mandatory boat briefing
Charging of electric cars is not permitted on the premises. Well behaved pets are allowed on request, please clean up after them.
One week min booking from April to end of September. Changeover day is Friday. 3 day min booking from October to March (excluding school holidays)

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cottage is in a rural area. Norwich Puppet Theatre and How Hill Trust are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hoveton Hall Gardens and BeWILDerwood. Travelling with kids? Consider Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, or check out an event or a game at Carrow Road Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Norfolk, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wroxham Miniature Worlds - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bure Valley Railway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Norwich Cathedral - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • University of East Anglia - 20 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 21 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Hoveton and Wroxham Station - 7 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Recruiting Sergeant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Wroxham holiday cottage, River Bure. Sleeps 10. Includes boat & hot tub located?

This family-friendly Norwich cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Norfolk Broads and Wroxham Miniature Worlds. Hoveton Hall Gardens and Wroxham Barns are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hoveton and Wroxham Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Southover. The house was very comfortable, well equipped and spacious. The hot tub was great and much enjoyed. We had a great time using the boat and canoe. Quiet and relaxing location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week away

Quirky property with everything we needed. Perfect location for Wroxham and Horning with some great pubs en route. Boat was a great bonus. We had a lovely relaxing week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a lovely holiday.The location of the house overlooking the river was fantastic we all enjoyed the wonderful wildlife.We used the boat every day to explore and it made our holiday special.The house was well equipped and had everything that we needed for a memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

michael r.

Liked: Communication, location

Life on the Broads

Excellent location in a place with character. Plenty of cutlery and dishes for a group of 8 or 10. Kitchen well stocked and bathrooms adequate for our needs. We would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Second visit. Property is 'quirky' - homely and well appointed. Nice features such as new barbecue area, use of boat and canoe a welcome addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Location amazing. Cottage quirky and homely.

Had brilliant time just a few too many cobwebs and spiders and even a little mouse appeared to say hello. That said wud def go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect property for what we wanted. 5 friends chilling out and doing a bit of fishing.

I have no negatives. The listing is spot on
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday in unique house on the river

We really enjoyed our stay at Southover. The house was well equipped for catering for 8 adults with a big fridge freezer and large Aga style cooker and hob and plenty of pots, pans, crockery, cutlery etc. . There re also several sets of garden furniture in different areas including a large table by the bbq in the back garden and another on the balcony overlooking the river. The hot tub was much appreciated and the boat was an added bonus. Many thanks for a great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway on the Broads

The property is spacious and comfortable. We made friends with the three local herons who had various degrees of confidence with humans. The hot tub was lovely to dip in at night. We took the boat out a few times and explored Wroxham Broad. We had a very windy but successful BBQ in the courtyard/front garden. We hired the pool down the road which was well worth it. We went to a lot of the local sights and had a wonderful time. The local council seems to not collect separated domestic recycling so we separated it and put it in street bins which was not particularly inconvenient. The host communicated with us clearly and was friendly and eager to help us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

We stayed at Southover for a week in April and had a lovely time. The property is right on the river with plenty of parking and the bonus of a boat which everyone enjoyed. The property is quirky with very uneven floors but is extremely well equipped. The hot water and heating are excellent. If you love boating and wildlife this is the place for you. We hadn't realised from the description that one of the ensuite bedrooms is not in the main house but accessed from the outside deck and is over the boat house. It can be slippery outside when wet so you need to be aware that this room probably wouldn't suit older people. The house is not on the mains sewer and has a septic tank and unfortunately we had a raw sewage incident in one of the showers . Robert is easy to contact and he immediately sent his handy man over to deal with and it was cleaned up in 2 hours. It was however very unpleasant. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and I doubt you will find a better location for large groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Plenty of room for us all. Ideal location.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous holiday in this lovely, quirky property. The location is absolutely brilliant and we really enjoyed the use of the day-boat to go into Wroxham and to explore some of the Broads. The house is lovely, however the outside area of the property is a little tired and some of the outdoor furniture could do with being replaced. The property owner was really helpful and was very quick to help with the 2 small issues we had during our stay. A really lovely holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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Lovely location and comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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Holiday with grandchildren

Fantastic location provision of a boat was a major benefit. Weather was exceptional which really made our stay memorable. Property very quirky. Hot tub good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Waterfront Home

Robert's home is beautiful, spacious, clean and with the most beautiful views of the River. Bird watching heaven. Would definitely return here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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Short Break at Southover

Great location. Very quiet. Accommodation very well equiped and perfect for our family get together
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky property with lots of charm

Lovely rustic property with amazing views over the river. We have stayed on this property before and so wanted to come back. We stayed in October and it was so lovely warm and cosy. It has everything you need to make your stay a home from home experience . We managed to use the boat a few times with trips into Wroxham so was a lovely feacture. Robert is super quick at replying and a great host. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter L.

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEMandKATIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat visitors

The location of this property is absolutely stunning. We were able to watch kingfishers fishing on the river, an otter visited the banks morning and evening. Fished from the end of the deck and got surprised by an enormous pike. We made great use of the boat and canoe which is an amazing bonus. Its a quirky old property which has been carefully renovated, keeping all its character. Has a very generously stocked kitchen& dining areas. Great for our mixed family group. Host is extremely responsive to any issues you might have, although we only needed once to get us sorted at the beginning of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

emma w.

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Traditional beautiful waterside property

Booked two weeks at this traditional riverside property .we loved its charm and character . The views are stunning, the accommodation is comfortable and more . We made use of the boat for shopping trips and fishing in different areas. Fed the heron out of my hand on the balcony . Hot tub was wonderful . Games room kept the younger family members entertained. We haven’t had such a lovely holiday where everyone’s needs were covered in a long time.The Owner obviously takes pride in his property and Sam who greeted us was friendly and helpful ,gave us the information we needed for the area. We certainly hope to return .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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Relaxed riverside holiday

We really enjoyed our stay at Southover. Stunning location, loads or beautiful wildlife and a brilliant base for exploring the Broads.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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Friends @sixty

Property was quaint in lovely setting with lovely outlook to river Bure. Lots of amazing wildlife and very relaxing surroundings and several different settings outdoors and indoors to make use of. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils appropriate to a group of up to 10 people. As a group of older friends we had a great holiday together and enjoyed our time immensely. On the downside the bedrooms were small and 2 showers were not very convenient to use. Towels generally were poor size and quality and tea towels in particular were inadequate. There were no extra towels for use in hot tub. We could also have done with an additional house key among a group of seven. On checkout we were disappointed to be charged a significant sum for damages (£150), although this was refunded when it was clear this was charged in error.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanna a.

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Beautiful Boathouse on the Broads

We had an amazing week at Southover, the layout and spaciousness of the property meant that the four generations of our family could stay comfortably together under one roof! The fifth bedroom was separate from the house which suited us perfectly we called it the “granny annex” a retreat for the great grandparents! The spacious living and kitchen area was perfect with plenty of room for our large gathering! We were very happy too that all the decking areas were enclosed front and back of the house so that our two toddlers were safe and could enjoy the magic of the boats on the river without worry! The beautiful village of wroxham with all its facilities is only a 25 walk or 10 mins by the boat! Overall we had an amazing time and would love to return again sometime! Thankyou Robert and your team for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay at a unique property

We had a lovely long weekend at Southover - a very unique property, full of character, in a fantastic location. We all loved the hot tub and it was amazing to have the boat included too, which we used to explore the local area. We visited for a special birthday with just the four of us and there was more than enough room. It would be perfect for a larger family too. Robert was quick to respond to questions before our stay, and fast to call me to respond to a query during our stay. We all had a great time and I would recommend Southover to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Communal Space

Communal space was excellent with lounge area, dining area and kitchen all open plan which made for a great get together weekend. Bedrooms were okay although firmer mattresses would be an improvement. Heating and hot water was excellent. Kitchen and dining room were extremely well stocked. Did not have warm enough weather to appreciate and rate the outside areas. Communication with host was exemplary.. Beautiful view of water from the lounge area and our resident heron was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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Hosted by robert Smiley

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Why they chose this property

A review from a guest who left on 1st July 2019 ....
We have just returned from Southover on the third holiday in a row, the location and the cottage will be hard to beat ( I would challenge anyone to try).
One must also consider the use of the boat, included in the price, if anyone is considering a broads cottage holiday then put Southover at the top of your list.
We have booked again for 2020 and we know we will have another fantastic holiday.
PS Good luck if you try, the dates will go quickly.

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