Guests say
Heron Cottage in Norwich offers a tranquil setting with a stunning riverside location. Guests have enjoyed the cosy and clean environment, the hot tub, and the convenience of a nearby train station. The property has been praised for its helpful staff and the enjoyable fishing opportunities. While some updates are suggested, particularly for the bathroom and settee, the overall experience is highly regarded for a peaceful and comfortable stay.
The property is consistently described as clean and cosy, indicating a high level of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The location is praised for its peacefulness and proximity to a train station, although some guests found it too quiet and would have preferred a location closer to a village.
While the cottage is generally found to be comfortable, there are remarks about the settee being uncomfortable, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Facilities like the hot tub and barbecue are well-received, but there are comments about the need for updates, particularly in the bathroom, which affects the score.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Our Heron Cottage range works superbly well for families, small groups or mixed couples. Sleeping 5 guests, with a master double on the ground floor, a twin and single rooms upstairs, there is plenty of space to enjoy. An open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge, with a shared bathroom make up the rest of the ground floor. To the rear of the cottage is a secluded courtyard for your exclusive use complete with a sunken hot tub, deluxe wooden patio furniture and gas BBQ. Like other cottages in our collection, Kingfisher enjoys lovely views out over our small marina, the River Yare and surrounded by nature.. Yare View Holiday Cottages is part of our Daisy Door Cottage Style Collection. Set on the River Yare, just south-east of Norwich, Yare View Holiday Cottages are ideally placed to discover the beautiful Norfolk Broads and to visit the historical City of Norwich and surrounding areas.
With many great gastropubs and restaurants, exciting activities for kids and several popular beaches all within 30 minutes of the cottages, you be sure to find plenty to do.
Conveniently located, a short 3-minute walk from the cottages, Brundall Gardens Train Station provides a great way to get around. With regular trains, Norwich is only one stop away and the coast just 25 minutes in the other direction.
Yare View Holiday Cottages offer 5, high quality accommodations for 2-6 people, each with their own private hot tub, and great views of the river, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Whether you’ve come to relax and unwind, intend to explore Norfolk or sample Norwich’s vibrant nightlife, Yare View Holiday Cottages are the perfect destination.. Yare View Holiday Cottages is part of our Daisy Door Cottage Style Collection. Set on the River Yare, just south-east of Norwich, Yare View Holiday Cottages are ideally placed to discover the beautiful Norfolk Broads and to visit the historical City of Norwich and surrounding areas.
With many great gastropubs and restaurants, exciting activities for kids and several popular beaches all within 30 minutes of the cottages, you be sure to find plenty to do.
Conveniently located, a short 3-minute walk from the cottages, Brundall Gardens Train Station provides a great way to get around. With regular trains, Norwich is only one stop away and the coast just 25 minutes in the other direction.
Yare View Holiday Cottages offer 5, high quality accommodations for 2-6 people, each with their own private hot tub, and great views of the river, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Whether you’ve come to relax and unwind, intend to explore Norfolk or sample Norwich’s vibrant nightlife, Yare View Holiday Cottages are the perfect destination.. Fishing Permits* (rod licence required)
Boat Hire**
Paddle Board*
Kayak hire*
. *Fishing – Restricted to fishing season 16th June to 16th March and requires a valid rod license.
**Book our exclusive day boat for an unforgettable day on the broads. The boat awaits you just outside of your cottage, ready to board.
*Charges apply.
All single sex groups need to be checked before confirming. If accepted, a higher security deposit may be requested. Please call us to check.
Building Work
Improvement works to the quay heading on the far side of the Marina from the Cottages will be taking place. Work will be carried out Monday to Saturday and depending on available light, from 8:30am until 5pm. The owners have assured us they will do their upmost to keep any disruption to a minimum.
Security Deposit
£150 security deposit required on arrival. This will be a pre-authorisation transaction on a card.
Group Bookings/Party Types
All single sex groups must be authorised. If accepted, a higher security deposit will be requested. Please call us to check.
Arrival Information
If arriving on a Saturday the reception will be unmanned, if you require any assistance please contact our team on 07501 453586
Fishing permits (per cottage) is £10, payable upon arrival.
Restricted to fishing season 16th June to 16th March. A rod license is required.
For boat hire and activities, call the park Limited availability, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note there is a £150 security deposit required on arrival.
Check in times are only between 3pm and 5pm, If you plan to arrive outside of these time please contact the park
In line with government guidance to ensure you and your family are safe during your stay social distancing practices will be in place across the park and any shared facilities may be limited or closed.
This accommodation will accept 1 dog. 2 small dogs may be accepted when checking with the park.
Nearby points of interest
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- Wroxham Boats Trips
- Wroxham Miniature Worlds
- Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
- Wroxham Barns
- Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
- Tower climb at St Helen’s church
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
- Norfolk Broads
Reviews (11)
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Erfanullah
Good
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Confirmed Guest
We feel that it needs updating. The settee is quite uncomfortable now. A look upstairs would be great.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice place bit too quiet for us ,left fire stick in side of tv ,phoned property num & left 2 txt messages day after we left no reply as of yet 2 days later ,location nice etc. But we prefer a stand alone lodge & bit nearer a small village etc ,train station 5 min walk away was God send to Norwich which was nice