Guests say
Nightingale Cottage offers a peaceful riverside retreat with beautiful views and easy access to local attractions. Guests consistently praise the well-equipped accommodation, comfortable beds, and the relaxing atmosphere, especially enjoying the wildlife and proximity to Wroxham. While the majority found the property clean and inviting, a few noted minor maintenance issues and suggested improvements to the welcome pack and information provided. Overall, the cottage is highly recommended for a relaxing break, with many guests keen to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, particularly the bedrooms and bathroom. However, a few mentioned that some kitchen pans and carpets could benefit from a deeper clean, and the oven and freezer needed attention.
The riverside location is frequently highlighted as a major positive, offering lovely views, wildlife, and a short walk to Wroxham and local amenities. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting and easy access to boat trips and the coast.
Guests described the cottage as comfortable, with well-equipped bedrooms, plenty of towels, and good beds. The peaceful environment and ability to relax both indoors and outdoors were also praised.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with guests noting the availability of kitchenware and appliances. Some minor issues were reported, such as unclear instructions for appliances, a faulty bedside lamp, and maintenance needs for the oven, freezer, and shower.
A welcome pack with biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar, and milk was appreciated by some guests, though others found it minimal or noted out-of-date items. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed. Suggestions were made for more comprehensive information packs and small touches like hand soap.
About this property
Ideal for a couple or small family wishing to discover the Norfolk Broads. There is boat hire, fishing or sightseeing in the city of Norwich.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Smart TV, Xbox 360, Games, Electric Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed, Single (2ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area. Small lawned front garden (shared). Fishing on-site (licence required). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The garden leads to unfenced riverside, 5 yards away.. A perfect, terraced, riverside property with waterside views, situated alongside the River Bure within the heart of Wroxham. The property, which is part of the Peninsula Cottages Development, enjoys a contemporary open-plan living space. This is a perfect haven for fishing enthusiasts with waterside access from the doorstep. French doors lead onto a shared grassed area directly by the water’s edge at the front of the property, and a boat basin at the rear. Should you wish to hire a day or picnic boat for all, or some of your stay, it can be moored in the boat basin by the raised decking area outside of the property. Wroxham is known as the ’Capital of the Norfolk Broads’, with daily boat hire and river trips available to enjoy the expanse of waterways with plenty of shops, waterside restaurants and cafes to enjoy. The train station, model village and Wroxham Barns are located on the edge of town. For a car-free holiday, Wroxham is well served by trains and buses. Norwich city centre with its cathedral, museums, theatre, cafes and shops is 8 miles. Bewilderwood in Horning offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges and marsh walks. Golf is available at Sprowston golf course, 5 miles away. Beach 12 miles. Shop and restaurant 800 yards, pub 50 yards.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Boats Trips
- Wroxham Miniature Worlds
- Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
- Wroxham Barns
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- Tower climb at St Helen’s church
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
- Norfolk Broads
Reviews (16)
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Neil Wiley
We've stayed here twice and love it. The cottage is well equipped with everything you'll need. Plenty of towels nice comfortable beds even has TV's in the bedroom if you want to watch TV in bed. Great location 30 mins to the coast, just a lovely place to stay.
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James Clemmet
Enjoyed our stay and the lovely location by the River Bure and watching the boats on the water Boat trips and boat hire are close by.The only issuses we had were absence of instructions for turning on the bathroom towel radiator and the boiler hot water. We did manage to work these out.
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Susan
Lovely peaceful stay. Would recommend to friends and family