Guests say
The Brambles is a charming, characterful cottage in the heart of Horning, ideal for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Guests consistently praise its superb location, spacious garden, and well-equipped kitchen. The cottage offers a cosy, homely atmosphere with comfortable beds and welcoming hosts. While some mention areas for improvement in cleanliness and garden maintenance, most guests enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay, appreciating the unique period features and convenient access to local amenities.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Many guests found the cottage clean and welcoming, but several noted issues such as dust, cobwebs, and occasional unclean kitchen or bathroom areas. Some mention that the cottage is an older property, so a certain level of dust is expected, but a few guests felt a deeper clean was needed.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving its proximity to the Broads, local pubs, shops, and scenic walks. The cottage is described as perfectly situated in the centre of Horning, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Guests frequently comment on the comfortable beds, cosy lounge, and homely feel. The cottage accommodates groups and families well, with many appreciating the spaciousness and warmth. Some mention low ceilings typical of period cottages, but this is generally seen as part of the charm.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, games, books, and BBQ facilities. The large garden is a highlight, though a few guests note it could be better maintained. Parking is a bonus, and amenities like grab rails and a walk-in shower are appreciated by older guests.
Hosts Richard and Sue are repeatedly described as welcoming, helpful, and attentive, greeting guests on arrival and providing local recommendations. While some guests mention thoughtful touches, such as games and clear instructions, there are no specific references to guaranteed gifts.
About this property
Ideally located to explore all Norfolk has to offer including sandy beaches, historic buildings, riverside cafés and much more..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric storage heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. External utility room with washing machine. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a protected well in the garden.. Within the heart of the pretty waterside village of Horning, this wonderful semi-detached, thatched cottage has been completely renovated to offer well-appointed accommodation. Boasting its own private parking and enclosed lawn garden with a chess board patio, this cottage is perfect for relaxing, playing and enjoying the large Norfolk skies. Neighbouring the owners’ administrative annexe, where the owner’s cat lives, it enjoys a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling and birdwatching on the doorstep.
Horning itself has an array of riverside pubs, cafés and shops. Sailing, motor boat hire and river trips are available, as well as river fishing along local waterways (seasonal, licence required). A number of broadland centres offer bike or canoe hire, possibly the most delightful way to discover the lovely reed lined waterways and their abundant wildlife. Wroxham, 3½ miles away, is known as the ’capital of the Broads’ and home to the ’world’s largest village store’, as well as the train station for the Bure Valley narrow gauge steam railway. Nearby How Hill Nature Reserve, with its marsh meadows, dykes, woodland and open water, is well worth exploring. A few minutes away is Bewilderwood, a magical tree top park which promises children a day to remember.
There are excellent wide sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Horsey, 12 miles, both backed with sand dunes. The seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 17 miles, offers family fun with its famous Pleasure Beach, fun fair and amusements. The Pleasurewood Hills theme park at Lowestoft is 28 miles away, while Cromer, 20 miles, offers traditional seaside entertainment including a renowned end of pier show, Amazonia zoo, shops, restaurants and cafés. Bygone museums, craft centres, National Trust Felbrigg and Blickling Halls, and Horsey Windpump are all within an easy drive. The medieval city of Norwich, 10 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle, galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, excellent shopping, cafés and restaurants. The north Norfolk coastline has rspb reserves, coastal paths and many picturesque villages which boast an array of pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. There are seal watching boat trips from Blakeney Quay and Morston Quay, while historic Holt is 26 miles away for shops, cafés, restaurants and Holt Lowes countryside park and trails. Beach 12 miles. Shop 5 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
There is a protected well in the garden. Donna, the owners' siamese cat lives in the annex and has a dedicated 'cat house' adjacent to the utility room.
Nearby points of interest
- Woodforde's Brewery Tap @ Fur & Feather Inn
- Wroxham Boats Trips
- Wroxham Miniature Worlds
- Wroxham Barns
- Rowing on the River Bure at Belaugh
- Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
- Tower climb at St Helen’s church
- Norfolk Broads
- University of East Anglia (UEA)
Reviews (30)
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Melissa
A lovely period cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage was equiped with everthing we needed the children emjoyed the large garden. The Hosts are lovely and went out their way to to ensure our stay went well. The village loction is lovely with all we needed we really enjoyed the Bakery next door!Thank you **
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Susan Miller
A great time had at the Brambles only half an hour away from Great Yarmouth, good beaches and Cromer.
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Derek Brown
The Brambles is a well located period cottage well situated for visiting all local amenities and attractions however rather than be a home to home holiday let I’m afraid it doesn’t meet what I would call normal clean standards.whilst I accept this was and still is a family home of many generations it still needs a very deep extended clean to bring to a reasonable living standard throughout the carpets are dirty with the kitchen and bathroom definitely needing a make over cobwebs and spiders are part of the furniture along with the dust,the rear garden area which part resembles a building site definitely need’s attention to removal of building materials.It is a shame as this could be a great asset.However we have enjoyed our stay at Horning and will return but not to the Brambles.