Guests say
The Brambles is a charming cottage praised for its superb location in Norwich, ideal for exploring the Broads. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, warm atmosphere, and well-equipped kitchen. The large garden with BBQ facilities and convenient parking add to the appeal. Hosts Richard and Sue are commended for their hospitality. Some guests noted cleanliness issues, particularly in the shower and with some kitchen equipment, but overall, the property is well-regarded for its comfort and amenities.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. While some guests expected a bit of dust due to the cottage's age, others were dissatisfied with the shower's cleanliness and dirty cooking equipment. However, these issues seem isolated and not indicative of the overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to shops, pubs, and the Broads. Guests found it perfect for exploring the area and appreciated the views and accessibility to local amenities.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, highlighting the quality of the beds, pillows, and duvets. The warm atmosphere and additional grab rails for accessibility contributed to the comfort of their stay.
The property is well-equipped, with a large garden and BBQ facilities. Some guests suggested minor improvements, such as outdoor cushions for garden furniture and refurbishment in places. The walk-in shower was particularly appreciated by senior guests.
While guests have praised the hosts for their hospitality, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches beyond the standard amenities provided. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category.
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 (6)
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Jeanette Griffin
Lovely cottage in a superb location,perfect for exploring the Broads. The cottage was comfortable and warm. The beds comfortable and lovely pillows and duvet. There is everything you need and it has a nice big garden with Bbq facilities. There is also parking for 2 cars if needed which is a bonus as it is on quite a busy narrow road. We loved the location with a view of the water front and a short walk to coffee shops, gift shops and a nice pub (not recommended by the owners but we found it pleasant enough) Richard greeted us on arrival and showed us around. Instructions for everything were very clear and precise and made settling in easy. I love the fact that it was Richard's childhood home. The only let down was cleanliness. It's an old cottage so a bit of dust and cobwebs was expected but unfortunately the shower wasn't very clean. There were quite a few hairs visible, it looked like it had just been used. Some of the cooking equipment was also dirty. However, once we had a clean up, we enjoyed our stay.It is very reasonable for the location.
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic location with shops, pubs and of course the broads right on your doorstep. Would definitely book again but for 2 weeks, a week wasn't long enough for us!
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Confirmed Guest
If you like dust, cobwebs and spiders this is the place for you