The Cow Shed

ID: S1326515

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

The Cow Shed in Norwich receives glowing praise for its spacious, beautifully decorated interiors and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently highlight the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, including a popular games room. The property is ideally situated for exploring the Norfolk Broads, with many attractions nearby. While some mention minor traffic noise and a lack of pavement on the walk to Horning, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return and highly recommending the property.

Multiple reviews describe the property as exceptionally clean, sparkling, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.

The location is praised for its proximity to the Broads and local attractions. A few guests mention traffic noise and the lack of a pavement on the walk to Horning, but overall, the setting is considered excellent for exploring the area.

Guests frequently mention the comfort of the beds, spacious rooms, and cosy atmosphere. The property is described as warm, homely, and perfect for families or groups.

The cottage is repeatedly described as well equipped, with special mention of the games room, multiple TVs, and modern amenities. No significant issues with facilities or maintenance are reported.

Several guests appreciated welcome packs and baskets of goodies, and noted the hosts’ friendliness and helpfulness. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Make the most of the games room with pool table, CD player and board games, or venture further afield and hire a boat on the river.. 2 steps to entrance.

All on the

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, Electric Woodburner

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer

Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, DVD Player

Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV

Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.

Ground source central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highcair. External games room with pool table, Freeview TV, CD player and board games. Welcome pack. Enclosed patio garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a natural pond in the property grounds and an unfenced koi pond in the owner’s grounds, 100 yards away.. Situated in the Norfolk Broads, just outside the pretty waterside village of Horning, this prestigious, single storey barn conversion has been completely refurbished to offer well-appointed accommodation. Complete with games room next door to the property, with pool table, CD player, board games and Freeview TV, and its own private patio garden, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the large Norfolk skies. Nestled alongside the owner’s home, the property enjoys a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling and bird watching. Horning, ½ mile has riverside pubs, cafés and shops. Sailing, motor day boat hire and river trips are available from Horning and Wroxham, and river fishing is available along local waterways (seasonal - licence required). A number of broadland centres offer bike hire 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, backed with sand dunes. The seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 16 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, 11 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle, galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, excellent shopping, cafés and restaurants. The north Norfolk coastline has rspb reserves, coastal path and many picturesque villages which boast pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. There are seal watching boat trips from Blakeney Quay, 30 miles, and Morston Quay, 31 miles, while historic Holt is 25 miles away for shops, café, restaurants and Holt Lowes countryside park and trails. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Free WiFi

Please note, owner lives on site and has dogs. The games room is next door the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

Nearby points of interest

  • Tower climb at St Helen’s church
  • 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
  • Norfolk Broads
  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

Reviews (25)

  • Lorraine McGlone

    Beautiful holiday home, clean and well equipped. Sunny garden. Friendly hosts

  • Kevin Maillard

    I would highly recommend the cowshed had a fantastic stay decorated beautifully throughout we loved the games room would definitely stay again.

  • Confirmed Guest

    We had a lovely time at the Cowshed. It was very cosy and homely and enjoyed playing pool in the games room.

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