Willow Cottage

About this property

Catfield 2.4 miles. Nestled in the heart of the Norfolk Broads in Hickling, is this beautiful one-bedroom cottage, Willow Cottage. Enjoying a fantastic location set within 3-acres of grounds of the former Heath Priory, with easy access to the stunning coast, and a wealth of holistic therapies and treatments offered on-site, including aromatherapy, massage, meditation reiki and crystal healing, to name a few, Willow Cottage is perfect for couples or groups of friends seeking a relaxing retreat. Willow Cottage benefits from its own private garden with seating and dining furniture, where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining or soaking up the sunshine with your favourite tipple in hand.

Inside, you will find an inviting open-plan living space, featuring a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes, and a seating area with plush sofa and a crackling woodburning stove, perfect for relaxing evenings recounting the days adventures with loved ones. Upstairs, you will find a spacious super-king-size bedroom with zip/link, from this room you can access the well-appointed shower room to freshen up after a day of sightseeing. Explore Hickling Broad, where you can treat your loved ones to a delicious meal at the Pleasure Boat Inn or the Greyhound Inn, embark on a hike through the Hickling Broad AONB, where you can spot the local wildlife across a variety of terrain, including marshlands, wetlands, and waterways, as well as enjoy boating and kayaking within the Hickling Broad Nature Reserve.

For a wider selection of amenities, head to Stalham or Wroxham, where you will find a Post Office with convenience store, The Crown Inn and Sarah’s Kitchen. Continue onto Horsey, where you can visit the esteemed Grade II* Horsey Windpump estate, dine at Nelson Head, or enjoy coastal walks along Horsey Gap, well-known for being one of the best beaches in Norfolk and the grey seal colonies which frequent the shores. For a hub of activity, head to Great Yarmouth, home to the Venetian Waterways, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach and National Trust Elizabethan House. For an indulgent getaway with no distractions, choose Willow Cottage.

Between Barton Broad and Potter Heigham in Norfolk is the picturesque village of Catfield. The community has a Post Office with a well-stocked convenience shop, The Crown Inn, and Sarah's Kitchen, and it is famous for its ties to the boat construction industry and as the old vacation spot of poet William Cowper. To get some fresh air and take in the breathtaking surroundings, you may go for a trek or a bike ride in the Broads, which encircle the town. Moving forward, Horsey is home to the Horsey Windpump National Trust property, as well as Horsey Mere, Nelson Head, Poppylands Tearoom, The Hatch, and the golden sands of Horsey Gap. Great Yarmouth is the next destination, and it's packed with things to do including a sea life centre, an Elizabethan house owned by the National Trust, Great Yarmouth Beach, the Venetian Waterways, and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach. Norwich Cathedral, the Sainsbury Centre, the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell, and The Garden House are just a few of the sights worth seeing in this nearby city.

Accommodation

One x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).

Shower room with walk-in shower, double basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen and sitting area with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and induction hob, fridge.

WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Parking available.

Rear garden with patio, lawn and furniture, access to communal grounds.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 2.4 miles, The Pleasure Boat Pub is a 3 minute walk..

Note: This property does not accept children.

Note: Therapies and treatments can be booked prior to arrival.

Note: The super-king bedroom does not have a door, access to the shower room is via this bedroom