Guests say
Ferry Cottage in Great Yarmouth is highly praised for its peaceful riverside setting, abundant wildlife, and modern, comfortable interiors. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, beautiful views, and easy access to boating and local amenities. The cottage is described as clean, cosy, and ideal for a relaxing escape, with many visitors returning for repeat stays. While the exterior is noted as a little scruffy by one guest, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, especially for adults and nature lovers.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with only one minor mention of the exterior being scruffy, but interiors consistently praised.
The riverside location is repeatedly described as fantastic, peaceful, and perfect for wildlife watching, boating, and exploring the Broads, with easy access to local amenities.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and warm, with special praise for the beds and relaxing atmosphere, even in winter.
The property is described as well equipped, with a fully stocked kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. One review notes a lack of written instructions, but overall facilities are highly rated.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This stylish and modern waterfront property has its own private mooring and superb views over the river and wildlife nature reserve..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Decking
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Catering available on request. Decked area with outdoor furniture. Fishing on-site. Mooring available on request. Private parking for 1 car; additional parking approx 85 yards away. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in the grounds. This property has a security deposit of £150.. All properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Catering available on request. Fishing on-site. Mooring available on request. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in the grounds.. Enjoying a beautiful waterfront location, these two holiday properties have their own private mooring and superb views over the River Thurne and a National Trust wildlife reserve (which featured in the BBC1 TV series Secret Britain. Heigham View (ref: cbbh), one of a pair, has a games room with full size snooker and table tennis tables and offers spacious accommodation for larger groups, as well as a first floor balcony where guests can take in the abundant birdlife. Heigham View additionally has the benefit of a second sitting room/games room with 65in 3D TV with blue-ray/DVD and surround sound. Ferry Cottage (ref: cbbj) is a detached, two-bedroomed property with rooms all on the ground floor. All offer the very best in waterside living and gourmet catering is available on request. For the fisherman, this part of the Broads offers some of the best coarse fishing anywhere in the UK (fishing licence required). For the nature enthusiast, everything is on the doorstep - walking and cycling can be enjoyed along a network of quiet lanes and the river and the Broads can be explored by boat, which can be hired directly from the owner. Winterton-on-Sea is a short drive away with its wonderful sandy beach and dunes. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the north beach is home to a colony of grey seals.
The Bewilderwood Outdoor Adventure Park at Horning offers treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and more - all adding up to a great day out for children. The fine city of Norwich with its cathedrals, castle, museums, theatre and vast array of cafes and shops is half an hour away. There is a wealth of National Trust properties to visit in the area, which include Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park (one of the finest Jacobean houses in East Anglia), the beautifully landscaped Sheringham Park and the magnificent Blickling Hall with its woodland and lakeside walks. Horsey Wind Pump is only 3 miles away (and a good destination for a boat trip).
For a special meal or family celebration a gourmet meal can be arranged with the owner. There are shops and pubs in the village 1 mile away.
Free WiFi
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
A fishing licence is required.
There is a security deposit of £150. Please contact the owner 2 weeks prior to arrival, during office hours to arrange payment.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Scruffy outside but clean, well furnished and spacious inside. We enjoyed the open views across fields front and back. There is a washing machine and dishwasher in the sensibly organised kitchen area. BUT we did not find the usual Cottage written information about local services and eateries etc - nor instructions about using the washing machine etc.
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Mike Wilmott
Excellent location and comfortable and cosy accommodation. Ideal for birdwatchers and those who like wildlife as you can see many species from the property, and also well located for access to Norfolk WT reserves. Better for adults than children due to riverside location - children could easily fall in from the decking. Good pubs and cafes nearby.
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Paul Edwards
We have stayed at Ferry Cottage on three occasions now and will definitely return. The cottage is ideally situated and is very warm and comfortable even on the coldest days of winter. The wildlife that we see from the front deck is incredible. This along with the peace and quiet make for a very tranquil and relaxing break. The local village has everything that you need and the neighbouring boat hire company will help you get safely out on the water to immerse yourself in the Broads.