Guests say
Heron's View is a much-loved riverside cottage praised for its peaceful setting, beautiful views of the River Yare, and exceptionally well-equipped, homely accommodation. Many guests return year after year, highlighting the comfort, thoughtful touches, and excellent fishing opportunities. The property is described as spotlessly clean by most, with only rare exceptions. Its location offers easy access to local amenities and Norwich, while the tranquil atmosphere and wildlife make it ideal for relaxation. A handful of guests noted personal taste differences regarding décor, but overall, the cottage is highly recommended for a restful break.
The majority of guests found the property spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only one review mentioning issues with clutter and cleanliness. Most reviews specifically praise the high standard of cleanliness, contributing to a welcoming environment.
The riverside location is universally praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to local amenities, public transport, and Norwich. Guests enjoy watching boats and wildlife, making the setting a standout feature.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, homely, and relaxing, with many returning for multiple stays. The accommodation is well-furnished and provides a restful atmosphere, with only minor personal preferences noted.
The property is repeatedly described as exceptionally well-equipped, with everything guests could need for a comfortable stay, including fishing equipment, a row boat, and a kayak. Facilities are thoughtfully provided and maintained, with only rare minor maintenance issues promptly addressed.
Guests frequently mention the owners' attention to detail and thoughtful touches throughout the cottage, such as a landline with an honesty box. While gifts are not specifically mentioned, the overall experience is enhanced by the care taken to anticipate guests' needs. Please note that any such thoughtful extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Water front, detached timber lodge, fishing from the riverbank, boat hire locally, Norwich or Wroxham. Great Yarmouth and Norwich easily reached by train..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, Sky, Netflix, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Air Fryer, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Small lawned garden with decked verandah, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden and unfenced river frontage.. Heron’s View is situated on the water’s edge of the River Yare, a superb position for observing water life. The holiday cottage is a detached timber property which provides ideal accommodation for anytime of year, it has a decked verandah and 38ft of private river frontage with mooring, ideal for relaxing and watching the boats go by. Fishing is available from the riverbank (seasonal, licence required) with many options of fish to be caught. Explore more of the waterways by hiring a boat for the day. A two man sit on fishing kayak and fishing dinghy/rowboat is provided for guests with life jackets provided. Norfolk has many local attractions nearby to make your stay memorable. There is a landline telephone for guests to use. The railway station is just ¼-mile away with a train service into Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Beach 12 miles. Shop and restaurant 1 mile, pub ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = C
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (24)
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Adam Green
We have had a lovely stay at Herons view.The lodge is well equipped with everything you will need which is nice to see as there’s always something you need. Clean and comfortable, sofa is very comfortable indeed. I will say the shower was a bit temperamental but the owner has since sorted that out with no problem. I was not a massive fan of the ornaments personally but that is just me, and there is quite a lot of it knocking about, but each to their own taste and I spent most of my time on the wonderful decking and jetty either fishing or watching the various bird life and boats. Not stupidly busy here on the river either so it is peaceful especially in the early evening onwards. You can see the neighbours to the right hand side and speaking to them briefly very nice friendly people. Nobody wants 6ft fence along here else you’d see nothing of the lovely view. Great having the row boat and the kayak included to use. It’s a great location with the train station so nearby for links to Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Fishing was good for Roach and Rudd, Bream showed up on the last morning in numbers but I didn’t want a smelly net to drive home so I left them for next time. One very friendly duck comes right up to the door of the lodge. The local pub White Heron was very nice and has a pool table and dartboard too. Overall a lovely stay, thanks.
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Leslie Laye
I will just list the issuesPhotos are old, much more furniture now making it feel small. Different blinds and floor covering.Never seen so much waste of space clutter, rubber ducks, photos of the Broads, JUST LOOK OUT THE WINDOW ! Having said that the bushes were over grown blocking the river view ! The old TV stand has been dumped outside on the decking covered in cobwebs and a bird stand full of things attached to it blocking the view. There are Christmas lights wrapped around the beams and about 30 rubber ducks, NOT IN THE PHOTOS !I had to move some of the clutter as there was no space to put any of our things, and when I did it was obvious that these had not been cleaned behind for a long time. The draining board had a metal rack and chopping board over it as a permanent fixture, when I moved these I was horrified with the built up GUNK ! It took me & my wife 2 hours to clean this place so we felt comfortable using bleach and antibacterial spray. There were 3 half empty bottles of washing up liquid on the sink and I just about got them in the cupboard below as it was full of left over stuff that people had left behind.The food cupboards were full of half used packets and bottles, I had to clear a space for our bits and pieces as well as cleaning with bleach. The shower has mould in the grouting and the rubber ducks in there were full of built up gunk as well !It is very intimate with the neighbours to the right but we were lucky, the 3 kids and 2 dogs left before us.It is more like a very cluttered home of somebodies than a rental.When you are looking at the river with the lodge behind you it is a fantastic location, even with the new fence (not lovely flower bush) with rusty metal fish shapes etc nailed to it.
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Sharen Green
Fantastic home from home. Spotlessly clean and everything you can imagine is catered for. Fabulous views and very peaceful. Would highly recommend