General

Sleeps 4+1
Fishing
Pet Friendly
Parking Included
WiFi

Nature's Nook is a brand new property for 2023, situated in a wonderful riverside position on the banks of the River Yare close to the popular village of Brundall. Brundall is located at the heart of the Norfolk Broads making it a prime location for exploring the area. This property is perfect for a getaway with the family. The property sleeps 4 adults and 1 child in one double bedroom and a family bedroom with single bunk over a small double bed. The open plan lounge/dining area has full length patio doors leading out onto your private decking, offering peaceful views of the river. Enjoy having your morning coffee here or a glass of fizz at the end of a busy day of activities.

Nature's Nook also has a mooring available to moor a day boat, allowing you to explore what the broads has to offer via the water. Or you can just sit back and watch other boats cruise on by. In addition to boats there is the opportunity to see a variety of local wildlife so bring along your binoculars as there is an abundance of activity throughout the year. You can even try a spot of fishing direct from the decking of the property during the open season, which runs from 16th June to 14th March.

Brundall has the convenience of 2 train stations making it accessible for exploring both the medieval city of Norwich and also of the seaside town of Great Yarmouth. More locally, you have easy access to the RSPB site Strumpshaw Fen nature reserve and Strumpshaw Steam Museum both located on the outskirts of the village. Fairhaven Water Gardens are within a 10 minute drive. Here you will find 130 acres of cultivated, wild and natural plantings and it is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Stroll around the 4 miles of woodland pathways where you will be graced with views over their own private Broad. Short boat tours are offered on South Walsham Broad.

Brundall village is well serviced with a good selection of shops including a supermarket, garden centre, chemist, and a selection of take away restaurants. You will also find a couple of nice riverside pubs if you fancy dining out one evening after your busy day of activities.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

One double bedroom.

One family bedroom with single bunk over small double bed.

Family bathroom with shower, WC & hand basin.

Pets

Pets are accepted (max 2) a cost of £30 each.

Terms & Conditions

A 25% deposit is required on booking, balance is due 4 weeks beforehand.

Check in - 3.00pm & check out is 10.00am.

Sorry, no smoking.

Bed linen and towels are provided.

Electricity included.

Between Late April to Late September:
Weekly breaks only: Fri – Fri

Outside of the above dates:
Weekly breaks: Fri - Fri or Mon – Mon or Sat – Sat
Weekend breaks 3 nights: Fri - Mon
Midweek breaks 4 nights: Mon - Fri

Flexible arrival dates available during winter, please do enquire.

Location Information

Nature's Nook is in a fantastic location on the Norfolk Broads, within easy reach of the local villages, pubs, restaurants and attractions.

The property is situated perfectly for exploring places on the broads, such as Norwich or Great Yarmouth, accessible easily by car and rail, the nearest train station is Brundall.

The Norfolk Coast and sandy beaches are a short drive away from the property.

There are numerous family-friendly attractions in the local area, including Wroxham Barns, BeWilderwood, Bure Valley Railway and Broads Tours river trips.

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Optional Extras

  • Pets allowed - £30 each, max one small/medium dog.

Terms & Conditions


Bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions.

Making a Booking and Deposit

It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party accept the terms of the contract set out in these terms & conditions of booking. Failure to disclose all relevant information or comply with these terms may lead to termination of the contract & loss of the booking.
A non-refundable 25% deposit of the holiday cost is payable at the time of booking. Bookings made less than 4 weeks before your arrival date must be paid in full.
The balance must be paid no later than 4 weeks before the commencement of your holiday. If the balance is not received by the due date, then your holiday will be treated as a cancellation and the client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent.
The maximum number of persons using the accommodation at any time must not exceed those listed on the booking form. We reserve the right to terminate the booking without notice and without refund in case of a breach of this condition.
Bookings cannot be accepted from persons under eighteen years of age.
The owner reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason.

Amendments

Any amendments should be notified in writing and will be charged at a fee of £35 per change.

Cancellation Terms

All cancellations must be notified in writing. If you cancel your holiday more than 4 weeks before it is due to start, then your deposit will be forfeit. If you cancel less than 4 weeks before the holiday, then the full balance remains due and is not refundable.
We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellations. If you choose not to, then you accept responsibility for any loss that you may incur due to your cancellation.
Your booking will not be cancelled by the owner except in exceptional circumstances beyond our control. Notification will be given of the cancellation as soon as possible and we will promptly refund all payments made for your holiday. Our liability for cancellation will be limited to payments made to us.

Hiring Terms and Liabilities

We or our representatives reserve the right to enter the property at any time to undertake essential maintenance or for inspection purposes.
Vaping or smoking anywhere inside the premises will result in immediate termination of occupancy and forfeiture of all payments. This must be strictly adhered to and any damage or extra cleaning caused by smoking will be at your expense.
In making a booking you accept responsibility for any theft, breakage or damage caused by you or any member of your party and agree to indemnify us in full for any loss that we may incur as a result.
Damages and breakages – please treat the facilities & accommodation with due care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. If you notice something is missing or damaged in your accommodation, please let us know immediately so that we can take the appropriate action. If there has been any damage or breakages during your stay, we would be grateful if you could report them promptly, especially before check-out. The accommodation will be inspected at the end of the holiday & you may be charged for any loss or damage.
Please do not move any furniture from one room to another.
The owner reserves the right to make a charge to cover additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition.
Please note that if any keys issued are not returned at the end of your stay, then the cost of replacement will be charged to you.
The owner shall not be liable for any temporary defect or malfunction of any equipment, machinery or appliance in the building or grounds.
No compensation will be given for any temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, internet connection or television service.
The owners are not responsible for the loss of any personal belongings or valuables of the guest.
All inventory must remain in the property and not be taken to another property. Portable barbecues are allowed on site but not on the decking area and you are responsible for disposal.

Pets

Pets are welcome in selected lodges but are limited to 2 per lodge with a maximum size of 40cm. The pet charge is per dog.
Please respect the following - Keep pets off the furniture. Excercise pets outside of the garden - do not leave pet waste anywhere. Do not allow pets in the bedrooms. Remove pet hairs from the carpets and furniture before you leave. Do not leave pets unattended in the property. Supervision of pets required at all times for their own safety. You will be responsible for any costs incurred by damage to the lodge and/or furniture.

Parking

Please park your vehicles in the designated parking space, ensuring cars do not block access to other properties.
Parking is limited to the following:
River View - 3 spaces
River Bay - 1 space
River Retreat - 2 spaces
River Breeze - 2 spaces
River Rest - 2 spaces
Nature’s Nook - 1 space
Additional parking onsite in the marina car park is subject to availability - please contact us directly to arrange. CCTV in marina car park.

Noise Levels

Please respect the community and try to keep noise levels to a minimum, especially between 11 pm and 8 am.
We reserve the right to terminate a holiday without compensation where the unreasonable behaviour of the persons named on the booking (or their guests) may impair the enjoyment, comfort or health of others.
We reserve the right to make reasonable amendments or additions to these terms and conditions without notice.

Property Features

  • Nature's Nook is situated on the banks of the River Yare.
  • Single storey property with fenced garden leading to the water.
  • Ideal location for river fishing.
  • Fully equipped kitchen with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric cooker & microwave.
  • Pots, pans, baking tins, glasses, cups, plates & cutlery are provided.
  • Dining table with seating for 5.
  • Furnished living area with sofa seating, a Smart TV and French doors leading to decking.
  • Fenced garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture, leading to the river.
  • One double bedroom.
  • One family bedroom with single bunk over queen bed.
  • Family bathroom with shower, WC & hand basin.
  • This lodge also offers a fish bait fridge.
  • Bed linen and towels (1 bath towel and 1 hand towel per person) are provided.
  • Oil central heating.
  • Car parking for 1 car at the property. Additional parking available at the marina car park a few minutes walk away.(request on booking)
  • Mooring available at the property. (If bringing own boat please state on the booking.)
  • Wi-fi.

Local Fishing Information



Fishing on the Broads

Important Information

  • Fishing is available direct from the decking of the property.
  • The variety of fish on the Broads include: pike, carp, eel, bream, roach, trench, perch and rudd.
  • A fishing licence is required, this can be purchased online via the Environment Agency here.
  • Fishing available during open season. Closed season is between 14th March - 16th June.
  • Use barbless or micro-barb hooks where possible. They are kinder to fish and hook removal is much easier.
  • Return your catch carefully, do not slide or tumble fish down the keepnet into the water.
  • Bait Fridge available at the property.

Local Attractions

Canoeing on the Norfolk Broads

Local Supermarkets - There is a Co-op in Brundall.

Brundall - The village has 2 supermarkets as well as an Indian and a chinese take-aways and a fish and chip shop.

Pretty Norfolk Broads Villages & market towns nearby - Horning, Coltishall, Potter Heigham, Ludham.

Norwich - The City of Norwich is a 10 minute drive or 40 minute walk away.

Museum of the Broads - Visit here to discover the history of the Broads. Picnic area next to the river, dog-friendly. Open Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11am - 3pm.

Cycle routes in the Norfolk Broads - There are miles of cycle routes on the Norfolk Broads to enjoy. The Three Rivers Way is a purpose-built cycle route that connects Hoveton and Horning.

Bike Hire - Broads By Cycle offers bike hire in several pick-up and drop-off docking areas.

Great Yarmouth - Norfolk's premier sea-side resort. There are miles of golden sandy beaches, traditional sea-side amusements, a pleasure beach with rides and adventure golf and plenty of pubs/cafes/restaurants.

Wildlife - The Broads is home to a large number of species including seals, otters, water vole and chinese water deer.

Birds - There are many rare species of bird that have made the Broads their home, including bitterns, kingfishers, grebes, marsh harriers and warblers.

Nature Reserves - Hickling Broad, Ranworth Broad, Upton Broad and Marshes, Cockshoot Broad, Barton Broad, Martham Broad, Thorpe Marshes and Alderfen Broad.

Family Days Out - Bewilderwood, Bure Valley Steam Railway, Fairhaven Water Garden, Hippodrome Circus, Hollywood Indoor Adventure Golf, Sea Life Centre, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Wroxham Miniature Worlds, Wroxham Barns.

Boat Hire - The best way to explore the Broads is by boat! Day boats are available to rent from Buccaneer Boats, a few minutes walk from the property.

Canoe & Kayak Hire - Canoes and kayaks are available to hire in many locations on the Broads.

Access Information

  • Parking is available adjacent to the property via a level driveway and paved path.
  • A gravel path leads and a wooden gate leads you through to the property entrance.
  • Entrance to the property is via the ramped access.
  • The property is all on one level inside.
  • There is a threshold step leading from the French doors out onto the level decking.
  • The top level decking is fenced with a further 2 steps lead down to the lower decking and water's edge.
  • Fishing is available approximately 6 metres from the property via the stairs or ramp.
  • Fishing is available direct from the quay heading.
  • Please Note: The water's edge is open and unfenced so caution is required.