Guests say
The Brambles is a charming, well-situated cottage in Horning, praised for its comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and large garden. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts and the property's proximity to local amenities and the Broads. While some cleanliness issues were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. Some guests found the cottage to be not very clean upon arrival, with specific references to the shower and cooking equipment. However, others described the cottage as clean and welcoming.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, with the Broads, shops, pubs, and restaurants within walking distance. The view of the waterfront and the ease of access to local attractions contribute to its high rating.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the bedding delightful. The presence of grab rails and a walk-in shower were appreciated by older guests, and the cosy lounge with a fire was a highlight for many.
The cottage is well-equipped, with a kitchen that satisfied most guests and a garden that was enjoyed by many. Some guests suggested minor improvements, such as outdoor cushions and maintenance in the garden.
While guests mentioned the welcoming nature of the hosts and the provision of games, there were no specific references to gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness based on gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Ideally located to explore all Norfolk has to offer including sandy beaches, historic buildings, riverside cafés and much more..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric storage heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. External utility room with washing machine. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a protected well in the garden.. Within the heart of the pretty waterside village of Horning, this wonderful semi-detached, thatched cottage has been completely renovated to offer well-appointed accommodation. Boasting its own private parking and enclosed lawn garden with a chess board patio, this cottage is perfect for relaxing, playing and enjoying the large Norfolk skies. Neighbouring the owners’ administrative annexe, where the owner’s cat lives, it enjoys a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling and birdwatching on the doorstep.
Horning itself has an array of riverside pubs, cafés and shops. Sailing, motor boat hire and river trips are available, as well as river fishing along local waterways (seasonal, licence required). A number of broadland centres offer bike 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, both backed with sand dunes. The seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 17 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, 10 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle, galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, excellent shopping, cafés and restaurants. The north Norfolk coastline has rspb reserves, coastal paths and many picturesque villages which boast an array of pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood. There are seal watching boat trips from Blakeney Quay and Morston Quay, while historic Holt is 26 miles away for shops, cafés, restaurants and Holt Lowes countryside park and trails. Beach 12 miles. Shop 5 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
There is a protected well in the garden. Donna, the owners' siamese cat lives in the annex and has a dedicated 'cat house' adjacent to the utility room.
Reviews (15)
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Julie
We had a short but lovely stay at The Brambles. We knew the area well but had not visited Horning before. The cottage was clean and welcoming and was perfect for our party of five. We loved all of the history and the character of the cottage and it was good to meet our hosts when we arrived as they were able to show us around and ensure that we knew how to operate the fire, heating and kitchen appliances. Sue gave us some recommendations of things to do during our stay and where to eat. Our favourite part of the weekend was returning after a chilly walk and snuggling down in the lounge in front of the fire. As this was a birthday weekend, we made good use of the games provided, it had been a long time since we played 'pin the tail on the donkey'! Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return in the summer so we can enjoy the lovely garden. Thank you to Richard and Sue.
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Jeanette Griffin
Lovely cottage in a superb location,perfect for exploring the Broads. The cottage was comfortable and warm. The beds comfortable and lovely pillows and duvet. There is everything you need and it has a nice big garden with Bbq facilities. There is also parking for 2 cars if needed which is a bonus as it is on quite a busy narrow road. We loved the location with a view of the water front and a short walk to coffee shops, gift shops and a nice pub (not recommended by the owners but we found it pleasant enough) Richard greeted us on arrival and showed us around. Instructions for everything were very clear and precise and made settling in easy. I love the fact that it was Richard's childhood home. The only let down was cleanliness. It's an old cottage so a bit of dust and cobwebs was expected but unfortunately the shower wasn't very clean. There were quite a few hairs visible, it looked like it had just been used. Some of the cooking equipment was also dirty. However, once we had a clean up, we enjoyed our stay.It is very reasonable for the location.
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Julie
Beautiful cottage Close to the broads. Relaxing cozy stay kitchen has everything you need bedrooms all comfortable, large bathroom on ground floor. Cozy lounge stocked with games and books . Local pubs great choice of food and beers . Not far from wroxham and coast .