The Norfolk Broads Cottage - Farthings
ID: S1311690
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 14
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
Guests consistently praise Farthings Cottage for its welcoming hosts, well-equipped and spotless accommodation, and beautiful garden with a hot tub. The property is ideal for families and groups, offering thoughtful touches and excellent facilities, including a treehouse and games room. Its location is convenient for exploring Wroxham and the Norfolk Broads, with local shops and walks nearby. Visitors highlight the hosts’ helpfulness and attention to detail, making for a memorable and relaxing stay.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage being clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests appreciate the proximity to Wroxham, local shops, and the Norfolk Broads, as well as the ease of access to walks and beaches.
Reviewers describe the cottage as comfortable, spacious, and suitable for large groups and families, with flexible living arrangements and relaxing amenities.
The property is praised for its excellent facilities, including a hot tub, games room, treehouse, and well-equipped kitchen, all of which contributed to an enjoyable stay.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, fresh bread, and helpful local recommendations. Please note that such gifts and extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Unique and luxuriously appointed thatched cottage in the ‘Capital of The Broads’, perfect for larger family group holidays, boasting private hot tub, games room, treehouse and secluded enclosed garden to enjoy..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Netflix, Disney+, Sofa Bed (Double)
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Hob, Electric Oven, Aga, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave
Living room 2: Smart TV, Netflix, Disney+, Sofa Bed (Double)
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Fridge, Tumble Dryer
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Sofa Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Aga available Dec-Feb. Travel cot. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned rear garden with large patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 5 (private). Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fully covered pond with fixed non-removable grid metal safety cover, 10 yards away. No naked flames inside or near the property (thatched).. Farthings is a unique, luxuriously appointed thatched cottage in Wroxham, the heart of the Broads National Park, a very desirable location, having its own private hot tub, games cabin and tree house to enjoy.
Discerning guests will delight with the charm and character of this cottage, complimented by all the modern essentials, beautifully renovated in 2022, being a well-appointed holiday home welcoming family groups, large and small.
After a day sightseeing you can soak away the day in the hot tub or relax within the wonderful, enclosed wrap-round garden filled with mature planting, which during the summer months is an explosion of colour, a haven for butterflies, visiting bird life, and a resident hedgehog family.
Al fresco dining can be enjoyed on the patio terrace, or just sit back, enjoying the sunshine and your peaceful surroundings. Farthings has origins dating back to the late 1700s, filled with history, if you look carefully on the external brickwork, you will find carvings from former residents dating back to 1820.
Cosy during the cooler evenings, the kitchen is well equipped with large farmhouse dining table perfect for any celebration meal.
A 5 minutes’ walk from river access at Caen Meadow, a well-stocked shop and choice of two children’s playgrounds. Ideally situated to explore Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, having a wealth of amenities and waterside activities to enjoy.
For those wishing to dine out, you have an abundance of eateries to try, there are also many take-away restaurants, offering home delivery options.
Leave the car behind; being just a 15-minute walk away from Wroxham centre, where daily boat hire and river trips are available to best enjoy the expanse of waterways. Hire a canoe or kayak for the day, or even by the hour, to explore at your own pace.
Having two train stations; a mainline station leading to coastal area such as Cromer, and the city of Norwich, and the Bure Valley miniature steam gauge railway. A few minutes further drive away is Wroxham Barns, a children’s petting farm, with small funfair rides and a complex of various craft barns, café and restaurants. A must for any walkers is the hour stroll along the Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail, accessible only by boat or ferry.
For the shopaholics, head to Norwich city centre with its two indoor shopping malls, market square and many high street boutiques. For family fun head to Bewilderwood at neighbouring Horning, offers an outdoor tree house adventure with zip wires, jungle bridges and marsh walks and Dinosaur Park at Lenwade, outdoor and indoor adventure park, with splash play zone.
Shops, pubs and restaurants within 1 mile. Beach 9 miles. Pub and restaurant 0.5 mile.
Free WiFi
No naked flames allowed inside or near the property, due to the roof being thatched.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (7)
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Mike Archer
House lived upto expectations based on website, the flexibility of living arrangements for a 4 family get together to live in harmony (!) excellent.Owner attentive and discreet offering both instruction and advice where to go and what to do etc.All the guides were informative, ranging from eating out, where to go, personalised recommendations and detailed instructions for equipment etc for house.All of us wished to stay longer and would give a glowing recommendation to prospective clients.
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Wesley Lowrie
A wonderful hoilday had by all 3 generations, fantastic host who has thought about every detail to make this a home from home. A very warm welcome with a loaf of fresh bread and a welcome pack with some essential items on our arrival. The right level of communication, with daily suggestions left for us at the hot tub of where we could visit. Thank you for the hospitality we experienced. Wholeheartedly recommend 👌
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Louisa
Just back from a wonderful stay in the beautiful, charming Farthings cottage. The cottage is very well equipped with nice little extras thrown in. The hosts are so kind, helpful and informative with lots of tips on local days out. They even had a fresh loaf of bread baked for us too which was delicious! The location is great, you can walk into the village of Wroxham within 20 minutes and there’s a shop/garage over the road should you need any extras. The garden is beautiful and hot tub was great too. Couldn’t fault it. We will definitely be back!