About this property
Relax and watch the boats go by from your own decked quay on the River Bure, or enjoy the bubbling hot tub at this luxurious detached property.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Bluray Player, Nintendo Wii, Woodburner, Sliding Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Amazon Echo, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV, Sliding Doors Leading To Balcony
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Large enclosed lawned area with 2 decked areas, garden furniture, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and gas BBQ. Glass balcony with outdoor furniture and patio heaters. Hot tub for 5 (private). Fishing on-site (licence required, bring own equipment). 17ft Seamaster dayboat available for private hire (by direct arrangement with owner). Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: The garden leads to the waterside.. Offering waterside indulgence, Whispering Reeds is a wonderful, detached, riverside property located directly on a river tributary linking to the River Bure. This prestigious property is superb for both families and couples. It boasts two large decks, private hot tub, outdoor kitchen/barbecue area and open plan living inside. The 60ft lawned garden leads directly onto the riverside, where there is a decked quay heading with ‘corner set’ seating area, perfect for simply sitting and watching the boats and wildlife, or perhaps enjoy a spot of fishing. Sliding glass doors open directly to the decked area and offers uninterrupted views of the river and garden. The property is well-equipped to provide home from home comforts, including a wood burner for cosy nights in.
The first-floor master bedroom also has sliding glass doors which open to a balcony with bistro table and chairs and electric heaters, where you can enjoy super views of the garden and riverside. There are also two parking bays covered by cctv. You are able to hire a 17ft Seamaster day boat directly with the owner, making this magnificent waterway easy to explore. For fishing enthusiasts, pike fishing is well-known to be very good between November and January when there is less activity on the water.
Horning village, a picturesque Broadland village with riverside inns, restaurants, a selection of small shops and tea rooms, is just a 10-minute walk away. Daily boat hire and river trips are available too. The Southern Comfort Paddle Steamer cruises up and down the Broads, taking in the beautiful scenery and abundance of wildlife. During the summer there are several boat races and a week-long regatta, where you can enjoy all the boating action from one of the many pubs or restaurants situated along the riverbank.
For those seeking a more active holiday, the marina and leisure club welcomes visitors who wish to enjoy water sports, and there are plenty of walks and cycle tracks that take you through the village and into the surrounding countryside and nature reserve. Children will enjoy Bewilderwood, an outdoor tree top adventure park, or there is Wroxham Barns and The Dinosaur Park at Lenwade. Wroxham, 4 miles, is known as the capital of the Broads, with its selection of waterside cafés, restaurants and pubs. Wroxham railway station serves both Norwich and the coast. There is also the Bure Valley Railway, a miniature steam train running from the popular market town of Aylsham to Wroxham.
The coastline has some excellent sandy beaches and can be reached within 12 miles. Spend a day exploring the city of Norwich, 11 miles, with its cathedral, museums, theatres and a vast array of cafés and shops. National Trust properties include Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Horsey Windpump, all well worth a visit. Sailing and cycle hire is available locally. Beach 12 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Fishing on-site, bring own equipment.
17ft Seamaster dayboat available for weekly private hire (by direct arrangement with the owner).
A fishing licence is required.
There are cctv cameras outside of the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.