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Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Marina
Terrace/patio
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6753.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Brundall, Norfolk
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Snetterton Race Circuit
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Newly renovated riverside holiday accommodation, set on the water's edge at Brundall. This delightful detached holiday lodge is comfortably furnished throughout with a well-equipped fitted kitchen. Set in a peaceful location, the living room doors open onto the sun verandah and own private garden with seating furniture, ideal for relaxing in, soaking up the sun and watching the boats pass by. There is private quay headed mooring for a motor launch and this location is perfect for river fishing. The lodges are located in the village of Brundall, the centre for boat building and boat hire, and which has its own railway station, shop/post office, mini-market, hairdresser, Chinese takeaway, fish and chips shop, fine restaurant and local pubs all serving good food; one is just across the river, and one is within a short stroll.

Features
Detached Property
Ground Floor Facilities (steps into property)
Garden / Patio fenced, open water unfenced
Highchair on request
Pub within 1 mile
Rural Location
WiFi
Cot Available on request
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Fishing On-site
Open Plan
Parking - On Site 2 cars
Walk in shower
Waterside Breaks
Station within 1 mile - easy access to city and beach
Pet friendly - Max 2 dogs £30 charge per pet applies
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Norwich

Located in Norwich, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Strumpshaw Steam Museum and Norwich Puppet Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cow Tower and The Great Hospital. Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden and Riverside Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brundall, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Norwich Theatre Royal - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • University of East Anglia - 17 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 17 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 31 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Brundall Station - 8 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sole and Heel Public House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Merchants Of Spice - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thailand - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on Mar 25, 2026 start from $308, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside River Retreat - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Norfolk Broads, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Strumpshaw Steam Museum and Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Nature Reserve. Cantley Village Hall and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km). Brundall Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Great holiday lodge

Our stay was amazing due to high standard of cottage . Very quiet and peaceful and well Located for visiting other places of interest and the train from Brundall to Norwich is so efficient and cost effective
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic accommodation - great for fishing

We had a very relaxing time at River Retreat - location was quiet and peaceful. The accommodation had everything we needed and would recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Superb, so comfortable.

What a wonderful stay we had with Family for New year. Accommodation was absolutely stunning, so so comfortable and dressed beautifully. Views amazing, rightbon the river, area fantastic for hoping on train to Norwich. We had a little concern, but Tina came out in freezing weather late evening to sort for us, amazing young lady. We will diffinatly book this lodge again when back in Brundall, already shared and recommended lodges to other family and Friends. Thank-you. very happy customers xxx. Tina your amazing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Another great break at River Reteat

A lovely week as usual at river retreat. Everything you need is at the accommodation, will be back .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Thankyou for providing a great place to have a holiday. Very clean n the staff r great very pleasant
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super location, great facilities!

Very good communication from management and a wonderful peaceful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect short break with friends

Very clean, comfortable and well-equipped lodge, providing everything we needed for a short break. Would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Loved this short break. Peaceful setting with great view and we could of happily sat out all evening just watching the boats go by. Lovely lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was all very good

This is the third tile that I’ve stay at the lodges they are always very clean and well kept . We will be coming back next year
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at River Retreat

A wonderful week staying at River Retreat, accomodation was excellent and the location fabulous! Being able to launch kayaks and paddle boards direct from the garden was brilliant, and we all enjoyed watching the wildlife and the boats on the river. Would happily stay again and recommend to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week

Had a great week at the lodge was expected. Lovely lodge with great views with boats and fishing in your door step. Highly recommended
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous

The 4 of us had an amazing week for February half term. The lodge was really comfortable like being at home. We cooked we chilled and the kids had a great time trying to catch some fish. The manager came and said hello on our first day which was a lovely touch. We will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don’t go for the fishing

Lovely, clean lodge, plenty of space and comfortable. Very peaceful. Kitchen is well equipped but one thing we missed was an oven dish. If you’re planning on fishing from the garden… it’s not worth it. Very few fish and all small, other families from neighbouring lodges also commented on this. Food at the White Heron pub at the entrance to the marina was nice and the staff were lovely. Had takeaways from the Bay Leaf Indian and New World Chinese, both were very good. Would book again but also hire a boat to be able to move along the river to better fishing locations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Short Break For Half Term

From the moment we arrived we knew we had made the right choice. The lodge was very well furnished, with all facilities required and very clean and tidy. Some lovely treats were laid out for our arrival including something for our dog! We met Tina as she was finishing off preparing the lodges and she was so helpful and provided lots of good ideas for us to explore. Within an hour of arriving our sons were straight onto the paddle boards and exploring the water ways. We found the location perfect for what we were looking for which was a relaxing break and being able to explore the area around us. We will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Perfect quality service and quality

Perfect location and a splendid well maintained property. The service and cleanliness of the property was exceptional. The weather was not good during our visit, but the property quality made the visit very comfortable. Thank You Tina and your team for your very professional service. Will stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

A week on the Norfolk Broads

A lovely relaxing holiday. The lodge had everything we needed for a comfortable week. Cleanliness was excellent. It was lovely to sit out next to the water and watch the boats, canoes and paddle boards go by. We visited Wroxham several times but didn’t feel the need to go anywhere else. As the weather was so hot we stayed around the lodge. The Co-op shops (there are 2!) in the village were good with lots of food choices. We also visited the local pub next to the railway station and had a good meal there. Tina and her team quickly answered any questions prior to arriving and also during the week. We were even given a bottle of fizz as it was our anniversary while we were there. Nothing was too much trouble and we hope to visit again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Definitely a chill out zone

Well equipped lodge in a peaceful location. Definitely somewhere to relax and watch the boats go by and appreciate the wildlife. Many thanks to Tina for all her help much appreciated. A couple of minor improvements ...somewhere in the shower to put shampoo shower gel etc and a stool to sit on in front of the mirror in the bedroom to use when drying hair etc. Otherwise highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another fantastic holiday

Absolutely fantastic Lodge. We have stayed at River retreat three times and stayed with Norfolk holiday lodges six times with two more booked. The lodges are always spotlessly clean both inside and out. It's home from home. (Don't want to go home) We had a lovely welcome from Tina, the manager. She always goes above and beyond looking after the lodges and guests. The lodges are all waterside, with plenty of wildlife, ducks, swans, herons, grebes etc. You can sit from the decking fishing, with boats passing by. It is so relaxing and peaceful. We hired a day boat for a week this holiday, from Bishy Barney Boats, a few miles up river and were able to moor from the decking. We explored the broads and went fishing further down the river. We used the chinese takeaway a couple of times. Fish and chips from Blofield are gorgeous. Our stay was just what we needed, relaxing and stress free. Already on count down to our next stay.A little piece of heaven.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and peaceful place

The property is located on the marina and was well appointed and very clean. Apart from what seems to be an overlook with a rusty radiator in the small toilet all other fittings etc were new from a refurbishment. Cleaning and washing up materials were provided and also left Easter eggs and daffodils which was a nice touch. We were using Brundall as a base for the rest of the Norfolk Broads and we found it a good location to reach a good variety of tourist attractions. It was a very quiet marina (apart from the dawn chorus which was lovely to wake up to) and we enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fergus McLardy

Nice upgrade, great spot

This was our second stay at River Retreat and we were very impressed with the upgrade to the accommodation. The kitchen is now fit for purpose (although could use some extra plates etc) and everything worked very well. The lodge was spotlessly clean although there was a minor ant issue which we were informed of on arrival and was being dealt with, sometimes these things happen! You can’t beat it as a quiet spot to relax and do a bit of fishing. The White Heron pub has also had a makeover which has helped and having the train station direct into Norwich and Yarmouth a few hundred metres away is great on any less pleasant weather days. Beaches and theme parks are but a short journey in the car. Local chippy is good. It has definitely gone up in price since our last visit but is still good value and I’m sure we’ll be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Another great stay at River Retreat

This is our second stay at River Retreat and we have had another lovely week. Since last year the property has been renovated and it has been done out really nicely with a new kitchen, large TV and furniture throughout. The location is great and it is so relaxing sitting by the river watching the wildlife and boats go by. We have our own boat moored in Brundall so it has been nice being able to have it at the property throughout the week we were there. We will definitely be back. The property is well equipped and very comfortable. Good parking at the lodge. Good for fishing. Brundall centre is not far away and there are two Co-ops with all the essentials you may need, an Indian restaurant (which we can recommend), a Chinese take away, Pizza takeaway, the Ram Inn pub in the village and The White Heron pub and East Hills Deli cafe which is close to the property. The train station is in walking distance for access in to Norwich or Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Communication with Norfolk Holiday Lodges was very good. Make sure you take some duck and swan food so you can feed all the feathery visitors on the river! (you can buy some in the hardware shop in the village).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our happy place!

Another fantastic stay at River Retreat. We stayed last year just as NHL took over and what a transformation! The lodge has now had a refurb and is amazing. It looks, feels and smells loved. Everything is brand new. We decided to have a last minute get away and wanted to go back to Brundall as it has become like a second home to us. Booking was very easy and quick. Having the river at the end of the garden is perfect, we were fishing most of the day, watching the boats go by, wildlife, ducks, swans herons etc.we even had a daily visit from a robin. Its so peaceful and quiet. Tina, the manager, is amazing, calling round to make sure everything was ok and if we needed anything. The whole team have worked so hard to bring the lodges back to life. The coffee, tea and biscuits on arrival was just what we needed after a long journey. We have everything we need at Brundall, chippy, pubs, chinese takeaway, pizza place, chemist, 2 coops, a hardware shop that sells anything you will ever need. Also, we noticed you can now hire day boats and paddleboardsfrom a little shed near the pub called the cut. We may try them out next summer. We didnt want to leave but will be back at Nature's nook very soon. Thank you so much Tina for the personal touch and always been available.

About the host

Hosted by Norfolk Holiday Lodges

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Why they chose this property

Fully renovated in December 2022, River Retreat has all you need for a great base in the Norfolk Broads. Relax by the waterside or venture out onto the Broads with your own boat or hire one locally. Quay heading available for mooring and slipway on site for launching your own Boat, Kayak or Paddleboard.
Great touring base with Norwich and Great Yarmouth accessible by train and the Norfolk coast and countryside easily accessible and many family attractions close by.

What makes this property unique

Waterside setting
Fishing available from garden (in season - permit required)
Great Touring base - City, beach and countryside easily accessible
Train station 1/2 mile walk with links to Norwich and Great Yarmouth
Pub and restaurant/cafe 1/2 mile walk

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