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Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads.

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Sit and watch the world sail by.
Vespers by night.
To tell you you've arrived at your holiday!
Bedroom 1 - Super king bed.
Dining with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Potterheigham, ENG
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Cromer Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads.

Situated on the North West bank of the River Thurne, Vespers provides the perfect tranquil accommodation to relax and watch the world float, paddle and sail by; study the wildlife or fish from your own front garden. It offers an ideal retreat for families, couples and fishermen alike and is perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Sit in the arbour with a cup of tea or a G&T while you while away the hours with fabulous views both up and down the river.

A traditionally built, timber-framed cabin that’s been modernised in-keeping with its surroundings, Vespers offers spacious living accommodation including a well equipped kitchen, dining room with open views of the river, comfortable lounge with TV and DVD player and 2 double and one twin bedroom, plus a bathroom with modern electric shower, basin and WC. Free WiFi.

There is one car parking space included for the duration of your stay.

Vespers is a short walk from Potter Heigham Bridge, along a tow-path which takes approx. 6 minutes or a 7/10 minute walk from your designated car parking space.
Vespers is single storey once inside.
Please note Vespers does not have vehicular access. It is reached via foot path or boat only.
Unfortunately the foot path which runs from the car park/bridge to Vespers is not suitable for mobility scooters and may prove challenging to anyone with limited mobility.

Please contact me prior to booking Vespers if you require any further clarification or help.

There are numerous family attractions, beautiful beaches and places of interest all easily accessible from Potter Heigham. Explore the surrounding area by foot, car, bike or boat. You will not be disappointed.

If you wish to take a break from Self-catering there are many lovely cafes, quaint pubs or restaurants close by for you to chose from whether you wish to enjoy a cream tea or a 3 course dinner.

Well behaved pets are welcome with an additional refundable deposit to be paid at the time of booking.

This is a dog friendly holiday home and therefore is unsuitable for anyone who suffers with pet hair allergies. Vespers is cleaned thoroughly in between bookings but I cannot guarantee a pet hair free environment.

WARNING: This property has an open river frontage, please be aware of this with children and vulnerable adults.

This is strictly a NO SMOKING property due to its wooden construction. Smoking is only allowed outside the cabin, away from the property.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
BEWARE: Vespers has an open river front garden
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact me directly
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Pets

Pets allowed
Additional £100 refundable deposit required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking policy inside Vespers

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off all electrical items including heaters, water tank, TV and fridge freezer.
Ensure Vespers is locked and secure and return the key to the key safe.
Please let me know when you have vacated the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
B-B-Q's Due to the wooden construction any BBQ can only be used near the river front, away from the property.
Dogs Please do not leave your dogs unattended in Vespers for long periods of time. You will be liable for damage caused by your pets.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact me directly
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Great Yarmouth

Located in Great Yarmouth, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lost World Adventure Golf and Pirates Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfolk Broads and Hickling Broad. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yarmouth Stadium or Badminton at Blyth Jex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Potterheigham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • University of East Anglia - 33 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Cromer Beach - 41 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Southwold Beach - 59 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

  • Acle Station - 9 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪King's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lion Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads.?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads. on 20 Jun 2026 start from £140, 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 at Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Well-appointed, spacious 3 bedroom riverside cabin in tranquil Norfolk Broads. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Norfolk Broads and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hickling Broad. Norfolk Coast and How Hill Trust are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna w.

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

Lovely place to stay

A deceptively large waterside cabin, in a very peaceful location. We’ve already booked again for next year
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well appointed property, furnished with everything you can think of plus some you didn’t think of!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie the host was very accommodating messaged us to say we could check in early. Nice welcome pack with special dietary requirements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Excellent Host

Host was amazing. Property superb. Very clean and provided for every occasion. Beds very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Fabulous

Fabulous accommodation , spotlessly clean, ideal location and excellent communication with the owner. Enjoyed every minute of our week there and will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and very easy to find with host's detailed instructions. Nice to have a free parking space. We loved waking up and sitting outside with a coffee in the early morning sun, watching the boats go by and the swans and ducks swimming about. It is SO peaceful, especially at night as there's no traffic (you're not on a road!) and there are no streetlights. Property was beautifully clean and well equipped. Lesley was an attentive and helpful host. It was amazing to see all the seals at Horsey Gap. We hadn't realised there would be quite so many. An incredible sight. We enjoyed walks along the river and across the Fens, went to a big farmers' market nearby and hired a dayboat for some time on the river. Easy walking access from the cabin to shops & food and then just a few miles away, we'd also recommend Hirst's Farm Shop in Ormesby St Margaret.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynn h.

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

fabulous

i wanted to say that our stay was perfect the property was immaculate the host was amazing we all had a great time would reccomend this property great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

good location

very clean tidy and in a good position
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

VESPERS

Everything as advertised, very clean and well equipped. One of the best properties we''ve rented in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Another excellent break at Vespers

We return each year to this lovely property and it never disappoints. Lesley provides all that is essential and even more than this. I would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Perfectly Peaceful

Only a few minutes walk to the center of Potter Higham, it's perfectly located on the waterfront. We hired a boat and moored it directly outside! We could've sat there for hours watching the world go by. We will DEFINITELY return, this time with friends. There isn't a single negative about our stay, the cottage/home, the location or anything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Summer break

What an amazing place Vespers is. The location is perfect right on the river but close to Potter Heigham. We have a boat and we were able to moor it right outside the property. Inside the place is very spacious. We particularly enjoyed eating in the separate dining room. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need including glasses for every occasion!! We would definitely recommend the property if you are wanting to come to Norfolk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

A Tranquil Haven!

What an amazing place. A true home from home. Well equipped, catered for all our family's needs. Such a peaceful location and ideal for some many attractions. I cannot recommend Vespers enough for some genuine rest and relaxation. Lesley made the booking so easy and was so knowledgeable on the local area too. We have already booked for later in the year. Thanks for a truly wonderful break Lesley. What a gem you have there in Vespers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Perfect property in a prime location.

Vespers was everything we wanted and more. Lesley was the perfect host, answering all of our questions promptly, both before and during our stay. Vespers was so well equipped, even things we didn't realise we needed were there for our use. The bedding was good quality, and there were plenty of towels of all sizes available. The property was immaculate throughout. There was plenty of outdoor seating with more available from the shed. We enjoyed our meals, watching the boats go by on the river. The fishing was excellent, catching bream up to 6lb, with the added bonus of a couple of otter sightings. The location was perfect, with it's close proximity to Potter Heigham and all of it's amenities. We usually try to stay in different accommodation each year, but Vespers ticked so many boxes, we do not feel we can top it, so we are already planning to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Fab riverside property sympathetically modernised

I took my two boys (12 and 15) here along with other friends and we had a fantastic time. It was my first time staying in the Norfolk Broads and I wanted something fairly central to the area, with good access to the broads, cafes, pubs and attractions.. this place looked like it had it all and certainly didn't disappoint. It looks small from the outside, but this property is like a tardis... separate dining/kitchen/lounge rooms... then a further three separate bedrooms (one with a superking sized bed!, one double - might have been a king? and a further twin bedroom!) and a bathroom - actually... no bath, just a modern good-sized shower, toilet and sink... Everyone was very comfortable. It's been tastefully decorated throughout... no particular theme... just really neutral and nicely modernised. The kitchen had most gadgets/crockery/cutlery and implements that you could ask for including a decent sized fridge with a good sized freezer - not the small post box type ones you get in some places... Sitting outside in the garden watching the world, literally, float, sail and paddle by was superb and so relaxing... but my kids demanded action... so we spent quite a bit of time in the two double (seater) kayaks provided with the property (along with life jackets of all sizes! The owner really had thought of everything!) - you can go off and paddle for hours up and down the river taking in the beautiful scenery... it was absolutely fantastic. At night you can sit and watch a very clear sky too...so serene. There was also a shed at the side with swingball/chairs/fishing rods.. plenty to do! Check on the map, but this place is close to many of Norfolk's main attractions including Thrigby Hall Wildlife park (great day out and about 20-25 mins away?) and... Lathams, which I think is a bit of a landmark in Norfolk by all accounts... it's a large store selling almost _anything_ that you can imagine and has an on-site bakery! There is a cafe attached... but we found that the Bridgestones cafe closer to the old bridge (about 7 mins walk from Vespers) was soooo much better and with THE best cakes you can imagine. All in all, I'd highly recommend this holiday property.. it was clearly well looked after and maintained, you'll have a great time. Another bonus is that it has a dedicated private parking space nearby (near to Lathams) and they seemed to be rather sought after... so wherever you book... ensure there is parking. I'll definintely be going back at some point.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host, so friendly and informative. Made our stay stress free and relaxing. Perfect location and well equipped with everything we needed. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Fabulous homely accomodation

A lovely comfortable homely property, with plenty of space that provided everything we needed for a much needed break. In a perfect spot on the riverbank, it is much bigger than it looks from the photo. Very quiet and peaceful at night, the river comes alive during the day. There is a large shop, a pub and cafe within walking distance and also boats for hire. The owner was friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

PAUL E.

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

Vespers Review

Pleasant well organised chalet with all requirements met would re book
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

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

Peaceful river retreat

We enjoyed a lovely week. The property is located right on the river bank and was perfect for exploring the area and sitting relaxing and watching the world float by! The property is only a short walk from Potter Heigham which has a few shops, pub, chippy and boat hire, nice friendly locals. Cabin is well maintained and very comfortable, had everything we needed. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vin M.

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

Vespers

Had a great holiday. Location was fabulous, right on river. loads to do, river, beaches, seaside towns. Property was spotless and had everything we needed. Lesley was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely Riverside Cabin

Stayed with our 4 kids and dog and had an amazing time. Very relaxing sitting by the river and watching the boats float by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Perfect for a relaxing break

As on previous visits, this property has all you could ask for and is spotless and homely. Lesley works hard to maintain the high standards. Those with mobility problems might need to discuss how to access the property otherwise a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

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

Great river cabin

The host was very helpful and the river cabin was full of everything that could have possibly been required. A very happy time enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Amazing place

Vespers was home from home .The host makes sure you have everything you need .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Idyllic

What a beautiful cottage in the most beautiful and tranquil location. The accomodation was spotlessly clean, a welcome pack made us feel at home and Lesley was helpful and available from the time of the initial booking throughout our stay and during the check out process. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lesley Richardson

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Hi, I'm Lesley and the very proud owner of Vespers.

I have owned this property since 2005 and my family and I have enjoyed many holidays and created so many precious memories there.

I want all my holiday makers to get the most from their holiday and create special memories with their family and friends and I am here to help wherever I can.

Why they chose this property

I spent many holidays on the Norfolk Broads as a child and always dreamed of being able to create the same memories and fun for my own family.

I fell in love with Vespers because of its easy access yet feeling like it was a million miles away from the stresses of everyday life.

What makes this property unique

Vespers is spacious and offers you a home from home environment with the tranquillity of the River Thurne in your front garden.

I am a keen cook so the kitchen is well equipped but also there are many lovely places to eat close by if you want to get away from everyday chores.

I'm here to help so please ask any questions you may have about the property or the surrounding area and I will assist if I can.

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