Hide Cottage

Set right on the riverside, with stunning views out over the river, marsh and grazing, Hide Cottage is a quiet getaway on the Norfolk Broads. Located in the 3000-acre Upper Thurne Nature Reserve it is an ideal base for bird watching, boating, fishing or just for relaxing away from it all. It's freshly painted and ready to welcome guests.

Hide Cottage is accessible only by boat or a short 400-yard walk, which ensures a truly peaceful break. Being above the Potter Heigham bridge keeps 95% of the river traffic at bay, leaving you with just traditional broads sailing cruisers and the occasional fisherman.

Outside the cottage has a 25ft dock and 40ft river frontage, ideal for boating or fishing. There is a lawn to the riverside, a patio and storage shed. To the rear of the cottage is a lovely South East facing raised patio, looking out over the old mill and lowland grazing and making it the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch.

Inside the large main lounge has floor to ceiling glazed windows on three sides and looks out over the river and nature reserves beyond. There is a Morso wood burner for Autumn and Winter holidays and a large sofa and dining table. There is also a TV, DVD and Skybox, for which you are welcome to bring your own sky card.

The kitchen is equipped for all that you might need during your stay, including pans, crockery, cutlery and knives. There is an oven, grill and halogen hob, kettle and fridge.

The main bedroom also looks out over the river and nature reserve and has a double bed and plenty of storage. There is a charming bunk bed over 2 singles in the second bedroom. The shower room has a large shower cubicle, with a toilet and sink.

Hide Cottage also has it's own 1920s art deco electric launch, which can be hired from March to November. The price to hire the launch is £300 for a week or £150 for a weekend or midweek hire. A security/damage deposit is required, £250 which will be returned at the end of the holiday stay.

The eco-credentials are taken very seriously at Hide Cottage and solar panels, a wood burner, organic and Fairtrade bed linen, natural cleaning products, an organic and local food hamper and an electric boat are just some of the ways to reduce the impact of your stay.

The cottage sleeps five in two rooms and, with the log burner, is perfect for Autumn and Winter holidays, as well as summer sailing or walking breaks.

No pets.

Hide Cottage is not suitable for wheelchair users, due to the tight pathway leading to the cottage. A good 4 wheel trolley is provided for transporting luggage etc from the carpark which is located 400-yards from the cottage.

Full weeks from £420 to £880 and mid-week breaks (4 nights) and weekends (2/3nights) from £270 to £570. Only full weeks rental in school holidays.