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Maud - UK12693 in Stalham

Right on the River Ant, this houseboat is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning Norfolk Broads. .

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Right on the River Ant, this houseboat is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning Norfolk Broads.. All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With Freeview TV and DVD player. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. Bedroom: With twin beds. Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. ½-acre grassed area with sitting-out area and barbecue. Fishing on-site (licence required). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a unfenced river next to the property.. Dreaming of a holiday on the riverside? These wonderful houseboats are moored alongside the River Ant and offer comfortable and modern accommodation with views across the Staithe. River fishing is available right on the doorstep (seasonal and licence required). Daily motor launches are available for hire from the boatyard for guests wishing to explore further afield. The Norfolk Broads are best explored by water, having miles and miles of waterways to explore and plenty of riverside refreshment opportunities along the way, as well as plenty of nature and bird life. The five houseboats (refs UK12693, UK12694, UK12695, UK12696 and UK12697) enjoy a pleasant mooring adjacent to the boatyard, on the upper reaches of the River Ant and Barton Broad. Each houseboat offers light and airy open plan accommodation, complete with modern day fittings, and are compact but very comfortable. The houseboats are not motorised, they are kept stationery at a fixed point to the land to provide all utilities. The open plan living area opens onto a small, outdoor seating platform with two chairs. From here you step off to a large grassed area with a barbecue area shared by all the houseboats, each having your own picnic bench for further al fresco dining opportunities. The grassed area is located along the riverside enjoying more wonderful riverside views, and of course further fishing opportunities. Stalham Staithe itself is a small riverside hamlet with a restaurant, and is within walking distance from all the amenities of Stalham. Just 20 minutes’ drive are many Norfolk Broads villages and Norfolk’s amazing coastline, with wide sandy beaches backed with sand dunes. The Norfolk Broads Museum is located on the opposite side of the river, a few minutes’ walk or row across, where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads. The village of Stalham provides a host of amenities including a supermarket, shops, pub and restaurants. Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 8 miles away with shops, restaurants and a train station for trains to the seaside and the city of Norwich. It is also a station stop for the Bure Valley Railway, a steam miniature railway running between Aylsham and Wroxham. A great family fun day out can be had at BeWILDerwood, a tree top adventure in Horning. The seaside resort of Sea Palling is 5 miles away, or for quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey. The city of Norwich makes for a great day out, with its cathedral, theatre, castle museum, excellent shopping, restaurants and cafés. Enjoy a day at the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, only 16 miles away. The Weavers Way runs through the town and provides good walking and cycling opportunities. Beach 5 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub 1 mile and restaurant 5 yards. Free WiFi

7-Day Forecast

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Sun 24th Light rain 16°C 14°C 35mph 1.1mm 995mb
Mon 25th Light rain 13°C 6°C 22mph 3.1mm 1,000mb
Tue 26th Light rain 8°C 5°C 17mph 0.8mm 1,014mb
Wed 27th Moderate rain 8°C 5°C 27mph 12.6mm 1,004mb
Thu 28th Light rain 8°C 7°C 20mph 2.0mm 1,023mb
Fri 29th Scattered clouds 8°C 5°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,031mb
Sat 30th Broken clouds 9°C 7°C 15mph 0.0mm 1,026mb

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