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

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Along the tranquil North West bank of the River Thurne, Vespers offers a serene escape where you can unwind in its spacious living accommodation or watch the world float by from your own front garden. Take in fabulous views up and down the river while sipping tea or G&T in the arbour, enjoy free WiFi, explore nearby attractions on foot or by bike and dine at one of many quaint pubs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strict no smoking policy inside Vespers

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Additional £100 refundable deposit required

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: BEWARE: Vespers has an open river front garden

Events

No events allowed
Please contact me directly

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking policy inside Vespers

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Well-appointed Spacious Riverside Cabin Tranquil Norfolk Broads
Well-appointed Spacious Riverside Tranquil Norfolk Broads
Well-appointed Spacious Riverside Cabin Tranquil Norfolk Broads
Well-appointed Spacious Riverside Cabin Tranquil Norfolk Broads

About the area

Map
Potterheigham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hickling Broad - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • How Hill Trust - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Yarmouth Stadium - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • BeWILDerwood - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pleasure Boat Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪King's Head Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Inn - ‬9 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 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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David M.

good location

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Swanley kent

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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!

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W., Chelmsford

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!

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Swanley kent

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare G., Kings Lynn

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

Idyllic!!

My husband and I spent four nights at Vespers and it was wonderful. Very relaxing watching the boats go by. Immaculate. It had everything you could possibly want. Nice and quiet yet close to amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

claire n.

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

cozy cabin on the water, wonderful location, welcoming host

Vespers is a big but cozy waterside cabin, and was perfect for a short break but we wish that we could have stayed longer. We were with 3 adults but it would suit a bigger group too as the cabin is nice and big. The setting is lovely and Boris the border terrier enjoyed his viewing window watching the boats and wildlife go past and long beachy walks not far away. The setting is just gorgeous and peaceful but quaint shops and eating places just a few minutes walk away. We also enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the boatyard nearby. Lesley is a lovely host and the cabin is very well stocked , everything is there that you could possibly need! She also left us a welcoming basket with goodies , such a nice touch and much appreciated. We would love to return one day and highly recommend Vespers!