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Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.

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Banquet hall
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Point of interest
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 415 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Swaffham, England
  • Swaffham Museum
    3 min drive
  • Bei Jing Chinese
    3 min drive
  • Brandon Station
    20 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    53 min drive

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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.

Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.

This eco A rated property with our amazing glamping pod situated in the garden has a lovely double bed, and a small double bed settee suitable for an adult or two small children, kitchenette area complete with microwave, refrigerator, toaster, kettle, cafetiere and tea pot.

There is WiFi, TV, DVD player, netflix and amazon prime channels, heating, and fire Place inside.

Patio chair table and bbq available.
Pagoda to sit quietly in and relax in the garden.

Large indoor private hot tub available at extra cost ( £40 ) This is to cover heating, treatment of water, and cleaning costs.

There is also a massage table available on request. Local sports physio/ personal trainer at £35 an hour if pre booked.

Off road parking available with CCTV covering the front, side and rear of the property.

The video link provides a sense of what we provide. https://youtu.be/O1hB2Gm8A4o?si=gNbD-uYhTRwv5xpl
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Swaffham Museum. Features include free breakfast and 1 hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchenette, a fireplace and a patio
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Swaffham Museum and a few minutes from Market Square
Free breakfast is available. A hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond..

This Swaffham cabin is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property manager

Ian Barton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 161 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Have a pond for safety they must be supervised.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home away from home
I was in town visiting a friend for nearly two weeks, and this little pod was such a delightful place to stay! Situated in a very charming Japanese garden, it was plenty private, cozy and comfortable. It also seemed bigger inside than the pictures might make it look. The hosts Ian and Caz were so kind and welcoming, making us feel right at home. They stocked a basket with all kinds of snacks and breakfast foods and even brought us some home baked cake and scones. Very happy with my stay. Would highly recommend this place and plan on coming back here myself.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed beyond words
The advertising of this property was very misleading, it was in a back garden surrounded by houses in the middle of a housing estate, the shower was broken, unable to use without flooding the bathroom, the hot tub was broken in their garage with no access apart from the door open to the owners work station, work tools and a terrible smell of oil, the sofa bed was not made up as requested and I was handed a clean sheet to put over a crumpled diver, the main beds mattress was so thin and solid she couldn’t sleep, the garden was not oriental, just a few oriental pots placed amongst the conifers and plants, the “hamper “ was poor, we packed and left first thing in the morning,, very disappointed and should be looked at closely before booking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little hideaway
My partner and myself stayed here for 2 nights. The pod it's self is tidy, clean, small kitchenette with microwave and toaster, also there is a breakfast hamper, the fridge is stocked with the basics. The pod opens out onto a beautifully kept Japanese garden with Koi pond. Ian and Caz are great hosts and are at the end of a text or call if there are any problems. There is also a hot tub available which just topped off this amazing little retreat. Myself and Darren will definately be coming back. Once again, Thank you so much, look forward to seeing you soon. Dawn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property very last minute but it didnt distract from the attention to detial the hosts showed us on arrival or during our stay. The pod is cute and cosy and has everything you could need. The garden is really pretty and definitely worth a look at night when it is all lit up. We had use the hot tub which was a great addition to our stay. The hosts were very attentive and went out of their way to make us feel welcome, with lots of little additional touches that really enhanced our stay. I would recommend this little gem for an overnight stay if their are 2 of you travelling, looking for somewhere cosy and a little different.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod was very well thought out and the hosts had thought of everything you might need for your stay. The breakfast basket was great for something to keep you going and the garden was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pain R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little break
Great little pod, had everything we needed. Hosts were very friendly and very informative of the surrounding areas. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host and lovely garden
The pod was immaculate,the host were extremely welcoming.,lovely garden surrounding,and the location was amazing.,but the space too small for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

francesca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod was immaculate. The hosts were extremely welcoming. The breakfast was perfect. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Pod
My overall impression is that this pod is beautiful. The owners have spent alot of time thinking what guests need when staying for a few days. The hot tub is fab and the owners are both lovely welcoming people. I'd highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
You really can’t find better people. Ian and Caz were smiley and welcoming the second we got there, opening their home like it was our own. They gave lots of recommendations and even booked us in for food very last minute. If you want to stay somewhere and feel relaxed and comfortable, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb last minute night away.
Property had everything you could need and the hosts were friendly and had everything covered in the accommodation. Fantastically clean and well thought out beautiful garden i did not want to leave, as it had raken me away ftom reality for one night. Highly recommend, thanks Ian and Caz to even accomdate us last minute.x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. It was personalised and the pod was beautifully clean. It had so many features that fitted in amazingly and were very useful. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very attentive hosts
We spent 2 days at the garden pod. There are 3 of us - mum, dad and a teenager. We visited Swaffham for its attractions and sights as well as using it as a base to travel further around Norfolk - Wells, Thetford, Hunstanton. The hosts looked after us really well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, comfortable and customer care
We had never stayed in a pod before and I was very pleasantly surprised. The hosts had laid on everything we could possibly need and were so friendly and helpful. We especially loved the wonderful breakfast hamper. Everything was clean and well-maintained. The pod is in a back garden of a house on a new estate (which we had a very nice evening walk around) but has been thoughtfully sited so it felt very private and was a lovely place to enjoy the evening sun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Amazing hosts, immaculately clean and lovely garden surrounding! The location was amazing not too far away from the coast. Couldn’t have asked for a better night stay, will definitely be back in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stat
Excellent property. Exactly as described
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden pod
The pod was lovely, maybe a bit quirky. Everything we needed Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. One point, the use of the hot tub is an additional charge, which isn't made clear in the itinary or booking process. We felt the charge couldn't be justified so we didn't use the hot tub, which was a shame.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely tranquil stay in lovely surroundings
We had a lovely stay at the oriental garden pod. The hosts could not been more accommodating. Great communications, always responsive to text and extremely welcoming. The pod itself was spotless and very cosy, we loved our nights in there. We had breakfast, and drinks in the fridge, which was a lovely touch. The garden is really something to behold with beautiful plants and oriental features, it was stunning and unique. We used the lovely hot tub over two days, which the host always prepped for us. It was a great location for places like Thetford, Brandon and the costal towns. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will certainly visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place, very nice stay
The title says it all. The pod is cute and comfy, the garden looks amazing, the hot tub very nice. We loved the japanese vibe! And would like to add the kindness of the hosts was the plus of our stay. Thanks for being so accomodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break away and something different
Great quirky place, lovely people who look after you . Every thing you need in the pod. Hot tub a must also
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod was a unique place to stay within easy walking distance to Swaffham. There were many cosy and quirky features including beautiful Japanese garden which needs to be seen to appreciate its full glory. The pod was extremely well-equipped with all mod-cons and more. The bed was comfortable and we felt so cosy with the fire light on. We put some Japanese Zen music on to enhance the experience. Ha ha. The shower was great and the hot tub was the perfect complement to our relaxing stay. A lovely hamper breakfast was also provided. The Swaffham Park Run was walking distance and one reason for booking. We wandered around Swaffham, caught the auction in the market square, wandered around some quaint shops and enjoyed a take away at the local Chinese. Thank you Ian and Caz for making our stay so comfortable with the nice extra touches and for the recommendations.

10/10 Excellent

Rhian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Garden Wonderland
We really had a fab time here! The garden was really magical...there had been freezing fog during the day and by the time we arrived, the cobwebs in the Japanese Bonsai garden had frozen and they looked so beautiful like diamonds chains glittering in the shimmering garden night lights. Even though it was pretty cold that night, we spent time in the garden marvelling at all the figurines, statues and trees...so much love and care had gone into the details of a perfect manicured Japanese garden complete with carp fish. Also, we got in the hot tub which had lovely hot water and lots of bubbles. It was big enough for two and even my partner who is quite a tall guy could lie down in it. It was super relaxing and well worth the £40 and we used it again in the morning too. The pod had everything we needed and more...it was very cosy in there, as it had a little heater and was well insulated from the freezing temperatures outside. The mattress was also very comfortable and yet again my partner and I could fit in there and the bed was long enough for him as well. Ian and Caroline were amazing hosts - flexible on an early check in, very friendly couple, made us feel very welcome, showing us around and being attentive to our needs but also offering us privacy too. All in all, it was an unforgettable overnight experience and I highly recommend staying here. We hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the peace and quiet also the privacy. Our hosts were couldn't do enough for us and was on hand if we needed anything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy to return
It was a good place for relaxation and the host accommodated dietary requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My weekend
The property was really cozy it had suck a lovely garden which i loved walking past as well as the koi fish that really added to the Japanese feeling of the garden overall the place was amazing and would love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023