Albion Cottage is a 2-bedroom (double and twin) riverside cottage right on the bank of the River Bure in the heart of Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads. Free private parking and mooring, and fishing right outside the door. It is available for weeks or short breaks and is suitable for family holidays and fishing breaks. Parking for one car behind a secure barrier is included and additional car by advance agreement.
Within the exclusive Peninsula Cottage Estate with a view to the iconic Wroxham Bridge (the subject of many postcards) you have only a 5 to 10 minute walk into the centre of Wroxham with an abundance of shops, riverside restaurants and pubs, and a wide variety of take-aways including McDonalds.
So, lets look inside the cottage. The entrance hall is ideal for storing any fishing, boating or other paraphernalia. Then walk intro the open-plan ground floor with new wood laminate floor throughout, and comprising the kitchen, dining and living areas.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with new stainless steel double oven, grill and ceramic glass hob and microwave oven, and fridge etc. Roy's supermarket claims to be the "largest village supermarket in the world". The breakfast bar / dining area opens to the living room comprising 2 double sofas, 32" Freeview TV / DVD, and new fire effect electric fire, and thermostatic electric wall radiators (in all rooms). French doors open into your private South-East facing terrace trapping the Sun all day long. Ideal for summer breakfasts and evening bar-b-q's.
Brand new carpet ( for 2024 season) leads you upstairs and continues throughout both bedrooms each with TV / DVD
The two bedrooms comprise a double bedroom with wardrobe, drawers, bedside tables and 19" TV / DVD. The twin room has two full size single beds suitable for children or adults. 24" TV / DVD, wardrobe, drawers and bedside table. The shower room has cubicle shower, heated towel rail and wash basin and w.c.
All electric is included, and we provide towels and beds made up for your arrival.
Wherry and Albion cottages can be booked individually or together for a larger group or family. They are neighbours in the perfect position within the Peninsula Cottages to enjoy river and garden views from both front and back, and both have views along the river to the iconic Wroxham Bridge. With their own private mooring (45ft x 12ft) right outside the double-glazed French doors you can hire a day or picnic boat for a few days, or even bring your own boat. Wake up to the gentle sound of the river wildlife and enjoy breakfast sitting on your private raised, covered South-East facing private terrace overlooking the river. A sun-trap in the morning and offering shade in the evening. We have just installed (for 2020) a 3m x 2.5m wind out awning to protect you from the rain or Sun while you enjoy a bar-b-q at your own private picnic table, or your bistro table for 2. Free parking for 1 car / cottage in private parking space behind a secure automatic barrier, and additional free parking for up to 2 more cars by prior arrangement. You can park by a well-lit flat, level covered walkway just a few steps from your front door. 4 EV charging points are available in our car park.
A 5 minute walk around the sightseeing tour boats brings you to Wroxham Bridge, from which you can look back to your cottage across the river. Book your sightseeing boat tour here, or take a day boat for a self-drive trip around Wroxham and Wroxham Broad, or go down river to Horning to stop for a riverside pub lunch or picnic. Stay in Wroxham and visit the many riverside pubs, restaurants and cafes, or pick up a takeaway or visit the local supermarket for your self-catering needs. Roy's supermarket claims to be the "largest village supermarket in the World". Visit the gift and souvenir shops. Go on the Bure Valley Steam Railway for a nostalgic trip to Aylsham. When you've had enough, back to the cottage to sit outside and simply watch the entertainment of all the boats passing by and trying to negotiate the notoriously low bridge. As the evening comes in enjoy the view of the lights on the opposite river bank glistening off the water.
Don't forget, you're home-from-home. So sit back and watch your favourite programmes on your 32' TV / DVD (Freeview). At the end of the day enjoy a nice shower in the recently (2020 season) refurbished bathroom. Albion bathroom was refurbished in Nov 2019 to have a walk-in cubicle shower and new white pedestal basin and w.c. (see photos for how it looks now.). All rooms have thermostatically controlled wall-mounted electric heaters, and living room has a brand new remote controlled thermostatic electric coal-effect fire. All hot water and electric is now included in the price. Beds will be made up with clean linen for your arrival, and each guest is provided with a hand and bath towel.
The spacious entrance porch / cloakroom is ideal for storing wet fishing tackle or boating gear.
The cottages are available individually but are ideal to be booked together for a larger family or group up to 8 people, connected only by the outside covered porch between the front
The cottage is available all year round for family holidays and fishing breaks, and so is also well equipped for the colder winter days. doors. This is a unique offering within the Peninsula Cottages Estate. Short breaks (min 4 nights) and at least a 20% discount on nightly prices for a week (7 nights)
