Orchards Self Catering Cottage

We are just 12 miles from the historic city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle, market and medieval churches.

The Norfolk Broads... boats can be hired from a number of places including: Loddon (3 miles), Beccles (7 miles), to cruise or row away an afternoon on the water.
Lowestoft a seaside town full of sand and spades, and pin-ball machines 20 mins away.

Pleasurewood Hills theme park is ideal for families and is only half an hour away.

Fritton Lake is another destination for an ideal family outing with a variety of activities including horse riding, boating on the lake, giant chess and a wellie trail!

There are several open gardens in the area: Raveningham Hall; Somerleyton Hall with its famous yew hedge maze, and Hales Hall for those of you wishing to see and buy plants.

There are many nearby sports facilities such as swimming and canoeing. The Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Course is a friendly, traditional golf club - a few miles away.

For quieter days and slightly further afield, Southwold - a charming seaside town offers a relaxing destination with sandy beaches and good food, about half an hour by car. Dunwich, with it's fascinating history is slightly further (35minutes but worth the journey). Covehithe - which is about our nearest beach, is quiet and unspoilt.

For birdwatchers Minsmere (RSPB) is half an hour away between Dunwich and Aldburgh.
Berney Marshes and Breydon Water (RSPB) one of the UK's largest expanses of wetland is also about half an hour from here.

There are many good places to walk and cycle.. One of our favourites is to cycle down Ferry Lane to the ferry that takes you across the River Yare and to the Ferry Inn. There you will find wonderful choices of icecreams, drinks and food. A 10 mile round trip for a delightful afternoon.