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Charming one bedroomed converted boathouse overlooking Broad, Ranworth.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Norwich
  • Norfolk Broads
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • BeWILDerwood
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carrow Road Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming one bedroomed converted boathouse overlooking Broad, Ranworth.

The Boat House is a unique space which sleeps 2 in one bedroom/sitting room. Fully centrally heated and completely renovated last year, the property has a wonderfully sunny patio where you can relax after a busy day exploring the area. The accommodation comprises of one large room upstairs which has a king size bed with two armchairs and a TV with a large inbuilt desk set under a window which looks out towards the Broad and the moored boats. This is a wonderful space for the budding writer or for enjoying breakfast. The original staircase (fairly steep) leads down to the kitchenette (please note no oven) and wetroom. The wetroom has underfloor heating. There is a pub and a cafe in the village, both 5 minute's walk away which serve lunch and evening meals (only the pub serves the latter). There is also 'Fur and Feather Inn' (own brewery) which serves meals and is just over a mile away. The apartment is dog friendly, we accept one well behaved dog.
HOT TUB RENTAL now available, £85 per break. The tub is cleaned, filled and heated for your arrival

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Norfolk Broads. Features include 1 hot tub. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • The cottage offers a kitchenette, a patio and a Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Norfolk Broads and a 3-minute drive from Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Charming one bedroomed converted boathouse overlooking Broad, Ranworth. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Norwich cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing 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
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

Please note there is an extra charge for the hot tub, £80
Please keep pets off the furniture. No enclosed space for dogs.
No candles please

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please keep off furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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.

Charming one bedroomed converted boathouse overlooking Broad, Ranworth. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable property in idyllic location. Hosts very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely short break

We felt very welcome and well catered for. We had everything we needed and the location was ideally located with a shop a pub and tourist information on the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful few days, the property was fantastic and the host marvellous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in Ranworth!

The perfect location for a blissful week of relaxation. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super location, super boathouse

We loved our stay in the Boathouse. Jane was super helpful. A lovely comfy very clean space with the perfect sun spot outside. Summer house was a lovely touch. Location is very quiet, even in August.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a great stay and really enjoyed our break. Hosts were really friendly and on hand when needed. Some great walks for the dog and enjoyed having a local pub within a 5 minute walk. Property is probably best suited for a small / medium sized dog as the steep stairs would be a challenge for a large dog. Would recommend this property location and hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Gary Haylett

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Our overall holiday was lovely. Very peaceful and relaxing. The hot tub and summer house were great and we had brilliant weather. The major issue was the stairs. I don't believe that the property is really dog friendly as they are exceptionally steep with open risers. Our dog was not able to go up and down on it's own and anyone with mobility issues would really struggle. One of the bannisters was also loose. We made the most of the holiday but would not return. I don't feel it is advertised totally truthfully unfortunately, due to the stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thr Boat House

Absolutely loved our 7 nights stay. Stunning accommodation. Everything you could possibly need. Hot tub just added the luxurious feel. Used every night. Perfect base for exploring the beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to stay with everything you need and more to relax and enjoy the locality.

Jane and John are wonderful hosts and the boathouse is just perfect. From booking, to check in everything was easy and simple. Our stay was fantastic, the location is ideal for a relaxing stay and to explore the Norfolk Broads. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday break

Fantastic location. Beautiful village, great hosts, very relaxing. Everything you needed. Even the weather was great. Stairs were challenging but this was explained in their accomodation details.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, soothing and fascinating

The property is gorgeous, had everything I could have asked for. The summer house is beautiful and effectively and extra room allowing me to enjoy the summer evenings even when there was the odd shower. The peace and quiet is exquisite and was so relaxing, I slept for hours. Jane was so helpful and not at all intrusive. My privacy was respected and I was able to enjoy the tranquillity but in the knowledge that assistance would be there if I needed it. Perfect. A fascinating holiday in that the Norfolk Wildlife Trust is just round the corner via a lovely board walk. I went on a number of their boat trips and can highly recommend them, especially the trip to St Benet's Abbey. The Boat House is a wonderful holiday destination, I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful everything!

I can’t think of anything negative other than the stairs. If you are less than nimble, beware. Everything else was absolutely perfect, we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Break to recharge

Was very nice a great place. Just what the doctor ordered as they say

10/10 Excellent

Fennie G., Norfolk, England

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed!

This property was just so lovely! Spotlessly clean when we arrived which immediately put us at ease given the COVID-19 world we now live in. It was beautifully decorated and we really appreciated the little touches - milk, tea/coffee/sugar, anti bac wipes/sanitiser and even freshly cut flowers from Jane's beautiful garden. This was exactly what we needed for a couple of days away and what a lovely village location too. Great views from the top window and the hot tub and prosecco was a lovely special extra! :) We had a great meal at the Maltsers in the village - would highly recommend. We definitely hope to come back again and had such a lovely stay. Jane is a brilliant host and great communication made our booking and stay super straightforward. Thank you! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Location property hot tube perfect

Peaceful and owners very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

second time staying in this lovely boathouse and it didn't disappoint

Lovely cute converted boathouse with everything you could need for a romantic get-away including hot tub and views of the broad

10/10 Excellent

Emma H., Harlow

Amazing place

Jane Thank you for having us!! I will be telling others about this lovely hide away, perfect to really relax and take time for yourself!! The boat house is much more than I thought It would be.... Honestly speaking the photos is why we booked it but seeing in Person it was by far better than I ever thought. Also added thoughtful things as tea coffee and lovely chocolate biscuits. Jane you helped us to have a relaxing time and again thanks for sharing this magical Gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Charming and unique

Everything we needed, plenty of room, but still lovely and cozy. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Bliss

If you are looking for a cute bolthole for a romantic break, this place is perfect. Lovely accommodation, friendly family, brilliant hot tub and fabulous location. Wouldn't change a thing about the Boat House. Looking forward to booking again. Karen and Andy from Hull
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

S. B.

Rural and tranquil

Beautiful little bolt hole right in the heart of the village
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

An extremely charming property in tranquil location

Jane was the perfect host. The boathouse had ever amenity you could want, set in a pretty location. Ideal for a relaxing break away from everything. Thank you Jane for a lovely week.Jennifer and Barry
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Excellent location

Comfortable property, large wet room, small kitchen, views front and back. Very nice garden area with deck chairs and bbq. Lots to see nearby, good walks and some good pubs for food. We had a very enjoyable stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominick S.

Amazing.

Lovely boat house in the middle of the beautiful Broads. Jane was very hospitable. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018