Riverside Lodge

This main river location provides the perfect setting for relaxing and watching the world go by in boats.

Riverside Lodge sits in an enviable position on the banks of the main River Bure in Horning on the Norfolk Broads. Looking upstream, to the right, are stunning views of traditional properties on a large sweeping corner of the river. To your left the river disappears into the distance downstream. The far side river bank is overgrown with beautiful trees providing a natural habitat for many birds and small animals. Many different types of watercraft can be seen passing here. Expect to see beautifully preserved wooden yachts meandering past, the occasional traditional broads wherry, and motor boats taking a Sunday style cruise.

Inside this discreetly wheelchair accessible holiday home, you will find a living area with comfortable armchairs behind large panes of glass overlooking the lawn and impressive views of the river in all directions.

This attached (middle of three) holiday cottage shares a 23m (75ft) lawn area with an adjoining property on either side using markers on the lawn indicating a soft boundary that you and your neighbours are expected to observe. A hard standing area is positioned at the water's edge for fishing activities. An inlet from the river is located far to the right with limited space providing a small day-boat mooring (advance permission required). Here you will also find a larger boat moored - owned by the retired owner of this business, who is seen occasionally, and may also briefly socialise with you in passing. A site manager, for this and five neighbouring holiday cottages, is in regular attendance nearby should you need to make a maintenance request or information about the locality.

Pets

Regrettably we cannot accept pets under any circumstances. Our outdoor grounds open plan format prevents the necessary segregation from neighbouring properties and so requests for exceptions are always denied.

Accessible Features

Single level interior, one ramp (gradient 1:12) at the front of the property, wide doorways, 2 x wet-room (step-free) shower with support bars and toilet (one ensuite to the double bedroom), one twin bedroom features more space between beds than others.

You may not like; the only parking for three cars is 30m distance away via a pot-holed and rough surface tarmac road; the double room provides less space and access around the bed to the shower room than might be desirable; also, the second toilet/shower room has very limited space to move into the shower, passing the toilet, causing difficulties for people unable to walk (see pictures, videos and Accessibility Guide); disposal of clinical waste will be charged at cost; beds cannot be moved and profile beds are not possible; terms of hire require disabled guests to be attended to by a physically fit person at all times for their safety.

Loan Equipment (free): Disability Wheelchairs, Bed Block Risers, Shower Chairs, Commode Chairs, Commodes, Raised Toilet Seats, Toilet Frames, and Zimmer Frames (pre-booking advisable due to limited availability).

Local river excursions for wheelchair users can be found here: http://www.southern-comfort.co.uk/

Property Facts

6 Guests Maximum | Open plan Kitchen (renewed 2023) and Living area | Kitchen door to the rear with steps down to road | Double Bedroom with ensuite Toilet/Shower | Twin bedroom 1 with washbasin | Twin bedroom 2 | Shared Toilet/Shower room | Parking area for three cars 30m distance

Fast free WiFi | SmartTV | Wall-mounted electric Heaters (modern & highly effective) | Decking and Patio area with outdoor chairs | Bath Towels and Bedding (Pillows, Duvets, Sheets etc) - extra available

Kitchen (refurbished 2023): Oven with Grill & Hotplates, Microwave, Toaster, Nespresso Coffee Maker (original capsules), Kettle, Dishwasher, Clothes Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Selection of Cooking Utensils, Pans, Crockery, Glassware, Cutlery. We also provide washing up liquid, sponge, cloth, tea-towel, small quantity of dishwasher tabs and washing machine powder, 1 x hand-soap.

Smoke/Heat detectors are present in every room and interlinked for alarm. Gas is not supplied to the property.

Takeover time is 4pm on the date on which your Booking will begin and departure time is 9:30am on the date on which your Booking will end.

House Rules

To help keep you safe and for compliance requirements placed upon us, please observe the house rules:

• Door keys MUST be kept in locks (inside - at all times)

• No smoking indoors

• Immobile guests must not be left unattended

• Your own deep fat fryer and kitchen appliances are not permitted

• Candles, naked flames and your own appliances/sources-of-heat are not permitted

• Vape & E-Cigarette charging may not be left unattended

• Barbecues must be strictly controlled, located on a flat area away from buildings and wooden walkways, and not be left unattended

• Buoyancy Aids are highly recommended (provided) outdoors

• Children may not be left unattended outdoors

• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging is not permitted (see policy)

• Torches/Portable-Lighting provided are for emergency use only

• Be aware that land shrinkage may cause uneven ground & tripping hazards