Gaze out across the still water of the lake from this gorgeous holiday home close to Hemblington, about 8.5 miles from Norwich, in Norfolk. Once a gamekeeper’s lodge, the delightful abode is now a holiday home, welcoming six guests, plus two dogs if they wish to bring them, and enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool. The three-bedroom cottage is set in open gardens, beside woodland that can be explored. Discover the city, with its wealth of history, culture, shopping and leisure facilities. Hire a boat out on the Broads at Brundall, 3 miles away, or go walking or cycling beside the national park’s rivers and lakes. Spend long days on the sandy beach at Caister-on-Sea, 14 miles away.
Step inside to find exquisite accommodation, with underfloor heating, which has been carefully upgraded to ensure it offers exceptional comfort, as well as original features, such as beams. Leave your coats and shoes in the cupboard in the hall then wander into the lounge to take in the lakeside vistas. Tear yourselves away to light the wood burner and watch the Smart TV or Blu-ray DVD player. On warm days, pull open the bi-folding doors onto the patio, garden and lake. When mealtimes beckon, make your way from the lounge into the kitchen/diner. Stoke up the wood burner in here and find this stylish space has been fitted with an eye-level, built-in electric oven and combination microwave. There is also an electric induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and walk-in larder, plus a peninsula with a breakfast bar. Dine together at the table. Find a handy utility room, with a washing machine and tumble dryer, which adjoins the kitchen. There is also a ground-floor wet room with a shower with a rainfall head, hand-held shower attachment and a WC. Climb the stairs to your sumptuous bedrooms, including two king-size beds, both with TVs and one with an en-suite shower room, with shower and WC. There is also a twin bedroom and a family bathroom, with shower over the bath and WC, at this level.
Spill out into the unfenced garden to soak up the scenery and tranquillity. Walk through the woods or beside the lake looking for wildlife, but please supervise children and note there is no fishing, swimming or boating in the water here. Fire up the BBQ and dine on the patio. Book sessions in the heated, indoor swimming pool. Find you have parking for three cars at the house.