Guests say
Evening Glory is a beautifully positioned riverside cottage in Brundall, Norwich, praised for its peaceful setting, stunning views, and well-equipped, spotless interiors. Guests consistently highlight the comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches, with many returning for repeat stays. The property offers excellent opportunities for wildlife watching and relaxation, with convenient access to local amenities and transport. While a few minor suggestions for improvement are noted, such as bed comfort and decking maintenance, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a tranquil getaway.
Multiple reviews describe the property as spotlessly clean, perfectly clean, and well-maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
Guests love the riverside setting, panoramic views, and peaceful atmosphere, with easy access to local pubs, shops, and the train station. The location is ideal for relaxation and wildlife watching.
The cottage is described as warm, comfortable, and cosy, with comfortable seating and a homely feel. One review mentions an uncomfortable double bed, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The property is praised for being fully equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen, excellent bathroom amenities, and thoughtful outdoor spaces. Minor suggestions include updating the shower and checking decking for splinters.
Guests appreciated welcome packs, fresh flowers, and small gifts such as wine and Easter eggs. Please note that these thoughtful touches are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Well situated for visiting nearby villages and towns offering plenty to explore, this charming property is perfect for families to unwind and create wonderful memories.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Fresh water fishing available on-site. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in the garden, 10 yards away.. This is the perfect riverside setting, with wonderful views and a great base for exploring the Norfolk Broads. Enjoying an excellent waterside location, and commanding views of the River Yare, this single-story detached lodge offers a unique holiday experience and has been furnished and equipped to a good standard. Whatever type of holiday you are looking for, it can be as active or as laid back as you want it to be, and you are sure to be pleased. Although set in a peaceful location, this property is linked to the modern world with Wi-Fi access. There is private quay-headed mooring for a motor launch (available for hire by prior arrangement), and this location is perfect for river fishing. Full advantage is taken of the stunning riverside views from the property itself, which can be further savoured from the decked seating terrace leading directly to the waterside. An ideal location for relaxing, soaking up the sun, and watching the boats pass by. Boat hire is available locally, and pre-booking is recommended from the local boat yard.
This is an excellent central location for exploring Norfolk. Set in the village of Brundall, popular for boat building and hire, with its own railway station, mini market, post office, takeaway restaurants, and local pubs all serving good food. Easily accessible by train or car, the city of Norwich, half an hour’s drive away, is excellent for shopping, cafés, theatre, cinema complexes, the cathedral and the castle museum. The pretty Broadland villages, countryside, and rspb reserve at Strumpshaw Fen are all nearby. Norfolk’s finest sandy beaches, backed with dunes, are 12 miles away. Great Yarmouth is easily accessible by car or train, as are the surrounding seaside towns and villages of Gorleston-on-Sea, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea, Winterton, California, Newport, and Hopton-on-Sea, all offer great entertainment, ideal for a family holiday. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Bewildderwood at Horning, and Dinosaur Park at Lenwade offer a great family day out. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 170 yards.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wroxham Barns
Reviews (14)
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Terence Garnham
If you’re looking for perfection this is it. Spotlessly clean and everything you could wish for is provided. Would not hesitate to recommend Evening Glory to anyone.Only downside is because it’s one of the best it’s booked up and we have been unable to rebookFor the foreseeable future.
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Kenneth Le Prevost
Stunning location with panoramic river views.Good parking. Thoughtfully equipped both inside and out.Station fairly close by, with Norwich a ten minute ride away. Never tired of that gorgeous view.
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Confirmed Guest
Our second time at Evening Glory.The weather could have been better but even in the rain the view is lovely.