Swallowtail Lodge

About this property

Welcoming guests to a magical and tranquil haven set in acres of landscaped gardens with a large lake and teaming with wildlife. Be sure to bring your binoculars and fishing rod!. All on the

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Patio

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Microwave, Air Fryer, Fridge

Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with veranda, summer house and garden furniture. 4-acre grounds (shared with owner). Coarse fishing on-site. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced lake in the grounds.. Nestled beside the owners’ home, this truly is a birdwatcher’s paradise with many species of butterfly, wild deer and visiting birds. The field of natural reedbeds, being a rich habitat for the wildlife, where you can spot the visiting otters, bitterns, and water voles. Enjoy a stroll around the lake or simply sit and enjoy the views from your every own private seating veranda or the summer house. The grounds are shared with the owners, who can often be seen tending to the grounds, keeping them tip top condition and looking marvellous. Fishing can be enjoyed from the lake, shared with the resident swans and ducks (fishing in season and with licence). The owners have a very friendly dog called Alfie who also shares the garden.

Located within the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park, the small parish of Strumpshaw is located alongside the River Yare, approximately 6 miles from the city of Norwich. Looking to dine out, the local area includes several pubs serving good food, many having riverside gardens, perfect for watching the boats pass-by, and many good take aways, all within a few minutes’ drive. Neighbouring Brundall offers daily boat hire, available from Riverside, train station for visiting Norwich city and other coastal resorts. Its central location allows you to enjoy and explore Norfolk’s amazing coastline and the famous Norfolk Broads National Park and the rspb nature reserve at Strumpshaw Fen. The Fairhaven Gardens at South Walsham makes for a lovely day out. Why not jump on the Bure Valley railway to enjoy a steam train journey? The route takes you to the lovely Georgian market town of Aylsham, where you can jump on and off mid-station at the popular broadland village of Coltishall with its riverside pubs and cafés.

The city of Norwich has a castle, museum, cathedral, historic pubs, great restaurants, two indoor shopping malls and plenty of high street shops to enjoy some retail therapy. Alternatively, the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, 14 miles away, has a wide sandy beach, pier, amusements, model village, and promenade where rides can be enjoyed on the train or horse drawn carriages. Or why not enjoy a day at the horse or dog races. Remember to bring your golf clubs, courses and driving ranges at Blofield and Sprowston.

Beach 14 miles.

Free WiFi

Only dogs allowed at the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.

Suitable for up to 1 pet