Retreat 21379 – Worstead, East of England

Perfectly situated for large groups of families and friends to enjoy the diverse attractions that the area has to offer to cater for all ages and tastes. Famous for its miles of pretty waterways the nearby Norfolk Broads that can be explored best by day boat hire and is popular with wildlife lovers walkers and anglers or simply those who enjoy a day on the water with rivers flowing through beautiful countryside and landscapes.

Fun family days elsewhere can be found at various local attractions such as Bewilderwood Africa Alive The Dinosaur Adventure Park and National Trust properties such as Blickling and Felbrigg. A short drive to the North Norfolk coastline is advised with wonderfully charming towns and villages to visit as well as traditional seaside entertainment.

Guests arriving at the lodge will initially enter the porch and hallway area with plenty of room for coats and shoes before walking through to the open-plan lounge/diner to one side and an open-plan kitchen and breakfast room to the other. Stepping into the lounge/diner light floods in through a bank of bi-folding doors which look out into the enclosed courtyard.

Oak flooring and full height ceilings give a fantastic sense of space while the free-standing wood burner adds an element of cosiness during the evenings and cooler months there is a large sofa perfect to sink into after a day on the broads and a TV/DVD ideal for some downtime. The bright dining area includes a table and chairs for all and provides the perfect spot for any celebratory meal.

The kitchen is well-equipped to cater for any event with a large centre island and range of facilities including electric range oven and hob microwave fridge freezer and dishwasher. A breakfast table is ideal for less formal dining and a utility room provides both washing machine and tumble dryer.

Moving through to the sleeping accommodation the lodge offers four generously sized bedrooms all beautifully furnished with contemporary furniture one being a king-size and a further two are doubles which both have an en-suite shower rooms and WC while the fourth bedroom is a twin. The bathroom continues the theme of indulgence with a relaxing spa bath in which to soak away a separate shower and WC. There is also a handy separate WC.

The enclosed courtyard is landscaped to provide a fabulous entertaining area especially when the bi-folding doors to the lounge are opened. Completely enclosed and fully securable fixed garden furniture and stylish planted beds create a lovely backdrop to any al fresco meal. The hot tub provides the ultimate in relaxation and there is also off-road parking on a private driveway for three cars that can be found adjacent to the barn.