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Our riverside self catering holiday home, sleeps 4/6, is situated on 
the banks of the River Thurne, Norfolk Broads.  We are surrounded by 
open countryside with the front directly overlooking the river with 
uninterrupted views, both back and front, across open farmland.  The 
only buildings that you can see from the holiday home are very old 
windmills.  We are in a Norfolk Broads National Park / Nature 
Reserve where the owners have logged seeing over 40 species of birds 
in the immediate vicinity, including Bitterns and Cranes.

Peace and quiet - no road noise what so ever!

The self catering holiday home is situated over a mile upstream of 
the notoriously small and ancient bridge at Potter Heigham, Norfolk 
Broads.  Fortunately the bridge prevents the larger hire craft from 
coming to Martham so the river is much quieter and less 
commercialised here.  From the holiday home the river leads up to 
Martham and Somerton Broad, besides Kendal Dyke to Heigham Sounds 
and the finest sailing and fishing in Hickling Broad and Horsey 
Broad.  

The surrounding fields are Nature Reserves or sheep pasture.

Our self catering holiday rental cottage is available all year round 
for a vacation ranging from a short break / weekend break to a week 
or mores stay. I am sure that you like us will want to return to our 
self catering holiday cottage on the Norfolk Broads.

The small, red roofed hut that can be seen across the fields is used 
by local eel fishermen who have "Ancient Rights" to fish in the area.

FACILITIES

Moonriver Cottage is a river front self catering holiday cottage 
which is approached via a flat concrete path 50 yards from the car 
park.

Moonriver Cottage is the personal self catering holiday home of its 
owner, it has been recently fully refurbished. It sleeps 4 / 6 
people and is a great location for fishing, sailing, boating, beach, 
water sports, walking, bird watching, cycling, horse riding and 
relaxing holidays, or those wishing to explore Norfolk.  Moonriver 
Cottage is a self catering holiday home which gives you a great base 
to explore the Norfolk Broads, the coast and sand dune beaches.  
There are a considerable number of past times to enjoy such as 
sailing, canoe, beaches, swimming, golf, fishing, walking, National 
Trust houses, National Park, horse riding, Norwich, Great Yarmouth 
and gardens, etc.  The coastal sand dunes can be seen glistening on 
the horizon.

LOUNGE

The Lounge enjoys spectacular panoramic views over the River Thurne 
and Norfolk Broads National Park with the sand dunes glistening in 
the sunshine on the horizon.  You can almost go fishing from the 
Lounge as you can see you float from their.

The cottage has a 3 piece suite, large colour television, VHS video 
recorder, a selection of videos & books, dining table & chairs.  
Their is a sofa bed and put you up bed.

We have provided a variety of books and details of visitor 
attractions for your enjoyment.

Their is a Welcome Book that tells you how everything works and 
about things to see and do.

KITCHEN

The kitchen also enjoys wonderful views of the River Thurne and the 
Norfolk Broads National Park, it enables you to enjoy your self 
catering holiday cottage.  It has a range of modern cupboards and 
electric ceramic hob, fan oven, grill, fridge with freezer 
compartment, microwave, sink, cupboards, hot water heater, cutlery, 
crockery, iron, ironing board, ventilation fan, etc.

BEDROOM 1

The main bedroom also has views of the River Thurne and Norfolk 
Broads National Park.  It has a King size bed, wardrobe, large 
dressing table, chest of drawers, heater, radio alarm clock, hair 
dryer, rocking chair, two mirrors, two bedside cabinets and two 
bedside lights.

BEDROOM 2

The second bedroom has views over farmland.  It has a large bunk bed 
with wardrobe, chest of drawers, heater, mirror and bedside light.

SHOWER / TOILET

The shower / toilet room has a double sized shower cubicle with 
electric shower 10.5K, flush toilet, sink H&C water, electric fan 
heater, electric towel rail, large mirror, shaver point. 

GARDEN

There is a small garden on the riverbank of the River Thurne which 
is 60` wide with space for 3/4 fishermen, with lawn and trees, we 
enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views and the sun from late morning to 
sunset!  The whole family can enjoy their holiday in this peaceful 
location.

 
CAR PARKING

50 yards along a flat concrete path is a car park.

SLIPWAY

The boatyard`s slipway, adjacent to the car park, may be used for a 
fee charged by the boatyard - Martham Boat Developments.

MOORINGS

Small dinghies, or inflatables belonging to the chalet tenants may 
be pulled out onto the lawn. Larger craft may be moored on the river 
frontage at your own risk, please use fenders on both sides of your 
boat.  A wide variety of boats can be hired at the local boatyard - 
Martham Boat Developments.

HIRE BOATS

Our boats are not for hire, and are not included in the attached 
Hire Charge.  Diesel / elecric Day Boats, sailing boats and dinghies 
may be hired from the local boatyard - Martham Boat Developments.

FISHING

The following freshwater fish can be caught from the garden of the 
chalet: Bream, Roach, Rudd, Carp, Pike, Perch, Ruff, Eels, Tench and 
the very occasional Trout. Pike of 42 & 36 lbs have been caught 
locally.  The best fish from the garden have been, Bream 9+lbs, Carp 
10lbs, Pike 26 lbs, Roach 2.3 lbs, Perch 1.5 lbs, etc.  This year 
fishermen have caught 100 lbs bags of Bream every evening from our 
garden.  Some of the best fishing is during "slack water", during 
the hour that the river stops moving when the High or Low tide is at 
its peak.  The sea / salt water does not reach our section of the 
River Thurne as we are at its head water, but the river rises / 
falls up to 18" as you will see on the river bank piles.

The closest fishing tackle shop is `Lathams` of Potter Heigham, this 
can definitely be classified as a `Fishing Tackle Paradise` as it 
stocks everything from fresh and frozen baits to rods, reels and 
accessories - the prices are very good.  Great baits are lob worm, 
canned sweet corn and bread flake, please do not keep you baits 
inside our holiday home as a bait fridge is kept in the garden 
tackle store.

In Feb. 2007 we built a fishing tackle store, 8` x 4` x 4`, which is 
large enough to take all your rod bags, tackle boxes, ground bait 
buckets, suitcases, etc.  It also has a bait fridge and a light on a 
double power socket.  This facility is in the garden so as to make 
it easier for you to access your fishing tackle at any time day or 
night.  It has 3 padlocks to help protect your items.  We have also 
installed a 300 watt flood light which will illuminate the garden 
and river should you wish to use it.  A past visitor has very kindly 
left 2 swing bins for ground bait, and two fishing tackle tables to 
save you bending down too far, all are kept in the fishing tackle 
store.

We improve our holiday home every year so that sailors, 
birdwatchers, fishermen, holidaymakers, etc will enjoy their holiday 
and want to return.  If we don`t offer what you want please tell us 
and we will try and offer it in future!

Kendal Dyke, White Lees, Martham Floating Bridge Pool, Martham Board 
and other excellent fishing marks are within a few minutes of the 
chalet, all of which regularly feature in the Angling Press.

PLACES OF INTEREST

1. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

2. Things to do

3. Local Villages

4. Norfolk Broads - Hickling Broad 


5. Norfolk Broads - The River Thurne 

6. Emergency contacts



1. GREAT YARMOUTH, Norfolk

Beaches
There are over 15 miles of sandy beaches within the Great Yarmouth 
area, from Winterton-on-Sea in the north to Hopton-on-Sea in the 
south. It`s all part of a great coastline offering an attractive 
blend of wide sandy beaches, sand dunes and cliffs - all in all, the 
toast of the Norfolk Coast.

Outdoor Activities
Thrills and spills, sun and fun - these are the ingredients for a 
happy holiday. There`s always something for everyone, with funfairs 
to fireworks, boat trips to novelty golf and bowling to strolling.

Indoor Activities
Whatever the weather, Great Yarmouth has a wealth of indoor 
activities for all ages and tastes. You`ll find that there`s too 
much for a day or even a week, so you will just have to save some 
things until next time.

Heritage
Once considered as one of the wealthiest towns in Britain due to its 
prosperous herring industry, Great Yarmouth has a rich and proud 
history with museums and monuments spread throughout the town. The 
Time & Tides Museum is a must to visit, please programme a days 
visit it this new museum has won awards and appeals to youg and old.

Norfolk Broads and Countryside
As well as being famous as a seaside holiday resort, the Greater 
Yarmouth area is also widely renowned for the beautiful Norfolk 
countryside which surrounds it - mile after mile of open land, with 
traditional old windmills, wind pumps and the tranquil sight of 
ships` sails gliding across the horizon. The waterways, our famous 
Norfolk Broads, are an important part of East Anglia`s cultural 
heritage, and how better to see them than from a Great Yarmouth base.

Shopping
Great Yarmouth puts the fun back into shopping, whether in the high 
street chain stores, some of the quirky local shops or the more 
traditional seaside shops. Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays 
all year and on Fridays as well during the summer months.

Trip the night fantastic
When the sun goes down, Great Yarmouth becomes a wonderland of 
colour as our seafront illuminations light your way to a night out 
on the town to enjoy our theatres, nightclubs, cinemas and casinos.

Special Events
Great Yarmouth hosts special events ranging from fetes to festivals, 
carnivals to concerts and fireworks displays on the seafront to add 
to your holiday experience.



2. THINGS TO DO

Angling 
Great Yarmouth is the ideal base for those wishing to take advantage 
of the vast angling potential of the area. Within a 25 mile radius 
lie the Norfolk Broads, most of which are interconnected by rivers 
to give miles of bank fishing and thousands of acres of boat 
angling. All tastes are catered for with many species of freshwater 
fish in plenty. All anglers are statutorily required to purchase a 
National Rod Fishing licence.
Information fact sheet available from Tourism Services Tel. 01493 
846345.

Billiards & Snooker 
Merlins sports bar, Apsley Road, off Trafalgar Road, Great Yarmouth .

Bowls 
There are Cumberland Turf and Grass greens available in Great 
Yarmouth and Gorleston, bowls and shoes are for hire. Great Yarmouth 
Open Bowls Festival commencing Sunday 27th August to Friday 15th 
September 2006. There are also facilities at many other villages in 
the borough.

Cricket 
Cricket is played on the Beaconsfield recreation ground in Great 
Yarmouth, Gorleston Recreation ground (synthetic pitch) and 
Southtown Common. There are pitches in many of the villages of the 
borough also.

Golf 
Great Yarmouth and Caister Golf Club, Yarmouth Road, Caister Tel. 
01493 720421. 18 holes, 6330 yards

Gorleston Golf Club, Warren Lane, Gorleston Tel. 01493 662103. 18 
holes, 6400 yards; Club-house, P.G.A. professional, dress code 
applies at both clubs. Visitors welcome

Caldecott Hall Golf and Leisure Club, Fritton Tel. 01493 488488. 18 
hole main and 9 hole par 3 courses. Restaurant and bar, floodlit 
driving range, Professional. Visitors welcome.

Fritton Lake Countryworld, Fritton Tel 01493 488208. 9 hole par 3 
golf course. Beautiful lakeside location, with well maintained 
greens, raised tees and sand bunkers.

Pitch & Putt 
Bure park, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth.18 hole course, picnic area 
and children’s playground. Open in summer from 10.00am till dusk. 
Tel. 01493 843621

Browston Hall Country Club, Browston Lane, Browston. 9 hole par 3 
pitch and putt course and driving range. Tel 01493 603511


Sailing 
The harbour, port, rivers (both Rivers Yare and Bure) and waterways 
that are in the vicinity of Great Yarmouth are under the 
jurisdiction of the Great Yarmouth Port Authority,20 South Quay, 
Great Yarmouth. For regulations, facilities, charges, etc. apply 
direct to that authority Tel. 01493 335500. Further inland waterways 
are under the jurisdiction of the Broads Authority Tel. 01603 610734.

At Burgh Castle Marina launching facilities are available which 
gives quick access to the Rivers Yare and Waveney. Tel. 01493 780331 
minimum charge and weekly rate. Service not provided on a daily 
basis.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Sailing Club is a dinghy sailing club 
Tel. 01603 629992 or 612035. It has a boat park on Gorleston Pier 
and launching near the Pier Hotel. Racing takes place every Sunday 
from May to October. Members of other yacht clubs are invited to use 
the facilities of the club on a day membership basis.

Skateboarding, BMX and Inline Skating 
The Park Warehouse in Great Yarmouth is East Anglia`s newest indoor 
SK8 and BMX Park. Situated in a totally refurbished 14,000 square 
feet warehouse with ultra smooth concrete floor, toilets, reception, 
Skate shop, cafe and first aid room. First floor viewing area with 
3 pool tables. Many ramps and a granite ledge.

Squash 
Marina Leisure Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth. Two courts 
available, to book Tel. 01493 852607

Swimming Pools 
Marina Leisure Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth Tel. 01493 
851521. Indoor heated pool with wave machine, water chute and indoor 
beach, also, uni-sex sauna and childrens play area. Open daily from 
10.00am.

Phoenix pool. off Mallard Way, Bradwell. Tel 01493 664575. Indoor 
heated open all year. Call for open sessions.

Burgh Hall, Lords Lane, Bradwell Tel. 01493 780333. Heated outdoor 
pool, summer opening only.

Tennis 
There are hard courts on the Wellesley Recreation Grounds and North 
Drive in Great Yarmouth and on the Cliffs at Gorleston.

Ten Pin Bowling 
Regent Bowl, Regent Road, Great Yarmouth. 22 lanes, air conditioned. 
Computerised scoring, bumpers and ramps available. Fully licensed 
bar and snack bar. Open all year, every day 10.00am till midnight. 
Bookings taken Tel. 01493 856830.



Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

The 7th annual Maritime Festival, a celebration of the Borough`s 
seafaring heritage and fishing industry with a mixture of maritime 
crafts, maritime music and visiting vessels as well as costumed folk 
giving heritage tours to nearby historical sites, fresh fish stalls 
and shanty men singing traditional folk songs. Saturday 9th & 
Sunday 10th September 2006. 







3. LOCAL VILLAGES

The countryside surrounding Great Yarmouth is dotted with charming 
villages, each with its own identity, special attraction and 
history. You will find medieval churches, windpumps and windmills 
all punctuating the skyline. Many traditional pursuits such as eel-
catching and reed-cutting are still continued today.

Belton
Belton has a village green with cottages and shop as well as its own 
holiday parks, pubs and a restaurant.

Burgh Castle
At Burgh Castle there are now no fewer than five holiday parks, a 
riverside holiday village and a yacht marina, all adding to the 
summer population. Half a mile from the village centre stands the 
ruins of the Roman Fortress of Gariannonum, a Roman fort which is 
one of Britain`s best preserved relics of the Roman era. From the 
three-sided boundary the view over the river and countryside depicts 
a perfect Norfolk setting.

Clippesby and Mautby
Nestling amongst tranquil surrounds are numerous secluded spots with 
a range of holiday accommodation including holiday cottages, a mill, 
a former coach house and touring sites. Surrounded by beautiful 
countryside but not too far from the nearest friendly tea room or 
village pub.

Fleggburgh, Thrigby and Filby
Visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens where a superb collection of 
mammals, birds and reptiles can be seen in pleasantly landscaped 
grounds and gardens. Nearby, at the Norfolk Rare Breed Centre and 
Farm, there`s a collection of rare breeds set amidst a working farm.
Filby is a treasure trove of floral delights, winning the Best Small 
Village in Britain in the 2002 Britain in Bloom competition and the 
Best Small Village award in the 2003 Anglia in Bloom competition for 
the 5th year running.

Fritton and St Olaves
Fritton and St Olaves, four or five miles to the south-west of Great 
Yarmouth, form the outmost villages of `Greater Yarmouth`, perhaps 
best known for Fritton Lake Countryworld and Caldecott Hall. Between 
them they offer golf, riverside walks, falconry displays, boating, 
putting, shire horses, an equestrian centre and a bar, a restaurant 
and a tea room. This is now also the home for Redwings Horse 
Sanctuary which provides a caring home for rescued horses, ponies 
and donkeys. St Olaves, crossing point of the River Waveney, is a 
boating haven with its own riverside pub and popular restaurant.

Martham
On approaching Martham from any direction, the church of St Mary 
stands proud on a small rise surrounded by trees. The many walks 
around Martham and the surrounding villages give the visitors a 
perfect excuse to leave the car behind and sample country life at 
its best.

Ormesby St Margaret
Ormesby St Margaret is a mile or so inland from the coast with an 
unusually large two-acre village green which acts as a focal point 
for the village. Travellers in search of the `real` Norfolk need 
never go hungry or thirsty in these northern parishes of `Greater 
Yarmouth` for the friendly tea room or village pub can always be 
found in some idyllic setting.

Rollesby and Thurne
Rollesby has a proud history with first evidence of settlers in this 
area being around 2000BC and the nearby Rollesby Broad is an ideal 
spot for fishing and sailing.. Linked to Rollesby Broad is Filby 
Broad, a peaceful haven for a variety of wildlife, whilst the 
passing, almost silent, rowing boats create only a gentle 
interruption amidst an undisturbed setting. To the north is Thurne 
where two windmills stand either side of the river at the mouth of 
the dyke.

Weekly Rent 2006 / 07

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