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Broad Fen Retreats

10 3 reviews

Luxury couples’ glamping pods on a secluded North Norfolk estate
A 20-minute drive to Wroxham and 15 minutes to Alderfen Broad
Hot tub and ensuite for each pod; private access to Broad Fen

A top-notch glamping site that’s just the ticket for luxurious mini-breaks and special occasions, Broad Fen Retreats is set in peaceful grounds on an organic farm. This romantic and secluded spot is within the grounds of a privately-owned nature reserve, edging the Norfolk Broads near North Walsham in East Anglia. Kitted out to the highest spec, each pod has a king-size bed (all bedding and towels are supplied), a smart fully-equipped kitchen and an ensuite with a shower. They’re heated for those days when the temperature falls, and have Freeview TV and a wifi connection to keep in touch with the outside world (if you really want to). Outside, there's a gorgeous luxury touch in the form of an eco-friendly wood-fired hot tub, and you can also cook up a barbecue on summer nights (source gourmet bits and pieces in North Walsham supermarkets, 10 minutes’ drive) over the brazier outside. But what makes this place truly special? Guests have exclusive access to Broad Fen, a privately owned 95-acre Special Area of Conservation in ancient woodland and fen meadowland, where many rare species thrive. All this is yours to wander, with the chance to spot elusive deer as you roam.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horse riding nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Broad Fen Retreats

Oak Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

England

NR28 9PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.78152°N
1.47485°W

Route directions

What3Words reference: ///officials.attending.ballroom

Nearest transport

Coach

16.6 km Kings Head

21.4 km Bus Station

Rail

4.8 km Worstead Rail Station

7.3 km North Walsham Rail Station

8.6 km Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station

Ferry

25.4 km Reedham Ferry North

25.5 km Reedham Ferry South

Airport

18.2 km Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You may never want to leave your glam little hideaway, but there’s plenty for loved-up couples to do in this quiet corner of North Norfolk. Life in the Broads centres on the water, and you can hire a canoe or paddleboard on site to potter around local waterways like Alderfen (15 minutes’ drive) and Barton broads (20 minutes). Other water-based options include casting for carp at Dilham Fishery (five minutes), taking a day boat out from pretty Wroxham (20 minutes), split by the River Bure, or enjoying bracing strolls on Sea Palling beach (25 minutes). Keen to mug up on a bit of Norfolk history? Tour the massive Jacobean mansion at National Trust-owned Blickling Hall to see where Anne Boleyn was born, or have a snoop through the finely furnished apartments at Felbrigg Hall (both half an hour) and explore the formal gardens. Get more gardening inspiration from the wildflower meadows at East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden (15 minutes), and prebook to see the lily ponds and quiet meditation corners at Mannington Gardens (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sea Palling	8.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mundesley	10.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hemsby	18.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cromer	20.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	21.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 8.3 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 16.9 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 20.1 km

Norwich Cathedral 20.4 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 20.7 km

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 11.7 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 16.9 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 20.1 km

Sheringham Park 25.4 km

Elizabethan House Museum 25.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

East Ruston - Weavers Way - Stalham - Brumstead Common - East Ruston 1.1 km

East Ruston 1.1 km

East Ruston - Dilham 1.2 km

Briggate 3.1 km

HONING HALL 3.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean, perfectly kept, relaxing holiday

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2023

1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: We loved everything about our stay. The surroundings, the pod was beautiful, cleaned to a high standard could not fault the place or hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review - we're glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you'll come back and visit us again soon.

Team Dilham Hall

overall it was an amazing experthe canoe hire on site was brilliant

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Jessica W. Sept 2023

1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: the location was beautiful with all the wildlife and the horses in the field. The pod was spacey

Disliked: the pod unfortunately didn’t have any storage fro clothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the review - we're glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your comment about lack of closet space - we will look into this.

Team Dilham Hall

Absolutely brilliantly anniversary weekend! So relaxed!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Paul F. Mar 2023

1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: The secluded area.
The high quality pod.
Great evening Hot tubs, with champagne and stargazing.
Local pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Broad Fen Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Broad Fen Retreats dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Broad Fen Retreats? You may never want to leave your glam little hideaway, but there’s plenty for loved-up couples to do in this quiet corner of North Norfolk. Life in the Broads centres on the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Broad Fen Retreats?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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