The Woodland Boat

• Sleeps: 2
• Bedroom: 1
• Bathroom: 1
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

Peaceful acres of horse-dotted Norfolk greenery may not be what you’d usually expect when gazing from the porthole window of a luxury boat.

Yet for those who cherish serene rural views (and are also prone to seasickness!), The Woodland Boat offers all the charm and elegance of a seafaring stay, set on dry land at its most beautiful.

Perfect for a romantic getaway, you’ll find the unique, lovingly-restored boat nestled amongst rolling countryside on a working stud farm, with delights that include a private al fresco hot tub to help you welcome the stars in style.

Better still, if you can’t bear to leave your best four-legged friend at home, no problem.  They’ll be more than welcome to stay, too.

You’ll be blissfully secluded here, so there’s ample opportunity to catch up on life and love with your favourite person in the world… whether you’re snuggled up with the wood-burner and Smart TV, or sipping a carefree glass of fizz out in that fresh country air.

Meanwhile, the boat’s thoughtful owner has seen to it that you’ll have everything you need, and much more besides.  Along with a ready supply of hot drinks, you’ll have fresh milk, orange juice, wine, crisps and biscuits – even fluffy bathrobes and Crocs for your trips to and from the hot tub.

If you’ve brought a good book with you, you’ll find two double hammocks primed between the trees… though don’t blame us if the country soundtrack is so relaxing that you keep dozing off!  There are plenty of woodland seating areas for you to discover, too.

At a glance

• A lovingly-restored boat with full self-contained facilities, peacefully secluded amongst beautiful countryside on a working Norfolk stud farm.
• The boat sleeps two guests in a comfy kingsize bed. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome to stay.
• Facilities include Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen and a wet room with shower. There is a gas barbecue and firepit outside for sizzling sunset suppers.
• Relax in the private hot tub, just in time to catch the first stars appearing in the evening sky… bliss!
• The historic market town of Hingham is a five-minute drive away with a good butcher and baker, supermarket, and a dog friendly pub in the middle of the village with ample parking. There is a regular bus service to Norwich, and the North Norfolk coast is a 45-minute drive away.

Features

• Adults Only
• Dog Friendly
• Hot Tubs

More information

When it’s time for supper, you can cook up a storm aboard the boat, or fire up the gas barbecue for a side-helping of sunset.  Light the firepit (logs are provided free of charge!) for a round of marshmallow-toasting and storytelling under the stars, before a sound night’s sleep in the downy kingsize bed.

After morning coffee in the early sunshine, freshen up in the boat’s very own wet room and then, if you can muster up the energy, how about exploring the local area?

The historic market town of Hingham, surrounded by grand architecture and buzzing with independent shops, is a mere five-minute drive away.  Why not pitch up at the local coffee shop and watch the world go by over a well-deserved slice of cake?

The city of Norwich is slightly further afield for even more shopping and sightseeing, and there’s even a handy bus service that runs every half-hour if you’d rather go the whole tourist hog and watch the scenery trundle past.

However you decide to while away your time, you’ll yearn to be back at The Woodland Boat just in time to toast another glorious, soothing sunset together.

Things to note

Check in after 3pm, check out before 10am.  Please note that the boat is not suitable for infants under 2 years.