7 Yare River Lodge Houseboat

Nice but the pictures shown are not of the property. Positive: Located in a very convenient position for access to the broads, the coast and Norwich. The boat is basic, as expected, but has all of the things needed for a relaxing stay. The beds were super comfortable and everything was clean and tidy. Having the pub next door is a bonus! Negative: We booked Yare boat – with lovely pictures of the interior showing a full balcony and the statement… ‘Guests can relax on the balcony’. So we were looking forward to this. But the pictures are all fake – they are in fact pictures of another boat. The balcony on Yare is a ‘Juliet’ balcony, with no space to sit. Only four of the eight boats have a full balcony. No walks from the property – you need to drive out before you find a footpath. Some road noise as it is quite close to the A149, but this died down late at night.

Very relaxing enjoyable with lovely views. Positive: Lovely location very peaceful easy access to other places and shops and a lovely pub within walking distance. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Lodge was comfortable and had all basic equipment also able to BBQ if you either take your own or buy disposable. We have recommended to friends and is a place we would go back to Negative: Not really a question of what we didn't like but I know this site has only recently been taken over and some conversation with staff the new owners have a lot of plans, however if you do not book a lodge with a balcony of which only 4 out of the 8 have balcony then you're very limited for fishing on the site. It would be nice for some fishing pegs to be put into place and also if the walk on the grounds which is shown on the map was re done so you can walk instead of it being completely over grown with nettles etc just past the last lodge that would be nice. Not complaining as we enjoyed our stay just a couple of little pointers that we found and also conversation with other guests at the time we were there

Positive: Loved the location, and the area. Negative: Main bed, mattress not as comfortable as preferred.

Pleasant and clean inside. Good location, but needing some attention on the lodges exteriors and gro Positive: The houseboat was clean inside and the location was good. It was easy to access and overall a pleasant stay. Negative: The outside of the houseboat facing the bank could/ should have been cleaned - it gave the impression of the company little caring for their facilities. The grass should have been mowed and the wooden planks leading to each Lodge need to be checked.