The Haven

PH24, North West Riverbank, Potter Heigham, NR29 5ND

Haven is the perfect riverside Holiday for 2 or family getaway. Position on the North West riverbank of the River Thurne it is an ideal holiday home for bird watching, photography or fishing from the private garden.
  • Accommodates 4/6 in 2 Bedrooms and Living Room
  • 1 x Double, 2 x Single & 1 x Double Sofa Bed
  • 1 x Shower Room
  • Electric by Low Cost £1 Coin Meter
  • Non Smoking
  • 1 Dog Welcome
  • Private Riverside Garden
  • Fishing (seasonal)
  • Local Parking Available
  • Mooring of a Hire Boat Allowed

*** LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR 2026 ***

7 nights from Saturday 3rd October 2026 – only £480
7 nights from Saturday 17th October 2026 – only £480

(subject to availability, booking & dog fee)

The Haven is set in a stunning riverside location on the Ludham Bank of the River Thurne.   With 30ft of river frontage and a waterside garden you can relax and enjoy watching the boats go by and spotting some of our wonderful Broads wildlife.
 

Property Details

Arrival & Parking

Local parking available at extra cost. Details will be sent before your arrival.
A river taxi service is available. Please contact us for further information.

Living Room/Dining Area
As you enter The Haven you arrive into the living room and dining area.  Here you will find:

  • Sofa & armchair seating for 6
  • TV
  • DVD Player & DVD’s
  • A selection of board games, puzzles & books
  • Electric Fire
  • Dining table with seating for 6
  • Sofa converts to a double sofa bed (linen will be provided)

Kitchen
The kitchen is divided from the lounge by a Peninsula Unit.  Here you will find:

  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Fridge
  • Electric oven and hob

Bedroom 1
This bedroom has a standard double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and 2 bedside tables.

Bedroom 2
The twin bedroom has 2 small 2’6″ single beds, chest of drawers and wardrobe.

Shower Room
The shower room has a shower cubicle, sink and toilet. There is a heated towel rail.

Outside Space
There is single door access to a decked area which is fully enclosed by fencing. Here you will find garden furniture comprising of 6 chairs and a garden table. This leads to the lawned garden with 30ft of river frontage. 

From the garden you have unobstructed views of the river. There are wonderful views across the wide expanse of Norfolk Broads marshlands surrounding Potters Rest.

The ideal spot for fishing (seasonal & licence required).  There is a bait box which is large enough to store fishing rods.

There is also an outside tap.

Dog welcome
1  well behaved dog is welcome at an extra charge of £35 per week.

There is fencing to the rear where the access footpath is.  The decked area in front of  the bungalow is fully enclosed with fencing.  The river frontage in unfenced so not to spoil the wonderful views.
Parents and dog owners please note there is unfenced river frontage here, please take special care with children and dogs.

Also Includes

  • Linen with the beds made up for your arrival
  • Towels (1 x hand & 1 bath per person, 2 x t-towels, 1 x bathmat & hand towel)
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Highchair
  • Hoover
  • All rooms have free standing electric heaters

Additional Information

Please note electricity is not included at this property.  There is a £1 coin meter to help with the electric at very low cost as it is not calibrated at the full unit cost. 

There is no Wi-Fi at this property.

Fishing
Information regarding fishing licences can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences
And some general information regarding fishing on the Norfolk Broads from the Broads Authority: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk

Our what3words address to The Haven is: ///cherubs.doing.cowboy

ACCESSIBILITY

The Haven is approximately a 5 to 10 minute walk – 560 metres*  from near the Old Bridge area along a narrow riverside path.  Due to The Haven’s location there is no vehicle access, only accessible by foot or boat.  River Taxi Access can be arranged at an extra charge.  

At times of extreme high tides the river path can be liable to flooding.  It is advisable to bring wellies with you just in case.

There are 2 steps up onto the decked terrace at the side, and one to enter the front of the bungalow.  Once inside, it is all on one level.

* The time stated is indicative and published only as a guide, and will depend on how fast you walk. The distance is calculated from nearest road edge, in metres, using linear measuring tool on: National Library of Scotland Geo-referenced maps, air photo overlay. We do not accept liability for any inaccuracies in these figures.

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Haven’s weekly bookings start on a Saturday.
The 2026 season runs from 23rd May to 31st October.
The 2027 season runs from 1st May to 30th October.
(Subject to availability).

“We have stayed at this riverside property many times. It is perfect if you have a dog as there is a fenced off section of the lawn so your dog cannot jump in the river. We hire a boat for the week from Maycraft boats which we use to transport our luggage from Bridge car park and arrive and depart by boat. Fishing is very good from the lawn frontage. We have a few day trips out on the boat during the week. We had fantastic weather for September so visited local beaches of Walcott and Winterton on sea where dogs are allowed on the beach. We have only just returned home and are feeling very relaxed after our holiday.”
Jeffery
19/09/2026
“Just wanted to thank you for our lovely stay in Haven last week. Andrew, the taxi man was superb, very courteous and helpful, a lovely lad. I’m sure we will be booking for next year very soon. Thank you very much.”
Karen & Peter
12/09/2026
“My stay at Haven was quiet and pleasant, my time there spent fishing, plenty of roach & perch.  A short walk for pub food and Latham’s store everything you need. Other side of bridge fresh fish and chip shop.”
Ronnie
29/08/2026
“Thank you, it’s a lovely comfortable home in a great spot.  We’d love to come again!”
Michael, Anita & Rosie Dog
15/08/2026
“Absolutely no issues with the way it was booked, the Lodge was in good condition and everything was of a high standard.”
Rickie
26/07/2026
“Everything went very smoothly pre booking The Bridge car park and finding the key in the key safe. Thanks to Corrie for her emails and electronic booking for future stays. Another great stay for us at The Haven. Towels and beds made up a welcome improvement. Skye loved the beach at Sea Palling and Winterton-on-sea”
Jeff, Kim & Skye
27/06/2026
“Haven by name and Haven by nature. What a wonderful place. A true Haven for anyone wanting to escape for some tranquil relaxing time either fishing, boating and being with nature. The fishing was brilliant with some lovely slabs of bream, skimmers, roach and pike. Plenty of swallow, swans, ducks, geese, heron barn owls sparrows. The cottage has everything you need and is extremely comfortable with lovely neighbours too.”
Michael
21/06/2026
“Loved this place, our 1st riverside cottage holiday, after donkeys years of passing these lovely riverside cottages by boat and wondering how good it would be stay in. Haven was brilliant, spacious, garden brilliant, had excellent fishing there too.”
Steven
16/06/2026