Well positioned, rooms not as big as we thought but adequate. Exceptional view of passing river traffic which the childten loved.The boat delighted the youngsters and was very useful for shopping (easy parking!).Fencing around the deck would benefit from some attention for childrens' safety. The owner was available by phone but the only contact was to advise him of a wasp nest in the eves. He recommended Karen as a caterer which we fully endorse. Our holiday was most enjoyable in this characterful cottage.

We are sad to say we had a very disappointed stay at Southover. What i'm sure was once a beautiful property, is now a tatty and unmaintained 'home'. The wooden windows, cladding, decking and fencing are all rotting away and with no investment is tatty and in many places dangerous and unsafe. This property has a septic tank which either needs emptying or has 'issues' as the smell of human waste in the bathrooms when someone was having a shower was unbearable, you could also smell the tank constantly when outside on the drive. Although the house states it sleeps 10, this was a squeeze as there was not enough seating for 10 to sit together in the lounge. Also when in the dining room you couldn't move around the room as the space is too small to seat 10. We are all extremely sad that our stay turned out as is did as I believe with some investment and proper management this property could be beautiful. The only positive we could find was the location and views of the river, although this came in contact wasps and bugs from the water. Please be conscious that the home owner likes to fine without any proof and we have first hand experience of this. We hope that this feed back will help give an honest account of the condition of the property so unlike us you will be more prepared for what you will find if you choose to book.

Lovely quirky property on the river, excellent location, surrounded by wildlife. We really enjoyed ourselves, kitchen very well fitted out, one of our party is a chef and she said best kitchen she's had in a rental. Boating is a great extra, would definitely rent again.

The location is everything at Southover….you couldn’t wish for better. We made good use of the boat with trips into Wroxham and leisurely paddling expeditions with the canoe. We were a mixed generational family group and there’s something for all, including use of the games room and hot tub. The kitchen is very well equipped so lots of lush meals were had plus a dinner out at The Bridge (excellent) and fish ‘n’ chips at Ken’s in Wroxham. The Bure Valley steam railway was a nice day out to Aylesham. The proprietor was promptly on hand for a small problem that arose. We all decided we loved it so much we will return next year.

We stayed here last week in May this year .There was plenty of room for my husband and I and my daughter and her husband and her 3 young children. The view from the balcony is amazing . So much wildlife a daily heron who calls for breakfast and tea . Lots of boats passing by and giving a friendly wave . The jacuzzi at the back of the house went down a storm with our daughters family . While a duck sat on her eggs in the small flower bed opposite . Although the weather was a bit cool after the first few days we had a great time and the boat was great to take a trip to Horning . Thanks for letting us share your lovely house. We hope to return

Location & property was so lovely, couldn’t fault a thing. Hoping to book again soon!

We've stayed here before and will probably return next year. There is something for everyone and so much to enjoy. Especially the tame heron!!

A group of 10 +/- go on holiday and rent an accommodation together every Easter somewhere in the UK. This year we were tempted by this property because of its location on the abroad’s and the boat! We were not disappointed! The views into the water were beautiful, there was a heron who was virtually tame and rumours of otters! The house itself was comfortable and well equipped for us to cook and the hot tub was lovely and clean and a huge hit - especially with my 11 year old! Plenty of activities and beaches so we were never short of something to do. There was a Canadian canoe alongside the boat for quieter exploration too. All in all a fabulous place for a holiday!

Lovely location, lovely house with everything you need and more. Excellent pre arrival communication and very thorough arrival run through. Definitely recommend for perfect broads holiday.

Southover is an amazing property and we had a thoroughly enjoyable four day stay there. The location is perfect and we took advantage of both the motor boat & the paddle boat. The views from the house with all the wildlife were very special indeed. The family, especially the grandchildren, loved the fishing and we made full use of the hot tub. The owners were very incredibly accommodating and approachable and made sure we were happy to have chosen to stay in their beautiful home. We definitely hope to return!

We had a brilliant stay. Will definitely book again.

We were so pleased as we turned into the driveway that there was someone to greet us. The boat safety talk was thorough. The house is perfect for all ages. Games room, boat, Kayaks etc. lots of local eateries. I recommend the fish pie at Wroxham Hotel. A lovely week for all of us.

I have no negatives. The listing is spot on

Quirky property with everything we needed. Perfect location for Wroxham and Horning with some great pubs en route. Boat was a great bonus. We had a lovely relaxing week away.

We have had an amazing week at Southover, the views are stunning, the hot tub and boat were a bonus. The property was very comfortable and well equipped with everything you might need. A super week with lots of memories.

Second visit. Property is 'quirky' - homely and well appointed. Nice features such as new barbecue area, use of boat and canoe a welcome addition.

This property is certainly quirky, a lovely place to stay - great facilities, the motor boat was a great bonus and well used - nothing nicer than a river trip to Wroxham to get groceries. We had a couple of minor issues but these were delt with very quickly by the owner and did not impact our stay at all. The outside BBQ/Hot tub area was delightful and gave a very continental feel to the accommodation. The kitchen was very well equipped plenty of cutlery/china, lovely big fridge/freezer and lots of storage. Ample safe parking - the property is situated down a very pretty and quiet lane. The only slight thing that let this property down was the cleanliness, but this would not stop us returning again to this deloghtful property. - thank you for a lovely stay

Overall a pleasant weeks stay and everything needed was there. In the booking details there are a lot of charges outlined if things are not left as found or you are late for arrival, on this point we were told the housekeeper would meet us at 2pm with a boat safety talk at 2:15 prompt. We arrived about 1:45 and it was apparent that the property wasn't ready, not a major issue but not inspired by this on arrival. Another point was that if the BBQ was left uncleaned there would be a £50 charge, it clearly wasn't when we arrived and we pointed this out to the housekeeper who did clean it, but again this could have been spotted. Our major concern, particularly with taking dogs (if we had small children this would have been a bigger issue) was that the decking and railings around the property are in poor condition and rotten in many places (one of the rails was already missing). With taking elderly relatives caution was needed and in our mind could lead to potential injury. On the plus side, the rear garden was secure to let dogs run around, the location was great and everything worked as it should.

We really enjoyed our stay at Southover. The house was well equipped for catering for 8 adults with a big fridge freezer and large Aga style cooker and hob and plenty of pots, pans, crockery, cutlery etc. . There re also several sets of garden furniture in different areas including a large table by the bbq in the back garden and another on the balcony overlooking the river. The hot tub was much appreciated and the boat was an added bonus. Many thanks for a great holiday

The house is spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. There was plenty of outdoor furniture for our party of eight and, as the weather was so good, we spent a lot of time outdoors. We made use of the barbecue and the hot tub, and the terrace overlooking the river Bure is perfect for watching the local wildlife and the boats passing by, although the decking is a little uneven in places. We used the little boat for short trips up the river and into Wroxham but as it only seats five we couldn’t all go out in it together for the day which was a shame. It’s about a 25 minute walk into the town, where there is a supermarket, pub, shops, food outlets and cafe’s as well as the boat hire and river tours. There are also good bus and train services into Norwich and to the coast. The decking and some of the outdoor furniture would benefit from an upgrade as they are looking a little tired. The toilet in the family bathroom was blocked when we arrived and the kitchen worktops and table needed a wipe down but we rectified these issues ourselves. For these reasons I gave the property an overall rating of 4 rather than 5, but none of this spoiled our enjoyment of the holiday, as the location of the property is idyllic and the whole family had a wonderful time.

Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Best of both worlds - property right on the water with a boat and canoe to enjoy being on the River. Quirky fun property steeped in history!

Wonderful property in an ideal location to visit the hustle and bustle of Wroxham and the peace and quiet of the property location. The boat, canoe and hot tub were added extras.

Wonderful property in an ideal location to visit the hustle and bustle of Wroxham and the peace and quiet of the property location. The boat, canoe and hot tub were added extras.

When we arrived a nice lady greeted use who was the housekeeper and she explained everything we needed to know and a safety talk regarding the boats.The property was amazing with beautiful views of the river and wild life, their was everything that we required plenty of space and all the bedrooms were very comfortable very clean.The games room was great and also the hot tub and barbecue area.We all had a wonderful time and hope to return one day.If we had any problems contacting the host was easy with a quick reply.Many thanks we had a memorable holiday.

10 Adults & 1 baby stayed for a long weekend in March, the place itself is beautifully situated on the river & has everything you need, the hot tub was divine and the pool table was good fun. The hosts were really quick at responding to any queries we had, the beds were comfy & there's plenty of room throughout the property. Location wise it's a short walk into Wroxham (or boat ride!), we also got the train into Norwich centre one day and drove to Cromer another, all fairly close by. Would definitely recommend.

10 Adults & 1 baby stayed for a long weekend in March, the place itself is beautifully situated on the river & has everything you need, the hot tub was divine and the pool table was good fun. The hosts were really quick at responding to any queries we had, the beds were comfy & there's plenty of room throughout the property. Location wise it's a short walk into Wroxham (or boat ride!), we also got the train into Norwich centre one day and drove to Cromer another, all fairly close by. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely house right on the water. Easy check in. Place was clean. Really enjoyed it. Thankyou.

Enjoyed our stay, perfect for family celebration get together.

We had a lovely long weekend at Southover! The property is amazing with beautiful views of the river and surrounded by wildlife. It was comfortable with lots of space for us a party of 10 adults. We loved being able to use the boat and enjoyed a little trip up the river although it was a little bit chilly so wrap up warm 😊 (beginning of February) Was easy to book and contacting the host with any queries were replied to almost instantly. We really had a fantastic weekend and can't wait to return.

We had a lovely long weekend at Southover! The property is amazing with beautiful views of the river and surrounded by wildlife. It was comfortable with lots of space for us a party of 10 adults. We loved being able to use the boat and enjoyed a little trip up the river although it was a little bit chilly so wrap up warm 😊 (beginning of February) Was easy to book and contacting the host with any queries were replied to almost instantly. We really had a fantastic weekend and can't wait to return.

We stayed here whilst visiting Norfolk for a wedding at Southwood Hall. Lovely venue, perfect for us, just wished we had more time here!

We stayed here whilst visiting Norfolk for a wedding at Southwood Hall. Lovely venue, perfect for us, just wished we had more time here!