Marina Vista

Marina Vista suits families wanting a proper base for exploring the Broads, or couples after riverside calm. The three-bedroom house—a double, two singles, and a kingsize—has a bathroom on the first floor and another upstairs, so six people can stay without queuing. The ground floor is open-plan living and dining, with patio doors onto a south-facing decked area where you can sit and watch the boats. Electricity, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are included. One dog stays free.

The kitchen has the essentials for self-catering: electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge and microwave. Parking for two cars is on-site. The property sits 20 yards from the River Bure, with fishing available if you hold a licence. BeWILDerwood adventure park is 1½ miles away; the Bure Valley Steam Railway runs between Wroxham and Aylsham. Norwich is 12 miles for city visits—cathedrals, museums, theatres and restaurants. The coast is 10 miles off. Shops, a pub and restaurant are 600 yards away. No smoking inside.