Norfolk Riverside Cottages - Olive

Olive is a waterside houseboat for families or small groups wanting a base between the Broads and Norfolk's beaches. Two bedrooms—one double, one with bunks—and a shower room sit on the ground floor alongside an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting room. Everything is on one level, just two steps from the entrance. A grassed area surrounds the property with garden furniture and a barbecue; there's private parking for one car and a river fishing spot on the doorstep if you have a licence.

The houseboat sits on the River Ant in Stalham Staithe, a small conservation hamlet. Wroxham, the Broads' main hub, is 8 miles away; Sea Palling beach is 3½ miles; Norwich city centre with its cathedral, castle museum and shops is reachable for a day trip. The Norfolk Broads Museum is within walking distance. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are provided. The river runs unfenced beside the property, so this suits guests comfortable with a waterside setting. No smoking indoors.