Mulbarton 3.4 miles. Just off the main road that runs from Ipswich to Norwich, is this charming end-terrace cottage, ideal for a couple's retreat for those who are keen to explore the city of Norwich, as well as the magnificent Norfolk Broads and coastline. Bridge End Cottage has a contemporary, neutrally styled kitchen/diner, well-equipped with all of the appliances you could need during your self-catered stay, with a dining table providing the perfect place to sit and enjoy a romantic, home-cooked meal together. The sitting room is a cosy space to relax in, with the stand out feature being the impressive brick fireplace, housing the lovely woodburning stove, adding a warmth to the room on a cooler evening, while the bookcase in the alcove is great for picking something to read and curling up on the sofa. There is a shower room with walk-in shower, where you can start each day with a refreshing rinse, while the spacious double bedroom can be found at the top of the staircase, with dual aspect windows and ample storage space for your belongings. Outside, there is plenty of roadside parking available, as well as a large, enclosed back garden with a patio and a lawn, offering table and chairs and a picnic bench, so you can enjoy dining alfresco in the sunshine. Newton Flotman has an Indian restaurant within walking distance, while a wider range of amenities and eateries can be found in the nearby village of Mulbarton and the town of Long Stratton, both around three miles away. The city of Norwich is a short drive away, with a magnificent Norman castle, 11th century cathedral and the Sainsburys Centre for Visual Arts, along with fascinating architecture, with over 1500 historic buildings to admire. From here, you are within easy reach of the Norfolk Broads, a national park made up of 125 miles of waterways, best explored by scenic boat tour, as well as being home to an array of wildlife. The coastal resort of Great Yarmouth is a 30-minute drive away, offering a long sandy beach, museum, SEA Life Centre and many more fantastic tourist attractions. You are well placed for discovering bustling towns and cities, as well as stunning countryside and coast from this cosy cottage.
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Not only the North Norfolk Coast with its vast beaches like Holkham, and salt marshes at Blakeney and Cley, the East of England offers historic Cambridge, Ely Cathedral, the calm beauty of the Broads, pretty villages of Suffolk and a variety of wildlife. It's no surprise it appeals to artists, photographers, cyclists and bird watchers.