The Moorings

Luxury Riverside Cottage

onthebroads

Classic Broads Cruiser for 2

Comments from 2008

8MAR

Williams family

Stowmarket

Lovely cottage, everything for kids, spoilt for choice, Immaculate, lovely tub & boat. Went to Blakeney to see the Seals – definitely recommend! Thanks Trish & Andy for your hard effort to keep us happy. P.S Would love to come back.

29FEB

Ian, Caroline & Isaac

Shropshire

Came for our honeymoon 2 years ago + just had lovely time celebrating our 2nd anniversary here with our baby Isaac. This is a very special place for us. Thank you for letting us come here again. Love the new boat, Isaac loved the Hot Tub and ducks! Thank you so much Trish & Andy for everything you do to make our stay so great. Fantastic! Xxx

8FEB

Julie & Andy (40th B/day), Julie & Ged, Simon & Karen

Glossop

Lady luck was looking down with the weather. Really made the weekend special. Cottage and extras are fantastic & something for everyone. Loved it that much, just off to check website to book again. See you soon and Thank you xxx

25JAN

The K & D Families

Oldham

We’ve had a great weekend, such a lovely location with the bonus of Hot Tub & Boat. Our kids have had the time of their lives!. Thanks for the warm welcome and help when needed. We hope to come again. Thanks. P.S. The pool table nearly caused a divorce!

Comments from 2007

3DEC

Allan & Deb

Northants

Second time around and still just as nice!. Hot Tub great even on cold Winter evenings. Thanks again.

2NOV

Lori, Ash, Kev, Dave, Will, Rich, John & Dave

Portsmouth

What an awesome holiday!. A lovely house, enjoyable boat trips, great views and a lush Hot Tub!. We had a fantastic time. Thank you.

26OCT

Tim, Sarah, Jessica & Paul

Marlborough

Our second stay here and it was just as good as the first. We hope to come back and experience the Summer. Thank you.

23SEP

Louise, Verity, Tim, Diane

Chesterfield

A lovely house and a very relaxing break. We can highly recommend everything about it and your finishing touches were much appreciated. Thank you x

3AUG

Wayne, Ann, Georgina & Billy

Nottingham

I really don’t want to go home!! caught 9 Bream, 2 Pike, 1 Eel and loads of Roach and Perch. Excellent stress free holiday. Thanks for sharing your home.

13JUL

Tina & Steve / Jeff & Jane / Terry & Wendy

Wokingham /Bracknell / Bury St Edmonds

First visit but not the last. We all had a lovely time. Loved the boat and the Hot Tub and the lovely walks. Very relaxing weekend, Thank you.

6JUL

Wendy, Andy, Kim & Gary

Gosport, Hampshire

2nd Visit, as good as the first. Brilliant time. See you next year.

4JUN

The Angus Clan

Kent

A fantastic 3 day break, in your lovely home. All 4 boys loved the playroom—especially football on the play station. Fantastic time on the boat and in the Hot Tub. Thank you for all your kindness and the special touches; they were much appreciated by all. We will be back.

25MAY

Mick, Julie, Mitchell, Jordan, Megan, Jack, Joseph & Ellie

Leicester

Had a lovely mid-week break, the weather was fantastic. The kids loved feeding the ducks, we saw the little rabbit & two blue tits making their nest. Your home is truly beautiful & we thank you both for that. The boat was lovely too & we all loved the hot tub! P.S. Thanks you for your kindness we will never forget that! P.P.S. The kids loved the play room.

21MAY

Pauline & Tom, Paul & Marie, Bill & Sylvia, John & Barbra

Wigan

A wonderful break, well provided accommodation, beautiful surroundings, perfect! good weather.

11MAY

Olive, Brian, Nigel, Lynne, Craig, Tara, Bethany, Rob & Michelle

Hempnall, Norfolk

What a little gem right on our door step. Everything about the cottage, boat & hot tub is ‘spot on’. A fantastic break had by all. “Highly recommended” – Many thanks.

7MAY

Paynes & Parkers

Buckinghamshire

Had a lovely relaxing break. Enjoyed trips on boat, hot tub & BBQ, many thanks. We hope to be back soon to this lovely house again.

27APR

Sarah & Des Tolliday

Castle Donington, Derby

Our 2nd visit here and again a very happy stay. Andy and Trish are very welcoming. Have already boked uor 3rd stay. We named the ducks “Hansel and Gretal”. Thank you for sharing a lovely place with us.

20APR

The Jacob family

Devon

Unbeatable. Thank you so much! Hope to be back.

13APR

Barry & Carol Smith. Darren, Jenny, George & Amelia Ford

Willingham, Cambridge

Our third stay; it was–as expected–a fantastic week away. George enjoyed showing his new sister the ducks & rabbits. We all enjoyed the boat & especially the hot tub. We hope to come back a fourth time! Thanks for letting us stay in yuor fantastic house.

7APR

Steve, Julie & Kids

Cwmbran, South Wales

Really was the best cottage we’ve stayed in and we’ve stayed in many all over the UK. Really well set up for families with all the extras. Enjoyed the boat very much iven us a taste for the boating life. Even though it’s a long journey for us, will be back.

23MAR

Dee & Derek, Joan & Barry, Ivy

Devon

750 miles round trip, but worth it. Lovely cottage, very comfortable. Enjoyed boat & hot tub – weather wasn’t too unkind. Many thanks! Rushcutters at Thorpe St. Andrew very good for a meal.

23FEB

Gill, Barry, Sam, Micky, Ella & Kieren

Harrow, Middlesex

Fantastic break, beautiful house, superb location. Extras touches from Trisha & Andy very much appreciated. Kids loved the games room, adults loved the hot tub, everybody loved the boat! We’ll be back.

I Loved the games room and the hot tub – Ella (age 7)

8FEB

Emma & Kevin

Fair Oak, Hampshire

The perfect place to relax & enjoy ourselves. Just what we needed. Can highly recommend the New Inn pub – the food there was fabulous!

2FEB

Sandy & Al

Brentwood, Essex

Absolutely beautiful, took the stress out of house hunting – relaxing in tub & boat!

29JAN

Steve, Steve, Griff, Pam, Alison & Laureen (Broad Ambition)

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

All we expected and more. We’ll be back, but won’t tell anyone! It’s too good to share. Thank you

26JAN

Pete, Val, Rachael, Pat, Alan & Jan

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Astounding! Boating in the snow – to be recommended. Skinny dipping in the hot tub! Would like to stay here forever! We’ll be back!

23JAN

Barry & Elaine

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Beautiful house in a beautiful location, loved the hot tub & boat, Thank you!

15JAN

Brian & Debbie, John, Kathryn & kids

Mansfield, Nottingham

Thanks – really enjoyed our stay – lovely cottage!

Comments from 2006

29DEC

Jenny, Sandra, Dawn, Jade, Adam, Rachel & gang

Thetford, Norfolk

Christmas made special by your beautiful house and surroundings Thank you for adding the little extras. We leave very happy.

11DEC

Lisa, Raeph, Nick, Darren, Anna, Terry & Si

Dorset, Bath, London & Aslesbury

Fantastic weekend, made great use of all the house had to offer. Thank you!

4DEC

Brenda & Howard

Good Easter, Chelmsford

Have enjoyed our 3rd time here, thank you

27NOV

Dave, Jane, Joseph & Niamh

Peterborough

We had a really lovely time. Thank you for all you efforts, the cottage is a great place to stay!

20NOV

Darren, Caroline & Ollie (age 2)

West Yorkshire

Great place. Lots to do, everything you could want is here.

17NOV

Tom & Gina

Isleworth

great house. Lovely boat & hot tub. Very relaxing and most enjoyable.

10NOV

Steve & Katie

Dedham, Colchester

Superb cottage – a leisure centre in it’s own right – in a wonderful location. Thank you Andy & Trisha for such a warm welcome and unsurpassed attention to detail.

6NOV

Sam, Fiona, Billy, Tim, Leasky, Hana & Richard

King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay in this amazing cottage! Every little detail was perfect. We will definitely be back.

27OCT

Benitta, Seth, Dominiqe & Nathan

Runcorn, Halton

We have had a lovely stay & enjoyed everything about The Moorings, a perfect location made even more ideal by the simple touches added by Trisha & the warmth extended by you both. Take care & see you both in Whit.

20OCT

The Asquith family

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

This was our 2nd stay & we had a wonderful week, we love everything about this place & we will definately be back again. Thank you

16OCT

The Slate family

London

We’ve had a fantastic weekend, having stayed in many cottages, houses, etc. in the UK this is by far the nicest. Trisha & Andy’s hospitality has been outstanding. helping to make this a real “home from home”. We loved so much:- The hot tub, the boat, fishing, all the DVDs & board games... we hope to return as soon as possible. Thank you

13OCT

Wendy, Kim, Andy & Gary

Gosport, Hampshire

Thank you for a beautiful holiday. Time went to quickly. The hot tub was brill! & the boat kept the boys quiet. Thank you again, see you next year! (we hope)

6OCT

Allan, Deb, Allan, Laurence, Luke & Chantelle

Northants

What a lovely place to stay, something for everyone. Great time had by all - over too soon!

29SEP

Joanne, Gerry & Adam

Nottingham

A very nice holiday which unfortunately was over all too quickly. The excellent facilities provided were instrumental in ensuring a pleasent relaxing stay.

8SEP

Arburys & Parker

Cromer & Devon

Lovely house & settings. Great fishing! Thanks a lot.

1SEP

Napolitano & Turner

Colchester

Fab week again. Andy & Trisha always at hand when needed. Couldn’t be better. Thanks so much.

25AUG

The Gadsbys

Surrey

Had a great week despite the weather! Excellent welcome from Andy & Trisha - Thank you! We will be back.

18AUG

Ian, Theresa, Syivia, Lauren & Ryan

Kent

Fantastic house in an idyllic setting. Kids enjoyed the hot tub & games rooms. Boat was the “icing on the cake”. Every need was catered for. Andy & Trisha were very helpful. We shall miss the views & tranquility.

11AUG

The Peskett family

Oxford

Lovely holiday, great place to stay for boat & fishing. Great beach at Hemsby Gap worth the drive and walk, loads of seal on the beach. Caught lots of fish from the moorings, best was a Bream of approx. 5lb caugh 8ft from the bank with some sweetcorn! Thanks to Andy & Trisha for sorting things out.

PS; Caught 2 big Bream on the last day. Biggest was at least 8lb+

28JUL

The Mee family

Notthinghamshire

Great house, fantastic weather, boat/fishing excellent; caught Bream upto 8lb. Hot tub and games room went down a treat. Andy & Trish very helpful when needed, Thanks. Hope to be back soon - Love the Mee family. x

14JUL

The Drinkald family

Adelaide, Australia

A wonderful place to relax & spend time having fun with friends. Wish we had longer. Thank you.

10JUL

The Hart family

Banstead, Surrey

A lovely place with heaps of room to relax & enjoy. Great house with plenty to do. Thank you so much – Roger, Natalie & Tribe

7JUL

The White family

Dorchester, Oxfordshire

A holiday with the “WOW!” factor, absolutely superb. A 250 mile trip and well worth it – fabulous house, simply brilliant. Thank you Andy & Trisha.

30JUN

Westmoreland, Sylvester & Chapman

Skegness & Boston

Wonderful house! We all has a relexing time. Loved the hot tub & the fishing trips on the boat. Thank you.

23JUN

The Laporte family

Edinburgh, Scotland

Well worth the 800 mile round trip! This was our first visit to Norfolk and I'm sure it's not our last! Everything was perfect – do not change a thing. Thanks so much!

We had grat fun & loved the hot tub. Waterbaby was cool!! – Leigh & Ella (both age 9)

16JUN

The Thomas family

Surrey

Thank you for the warm welcome and for letting us use your beautiful house. The many extra thoughtful touches have truly made it a “home from home” and we'd love to move in permanently. We have has a lovely holiday in this beautiful area and though we have only been here for 2 weeks it has seemed much longer – such a shame to have to return home, once again many thanks for everything.

26MAY

The Harris family

Dover

We have had a perfect week, even the rain couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm. Something here for everyone of all ages. We don’t want to go home and will be back. Thank you for the privilege of staying in this lovely house. Hot tub is the icing on the cake.

22MAY

Steve & Karen, Carol & Ken

Halstead & Norfolk

Wonderful house! every detail has been thought out carefully. superb setting. Thank you

A truly fabulous house on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Norfolk Broads. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us! It was certianly a 40th Birthday to remember, we will be back!

19MAY

The Walker family

Peterborough

Had an excellent week - thoroughly relaxing. Thank you for the wonderful welcome we received, thanks again -x

15MAY

Sarah, Des, Aimee, Adam, Hannah & Louise

Derby

Truly wonderful. Had a fab time. Beautiful setting. Thank you for sharing your home, we feel very privileged. What wonderful welcoming people Andy & Trisha are.

12MAY

Lesley-Anne & John, Anthony & Izzy, Arrai & Gemma

Surrey

How fabulous is this house?! Loved every minute of our stay. Thank you so much for your kindness x.

8MAY

Rob & Jane, Mike & Julie, Jackie & Brian

Nottingham

Thank you for the use of the boat, That kept us all afloat, There was never one single groan, Regarding your fabulous home. You are kind, thoughtful and doing the right job to ensure they relax in the wonderful tub!

Thank you so much both of you for making my 40th extra special - til next time

5MAY

Lucia & Alan

Nottingham

Loved the house, the views, the boat & hot tub! Hope to be back!

28APR

Terry

Kent

Absolutely fantastic cottage, perfect setting. Such thought has gone into the the extra touches. Simply brilliant. I think I’m moving in!! Best wishes to Andy & Trisha, I’ll be back.

17APR

The Hunt family

Kent

We all had a really relaxing time. Loved the boat and the adventures! We’ll be back... Thank you very much.

14APR

The Johnson family

Leicestershire

Throughly enjoyed our second stay here, especially with the additional hot tub and decked mooring. Many thanks for a superb relaxing holiday – 10/10

10APR

The Cross family

Good Easter, Chelmsford

What can we say, “We came back again” - Fabulous as always.

Really lovely house & hot tub. Brilliant as last year.

It’s really great to come back again, easy yo relax & enjoy your lovely house & surroundings.

Loved it, shame I was only here for one day.

7APR

Andy, Sandra, Emma, Matthew & Adam

Beaconsfield

Thank you both for the use of your beautiful home. All the extra touches made it really special, we have really enjoyed the “boating experience” especially the kids, a very relaxing family break enjoyed by all. Thank you xx

24MAR

The Merryweathers

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

A Lovely family holiday, the kids were very happy. Facilities great, loved boat & hot tub, we’ll be back.

20MAR

Green, Englefield & Bland

Essex

We said we would come back, aren't we lucky, another good weekend. Us “old timers” in the Hot Tub – Fantastic!

17MAR

John, Michelle, Lisa, Simon, Peanut, Ali & Shaun

South Yorkshire

Brilliant, enjoyed our stay the most ever. Brilliant place, house & hot tub, cheers.

Wonderful, so relaxing, seeing the ducks in the garden was fab!!

Had a wonderful time, very relaxing & peaceful, we would love to come back in the summer. Loved the hot tub.

13MAR

Ian & Caroline Campbell

Shropshire

Spent the most amazing week here on honeymoon. Thank you so much for your warm welcome, we were overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness & the extra special touches. Loved the hot tub & feeding the ducks. Just fabulous! would love to come again. Thank you xx

I am overwhelmed with everything. Thankyou. Don’t move in I’ll protest with banners. First time in a boat, nervous, I’ll try it again.

6MAR

John & Mandi Pullen

Burntwood, Staffordshire

Beautiful cottage, beautiful view, friendly quacking visitors. The little extra touches you offer make it all so special. We have never been so sad to leave, we will be back!

3MAR

Helen & Pete Hunt

Birmingham

After a very long drive what a fantastic cottage – you had thought of so many extras which really made a difference to the stay, it makes leaving difficult.

A truly excellent experience, we can’t wait to come back again soon, So many nice thoughtful touches.

27FEB

The Parker family

Buckingham

Superb cottage in idyllic location. Lovely welcome, good weather – the hot tub & waterbaby are the icing on the cake! I doubt there’s a better cottage in Norfolk!

25FEB

The Hudsons

Leeds

Thankyou for a superb holiday! How relaxing – sitting in the hot tub on a freezing cold day!! Waterbaby was the icing on the cake. A fantastic welcome – a fantastic place, Thanks Trisha x

20FEB

The Maltbys

Nottingham

Excellent!

13FEB

Laura, Matt, Geraldine, Andy & Mick

Burntwood, Staffordshire

What an amazing place, we had a fantastic time & the house is brilliant. Hopefully see you again.

6FEB

Tim, Sarah, Jessica & Paul Smith

Wiltshire

What a lovely place!! our aim when we came here was to relax from work and with all your efforts and special care you have provided us with the perfect break thankyou. P.S. It was easily worth the journey of 200 miles. We will be back!

3FEB

Ford & Smith families

Cambridge

What a fantastic place! the cottage is superb & so well equiped, we had everything we could possibly need. We all enjoyed our stay – especially the hot tub. George liked the ducks best & enjoyed feeding them each day. Thankyou for your welcome & thanks for providing us with a fabulous weekend. Hope to see you again in the future.

30JAN

Edwards, Lawson & Hurfurd

Nottingham

The cottage & location are idyllic, the hot tub was enjoyed by all! Waterbaby was a lot of fun.

Fabulous welcome, was a pleasure to meet you both. Thanks for letting us share your beautiful home - hope to be back soon!

23JAN

Jones family & friends

Manchester

Lovely house, great hot tub! wish the river wasn't tidal! Thanks lovely time.

16JAN

Green, McGrath & Dowles

Essex

Thank-you so much for a fantastic weekend. We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! see you again soon – we will be back! P.S. The hot tub was excellent.

12JAN

Gary, Dee & friends

Peterborough

Thankyou so so much for the wonderful welcome. Everything is perfect – The house, the surroundings & of course, the hot tub! You really have thought of everything & we've had a really fantastic time. We will definately be back. Thankyou x

6JAN

Lucinda, Matt & Egg!

Sheffield

Beautiful house – very welcoming. Surroundings perfect, Hot tub magic! Didn't catch a fish but maybe next time! Thank you!

1JAN

Lake party

Norwich, Wales, London, Bradford & Stoke Holy Cross!

An unforgettable New Years! Thank you so much.

Comments from 2005

27DEC

Abdilla, Jeffries & Dillon

Berkshire

Thankyou for lending us your beautiful home this xmas. It made our family xmas extra special. The hot tub was fantastic. Look forward to revisiting in the summer. All the best for 2006! P.S. Thanks for the lovely finishing touches that made us most welcome -x

12DEC

The Littlechild family

Boston, Lincolnshire

Loved it! Gorgeous all round, the most wonderful attention to detail ... couldn't recommend highly enough ... although don’t want everyone to know our secret place!!!

2DEC

Rochelle & Paul Bancroft

Northampton

What a fantastic place! Really enjoyed ourselved. Trisha made us very welcome. Didn't really need to bring anything, can't thank yo uenought. We'll be back!!

27NOV

Brown, Cross & Beeton

Essex

Fantastic place to stay, so much to do without having to travel, hot tub a real hit with the children (and grown-ups!) Great attention to detail and made to feel really welcome, can't wait to come back again. Thankyou!

House was amazing. The views and area were fantastic. We had a truly spectacular time, with out using our cars at all.

Brilliant house, every thing you could need, hot tub fantastic, everyone enjoyed the lovely break. Thank you.

21NOV

The Napolitano family

Essex

Thank you very much for giving us the chance to stay in your wonderful cottage. We all had a fabulous time & have never felt so relaxed. The hot tub is great & the games room kept the kids happy for hours. Had a ball on the boat. Trish’s hospitality & generosity finished the break off wonderfully. Would love to come back.

Thank you so much for letting us stay, we had a lovely time. We went in the hot tub every night, it was lovely and hot. We went on a boat ride around the river, the beds are really comfy and the games room was great. Thank you – love from Jodie (age 8)

3NOV

The Johnston family

Kent

Thankyou so much for letting us use you're lovely home. We've had a fab week, and the icing on the cake was the fab hot tub. The kids have had a ball, especially the weekend our relatives came to stay. We couldn't have asked for a better location. We will be in touch for next year.

24OCT

The Broadhursts

Essex

A perfect cottage in a great setting only bettered by Trisha's hospitality and depth of thought in ensuring that every possible wish is catered for. From 8 to 77 years we all have had a wonderful time thank you.

Thankyou so much for letting me come to your beautiful cottage I realy enjoyed the playstation, snooker, fishing for my first ever fish, I caught 7 in 1 day. Thankyou -Alexendra (age 8)

Thank you for allowing me into your home everything is so perfect your taste is immaculate have had a wonderful half term break with my family. Your welcome left nothing to be desired. I wish you well -Eileen (grandma)

21OCT

The Hennigan family

Yorkshire

Wonderful break enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful surroundings and the snooker room made the holiday for the children.

17OCT

The Johnson family

Leicestershire

Fantastic break, excellent accommodation & delightful setting. Many thanks for the warm welcome & we will certainly be back, and recommend to friends.

29AUG

Claire & Andy

Herefordshire

Fantastic location and house. Very peaceful with lots to do. Thankyou; you've thought of everything.

26AUG

David & Georgina

South Wales

Idyllic! First class accommodation and facilities – with that bit extra! Thank you for a most enjoyable stay – a week was too short. We look forward to our next visit.