'Wake Robin'
Broadland Holiday Chalet
Horning, Norfolk.
Self Catering accommodation for four people in Horning Village on the River Bure
Suitable for fishing, boating and restful family holidays throughout the year
A holiday at 'Wake Robin' is for those who want plenty of activities and those who want just to unwind in peaceful surroundings
'Wake Robin' is only a short walk from Horning's friendly village shops, pubs and restaurants.
Horning village is only 10 miles from the coast and 12 miles from the city of Norwich.
The surrounding countryside offers excellent boating, fishing, walking, bird watching and almost traffic free cycling. Both children and adults will relish the variety of places of interest to visit.
Pets are Welcome.
'Wake Robin prices include electricity and use of bed linen
Accommodation
Bedrooms:- One Double Bedroom and Two Single Rooms.
Lounge:- Attractive lounge with TV and Radio. 'Balcony with river views'
Separate dining area.
Kitchen:- Well equipped kitchen.
Bathroom:- Bathroom with bath with shower attachment and WC.
Garage:- Large garage with room for one car and safe storage of fishing gear, bicycles, dinghy etc, ...(Parking for one more car in front.)
For further information, prices and current availability visit our website:- http://freespace.virgin.net/bob.oldershaw
or email: bob.oldershaw@virgin.net
Bob Oldershaw.
Heroncote, Lower Street, Horning, Norfolk NR12 8PF
Telephone 01692 - 631255
Telephone above for Short-Break vacancies in Spring / Autumn.'
Fishing
Bring your boat and fishing gear !
Private access to River Bure for free fishing and boat mooring. ( You can moor your boat in 'Wake Robin' garden.)
Renowned Coarse Fishing in season. (16th June - 15th March)
Holidaymakers at 'Wake Robin' have 30ft of the River Bure to fish from or you can just relax and watch the abundant water bird life.
The River Bure at Horning is just tidal (about 4in.) It is fresh most of the year but becomes slightly brackish during surges in Wintertime. Maximum depth is about 7ft and at the bank in Wake Robin garden about 4ft.
Fishing at Wake Robin is for both the expert and beginner. There are Roach a-plenty to be had on Maggots and Worms. Large Bream are available on Sweet Corn and Bread. Decent Perch can be found by the patient angler.
If you like your fish big then the River Bure is justifiably famous for its specimen Pike. Using Dead Bait or Lure from the bank or Trolling in your dinghy.
At dusk and into nightfall the Tench are feeding. Some real sport for the keen angler.
The fishing season is from 16th June until 15th March. You must have a current Rod License. If you bring your own boat you will need to pay a short stay 'Broads Authority' Boat Toll, this can be purchased locally.
There are many private lakes around Horning which are open 12 months of the year, here you can find specimen Carp.
There is a bait and tackle shop in Horning Village about 200yds from 'Wake Robin'.