Bed & Breakfast accommodation at Ranworth
in the heart of the Norfolk Broads

Broadacre, Ranworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6HY
Contact Mrs Patricia Steven   Tel: 01603 270314
E-mail : mousesteven@yahoo.com

Ranworth is a small village situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads approximately 8 miles east of the city of Norwich. It is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and is home to the rare Swallowtail butterfly which can sometimes be seen in the garden at Broadacre.

Within walking distance is The Norfolk Wildlife Trust floating conservation centre (pictured above) which is accessed by boat or a wooden board walk nature trail. It offers excellent bird watching facilities. Redpoll, siskin, wildfowl, Cetti’s warbler, great crested grebe, and cormorants are regular visitors. Other NWT sites nearby include Hickling and Cockshoot Broad.

Ranworth village staithe is just 2 minutes walk away where there are far reaching views of the Broad as well as a shop and post office, tea room, and Tourist Information Centre. Boat trips from the staithe are run by the Broads Authority between Easter and October.

Our charming recently refurbished self-contained guest suite comprises:

• Ground floor welcoming double bedroom
• Private bathroom with power shower
• Private sitting room with french doors, patio and garden views
• Colour television
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Car Parking

Breakfast is served in the sitting room and includes a traditional English breakfast with eggs from our own hens, rare breed sausages and bacon, homemade preserves.

Tarif: £30 per person

In Ranworth village the 14th Century Church of St Helen’s is well known for its Antiphoner, an old service book written by the monks of St Benet’s Abbey, and a 15th Century Rood Screen. There are magnificent views of the Broadland countryside from the church tower. The adjacent Visitor’s Centre serves light lunches and teas.

Further refreshments can be found at The Maltsters pub in the village. Other pubs in the area include the Fur and Feather at Woodbastwick which serves award-winning ales from the adjoining Woodforde's brewery.

Link: Norfolk Wildlife Trust for further information about the locality and its wildlife.

The red triangle on the map below indicates our location. Please note we are non smoking.