River Activities Norfolk Broads

Stay at one of our beautiful waterside holiday lodges and transform your break into an unforgettable adventure. At Norfolk Holiday Lodges, your river exploration begins right from your doorstep — enjoy 10% off canoe hire, moor your own boat, paddle along the tranquil River Yare, or cruise through the Broads in style.

Whether you’re keen on canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or simply drifting past wildlife-laden banks, you’ll find the perfect pace for your day. Get ready to explore winding waterways, pop into riverside pubs, and glide back to your cosy lodge for evening tranquility.

Stay at one of our holiday lodges and get 10% off paddleboard, kayak & canoe rentals!*

Make the most of your stay with Norfolk Holiday Lodges and explore the River Yare and broads by paddleboards, kayaks and canoes!

Discover the beautiful Norfolk Broads at your own pace. Paddle up to a riverside pub, explore and spot the abundance of local wildlife before relaxing back in your cosy waterside lodge.

Requests for wooden canoes, lovingly made by hand may also be possible.

Midweek, weekend and longer-term rentals available, plus delivery to your holiday lodge!

River toll fees, lifejackets & safety instruction all included. Delivery fee’s may apply.

*Details on rental discounts are given upon holiday lodge booking via our online holiday planner and email. Rental is subject to availability and booked directly with Pub & Paddle.

Boating on The Broads

Bringing your own boat, canoes, kayaks or paddleboards...

Our holiday lodges are a perfect choice for any mariners out there, each having private quay headed moorings for your own or hired boat at the end of the garden or decking.

In addition, our quiet marina features a free slipway which is available to all of our holiday lodge guests*.

We love to see our guests enjoying our waterside location so bring your own kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and RIBs and launch from your lodge or from the slipway at the marina.

Please bear in mind that the river Yare and it’s water which flows into the marina is tidal.

*Please contact us to ensure our slipway is adequate for your own boat launch requirements. Alternative arrangements can be made at Tingdene, just a stroll away – fees apply.

Boat hire

Be sure to check out Bishy Barney Boats, our closest boat rental company just 5 miles away at Thorpe River Green. You can hire a boat from 1 hour to a few days and moor right beside one of our holiday lodges! Cruise one way to Norwich or the other towards Great Yarmouth and explore the Broads in-between – Your adventure awaits!

Other boat rental and organised boat trips are possible at nearby Wroxham and Horning.

Please ensure you check the links in the important information section below for exploring the Broads safely and toll fees.

Important information for River Activities Norfolk Broads

Safety on the River

Lots of information about exploring the Broads safely, tides, river toll fees, mooring up and many more helpful tips about exploring our stunning waterways can be found by visiting Navigating the Broads.

Tides – Brundall Tide Times

River Toll Fees

Tolls are needed for any vessels including canoes, kayaks, dinghies and paddleboards that are kept in or used within the Broads Authority’s navigation area or adjacent waters.

Short visit toll information can be found by visiting the Broads Authority website – short visit toll fees.

Electric Boats

Please note that we do not have electric hook up facilities for electric boats currently, however, this is something we intend to provide in the future – please check.

Browse Our Lodges

Flag House

New for 2025!

Flag House is an iconic holiday home situated on the banks of the River Yare in the Norfolk Broads, offering unparalleled views and breath-taking sunsets. This double-storey property is designed to provide a luxurious and comfortable stay for guests seeking a memorable riverside retreat.

Flag House is ideally located for both relaxation and adventure. Whether you want to explore the Norfolk Broads, coastline and countryside or enjoy family-friendly attractions nearby, there’s plenty to do.

Dinky Daze

Dinky Daze is a one-bedroom cosy riverside holiday lodge hideaway full of charm and character—ideal for couples or solo adventurers looking to slow down and soak up the beauty of the Broads.

Ferry Lodge

With a stunning riverside setting with wonderful river views and quay headed mooring for your own or hired boat. Featuring a timber interior, this spacious holiday lodge has all you need for an idyllic home from home waterside break.

Nature's Nook

Timber interior, a quirky gem on the river. Perfect for fishing from the decking and watching the river activity. The sunsets are incredible!

River View

Perfect for fishing in the garden and watching the river activity. Moor your own boat at the bottom of the garden.

River Breeze

A quiet and tranquil location, perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. Quay headed mooring for your own or hired boat.

River Retreat

A peaceful and quiet location. Great for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Watch the boats go by from your veranda or garden.

River Rest

Located at the front of the Marina, it’s a great spot for fishing from the garden and seeing the boats pass by from your open plan lounge/diner and covered veranda or garden.

River Bay

Located in our peaceful marina just off the River Yare, it’s a good spot for fishing and getting into the tranquil waters with your own boat, kayaks or paddleboards.

Yare View

New for 2025

We’re thrilled to introduce Yare View, the latest addition to our riverside collection. Available now in its pre-renovation state, this lodge offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a riverside escape at a great price—before we unveil a brand-new upgrade later in the season. Don’t miss your chance to stay by the water for less!

Testimonials

We take pride in the positive feedback we receive from our satisfied customers. Read some of our testimonials below and see for yourself what customers have to say about Norfolk Holiday Lodges.

    
 
 
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   jayne martin 
 
 
 
  We had a wonderful week at River View. The weather wasn’t great and the fishing was really hard, but that’s river fishing for you, very unpredictable. We sat every day at the bottom of the garden being very comfortable with the fishing set up, more than enough room for two people, and we have a lot of gear between us! The dogs loved it too although we did take a 12 meter roll of fencing and some stakes so they couldn’t get near the water’s edge. It worked so well we were asked by both sets of neighbours where we got it from! They just happily played and slept whilst we fished. The accommodation is wonderful, very spacious and immaculately clean. We took two cheap king size fitted sheets from Asda to put over the sofas to protect them from dog hairs so we didn’t have to worry if they got on them whilst we were fishing, The view was amazing. We also appreciated the shed and bait fridge, and loved being able to drive onto the property, and have room to turn around the car, plus once the gates were shut, you felt very secure. You could easily park four cars there. All in all one of the cleanest and nicest properties we have stayed in, especially when you consider it is dog friendly. NHL deserve all the praise they get.
  
 
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   Jim Carlile 
 
 
 
  Very clean, very quiet location, well appointed lodge, spacious and light and airy, thoroughly recommended
  
 
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   Jane Moore 
 
 
 
  Wow what a fantastic Lodge. Spotless, fab fixtures and fittings. Amazing management by Tina who went above and beyond to make us all welcome. It was Halloween so lots of little extra touches, dressing up for our grandchildren & providing treats for them & our dogs. Cafe & pub on site. Station a short walk allowing easy access to Norwich, Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft. Fishing for the family from the huge outside deck. We've already booked 2 more breaks. Another return visit fab as always. 🥰
  
 
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   maxine woods 
 
 
 
  Last weekend we stayed in River Breeze lodge to celebrate my mum's 80th birthday. From the moment we arrived, we relaxed and got into 'holiday mode'. The lodge was extremely clean and we received a warm welcome from Tina. We enjoyed being alongside the water and seeing the ducks and the heron who were regular visitors. From the lodge, you can also see the boats heading out to the river from the marina which we enjoyed. The lodge was very well-appointed with everything you could want. I had taken tea towels, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid but didn't need to as it was all provided. We were a party of 6 adults and found that we had plenty of space to relax. The veranda area and garden were also great to use with plenty of seating. We visited the pub near the railway station on a few occasions over the weekend for both drinks and food. It was perfect to walk to and meant that we didn't have to drive anywhere all weekend. The food was great. Brundall has a couple of Co-op stores which we used along with other amenities. It was a wonderful weekend and the perfect backdrop for our family celebrations- thank you!
  
 
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   Christine Hiskey 
 
 
 
  What a wonderful place Ferry Lodge is, a great position on the river Yare with a lovely view of the country pub, on the other side of the river (you'll need your own transport to get across the river or around a 1 hr journey by car), passing boats and great evening sunsets.  This place truly was home from home. Fishing was great, lots of tiddlers but some failed opportunities of pike and large bream straight from the decking!  Good range of garden furniture including sun loungers which were lovely for soaking up the atmosphere.  A broad is very close by and easily reached by water, so do bring your SUP/canoe/kayak. Tina was extremely responsive throughout our booking and our stay. A great stay and thoroughly enjoyed it.
  
 
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   Mihai Cutuhan 
 
 
 
  Lovely place and great houses with everything you want clean like new everything 👏👍👌� 💯
  
 
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   Daniel S 
 
 
 
  Great condition, beautiful location. Well placed for accessing Norwich, the Broads and more. An idyllic location to relax.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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