Winner · Channel 4 “Four in a Bed”
Norfolk Broads · Since 1949
Three very different ways to stay on one family farm beside the water. Adults-only couples pods, luxury waterside pods where dogs are welcome, and camping under the stars. Plus canoes, kayaks and paddleboards straight from the bank.
Three retreats, one farm
Not sure where to begin? Here is the quick version. Each retreat has its own character, so check who it is for, how many it sleeps, and whether dogs and children are welcome before you book.
Couples glamping in a 95‑acre nature reserve
Three secluded pods for two, set deep in woodland and fen meadow. Wood‑fired hot tub, proper kitchen and total privacy. Made for a romantic escape.
Luxury waterside pods on a private canal
Ten pods set well apart along their own stretch of private canal, each with its own hot tub. Three layouts sleeping four or five. Launch a canoe from your doorstep.
Back to basics, beside the water
Bring your own tent or hire a ready‑pitched family bell tent. Hot showers, campfires and the canal on your doorstep. The simple, sociable way to do the Broads.
At a glance
| Broad Fen Couples | Tonnage Bridge Waterside | Canal Camping Tents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 2 | 4 to 5 | Flexible |
| Children | No, adults only | Yes | Yes |
| Dogs | No | Yes, £20 a stay | Yes, £5 a stay |
| Private hot tub | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kitchen & en‑suite | Yes | Yes | Shared facilities |
| On the canal | Nearby | On the water | On the water |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights | 2 nights (3 in peak) | 3 nights (2 off‑peak) |
On the water
Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards on our own quiet stretch of canal. No crowds, no engines, just you and the water. Buoyancy aids, paddles and a safety briefing are all included, and you can add a session to your stay when you book.
Right on the doorstep
Start on the water with our own canoe hire, then explore the Norfolk Broads, big sandy beaches, wildlife reserves, grand estates and family days out, all close by.
On siteCanoe & paddleboard hirePush off from our own quiet canal. Canoes, kayaks and SUPs for all.
Wildlife & the BroadsReserves and rare butterflies
BeachesSand just 5 miles away
Walks3.5km circular canal route
Estates & gardensBlickling, Felbrigg and East Ruston
Family days outBeWILDerwood & steam railways
Our story
The Paterson family have farmed this land since 1949. Luke, a fifth‑generation farmer, and his wife Louise built the retreats to share it with you while caring for the nature that makes it special. Everything here is designed around the land, not against it.
Exclusive hire
Take over the whole estate. A carbon‑negative farm with the Broads on the doorstep, room to sleep your party on site, and waterside team‑building for up to 100 people. Tell us what you have in mind and we will build it around you.
Enquire about eventsGood to know
Broad Fen is our adults-only couples retreat, with three pods set in a 95 acre nature reserve. Tonnage Bridge is our luxury waterside glamping, ten pods on a private canal where families and dogs are welcome. Canal Camping is traditional camping and bell tents beside the water, ideal for families and groups.
Dogs are welcome at Tonnage Bridge (one dog per pod, £20 per stay) and at Canal Camping (£5 per dog per stay). Broad Fen is a dog-free retreat.
Children are very welcome at Tonnage Bridge and Canal Camping. Broad Fen is adults only, for guests aged 18 and over.
Yes. Every pod at Broad Fen and Tonnage Bridge has its own private wood-fired, chemical-free hot tub. Canal Camping does not have hot tubs.
Broad Fen pods sleep 2 in a king bed. Tonnage Bridge pods sleep 4 or 5 depending on the layout. King and Twin sleeps 4 across two rooms, King, Single and Bunk sleeps 5 across two rooms, and the open-plan King and Bunk sleeps 4.
As soon as you choose your dates. Prices vary by season, length of stay and day of the week, so rather than showing a from price we show the exact total for your nights before you book.
Broad Fen and Tonnage Bridge stays are a minimum of 2 nights, rising to 3 nights at Tonnage Bridge in peak season. Canal Camping is a minimum of 3 nights, or 2 nights off peak.
A 50% deposit is paid when you book, and the balance is due six weeks before your stay. Full details are in our booking terms.
Yes. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are available to day visitors as well as guests, with morning and afternoon sessions bookable online. You can also launch your own vessel for £10 per vessel per day.
