webntweb Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Just been looking on Waterside Breaks website. They are advertising what look like new two storey apartments in a marina in Wroxham. Two of the apartments are called Crested Grebe and Bewick Swan. Anybody know exactly where they are please? Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I think they may be at Barnes Brinkcraft. I`m sure they`re in that big blueish building. If you post a link Roy, we should be able to find out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 by Barnes basin opposite the hire yard I think , Wroxham side of the river 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Advert says Staitheway Road Wroxham, taking the Barnes B and B sign as a reference (big blue building in photo) then they are where the larger rectangle in the center of the map is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 They're not the ones I was thinking of, but do look nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webntweb Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thanks CambridgeCabby. Was hoping to be able to fish from in front of them but don't suppose that would be possible. Pretty handy for a pint in The Shed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Weren't they called Riverview 1,2,3 etc at one time. I don't think they are anything to do with Barnes, whose self catering accommodation is all on the Hoveton bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I think these are Barnes’ new self catering accommodation shown in the pictures above.Situated on the “other side” of the river behind the private marina (the old Moore’s yard I think?).Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Paul, River views is the collective name for them. Individually they are Bewick Swan | Crested Grebe | Greylag Goose. They are owned by Barnes and are featured on their website here (bottom left corner of page):https://www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/self-catering/houses/ Have to say that considering Barnes had a blank canvas (subject to planning laws) to me they look very boxy and uninspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 seen here on google earth under construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdobson45 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I very nearly booked the last remaining unit for a week at the beginning of August (Friday 2nd August) over the weekend but wasn't able to convince the wife that she'd be content to sit in the "dog run" at the front. Instead I opted for a cottage in a village a few miles south of Holt (used to live there so know it well)…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 The big building is called Sail loft, the blue boat looking one is called the boat house then there are the daisy broad lodges, the ones you describe are as stated across the river. The advantage of booking with Barnes at certain times of the year is they provide a free day boat for your use. I have stayed in all types except new ones and found them all very clean well equipped and comfortable. The Daisy broad lodges have outside space the others have balconies. Hope you find something you like, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Hello there, I stayed in Crested grebe last week lovely upside down holiday homes would highly recommend them. As far as fishing is concerned the property fronts onto the private part of the marina and so you would have to ask at reception. Each property comes with its own day boat (£50 refundable deposit applies) and I fished a couple of times, from that mooring plenty of small fish but nothing sizeable. the water was very clear as it was in the private part of the Marina. Just jump in the day boat go through the bridge to the viaduct moorings, much better results there. Day boat not provided during Spring Bank Holiday and main summer school holidays. hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Forgot to say the day boat moorings for this property is a little over 100 metres away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 5 hours ago, DAVIDH said: Have to say that considering Barnes had a blank canvas (subject to planning laws) to me they look very boxy and uninspiring. And that's being very polite. I've never stayed in these new ones, though have stayed in the Sail Loft, several times since they were brand new, and the Boathouse. Whilst they are all very nice the last time we stayed in the Sail Loft the fixtures and fittings were starting to get a little tired, hence we tried the Boathouse which is newer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 7 hours ago, grendel said: seen here on google earth under construction Is`nt this the old "Jack Powels" yard?. I can well remember walking around the yards and sheds around 79 - 80, and looking at a 70ft GRP cruiser they were building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 There they are, you can see them on the BB webcam: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Don't judge a book by its cover, some people might not like the look of these properties from the exterior, but inside they are fine, 3 spacious bedrooms, all en suite good quality fixtures and fittings, no MDF in sight, a large balcony with table and 4 chairs with views down the river. The beds are the most comfortable we have ever had In self catering accommodation. This was our first holiday with BB but would not hesitate ro return. Gramps and the lads usually hire a large bathtub from Richos in October but the lads now yearn for other places ie Turkey Ibiza or. Benidorm so it was just Gramps and Mrs Gramps this time, and it was supurb. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 24/06/2019 at 21:34, DAVIDH said: There they are, you can see them on the BB webcam: If it's not buffering, which it seems to be at this time for me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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