The idea is to drop steel cages into the Norfolk Broads, fill them with sediment and create an island. A superb idea that was literally suggested as a tongue in cheek comment from one of the Broads Authority engineers.
The idea is in planning mode now and will help ease the whole Duck Broad area, which will certainly benefit the local wildlife and holiday makers alike.

This is a sure tell tale sign that our beautiful Broads area is high on the agenda for continuous preservation, this is good news for all Norfolk Broads Holiday makers.

If you want to visit Duck Broad from our Horning Holiday Cottages, it is simply a 15 minute drive away and it has beautiful views of the Norfolk Broads, with a few lovely little pubs that are open all year round.

We took a trip to the Ferry on Sunday and it has a fantastic outdoor seating area, they have improved child safety by implementing safety ropes close to the river bank, very reassuring as we had a gaggle of kids with us (not sure if that’s the collective name.) The staff were getting used to the busy crowds of summer holiday makers again, if they really wanted a true stress test on when to re-open they have got it in abundance, it seems as if it is going to get busier.

The prices were very reasonable on the drinks, a nice change if you are looking for a low budget holiday in the broads area. We walked from the holiday cottages at Hall Farm along the track and it took us about 20 minutes which was no bother, it is a 5 minute drive around the back roads of Horning Village if you are not in a position to walk along the track.

Overall it’s great to see an old favourite open its doors again, we will certainly be sending our guests to check out the new look Ferry Inn, the next time they are booked in to our self catering cottages.

We will even try to get a discount for our guests, finger crossed.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the Ferry Inn, please let us know your thoughts.

You could not get further away from all of the shenanigans in South Africa, based here in the broads countryside.

We have added a new page to our site for all of you dog lovers out there, we’ve got Dog friendly accommodation with it’s own page.

This new page, which features everything that you and your companion could wish to do, based around the Norfolk broads and it’s surrounding areas.

You can enjoy fantastic walks, take the dogs on a boat trip, Or simply relax in a pub with a big bowl of chips after a long day out, oh of course and a big bowl of water for the dog.

We love dogs here at the cottages, therefore we are allowing your dogs to come and stay for free with us in July & August, check out our special offers page here.

If you have any queries regarding our dog friendly holiday cottages, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you (and the dogs) very soon.

The Hall Farm Team

Also available in the village is a Broadland crafts day at St Nicholas Church 10am-5pm , don’t forget to feed the ducks and grab some fish and chips.

In the village of Strumpshaw there is a flower festival on Sunday from 1-5pm and you can take a trip to the fantastic steam museum for the steam rally, 9.30am-5pm £8/children £2 (13-15) including museum entry.

If you fancy a trip to the coast for some culture there is a flower festival in Waxham at St John’s Church with a sea theme and stalls. Running from 12pm-4pm, proceeds friends of St John’s Church.

On Bank Holiday Monday, if it’s adventure you are looking for,   you can take a trip out to Bewilderwood adventure playground. Situated between Wroxham and Horning join in the fun for Minty’s birthday party, party games and activities. Join in from 10am normal admission applies.

If you are looking for shopping in the Horning area of the broads, then it is definitely Roys of Wroxham local food fair,stalls with 20-plus local food and drink producers, tastings advice. Open 10am -4pm.

Whether you are staying in the area for your Norfolk Broads Holidays or simply visiting for a day or two, we wish you a pleasant time and fingers crossed for the weather.

The Hall Farm Team

We are offering up to 30% discount on selected cottages for the month of June, on a first come first served basis, with the weather predictions for June looking fab this offer will get snapped up quickly.

You may be  looking to escape the noise of a certain major football competition that starts in June or a simple quiet weekend away, there are options near by to watch the World Cup if that indeed is your choice.

Whatever your preference, it certainly is all on the doorstep of your Norfolk Broads Accommodation.

The team are contactable anytime regarding bookings or even if you are looking for a local guide, we know the Norfolk Broads better than most so feel free to ask away.

It’s quite likely we may have late availability too so it’ always worth picking up the phone or dropping us an e-mail we will always respond straight away.

We look forward to welcoming you at our cottages in the month of June and beyond.

Happy Holidaying!