Places to Stay near Barford Lakes

There are various accommodation options which are listed below. Prices were correct as at March 2007 - and are stated as a guideline only. They may vary so please contact the accommodation provider direct to confirm prices and check availability.

Please note that if you are using the Barford Lakes complex for several days it is also possible to store your gear on-site at Barford to make travelling easier (and some accommodation listed below do not have safe off-road parking) - please contact us for details.

Some of the accommodation is in Wymondham which for your reference is a small market town (it has one main street!) and is 10 minutes from Barford Lakes (15 mins from Railway Lakes). It boasts many pubs (6 within easy reach), a snooker club, various takeaways and a sit down Chinese, 2 Thai restaurants, an Indian restaurant and a reasonably priced al a carte restaurant. By the way - the chicken burgers from Singtongs Burger Bar on Back Lane are divine and definitely worth a try!!

Pubs

Cross Keys Public House, Market Place, Wymondham, NR18 0AX

Tel: 01953 602152

This grade 2 listed Public House is based in the popular market town of Wymondham, just 10 minutes by car away from Barford Lakes. In 2006 the Cross Keys had four spacious rooms available, and offered a cooked breakfast which was included in the price. New Owners for 2007 - telephone for bookings.

All rooms (except the single) have a shower and basin. All rooms have shared toilet. Although there is no off road parking, tackle can be stored securely in the cellar.

Double (+ Single Bed), £55 per room, (£35 s/rate). Twin Room, £55 per room, (£35 s/rate). Single Room, £30 per room.

Green Dragon Public House, 6 Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH.

Tel: 01953 607907. http://www.greendragon-pub.co.uk/

A 14th Century public house in the market town of Wymondham, 'The Green Dragon' is just 10 minutes from Barford Lakes. Full of character and history, there is a small cosy bar with open fire and evening meals are also available.

The first three rooms have independent access, whilst the newly converted Family Room and Double Room are in the oldest part of the pub and access is through the pub itself (doors locked at 11:30pm). Limited off-road parking.

Double, £59 per room, (£39 s/rate). Twin (Shower Room), £59 per room, (£39 s/rate). Family Room, £65 per room. New Double Room, £55 per room, (£35 s/rate).

The Ugly Bugg Inn, High House Farm Lane, Colton, NR9 5DG

Tel: 01603 880794. http://www.uglybuginn.co.uk/

Located in the next village to Barford Lakes and 5 minutes away, the pub was recently took over in 2007. The new owners are very pleasant and the accommodation provided is crisp and clean (as can be seen on the Gallery of their website). There is a terrace at the back, along with nice lawns and a small pond with some very tame fish! They have a twin room, a twin/double room and 2 rooms with double beds and 2 single beds in. more rooms to follow by the end of Summer 2007. A basic breakfast is included (cereal and toast) and a Full English can be prepared for an additional £5.

Prices per room: Single, £40. Double/Twin, £60, Treble rooms plus £25.

The Bridge Inn Pub, Lenwade, Norwich, NR9 5SE

Tel: 01603 872248. http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/HiddenInnsEastAnglia/Norfolk/HEA27471.htm.

This 17th century roadside inn is a place of wide appeal, offering a warm welcome, a civilised, relaxed ambience, a fine range of drinks, outstanding food and comfortable accommodation. The pub is located 10 - 15 mins from Barford Lakes. It also has a 300 yard stretch of the River Wensum.

They have four rooms (1 double, 2 twins and a family room with 2 double beds and a single. This pub can cater for about 10 anglers with the use of additional z-beds.

Prices per person: Single £27.50 and for Doubles and Twins £25 per person. Cost includes cooked breakfast.

Hotels

Hill House Hotel, 10 Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH (formally the Abbey Hotel)

Tel: 01953 602148. http://www.mjbhotels.com/abbey/abbeyIndex.htm.

Recently refurbished in 2007 this hotel is in a quiet spot opposite the Ancient 16th Century Abbey but a stone's throw from the centre of town (which is 10 mins from Barford). The hotel has a mix of 16th and 19th Century architecture and all rooms have a beverage tray, hairdryer, plasma TV, Broadband access and telephones. They also have a carvery restaurant (which is £4.95 mid-week!) and a coffee shop. All rooms are en-suite and non-smoking.

They have 4 Twin rooms, 15 Doubles, 5 Superior Doubles, 3 Singles and 2 Family rooms with a double and single bed. No off road parking though - but tackle can be stored at Barford by arrangement.

Prices per room: Double/ Twin for 2 £60, Double/Twin - single £50, Single £40, Superior for 2 £80 and Superior - single £60. Breakfast, if required is an additional £7.50 per person.

Best Western Consort Hotel, 28 Market Street, Wymondham, NR18 0BB

Tel: 01953 606721. http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/Hotels/Best-Western-Wymondham-Consort-Hotel-83772/Hotel-Info/Default.aspx.

Located in the centre of town this 18th Century house provides comfortable accommodation and also has it's own car-park at the back of the hotel. They have 11 rooms, 3 x Doubles, 2 King Size, 4 x Twin and 2 x Singles.

Prices per room: Single room B&B £65.00, Twin room B&B £75.00 @ sole, £85.00 for 2 people. Double B&B £80.00 @ sole, £85.00 for 2 people. King size B&B £95.00 @ sole, £105.00 for 2 people.

Weekend leisure break tariff - Based on availability - Double/twin £65.00, King size £75.00 and Single £50.00. Rates are per room per night (must include a Saturday night , minimum stay 2 nights), inclusive of English breakfast. 20% off food purchased in the restaurant (subject to availability).

Premier Travel Inn, (Norwich Showground), Longwater Interchange, Dereham Road, New Costessey, NR5 0TL.

Tel: 08701 977 197. http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23912.

Ideally situated 6 minutes from Barford Lakes and it has a Brewers Farye pub next door. £53 per room per night.

Premier Travel Inn, (Norwich Central South), Broadlands Business Park, Old Chapel Way, Norwich, NR7 0WG.

Tel: 08701 977 198. http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24050.

Next to the A47 it is an easy 20 minute drive to Barford Lakes. There is a pub next door and this hotel has more twin room options than the Travel Inn above.

Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Beech Avenue, Taverham, NR8 6HP.

Tel: 01603 261012. http://www.wensumvalley.co.uk/

About 10 minutes drive from Barford Lakes also has a stretch of the River Wensum to fish. Bed and Breakfast is £46 per person and Dinner, Bed and Breakfast is £61 per person.

Premier Travel Inn - Nelson Hotel, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DX

Tel: 01603 760260. http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=25995.

This hotel is currently being refurbished but is very well situated next to the Riverside development and Prince of Wales Road where there are many bars and clubs.

Central Hotel, 8-9 Riverside Road, Norwich, NR1 1SQ

Tel: 01603 610498.

17 rooms on main site and 9 further rooms in the annexe. Bed & Breakfast varying from a twin, ensuite from £50 per room mid-week and £60 for Friday and Saturdays. Singles from £30 (£35 Friday and Saturdays) and £35 (£40 Friday and Saturdays) for a single ensuite. Triple rooms are £75 per room (£85 Fridays and Saturdays).

Station Hotel, 5-7 Riverside Road, Norwich, NR1 1SQ

Tel: 01603 611064.

20 rooms but they only accept group bookings of 8 (possible more by arrangement). For Bed and Breakfast - Twin rooms are £60 per room and Singles are £42 ensuite and £30 non-ensuite.

Self Catering

The Old stables, nr Wymondham (Sleeps 8) http://www.rightmove.co.uk/.

Mill Cottage, Taverham (Sleeps 8) http://www.rightmove.co.uk/.

Little Owl Barn, Ringland (Sleeps 8) http://www.rightmove.co.uk/.

Eastern Beach Caravan Park, Manor Road, Caister-on-Sea, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 5HH.

Tel: 01493 720367. http://www.easternbeachcaravanpark.co.uk/.

This must be the cheapest option if staying for the week. Caister is a 30 minute easy drive from Barford Lakes. Contact them direct for prices as these vary throughout the season but for a 6/7 berth 2 bedroom caraven for a week in May is £125 and an 8 berth 3 bedroom van is £145. Linen is £5 per bed and they also have some 1 bedroom chalets for the same prices. Lots of facilities on site and Caister has a lovely sandy beach - also very close to Great Yarmouth.

Various Country Cottages within 10 - 15 minutes drive from Barford Lakes:

B&B and Guest Houses

Elm Lodge, Downham Grove, Wymondham, NR18 0SN.

Tel: 01953 607591 http://www.a1tourism.com/uk/elmlodge.html.

Local Bed and Breakfast, just 10 minutes by car from Barford Lakes offering a very high standard of accommodation, in a beautiful rural setting just 5 minutes from the centre of Wymondham or Hethersett.

All rooms have TV and tea and coffee making facilities and a full english breakfast is offered with fresh, local, free range ingredients. Packed lunch is also available.

Double Room, £50 per room. Twin Room 1, £50 per room, (£30 single rate)

The Foxburgh, Barnham Broom

Tel: 01603 758207. http://www.foxburgh.co.uk.

Local Bed and Breakfast, just 7 minutes by car from Barford Lakes offering excellent accommodation to a very high standard, in a relaxing countryside setting, The Foxburgh offers a quiet retreat, just 2 minutes away from the Barnham Broom Golf Club, Restaurant and Sports Bar.

This would be an ideal place for a romantic weekend incorporating a relaxing day’s fishing at Barford! The owner runs a Natural Health & Wellness Centre from the site and offers holistic therapies.

All rooms have TV and tea and coffee making facilities and a Full English, or continental breakfast is offered.

Tower Suite (Double), £80 per room, (£55 s/rate). Cosy Suite (Double), £70 per room, (£45 s/rate). Saddlechamber (Twin), £60 per room, (£35 s/rate).

Valentines, Norwich road, Wymondham.

Tel: 01953 606350. http://www.215norwichroad.fsnet.co.uk/.

Bed and Breakfast with disabled access.

Applegarth, 15 Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH

Tel: 01953 600800. http://www.homestead.com/nyumbani/abbeygarth.html.

Des Amis Guest House, 76 Dereham Road, Easton

Tel: 01603 880966. http://www.desamis.co.uk.

(10 minutes from Barford Lakes) - The owner is from Cerole French Island of St Lucia and offers 7 rooms, varying from a single for £50, a twin from £55 per room and family room from £65. Breakfast is not included and a continental is £3 and Full English is £55.

Witch Hazel, Church Lane, Wicklewood, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9QH.

Tel: 01953 602247. http://www.witchhazel-norfolk.co.uk.

Wicklewood is 15 minutes from Barford and 10 minutes from Railway Lakes. Witch Hazel has been awarded by The English Tourism Council a 4 star rating.