Retreat 1
- Sleeps 2
- Pets 2
- Hot Tub
Luxurious and spacious lodge. Master bedroom with super king size double, vaulted ceiling and ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath, double walk in shower and double sink. Hot tub.
Discover the serene Waveney River Centre, a picturesque holiday destination nestled in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. This award-winning park is the epitome of tranquillity, offering a selection of luxury lodges and apartments, some complete with indulgent hot tubs, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
The lodges are designed to blend into the natural surroundings, providing a contemporary and comfortable retreat for guests. With accommodations sleeping various numbers of people, they cater to families and groups looking to escape the everyday hustle and bustle.
On-site, you'll find a plethora of facilities to enhance your stay, including an indoor heated pool, a children's play area, and the Waveney Inn, where well-behaved dogs are welcome. For the adventurous, there's a private marina and access to the Broads directly from the park.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful sanctuary or an active getaway, this holiday park offers the perfect balance, ensuring a memorable stay for all. Experience the best of the Broads in comfort and style.
Luxurious and spacious lodge. Master bedroom with super king size double, vaulted ceiling and ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath, double walk in shower and double sink. Hot tub.
This delightful lodge offers a double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower, along with two comfortable twin bedrooms. Relax and recharge with a soothing bath in the family bathroom. At the heart of the lodge, the open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining area creates the perfect space to gather and make lasting memories on your getaway. Step out onto the veranda to soak up scenic views of the peaceful rural surroundings. Pets are welcome in this lodge too.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
A stylish and modern 3-bedroom Lodge, featuring one double and two twin bedrooms. Perfect for families or groups of friends and includes free Wi-fi. Step outside to unwind in the Hot Tub while soaking up the stunning views across the Marshes, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing break away.
Ideal for families or couples looking for a relaxing break. These beautifully furnished lodges feature a master double bedroom with ensuite, a twin bedroom and a large open plan lounge and kitchen area. The Lodge includes a decking area with outdoor furniture and a Hot Tub, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the surrounding areas. (Images are a representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking).
A delightful 3-bedroom Lodge, featuring one double and two twin bedrooms, ideal for families or groups of friends (includes free Wi-fi). Step outside to unwind in the Hot Tub where you can soak up the peaceful atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful surroundings for a truly restful break.
A cosy and comfortable 2-bedroom lodge, ideal for families and couples looking for a relaxed getaway. It features one double and one twin bedroom along with open plan, living dining and kitchen area. Outside you have a decking area with outdoor seating where you can sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the countryside. (Images are a representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking).
A comfortable 3-bedroom Lodge, featuring one double and two twin bedrooms, perfect for families or groups of friends. Enjoy the Hot Tub and take in the surroundings of the countryside, perfect for a calming and peaceful get away. (Images are a representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking).
This spacious 4-bedroom lodge consists of a spacious open plan lounge/kitchen and dining area. One king-size double room with en suite shower. One king-size double room and one twin room with shared Jack and Jill bathroom with overhead shower. One twin with en suite shower. Large outside decking area with furniture and hot tub to relax and enjoy the views.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
Relax in this inviting lodge featuring a comfortable double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower, along with two cozy twin rooms. The family bathroom includes a shower over the bath for ultimate convenience. Enjoy the spacious, open-plan living and dining area, perfect for unwinding and spending time together. Stay entertained with the widescreen TV. Plus, bring your furry friends along – pets are welcome, just add them when booking.
A contemporary 3-bedroom Lodge offering one double and two twin bedrooms, ideal for families or groups of friends (includes free Wi-fi). Step outside and relax in the Hot Tub and make the most of the stunning and peaceful surroundings of the Marshes.
A well-presented 2-bedroom Lodge with modern touches, including a double bedroom and one twin room, and an open plan living, kitchen area. Outside you will find a decking area with outdoor seating and a Hot Tub, perfect for enjoying the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of the Broads and the countryside. (Images are a representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking).
This charming 3-bedroom lodge, featuring one ensuite double bedroom and two cozy twin bedrooms. The spacious open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area creates a welcoming atmosphere. Outside, you’ll find a lovely decking area with comfortable furniture, perfect for relaxing. Pets in selected accommodation only.
A charming and welcoming lodge including one double with an ensuite shower room and one twin bedroom. The open plan living and kitchen area provides the perfect space to relax with family and friends (includes free Wi-fi). Step outside and enjoy direct views across the Marshes from the Lodge, with a peaceful and scenic back drop from the outdoor seating.
A comfortable 2-bedroom lodge, a great choice for families or couples. Inside you will find a double bedroom and one twin room, and an open plan living and kitchen area. Outside the Lodge includes a decking area with outdoor seating and a Hot Tub, perfect for unwinding and taking in the peaceful views and countryside surroundings. (Images are a representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking).
A 2-bedroom Lodge including a double bedroom and twin bedroom, along with an accessible wet room making it a welcoming choice for guests with disabilities. The open plan living and kitchen area provides a spacious environment for family and friends to enjoy together (Wi-fi free of charge in this accommodation). Outside, there is a ramp up to the decking area with outdoor seating, offering a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the views. (Please confirm any specific accessibility requirements when booking).
Luxury and contemporary ground floor waterside property on the marina’s edge. Two super king-size doubles with en suite shower and three twin, one with en suite shower. Bath with overhead shower. Large open-plan living area with sleek modern kitchen/dining area and large windows with river views. Doors opening onto decking with outdoor furniture overlooking the river and marina. Hot tub. No pets.
During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
| Service | Distance (miles) | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 4.5 miles | NR34 9DA |
| Train station | 5.1 miles | NR34 9QJ |
| Pub | 0.6 miles | NR34 0BT |
| Dog walk | 0.2 miles | NR34 0BT |
| Supermarket | 4.7 miles | NR34 9QJ |
| Indian takeaway (4.8 miles) | NR34 9QJ | "The Spice Den" |
| Chinese takeaway (4.6 miles) | NR34 9QJ | "Golden City" |
| Italian takeaway (4.8 miles) | NR34 9QJ | "Piatto" |
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Waveney River Centre, with real driving times.
Sat nav: NR1 3JU
A Norman royal castle keep in Norwich, with medieval life, art, archaeology and natural history galleries.
Norwich Castle was built by William the Conqueror as a royal palace, and later served as a gaol before becoming a museum and art gallery. The medieval Castle Keep has rooms furnished to give an authentic sense of twelfth-century life, along with immersive storytelling.
Tip: Pre-booking tickets online gets you the best price for entry, and a free digital guide is available to help you explore the castle and its collections.
Sat nav: NR16 2HE
Norfolk's largest zoo, with big cats, giraffes, monkeys and live shows, run by a wildlife conservation charity.
Banham Zoo is a 50-acre zoo in Norfolk, run by the Zoological Society of East Anglia, a registered charity. It opened to the public in 1968 and is the largest zoo in the region. Animals include giraffes, snow leopards, Amur tigers, cheetahs, red pandas, meerkats and California sea lions, along with a well-regarded collection of smaller monkeys.
Tip: Check the website's what's on page before you go, as daily talks and seasonal events change, and you can book tickets online in advance.
Sat nav: IP13 9BP
Walk the walls of a 12th-century castle and trace 800 years of history, from Norman earls to a Tudor queen.
Framlingham Castle is a Norman-era castle in the Suffolk market town of Framlingham, now looked after by English Heritage. Its curtain wall has thirteen towers and no central keep, and you can follow the wall-top walk right round the defences. Panels point out the town, the outer earthworks and the Mere, and the tall Tudor chimneys on the towers each have a different brick design.
Tip: Book advance tickets online to save money on the gate price, and pick up the free audio guide to get more from the wall walk.
Sat nav: IP22 2AB
Ride historic steam railways and the 1897 Gallopers, then wander the Dell Garden, near Diss in Norfolk.
Bressingham is a steam museum and gardens just west of Diss. The museum has several railways running through the grounds, including the Fen Railway and the Waveney Valley Railway, and a locomotive shed where you can get close to the engines.
Tip: Check the train running timetable on the Bressingham website before you go, so you can plan your rides around the day.
Sat nav: NR11 6NF
A Jacobean mansion in a loop of the River Bure, with a remarkable library and Boleyn links.
Blickling Hall is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house near Aylsham in Norfolk, set in 5,000 acres of parkland in a loop of the River Bure. It was built after 1616 for Sir Henry Hobart on the ruins of a Tudor house once held by the Boleyn family, and it is now cared for by the National Trust.
Tip: Head for the library first if you only have limited time, as it is the house's most celebrated feature.
Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
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36 reviews from guests who stayed at Waveney River Centre
Cooker and microwave were both filthy and when our Internet went down the man emptied the saucepan cupboard and noticed it was full of crumbs. He was disgusted
Very clean lodge in a beautiful setting.
We received a discount going through NHS, lodge very comfortable, cleanliness not sure if this lodge had been stayed in recently as plenty of cob webs, flies around window frames etc, understand you will get those in this environment but I dont think the lodge had been checked before our arrival. Needs a little TLC as laminate flooring needed attention in various areas.
Dirty stained carpets in the particular lodge we had
I did buy a new frying pan and some wooden spoons which I left there as the frying pan wasnt that good but hopefully whoever goes in next we will still have that there to help
Beautiful, spacious lodge. Some silly things like door handles a bit tired and ropey now but otherwise all good. Secure decking for the dog and beds, sofas all comfy
Very uncomfortable sofas and chairs inside and out. Veranda very dirty and wood peeling on railings and floor. Television not working. Double bed felt like we were falling out of it.
Very poor left 4 days early and all the receptionist said was did you enjoy it??? Umm NOCouldn't keep children safe in accommodation he kept disappearing out of the windows and front door as they can't be locked to stop egress, unsafe near the water.Play equipment seen better daysNo walks anywhere only on a road that all you can see is a hedge unsafe for children Pool staff very unhelpful more interested in people that took their dogs in than explaining anything to us, some people were in the pool hours we got told to leave after 1 hour even though it was nearly empty. Pub not open long enough, nothing to do.
Lodge ok but could do with a spruce up was looking a bit tired.
Booked last minute, for a long weekend, the only accommodation left was dog friendly hot tub ones . Was a little worried would be doggy as we werent bringing a dog but pleasantly surprised, other than odd cobweb log cabin was really clean & didnt smell of dog either . The outside areas / hot tub / trims around shower / bath are a bit tired and need some tlc . The pool & especially the changing rooms could do with an upgrade. Lovely quiet site, great for a quiet adult holiday . I wouldnt bring children as not enough to keep them occupied, & You definitely need a car as not much nearby . . Staff friendly . Check out is quite early & checking in quite late so if youre just staying for the weekend its not great value . The one thing we really didnt like was the sensor lights at front of cabin , if you relaxing in the hot tub in the evening, you keep getting flood lit when you move & no way of turning them off . The internet that you have to pay for it hit & miss & not worth it .
we stayed in escape 2
Cabin very small for the amount of money that they are asking holiday makers to pay been in two bigger ones recently for half the price.
Fabulous chalet- airy and spacious. Hot tub was lovely. Lovely and quiet. Tiny improvement would be a bit more crockery in the kitchen ie mixing bowl/ Pyrex
The only complaint would be the front door is rather high for anyone with difficulties in walking and the doormat inside proved to be slippery on the floor to step onto, so we removed it for our stay.
Upon arrival, we were surprised to learn that the clubhouse and entertainment facilities closed at 9:00 p.m.a detail that was not made clear at the time of booking. While the area itself was pleasant, this early closure was unexpected and somewhat disappointing.Unfortunately, shortly after check-in, we encountered several issues across all four chalets. Two of the units had broken showers that could not be repaired until the following day. One chalet was unable to connect to the Wi-Fi service, which we had to pay extra for. Additionally, the hot tubs in all units were in an unsatisfactory conditiongrimy with a visible scum on the surface, and overall not clean.The following day, after returning from an outing, we discovered that the games roomthe only advertised form of entertainment for familieshad been booked for a private function and was therefore inaccessible. This was especially disappointing for those of us with young children who had been looking forward to using the facility and couldnt understand why they werent allowed to join in the fun while on their holiday which inevitably caused distress to a one year old.On our final day, we were informed that the clubhouse closed at 6:00 p.m. and the last food orders were at 4:00 p.m. Given the remote location of the site, with the nearest alternative dining options a 15-minute drive away, this was very inconvenient and again, not clearly communicated.Overall, we found the experience underwhelming. The facilities did not meet the standard we expected based on your website, and had we not had access to cars, the weekend would have been significantly more disappointing. We strongly feel that if advertised amenities such as entertainment and clubhouse services are restricted or unavailable, this should be clearly stated prior to booking and reflected in the price. Furthermore, the condition of the chalets did not justify the cost.I hope you will take this feedback seriously and look into improving both the accuracy of your advertising and the standard of accommodation and facilities provided.
Lodge very good. Had problem with bath outlet.... We're unable to let water out. Spoke to reception and maintenance man virtually got to lodge before me!! Very polite and helpful.
Kitchen equipment basic. Could do with a coffee table. Plenty of storage in bedrooms. Patio furniture not very comfortable.
The lodge was clean and tidy, the beds where good also
We liked the spaciousness of the escape 5 and 2 bigger beds plus 3 bathrooms was a real treat. We were basically happy with the lodge but it was showing signs of wear particularly in the bathrooms. Despite is being 4 bed the dining table was only for 6. There were 2 more chairs but they didnt fit round the table and we had to bring a patio table inside. The curtains in the two double rooms were far too thin causing us to wake at 5am. The hot tub was a generous size. The kitchen equipment and crockery was on the minimalist side.
Tired lodges that need a makeover but clean, hot tubs are clean and great temp. On site facilities were questionable.
Really enjoyed our stay, peaceful nights.
Great site, Small and not over crowded but everything we needed. we had a lodge without a hot tub, the lodge had everything needed, very comfy, spacious and clean.The site has a bar/resturant with a games room which is great. the food was delicious, all staff were very friendly and nice.Small swimming pool on site, nice little play area. And a little foot boat to take you for a ride over to the marshes.Nice tranquil, peacefull place. highly recommend
Great vibe, friendly team, definitely coming back soon!
Overall the lodge was very tired in need of a refit.Fridge had no milk shelves etc.Furniture all ok but getting tired again Basic implements inside the lodge but gets you through.
The lodge was lovely. I would just recommend some hangers in the second bedroom
Lovely spot, will return
Though we had a few issues, this was dealt with amazingly and i am sure will be resolved for the next customer ! most comfortable beds.. had great night sleep every night
We had an amazing weekend at this lodge! The place was spotless and everything you could want was there. The beds were super comfy with nice linen and the hot tub was the highlight-spent ages in it. Definitely a place well come back to. Highly recommend!
The lodge was well-kept and cosy, which we appreciated. We did run into a couple of problems, like a blown bulb and a broken toilet seat, but the staff responded swiftly and kindly. Nice stay overall!
The farmhouse was pretty roomy for ten of us, which was great. The hot tub and surroundings were lovely, really relaxing. Only downside was the cutlery and crockery - pretty limited. Dishwasher was a bit of a letdown, but staff were really helpful with everything.
Really friendly check-in, after a call to say our lodge was available early - which was a bonus.
The location is quite remote and you need a car to get around.
Beautiful location and views,
Our lodge with hot tub was very lovely and clean x
We had the perfect week
Thank you we will be coming back soon x
Lodge was I the perfect location and lovely, great views and ideal for us as couples and our dog.
The kitchen was well equipped and loved having home comfort like the dishwasher.
Only a couple of things not 100% the recliner sofa was broken in recliner position (but not a real problem)
The bed in the bedroom with the un suite was to low and big for the room, the post at the end, kept walking into and covered on bruises. A divan would work better.
The swimming pool was small but warm and as booking a spot was perfect for a quick dip and not busy.
The staff from reception to bar staff all very helpful and friendly. The restaurant had a limited menu but food was good and went to the extra help to accommodate our dietary needs.
We hired a boat for 4 hours and this is a must the mist wonderful day and a great experience. Again could not fault it.
All in all had the most relaxing, chilling four days. Just what we all needed.
We had the best relaxing holiday in barn owl lodge and we will definitely return again
From the ladies that lunch xx
Lovely lodge with great views across the marse land.Had cows close by.Saw deers and different birds.Spacious lodge especially having a big doggie Nice and clean .Everything worked and was good having freezer separate to fridge so lots of space .Need to drive as there’s nothing much close by eg supermarkets ,restaurants.Nice walks over the marse land.You get a little boat that takes you across the water to get to the marsh land.
We have a fabulous time, this is the second time we have stayed at Waveney (this time as a family) the lodge was clean and well equipped, the hot tub was a hit with the whole family, we also used the pool this time which was also clean and staff friendly. The only downside this stay was the pub wasn’t serving food we where looking forward to walking down for a evening meal and with having children this time I was disappointed with the play area