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Laurel

Littleport, Norfolk (Ref. 1204124)

UK Lodge Breaks rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Studio-style living space with double bed, kitchenette, dining area, and sitting area
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Combi microwave/oven, fridge, kettle
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Garden with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome – must be kept on lead due to livestock and pony on-site
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 5.6 miles, pub 0.4 miles, river 0.5 miles
  • Note: On-site chickens, sheep, and Shetland pony

The property

Littleport 6.8 miles.

Laurel is a neatly presented shepherd’s hut located in Welney, Norfolk, suited to couples who appreciate pared-back stays surrounded by open countryside.

Positioned within the owner’s garden, the hut combines a sense of seclusion with the convenience of nearby village amenities, including a pub within walking distance.

Inside, the studio-style accommodation is laid out as one cohesive space, creating an easy flow for day-to-day living.

A double bed and compact dining area share the room, offering a pleasant place to enjoy a quiet breakfast or plan the day ahead.

The kitchenette supports simple self-catering, with a combi microwave/oven, fridge, and kettle making it easy to prepare light meals or pack refreshments for outings.

After a day outdoors, the sitting area provides a relaxed corner to settle down.

The shower room is finished with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC, offering a practical space to reset after walking the surrounding lanes.

Stepping outside, guests can make use of the garden furniture for open-air dining or a pause in the fresh fenland air.

The wider setting is enlivened by the owner’s chickens, sheep, and Shetland pony, which add character to the stay and reflect the property’s countryside roots.

The local area offers varied days out.

Ely draws visitors with its impressive cathedral and riverside paths, while King’s Lynn presents historic architecture, a traditional quay, and independent shops.

For a cultural contrast, Cambridge delivers college gardens, museums, and riverside scenes along the Cam.

With its rural position and access to popular destinations, Laurel makes a pleasant base for exploring.

Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1200605, together sleeping up to 4 people.

Welney Shepherd's Huts

Welney Shepherd's Huts are a charming pair of shepherd’s huts resting in the fenland village of Welney, Norfolk, offering a relaxed countryside base for couples seeking a pared-back escape with nature on the doorstep. Set within the owner’s garden, these thoughtfully arranged retreats sit side by side, each providing a tucked away feel while remaining within easy reach of the village pub, making them well suited to friends holidaying together or couples travelling in tandem. Both huts feature studio style open plan living, with a double bed, dining area, and sitting space laid out for easy days and unhurried evenings. Interiors are simply presented and well organised, encouraging guests to slow the pace and settle into their surroundings. Each hut includes a kitchenette for light self catering, ideal for preparing breakfasts before heading out or enjoying a simple supper after a day exploring the fens. Outside, garden furniture offers space to dine alfresco or enjoy a quiet moment, with views across the owner’s grounds and the gentle presence of on site chickens, sheep, and a Shetland pony adding to the rural character. Welney is best known for the WWT Welney Wetland Centre, where expansive skies, seasonal birdlife, and walking routes across the Ouse Washes draw visitors throughout the year. Beyond the village, Ely invites exploration with its striking cathedral and riverside walks along the Great Ouse, while King’s Lynn offers historic streets, a traditional quay, and independent shops. Further afield, Cambridge provides cultural days out with punting on the River Cam, museums, and renowned architecture. Whether enjoyed individually or together, Welney Shepherd's Huts offer a welcoming base for discovering this distinctive corner of East Anglia.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LITTLEPORT

Welney 6 miles; Ely 7 miles.

Littleport is the largest village in East Cambridgeshire and is set on the banks of the River Ouse, approximately 6 miles north of Ely and 6 miles south-east of Welney. The historic village of Littleport has a range of amenities including pubs, shops and a leisure centre. The area surrounding Littleport is low lying and is home to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) reserve in the Ouse Washes, the winter home of thousands of swans and ducks from northern Europe and the Arctic. Also close by is the RSPB reserve at Ouse Washes which has walks across the wet grasslands, and the historic city of Ely with its museums and Oliver Cromwell's house is just a short drive away. The village of Littleport is a wonderful base for a holiday exploring Cambridgeshire.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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