Our B&B in the village of Coltishall is situated in the Norfolk Broads on the River Bure, yet only seven miles from the city of Norwich making Bridge House ideal for both business and holidays.

Coltishall is an attractive Broadland Village with village pubs, antique shops and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Its location is three miles from the Broadland capital of Wroxham and twenty minutes drive from the Norfolk Coast. There are numerous attractions; here are a few as a taster (click a photo for a slideshow).


The Norfolk Coast with its miles of uncrowded sandy beaches with great bathing. Delightful seaside villages and towns many keeping their charm even in summer, as the strolling crowds nevr quite override their friendly local character.  For a livelier seaside resort then Great Yarmouth caters for those seeking traditional seaside entertainment.

Windmills - Punctuating the Norfolk landscape in soaring majesty are traditional old windmills and the distinctive skeletal frames of water pumps.  Some are open to the public other just stand and delight the eye

The Norfolk Broads is an area teeming with wildlife of every description.  An extensive network of rivers, wetlands and lakes with small waterside villages. A unique landscape just waiting to be explored. In summer months look out for the spectacular swallowtail butterfly Britains largest butterfly only found in this region.

Boating – For those wishing to take to the water there are day boats of all kinds, from luxury cruisers to sailing dinghies. All can easily be hired from the various boat hire companies scattered throughout  the Broads. Or take a trip on a Mississippi Paddle Boat which runs regular trips along the River Bure out to Ranworth Broad and back again. Its route takes it past lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.

The Bure Valley Railway is one of Norfolks longest narrow-gauge railways, with a unique collection of both steam and diesel locomotives, running along a nine mile route linking the towns of Aylsham and Wroxham. As well as wonderful scenery the course takes in 17 bridges, including a 105 ft-long girder bridge over the River Bure at Buxton Lammas. There are intermediate halts at Brampton, Buxton Lammas and Coltishall.


The City of Norwich – By car or by train a visit to the magnificent cathedral city of Norwich should form part of your itinerary. With it’s Norman Keep and comprehensive shopping mall, famous open market, museums theatres and cinemas. Norwich Cathedral has attracted pilgrims and visitor for years, it has the second largest spire and largest monastic cloister in Europe. The Castle Museum will inspire and intrigue visitors of all ages.

Felbrigg Hall is one of the finest 17th Century houses in East Anglia with an outstanding library and original 18th century furniture.  Outside you will find a restored walled garden, working dove cote and large park with fine venerable trees There are way-marked walks to the church and lake, and through the woods.

Blickling Hall is reputed to have been the home of Anne Boleyn, one of Henry 8th unfortunate wives. The current house dates from the early seventeenth century and houses fine collections of furniture, pictures and tapestries. Extensive gardens and parkland surround the house offering many opportunities for walking from a short stroll around the lake to longer walks in the huge estate.

Hoveton Hall Gardens where you will find ten acres of gardens set in woodlands with rare rhododendrons and azaleas, a walled garden and woodland and lakeside walks.

The Wroxham Barns is a series of craftmen’s workshops set in a collection of 18th century barns in 10 acres of countryside.  Producing a wide range of crafts from stained glass to woodturning to handmade children’s clothes.  There is also a junior farm with lots of hands on activities and a traditional family fair with individually priced rides.