THATCH COTTAGE

Thatch Cottage is located in the quiet hamlet of Three Hammer Common, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. The Broads themselves are inland lakes that are believed to be man made peat diggings from the middle ages, the peat harvesting was carried out close to rivers firstly because peat is formed in wet conditions but the peat also needed to be transported and rivers provided a handy way to do that. Over time the rivers flooded the peat diggings, creating this connected waterway of rivers and broads. The only exception to this happens to be Alderfen Broad down the track immediately opposite the Thatch Cottage Drive. This broad is not connected to any waterway and is instead filled by a ground spring. Because it is not accessible by river, no boats are able to reach it, providing a unique habitat right here on your doorstep!... Welcome to Thatch Cottage; once home to 17th century Norfolk farm labourers and now a luxurious holiday hideaway. This beautiful detached house in..

Primary location: Norwich United Kingdom