The Ridings is a relaxed two-bedroom home in the village of Poringland, just south of Norwich. Built in 2017 and styled with care, it sits on a quiet corner plot with an enclosed garden, designated parking, and quick A47 access. An easy base for couples, small families, or a slow Norfolk weekend with the Broads on your doorstep.
THE LAYOUT
A small entrance porch opens into the heart of the home. The kitchen is on your left, with a four-seater dining table, full cooker and hob, large fridge-freezer, microwave, air fryer, washing machine, plus all the crockery, pans, and cutlery you need to cook properly. The lounge sits on your right with comfortable seating and a 50-inch smart TV. A downstairs WC handles busy mornings, and the understairs cupboard holds an ironing board and clothes rack.
Upstairs, the main bedroom is a comfortable double with an en-suite shower room, built-in wardrobe, blinds for privacy, and lamps either side of the bed. The second bedroom is a single with built-in storage and a desk, useful if one of you needs to catch up on emails or a child wants their own space. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, ideal for a long soak after a day on the Broads.
Out the back, the enclosed garden is around 20 sqm of grass and patio with outdoor furniture, a quiet spot for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
ESSENTIALS
Fast WiFi throughout, fresh linen and towels, and a starter kit of tea, coffee, sugar, UHT milk, oil, salt, and pepper to get you started. Interconnected smoke detectors and a fire blanket fitted for full peace of mind. Dogs considered by prior arrangement only, please message us before booking.
THE LOCAL AREA
Poringland is one of those villages just south of Norwich that does not look like much on a map but has more on its doorstep than most. In the village: Tesco supermarket and a couple of convenience stores. Petrol station. The Railway Tavern for food and a pint. Fish and chip shop and several takeaways. A couple of cafés and an artisan bakery. Zak's American Diner for milkshakes and fantastic burgers. Norwich city centre, 15 minutes by car: The Lanes for independent shops. Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle. We share a full list of recommended restaurants and pubs after you book. The Norfolk Broads, on the doorstep: Surlingham Church Marsh, a peaceful Broads circular walk around 13 minutes away. Two riverside pubs in Surlingham: The Ferry (open every day) and Coldham Hall Tavern. The coast, three directions: South to Suffolk, Southwold is elegant and open year-round, around 45 minutes. East to Gorleston, the nearest beach at around 35 minutes. North to Cromer and Wells on the north Norfolk coast, under an hour. From Poringland the Suffolk coast is often quicker than the better-known north Norfolk villages. Further afield: Whitlingham Country Park (10 minutes) for lakes and walking paths. BeWILDerwood and Hickling Broad, easy family days out within an hour. Poringland is residential, friendly, and well-served. The kind of village where you can go out for a meal or drink without using the car.ACCESS AND TRAVEL
Self check-in via keybox, with the code sent by email shortly before arrival. You have full private access to the entire property and enclosed back garden, with no shared spaces. One designated off-street parking space, plus free on-street parking nearby.
The Ridings is around five minutes from the A47, a straightforward base in any direction. Norwich city centre 15 minutes, Great Yarmouth 35 minutes, the north Norfolk coast 45 minutes, Norwich International Airport 25 minutes, and Norwich train station (direct services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, and Sheringham) about 15 minutes. Routes 40 and 41 run regularly between Poringland and Norwich, around 25 minutes door to door.
