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  • An outdoor setting with a wooden shed and seating area at Laurel in Welney near Littleport
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Laurel

(Ref. 1204124)

Littleport, Norfolk Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

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 fine shepherd’s hut resting in the fenland village of Welney, Norfolk, offering a simple retreat for couples seeking a countryside escape with thoughtful essentials close at hand.

Set within the owner’s garden, the hut enjoys a tucked-away feel while remaining connected to village life, including a pub just a short stroll away.

Step inside and the studio-style layout unfolds in a single, well-arranged space designed for easy days and relaxed evenings.

The double bed sits alongside a small dining area, ideal for unhurried breakfasts before heading out to explore the surrounding landscape.

The kitchenette is neatly set up for light self-catering, with a combi microwave/oven, fridge, and kettle providing everything needed for simple meals and hot drinks throughout the day.

As evening draws in, the sitting area offers a welcoming spot to unwind.

A smart shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC completes the interior, perfect for freshening up after time spent outdoors.

Outside, garden furniture encourages guests to enjoy meals in the open air or linger over a morning coffee, with views across the owner’s grounds adding to the rural character.

The presence of on-site animals, including chickens, sheep, and a Shetland pony, lends a gentle farmyard atmosphere to the setting.

Beyond Welney, days out come easily.

Visit Ely to admire its landmark cathedral and stroll beside the River Great Ouse, or explore the historic streets and waterfront of King’s Lynn.

Further afield, Cambridge offers punting along the River Cam, museum visits, and architectural highlights.

However your days unfold, Laurel provides a welcoming base for discovering the region.

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.

Where you’ll be staying

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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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