Cabin in Ormesby St. Michael

The Boathouse is set on the banks of the enchanting Ormesby Broad in Norfolk and combines six individually styled boutique rooms and two fully equipped woodland lodges with an onsite pub, restaurant and beautiful waterfront venue. Relaxing and peaceful, The Boathouse is ideally located for exploring the spectacular Norfolk Broads, Norfolk coastline and within easy access of the great city of Norwich and the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. The space In the grounds are three brand new fully equipped Woodland Lodges that are available to hire for short breaks and holidays as well as a further lodge where newly weds can enjoy their first night of wedded bliss among the beautiful surroundings in our luxury Wedding Lodge. Whether you are staying in one of our luxury rooms or lodges, you will find our staff are onhand throughout the day and daily housekeeping is included in the room rate. During your stay Nearby Relaxing and peaceful, The Boathouse is ideally located for exploring the spectacular Norfolk Broads, Norfolk coastline and within easy access of the great city of Norwich and the seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. History The Eels Foot pub dates back to at least 1854 when it was listed as a ‘beer house and pleasure garden’. The name may come from Eel's Boot, a type of woven read basket used in eel fishing. However, Scandinavian Names In Norfolk (Rye 1920) say ‘there is an Eels Foot in the South side of Nordfjord in Norway’’ suggesting the origin of the name may date back to pre-Roman Scandinavian settlement in Norfolk.More recently, The Eel's Foot closed its doors in 2012 having become run down, a sign of a difficult economic trading environment. The pub, associated buildings and land were purchased by Norfolk couple Michael and Belinda Minors and just two years later the renamed Boathouse was re-launched. The restoration is truly magnificent - sleek and modern with a traditional outlook and wonderful views. Within the pub/restaurant there is a large mural of images, paying homage to the pub's former existence as the Eel's Foot which acts as a backdrop for diners.