About The Bull Pen

The Bull Pen is a single-story detached studio set in the grounds of the owner's home between Rackheath and Salhouse in Norfolk. This self-contained accommodation offers a peaceful retreat just 5.8 miles from Norwich and close to the Norfolk Broads. The property features a tropical retro design that creates a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a countryside escape.

The surrounding area is quiet and ideal for boating and fishing on the nearby waterways. You can explore the Norfolk Broads or take scenic walks through the countryside. Norwich city centre is less than 20 minutes away by car.

The Bull Pen sleeps 2 guests in one double bedroom with storage space. The accommodation includes a spacious kitchen with double oven and induction hob. A powerful walk-in shower serves the bathroom. The sitting area has a sofa and Smart TV. An open fire adds warmth during cooler months.

Norwich Castle (6 miles, 15 minutes) showcases Norman architecture and local history. Norwich Cathedral (6 miles, 15 minutes) features stunning medieval stonework. Wroxham (7 miles, 18 minutes) is the capital of the Broads. BeWILDerwood adventure park (8 miles, 20 minutes) is a popular local attraction.

The Bull Pen suits couples wanting a peaceful Norfolk base with easy access to waterways and city attractions.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating
✓Double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer
✓Smart tv with freeview, dvd player, selection of dvds, wifi
✓Fuel and power included rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Private gravel garden with patio furniture and wood-fired patio heater
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.1 miles
✓Note: adults only
✓Note: check-in from 3pm and check-out by 10am

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The Bull Pen Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Bull Pen during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Norfolk's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Dragon Hall

Distance: 8.3 miles (13 min drive)

NR1 1RL

Norwich Castle Museum

Distance: 8.6 miles (15 min drive)

NR1 3JU

Blickling Hall

Distance: 16.7 miles (25 min drive)

NR11 6NF

Rackheath Jubilee Park

Distance: 0.6 miles (3 min drive)

NR13 6SL

NWT Thorpe Marshes

Distance: 9.6 miles (18 min drive)

NR14 8TY

Wherryman's Way

Distance: 9.8 miles (19 min drive)

Beeston Farm Shop

Distance: 3.5 miles (5 min drive)

NR12 7BY

Lidl

Distance: 3.4 miles (6 min drive)

NR13 5HB

The Card Shop

Distance: 2.7 miles (6 min drive)

NR7 9AN

Salhouse Station

Distance: 1.1 miles (3 min drive)

NR13 6NZ

Norwich Bus Station

Distance: 8.4 miles (14 min drive)

NR1 3GX

Norwich Airport

Distance: 8.7 miles (15 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Dragon Hall

Distance: 8.3 miles (13 min drive)

NR1 1RL

Norwich Castle Museum

Distance: 8.6 miles (15 min drive)

NR1 3JU

Blickling Hall

Distance: 16.7 miles (25 min drive)

NR11 6NF

Rackheath Jubilee Park

Distance: 0.6 miles (3 min drive)

NR13 6SL

NWT Thorpe Marshes

Distance: 9.6 miles (18 min drive)

NR14 8TY

Wherryman's Way

Distance: 9.8 miles (19 min drive)

Beeston Farm Shop

Distance: 3.5 miles (5 min drive)

NR12 7BY

Lidl

Distance: 3.4 miles (6 min drive)

NR13 5HB

The Card Shop

Distance: 2.7 miles (6 min drive)

NR7 9AN

Salhouse Station

Distance: 1.1 miles (3 min drive)

NR13 6NZ

Norwich Bus Station

Distance: 8.4 miles (14 min drive)

NR1 3GX

Norwich Airport

Distance: 8.7 miles (15 min drive)

NR6 6ER

Is The Bull Pen Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Bull Pen is not suitable for children as it is an adults-only property sleeping 2 guests in one double bedroom. 1-Bedroom Cottage in Southrepps layout and tropical retro design cater specifically to couples rather than families.

For Couples

The Bull Pen is perfect for couples wanting privacy and peace. The open fire creates romantic evenings whilst the spacious layout feels luxurious for two. Complimentary cocktails and snacks welcome you on arrival. The private garden with wood-fired patio heater offers outdoor relaxation. Norwich restaurants are 15 minutes away for dinner dates.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at The Bull Pen. The private gravel garden provides secure outdoor space for your pet to explore safely. Off-road parking makes arrival easy with dogs. Nearby Salhouse Broad and countryside walks offer excellent exercise opportunities. The ground floor layout means no stairs for older dogs to navigate.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Bull Pen

The Fur and Feather Inn

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR13 6NZ

Jason's Fish and Chips

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR13 6RW

The King's Head

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR13 6PS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Bull Pen

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Bull Pen does not have a hot tub. The property does feature a wood-fired patio heater in the private garden for outdoor comfort.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at The Bull Pen. The property has a secure private gravel garden where your dog can relax safely.

How many people does The Bull Pen sleep?

The Bull Pen sleeps 2 guests in one double bedroom. This studio accommodation is designed specifically for couples wanting a peaceful Norfolk retreat.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen includes a double oven and induction hob plus microwave, fridge and freezer. There are enough utensils for cooking though cupboard storage is limited as they contain owner's items.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, off-road parking for 2 cars is provided. The parking area is directly accessible and included in your rental at no extra cost.

How far is The Bull Pen from Norwich?

Norwich city centre is 5.8 miles away, approximately 15 minutes by car. The property offers easy access to the city whilst maintaining a peaceful countryside location.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am. These times allow the owners to prepare the property properly between guest stays.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your rental. The property is supplied with everything you need for your stay at no additional charge.

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The Bull Pen Reviews

Lovely place, great place to stay, spacious and clean with everything you need.

Lovely accommodation, very cosy and comfortable. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. A great base to explore the Broads.

Jackie

Lovely, well presented accommodation. Spotlessly clean. Great hosts. Great area for both the Broads and beaches. Definitely hope to return.

Terence

Great place, excellent location, couldnt be better

Sylvia

Carl and Victoria were lovely hosts. Very friendly and helpful. The property was open planned and we did wonder how it would be. There was no need to worry it was beautiful. The property was ideally placed near the Broads and the coast. The pubs around were great and there was akways someone to have a natter to and our dog Cooper made lots of friends.

Debbie

We have recently returned from a weeks holiday at the Bull Pen and how lucky were we to have found such a hidden gem. We received a lovely, warm welcome from Carl when we arrived and it is so peaceful and quiet there.The decor is brilliant, so quirky and fun! Everything you could need is in there and the location is great for visiting the local area. The bed is so comfortable, too. Our only regret is, that we didn't book a longer stay and very much look forward to staying there again in the future. We would definitely recommend staying in the Bull Pen. Thank you

Rosemarie

The Bull Pen was lovely it was in an ideal location and very well equipped. The owners were friendly and helpful.

Lovely cosy cottage. Very clean,comfortable and well provided with everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Intend to return next summer.

Ronald

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bull Pen. It was very comfortable, amenities were excellent, and it was in the perfect place to explore Norfolk and Norwich.

Joanne

Fabulous accommodation. Loved the retrovintage theme. Comfortable and clean. Everything was top quality. Well equipped kitchen. Welcoming hosts. Short walk into the village. Central for exploring lovely dog friendly Norfolk. Me and the dog had a great holiday.

Our second visit to this lovely property, and again, it did not disappoint. Wonderful hosts, spotlessly clean, comfortable and absolutely everything you could want. Location is brilliant for sightseeing. Thank you!

Great time at the Bull pen, very much a home from home with everything needed available. Used the accommodation as a base to visit lots of places in Norfolk, as it is ideally located . Evenings spent in front of the roaring log fire made the holiday complete.

We booked the property as a last minute break. What a beautiful place, clean, modern and very comfortable. Great location with amenities close by as well as attractions.

We enjoyed our stay at The Bull Pen and would stay there again. Very quiet location, close enough to Norwich but with access to the wider countryside. It was clean on arrival and decorated for Christmas which was a nice addition. Hosts were friendly and came out to greet us, and left us with drinks and snacks on arrival. The wood fire created a cosy space. TV was modern and there were many films available.

What a lovely place to stay. Everything you need and so cosy. Vicky and Carl were so kind and helpful. Very safe and secure for our little dog and private parking. All facilities were great quality and good to use. The log fire was wonderful

Fantastic hosts, a wonderful place to stay and easy access to Norwich and The North Norfolk towns and coast. Very comfortable and if you're visiting during the colder months the wood burner is very welcome. This was our second stay at The Bull Pen but will not be our last. Highly recommended. A&M from Spain

Thank you for a lovely stay at the Bull Pen which we found well equipped, clean and comfortable. Its a great place to be within easy reach for the city and the coast. The owner made us feel very welcome and we look forward to our return in the future. Julie x

Second time staying here and it wont be the last time already booked further stays. Lovely hosts, and the Bull Pen has everything we need for a relaxing stay. Ideally situated for exploring both the north and east Norfolk coasts as well as the Norfolk Broads.

Jeffrey

Lovely place to stay, nice homely touches. Within easy reach of Norwich, the coast and the Broads. Just right for a short break.

ia baldy

We enjoyed a wonderful week at The Bull Pen. It is a very spacious property in a quiet location with easy access to the Broads and Norwich. It is not often that you come across holiday accommodation with such a big, well fitted kitchen and a good sized bathroom too. The lounge was also a good size, with lots of information about the area and maps too. The bedroom was comfortable with plenty of room for your clothes. The accommodation was spotlessly clean. If you are looking for a good meal we would recommend The Stag at Salhouse, about five minutes drive from the property. We went for Sunday lunch and enjoyed it so much that we booked to go again on the Friday night! We also had fish and chips from Jasons in Rackheath, all freshly cooked and very tasty. There was excellent communication with Vicky too.

Michael

Bullpen Cottage is the best accommodation that we have ever stayed in. It is beautiful inside and positioned for access to the Norfolk countryside.

Nicholas

Words can't describe how much of an amazing find this was . The pictures do not do this place justice it's massive and has everything you want and need for a break . Me and my partner Natalie decided to have a few days away but struggled to find anywhere for the bank holiday weekend until we found this little gem of a place . Once I had a look at the reviews and pictures I had to book it . When we arrived we was greeted my a huge kitchen with a lovely welcome sign from the hosts encouraging us to have a complimentary cocktail on them which after a drive was very refreshing and just what the doctor ordered. After getting settled in we took in our new surroundings and had a look at all of the quirky bits and decor which we absolutely loved . The bed is extremely comfortable and we could of easily slept all day . It has a great pub not too far called the stag salhouse which has a roast dinner that will leave you satisfied. The bull pen is in a prime location not far from the town centre and not far from the shops , its also a very peaceful and quiet area where you can only hear the birds sing. I could go on about the bull pen forever but put it this way we are already planning our next visit and can't wait to come back.

Lizzie

We had a fantastic stay at this charming and quirky cottage. It was spotlessly clean, full of character, and had lots of lovely added touches that made it feel really welcoming. The bed was comfy, and we especially enjoyed the selection of board games which kept us occupied as the weather was too warm to go out in the day! The enclosed garden was a big plus totally secure and perfect for our dog to enjoy. The location was ideal, with beautiful beaches and scenic walks just a short drive away. Clean, comfortable, and full of personality, this cottage was the perfect base for a relaxing break. Owners were lovely and friendly. Wed definitely love to come back!

Sandra

Such a lovely comfortable cottage. Absolutely perfect for peaceful stay. Everything you need in the cottage. Definitely home from home. The hosts Carl and Vicky were very welcoming. Will definitely be booking here again

Charlotte

Lovely cottage in a great location. Tucked away but still close to local amenities. Perfect base for exploring. Fun decor and furnished to a very high standard with a comfy bed, great kitchen, and a sunny little gravel garden. Mac and I have had a lovely few days, thank you!

Stephen

We had a great midweek break in this lovely cottage. The decor & furnishings are very eclectic and are beautifully finished. They have obviously been put together with great thought and care and the overall effect is terrific. Despite the weather we had a great break and were very comfortable in the Bull Pen.

Raymond William

The Bull Pen is a little gem perfect for a couple like us. The owners have put so many nice touches of their own to the cottage. Ideal location for the broads or the coast and a trip into Norwich. Owners were lovely and spent ages fixing the internet which had gone wrong! Thank you Carl and Vicky ! The mattress was so comfortable that I slept better than I had for ages!

The bull pen was perfect for us and the dog. Only small but had everything you needed. One level clean and very cosy. Two French windows that you could open in the morning and sit outside in the garden home from home for the dog. Very nice and helpful owners who would help if you needed them. Good location for exploring norfolk. A shop, pub, chipshop in walking distance. And the cod was huge. Would definitely book again.

Lovely quirky cottage. Well designed with large kitchen and comfortable living area and bedroom. Shower nice and powerful. Good area to get to Broads, coast and Norwich. Would go again

We had a really lovely stay. The Bull Pen was in a great location, close to both Norwich and Wroxham. It had everything you could possibly need including some great little touches and the sofa and bed were very comfy. Loved the outside little area too and the cocktails!

The Bull Pen was super. It has everything you need for a relaxing stay it is spacious and fully equipped, and the sitting out area is totally secure for dogs. Reasonably close to Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the coast are all within easy reach. Excellent value for money, we will be returning.

Robert

A modern holiday accommodation with smart tv, induction hob which were a little complicated for us oldies to start with but ok once We sorted them out. We got the Wi Fi passcode off the router initially till We noticed the plaque with the details on at the end of the partition wall a few days later. The Bull Pen has a cosy feel to it, a Cottage with a modern twist. I would recommend it to anybody visiting the area.

We really enjoyed our stay in The Bull Pen. Comfortable, clean, well located and very Snazzy! The tropical beach wall was particularly lovely. Would definitely stay here again.

This is our second stay, a sign of a great venue with many interesting and personal touches. We love this place! Hopefully we will visit again soon. it is even better now that the local Sole and Heel pub has reopened under new ownership. it is also close to the lovely Black Barn Farm and Market, for good breakfasts and lunches.

Michael

The living room was cosy with a large tv which was excellent to watch. The bedroom had enough storage for clothes and the bed was comfortable and had a lightweight duvet for the summer. The kitchen looked large with new units. We had planned to eat out lunchtimes so hadn't brought much food. Some cereal, biscuits,crackers and a loaf. Was disappointed there was no bread bin and all the cupboards were full of equipment so nowhere to easily store anything. We went to fry an egg and thd only frying pan was a very large skillet type pan. Perhaps a little pan may be a nice addition. Other than this things were good.

Would recommend this cottage location perfect very comfortable and very clean

Beautiful cottage, really liked the layout and the tropical decor. Mac Scottie settled down straight away, she liked the chickens visiting! It was very quiet and private. Not far from amenities and a good starting point to explore The Broads and Suffolk. Nice size shower stall etc, but a shower Matt would be an option to avoid slips.

We had a wonderful week here the owners were very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc. The property is very comfortable, spacious, and wellequipped. The location is excellent for the Broads, the coast and Norwich. Thoroughly recommend!!

What can I say about this property except it's fabulous

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The Bull Pen, Rackheath

About The Bull Pen

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

The Bull Pen Attractions & Days Out

Is The Bull Pen Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Fur and Feather Inn

Jason's Fish and Chips

The King's Head

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Bull Pen Reviews