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About 3 milesThe Lily Pad, East Harling, near Thetford, Norfolk
NR16 2NB · Waterway Farm, Church Road, East Harling
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Carp to Not confirmed RoachTenchCarp Private sunken hot tubFree fishing, 1 acre lake1 dog allowed
Norfolk Lakeside Cabin for Two With a Hot Tub and Free Fishing
An open plan cabin for two on the bank of a one acre lake at Waterway Farm, East Harling, near Thetford. It has a king size bed, a private sunken hot tub on the decking, free fishing for roach, tench and carp, and room for one dog.
A romantic hot tub cabin with a quiet coarse lake on the doorstep. The Lily Pad is a couples' cabin on a farm lake near Thetford Forest. Fishing costs nothing and there is no closed season, though the owner may close the lake while carp spawn. No weights are published. Our older listing said no dogs; the current listing takes one dog for a charge. Snetterton race circuit is close, so event days can be noisy.
Good for
- Couples wanting a hot tub and a few hours' float fishing
- Bringing one dog
- Walks in Thetford Forest
Think twice if
- You want big carp: no weights are published
- You need silence: the listing warns of noise from Snetterton Race Track on event days
Check the race calendar
The listing warns that Snetterton Race Track, close by, can cause noise during events. Check dates before you book a quiet weekend.
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What a Stay at The Lily Pad Is Like
The Lily Pad is at Waterway Farm on Church Road, East Harling, a working farm near Thetford in Norfolk. The village, with pubs and shops, is within walking distance, and Thetford Forest is close.
The open plan cabin sleeps two in a king size bed and has a kitchen, a shower room, towels included, a barbecue, parking for one car and private decking with a sunken hot tub looking over the lake. One dog is accepted for a charge, and the listing notes boarding kennels on site.
The cabin sits on the bank of a one acre lake stocked with roach, tench and carp. Fishing is free for guests with no closed season, although the owner reserves the right to close it while the carp spawn.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at The Lily Pad
A one acre coarse lake beside the cabin, free for guests to fish.
1 acreLake
FreeFishing for guests
4.4/5Guest rating
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterway Farm lake | Coarse, free for guests | From the cabin bank | 1 acre | Not confirmed | Roach, tench, carp |
Tickets, times and rules
| Charge | No charge for fishing |
| Season | No closed season; may close during carp spawning |
| Night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
One open plan cabin for two.
The Lily Pad
Sunken hot tub
Private decking
King size bed
Open plan
Dogs
1 dog, charge applies
Parking
1 car
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Well stocked kitchen
Worth knowing
- Listing warns of race track noise on event days
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews.
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Things to Do Around Thetford
Breckland countryside between Thetford Forest and the River Thet.
Questions About The Lily Pad
Is fishing included at The Lily Pad?
Yes. There is no charge to fish the one acre lake, which holds roach, tench and carp.
Source: Cottage With a Hot Tub listing
Is there a closed season?
No, but the owner reserves the right to close the lake while carp are spawning.
Source: Cottage With a Hot Tub listing
Does it have a hot tub?
Yes, a private sunken hot tub on the decking.
Source: Cottage With a Hot Tub listing
Can I bring a dog?
One dog is accepted, with a charge.
Source: Cottage With a Hot Tub listing
Getting There
The Lily Pad, Waterway Farm, Church Road, East Harling, Norfolk. Postcode NR16 2NB.
Booked through holidaycottages.co.uk, reference 76493.
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.