Old Croft Cottage

A spacious house sleeping six guests in the Fenland village of Welney offers a splendid holiday base for nature lovers. The internationally renowned Welney Wetlands Centre, just outside the village, is renowned for its wildlife conservation, with a wealth of attractions for all ages.

This beautiful landscape has wonderful sea and sky views across the Ouse Washes, with a range of bird hides, a visitor centre and cafe where you can collect a backpack with bug-hunting and bird-watching kit. Enjoy pond dipping and walking trails around the reserve.

Cyclists can pick up the National Cycle Route which runs through Welney and there are lovely countryside walks to explore on your doorstep. The village has a traditional pub serving local produce, and you’ll find more eateries in March, where you can hire narrow boats to cruise along the River Nene, and in the historic market town of Downham Market (10 miles).

Inside this immaculate holiday home, discover a bright and airy lounge, with white walls, pale wooden floors, and sumptuous sofas, ideal for settling down to watch the Smart TV. Leading off is the streamlined, open-plan kitchen.

Housing an island and barstools, together with a dining table seating six, this has all you need to whip up meals for hungry fellow guests Also on the ground floor is a zip-and-link king-size bedroom with a shower room and WC. This has Jack and Jill-style doors from both the shower room and hallway, so can be used as an en-suite or by the rest of the main house.

Climb upstairs to find two further, inviting bedrooms, both with charming dormer windows and ample storage space. These comprise a super-king-size and a double, with a family bathroom completing the layout.

French doors from the lounge open onto the patio and a large, enclosed garden with a decked area, outdoor furniture and a six-person hot tub, perfect for a therapeutic soak after a day in the outdoors. There is parking for two cars.