DUCKS HARBOUR-beautiful,detached, waterside lodge.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to our superb Scandinavian-style , wooden lodge situated in a gated private marina .We are directly on the River lark and the property benefits from free, all year round fishing from its own mooring. We offer a variety of water vessels free of charge. Great walks, bird watching and cycling opportunities are offered in the flat fenland areas immediately around us.The lodge is cosy with every home comfort having been thought of. Pets are welcome to... Bedroom 1 (3.51M X 2.24M): King size bed or twin beds, sink built into cupboard, mirror and drawer unit, built in wardrobe, 2 reading lamps, DVD /TV with freeview channels ,telephone. Bedroom 2 (3.23m x 2.21m): King size memory foam bed ,sink built into cupboard,mirror and drawer unit, built in wardrobe, 2 reading lamps. Living Area Open plan living area (4.26M x 4.17M): 3 Seater leather sofa (bed),single sofa, foot rest, 3 storage cabinets with DVD’s, blue ray films ,games, books.32 inch 3d TV with HD Freeview connected to 5.1 cinema system and Blue ray player, CD player.. Wireless internet , phone (calls chargeable). Patio doors leading on to conservatory. Kitchen (2.39Mx 2.21M): with double oven+ hob, microwave , fridge freezer, kettle, toaster, dishwasher Conservatory (2.36M X 2.34M) : with panoramic views. Butterfly Dining table with seating for 6 5 open-tread steps to entrance. Decking, with table and 4 chairs OUTSIDE-single canoe,3 person dinghy , rowing boat, mosaic dining table and 4 chairs Shed , BBQ, washer dryer, life jackets, oars and paddles for canoe, boats, paddle board The whole lodge is yours to enjoy The City of Ely offers a wonderful blend of the historic and the modern. Take your time to wander and enjoy the sights or do something energetic or just sit and watch the world go by. Ely’s riverside is a favourite spot for visitors wishing to relax, take a boat trip, browse through shops and galleries, enjoy afternoon tea or simply watch the activity on the river. About Isleham The rural village of Isleham lies in the south east corner of Cambridgeshire, close to the towns of Cambridge ,Bury St Edmunds ,Newmarket ,Ely . With the River Lark running alongside the village, this is a delightful, idyllic area to enjoy as part of a relaxing break. The village boasts three churches, three good pubs, a Co-op supermarket open from 8am -10pm and a post office, as well as being within 20 minutes' drive of five good golf courses. Free fishing is available all year round on the River Lark, and with the lovely towns of Newmarket and Ely within easy driving distance, this is a great base from which to explore this lovely part of Cambridgeshire. Local Produce Fresh, Local and Affordable Meat & Eggs Thompson's Farm Butchers - a few minutes walk from the Lodge Fenrose Farm, 1 Fen Bank, Isleham, CB7 5SL - Tel: (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Also at the priory garage on Saturday mornings Thompson's Farm Shop (at Fenrose Farm) is a very short walk from your Lodge (couple minutes). Thompson's Farm run a 5-Star hygiene rated butchers shop on the farm. They only sell their own produce: Pork, Bacon, Ham, Free Range Chicken and Eggs & 21 day hung Hereford Beef. They also make their own sausages and chipolatas, which are a wonderful addition to their eggs and bacon for breakfast. Fruit & Veg - Isleham & Surrounding Area Isleham Village has two large allotments. From Spring to late Autumn/Early Winter you'll see road-side stalls selling all manner of veg and fruit (when in season). Location of Local Veg Stalls; Seasonal Location 1. There are two stalls located opposite the allotments at the end of Waterside as you head from the village to the Marina. Location 2. There is often a stall in the Marina just outside the clubhouse which you can find if you turn left as you enter the Marina and follow the road to the car-park. The Clubhouse is a large brown wooden out-building where residents socialise throught the year. Great Free-House Pubs & Restaurants The Griffin (Free house) The Griffin is a warm pub boasting a wide choice of ales, larges, stouts and ciders on tap as well as the wines and spirits. The griffin also serves hot drinks (cappuccino, latte, tea etc). Good Pub Food is served daily from 12pm - 2pm and 6pm - 9pm with a traditional roast served on Sundays. The griffin has a beer garden with a children's play area and well behaved dogs are welcome at the pub. There is ample parking in the rear of the pub. The Griffin has a darts board and pool table and all major sporting events are shown on the large flat-screen television. The Griffin hosts bands every Saturday and a popular jam session on Thursdays. Please see the information board in the Lodge for current bands at the Griffin. Go to Site Get Directions The Rising Sun The Rising Sun free house is an active pub that boasts an extensive drinks menu and serves good hearty pub food. The Rising Sun in Isleham is an active sports pub with all the Sky Sports channels and three different televisions ensuring there is no cross-over when major sporting events are on. Not only is the Rising Sun a great place to watch sport, you can also play darts on their competition level board or enjoy a game of pool in the front bar. The Rising Sun has a jukebox with a good mix of old and new. The Rising Sun hosts bands on a regular basis. Please see the information board in the Lodge for current bands at the Rising Sun. Go to Site Get Directions The Merry Monk (Restaurant) The Merry Monk is a genuine treat for the area. Great food, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere with a menu to make your mouth water. Adrian, the owner and head chef, serves the highest quality British cuisine with a twist. The menu changes all the time, making the most of Fresh, local & importantly; seasonal produce. There is always something new and exciting to try at the Merry Monk. So no matter how many times you visit you'll always be surprised. Pricewise, the Merry Monk offers top-end cuisine at realistic prices. They do offer an early-bird menu and often have special taster-menu offers on. the closest train stations are KENNETT, ELY, NEWMARKET One of the highlights of our accommodation is being able to sit in the conservatory or on the terrace (with a glass or two of wine if you wish….) watching the ever changing theatre of daily river life. The lodge can accommodate up to 6 guests ,as it has a double bed master bedroom, a twin or king size bed room room and up to 2 single folding (thick mattress) beds in the living (Website hidden by Airbnb) is parking for up to 4 cars. We are only 4.5 miles away from the Royal Worlington and Newmarket golf club. The club’s nine-hole layout is consistently ranked in the top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland, and the "Sacred Nine" is reputed to be the best nine-hole course in the world! The village of Isleham has fantastic amenities including the Rising sun and Griffin pubs, the Beeches community centre, a Chinese takeaway, and a late opening Coop. The village also boasts one of the region’s premier restaurants -the “Merry monk”. Finally there is a great butchers shop, Thompson’s, which is less than 5 minutes walk from the lodge.