Moorhen – the perfect getaway for your honeymoon hideaway
The Times has just announced the Norfolk Broads as one of the 10 best honeymoon destinations in the UK.
With this in mind, we took a cruise back in time to discover how our very own Moorhen, has always been the perfect couples’ choice, for a vintage retreat on the water.
Moorhen of the past
Moorhen IV is a stunning 2-berth motor cruiser. She is one of a fleet of 7, built locally by Moores of Wroxham in the 1950s. A fine example of the craftmanship and skill of Norfolk boatbuilders from times gone by.
The ‘Moorhen’ class of boats were known as the ‘honeymooners’ choice. Unlike the usual singe berth bunks on other motor cruisers of the time, they featured a convertible double bed and were the perfect size and design for a romantic retreat.
Part of the Moores of Wroxham hire fleet for many years, she has since been lovingly maintained and restored by several private owners, before returning to hire at Eastwood Whelpton. We are proud to be the custodians of this stunning piece of Broadland history.
Moorhen in 2025 and beyond
Fast forward to 2025 and we offer a similar experience for our customers seeking an idyllic escape to the Broads National Park. We include plenty of vintage touches such as the 1950s books and board games, binoculars for bird watching and cocktail glasses for those long summer evenings out on deck. We also know the importance of luxury and modern comfort so your home for the week will be a fully heated, cosy cabin, with a welcome pack of local produce of coffee, tea, cake and biscuits on arrival and, of course, there will be a bottle of bubbly on board to help you celebrate in style!
Extra special touches
If you are choosing Moorhen IV for a honeymoon or extra special occasion, we also offer a number of ‘optional extras’ to choose from including:
a skipper on your first day to introduce you to the wonderful network of broads and rivers that make up our National Park. They might even let slip a few ‘wild moorings’ only known locally.
your choice of a luxury crewman’s picnic or afternoon tea on arrival.
restaurant recommendations pre-booked on request.
for the ultimate luxury experience, we can arrange for a vintage Rolls Royce to meet you at your mooring in the evening and escort you to the Maids Head Hotel, the oldest hotel in the UK, dating back over 800 years to enjoy fine dining in their award winning restaurant.
We know that we can offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience and can’t wait to share this with even more of you in 2025.
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