Potters Resorts
Your Premier Bowls Holiday Destination
Discover the charm of the Norfolk coast at Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea, or find peace and relaxation at Five Lakes in the Essex Countryside where your five-star, fully inclusive holiday awaits. Whether you’re seeking thrilling activities or serene relaxation, these fully inclusive short breaks cater to all tastes, with no hidden fees.
Indulge in a variety of leisure pursuits, from action-packed sports to calm crafts, or challenge yourself in a friendly, yet competitive, bowls tournament. Enjoy the comfort of Potters’ accommodation, the delights of full board dining, and an abundance of activities, all included in your stay.
As the proud host of The Ambassador Cruise Line World Indoor Bowls Championships, Potters is celebrated for its world-class facilities, including top-tier indoor and outdoor rinks that cater to both casual bowlers and competitive players.
Come and see for yourself!
UK Short Breaks have never been easier or better value!
There’s so much included at Potters Resorts…
Dining
Included
Savour delicious British fare in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy full board dining with loved ones and share stories over good food.
Dining
Included
Savour delicious British fare in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy full board dining with loved ones and share stories over good food.
Activities & Facilities
Included
Enjoy a variety of sports and leisure facilities, plus a packed daytime activities programme. There’s something for every interest.
Dining
Included
Savour delicious British fare in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy full board dining with loved ones and share stories over good food.
Activities & Facilities
Included
Enjoy a variety of sports and leisure facilities, plus a packed daytime activities programme. There’s something for every interest.
Drinks
Included
Choose from our extensive drinks menu. Whether you prefer hot or cold, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, we have something for everyone.
Join me for our next Group Holiday at Potters Resorts
Boots Social Club
Iris’s journey as a group organiser began well over 30 years ago alongside her husband, Jimmy. Both members of Tye Green Bowls Club.
Over time, groups to Potters grew larger and larger, with more people wanting to join the trips they organised, whether it be through the bowls club or other local groups. What began as a handful of friends travelling together soon became full coachloads of guests heading to Hopton-on-Sea.
When Jimmy sadly passed away in 2011, it could easily have marked the end of an era. But instead, Iris carried on doing what she had always loved — bringing people together for a memorable break away.
Her son Geoff, who had often accompanied the groups over the years, stepped in to support. Helping with bookings, acting as a friendly point of contact and offering a helping hand throughout each stay, Geoff became the perfect partner in continuing Iris’s incredible work.
Together, Iris and Geoff have organised holidays for thousands upon thousands of guests, with an estimated 15,000 people enjoying Potters breaks thanks to their efforts, they both remain as passionate as ever about bringing people together for a good time. In fact, over the last five years, the number of group bookings arranged at Potters has increased to ten per year, with every season catered for.
Great Group Benefits available on my Breaks:
An exclusive rate
Half price Cancellation Protection
Half price bungalow plus accommodation supplement
Low deposits
The camaraderie of coming away together
“The tremendous work that happens behind the scenes within clubs and groups, is truly the bedrock of Potters Resorts.
We welcome tens of thousands of guests to our fully-inclusive 5-star Resorts at Hopton-on-Sea and Five Lakes every year, with a dedicated team offering their experience and professionalism to every organiser and guest, throughout their booking.
And we would love to see you come along with an existing group, or even chat with you about your club, to enjoy all the relaxation, fun, laughter, entertainment and adventure that our fully-inclusive breaks are made for!”
John Potter, Proprietor
My Breaks
Breaks at Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk
Friday 5th February 2027
3 Night Winter Weekend Break
Friday 5th March 2027
3 Night Winter Weekend Break
Monday 10th May 2027
4 Night Spring Midweek - featuring optional indoor bowls tournament
Monday 14th June 2027
4 Night Early Summer Midweek Break
Friday 8th October 2027
3 Night Autumn Weekend Break
Monday 6th December 2027
4 Night Festive Midweek - featuring optional indoor bowls tournament
Breaks at Five Lakes in Essex
Friday 9th April 2027
3 Night Easter Weekend Break
Monday 26th July 2027
4 Night Summer Midweek Break
Friday 3rd September 2027
3 Night Late Summer Weekend Break
Friday 12th November 2027
3 Night Festive Weekend Break
How To Book
Iris Pratt
Call: 01279 434821
Dont just take our word for it, here is what our guests say
Just wanted to say what wonderful weekends Iris & Geoff have organised for us over the last 15 years and 10 more before that with my Mother& Father in law. They organise everything for us from rooms to seating plans and make sure the whole weekend is Amazing. To be honest with you we wouldn’t really have chosen Potters if it wasn’t for them. I honestly can’t thank them both enough. Just want you at Potters to know.
Alan & Jane Hyde South Woodham Ferrers -
Our family has been visiting Potters Resorts for over 70 years, and thanks to Iris and Geoff, we now enjoy up to four holidays a year! We have been booking our holidays with them for over 40 years, and we cannot thank them enough for all the wonderful memories we have made along the way. We are so grateful for their help in making our holidays so special and look forward to creating many more happy memories with Iris, Geoff, and this wonderful group for years to come.
Norman & Edna Lesurf -
Over the years we have had many lovely holidays to Potters Resorts, booked with Iris and Geoff, and made lots of friends along the way. There is always plenty to do and in the evening the shows are truly special. We would always recommend Potters Resorts to others.
Bob & Pauline Ginn -
My wife and I have known Iris and Geoffrey for over 30 years in their capacity of organising and administering a number of holidays. Initially for us this was at Warners, Corton location but since we no longer go there we have used their service to book a number of holidays at Potters, Five Lakes. We have no hesitation in highly recommending them as being extremely caring, honest and trustworthy. The raffles we have known them to organise at the locations we have visited are a testament to the contributions they have made to worthy causes over many years.
Nigel Griffiths -