Introduction
The Manna is a log cabin that overlooks the lake in the grounds of Ruston House. It was originally conceived as simple venue for day retreats but, to make the cabin suitable for as wide a range of uses as possible, the plan developed so it would be possible for it to be let as a venue for those who wished to have a short "off-grid" break at what many would consider to be an idyllic site on the fringes of the Norfolk Broads National Park.
Development ceased when Ruston House was put on the market and the agent advised allowing any purchaser to finish the cabin to suit their needs. Currently, there is no kitchen or toilet installed and water would need to be carried to the site. As with other sections of the site it is recommended that you visit the What's New page where you can find how subscribe to our newsletter.
2024
1 January 2024 - The Sun Shines Into The Cabin
I have been known to claim that the loft area over the veranda of The Manna was designed to keep the worst of the summer sun's rays from overheating the cabin. That wasn't the whole story. The overhang was also intended to allow the lower winter sun in so the cabin would be heated by it. It was 12:34 on New Year's Day I managed to take a picture that demonstrates that I got the calculations just right. Indeed, I had forgotten about the possibility of the reflections off the lake's surface.
