Thornham Lodge
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Overview
Sleeping up to ten guests in five beautifully appointed bedrooms, Thornham Lodge is a spacious, immaculate holiday home very close to the ever popular north Norfolk coast. It sits on a quiet lane leading down to Thornham harbour, within walking distance of the fantastic Thornham Deli and the village pubs, the Orange Tree, the five hundred year old Lifeboat Inn and the Ship. With the coastal path on the doorstep, superb beaches and a local crabbing area for children, it is a lovely base to explore this beautiful tranquil area. Visitors enjoy huge skies and fantastic sunsets. You will never tire of the brilliantly coloured huge skies at the end of the day. There are many characterful coastal villages to visit, HM The Queen’s Sandringham Estate, RSPB Nature Reserves, an endless list of gastropubs, Wells-next-the-Sea with its colourful beach huts and the charming Burnham Market with its trendy shops, delis, galleries and boutiques.
Thornham Lodge is an upside down house with the living spaces on the first floor to take advantage of the stunning views. The furnishings are traditional rather than trendy and are superbly comfortable. The living room is very generous in size, a perfect spot to bring the generations together or spend time with your favourite friends. Leather sofas sit by the electric living flame fire. The views over farmland and marshes are wonderful. Double glass doors open to a second living area with a longer view down the lane. It is a great spot for a pot of tea and the Sunday newspapers. The smart country kitchen comes with excellent appliances, wooden cabinetry, black worktops and a central dining table and chairs. The kitchen overlooks the back garden.
On the ground floor you will discover three bedrooms and a charming garden room. This room sits at the back of the house and it’s a great space that opens onto the patio. Capturing the sun’s rays, it is a wonderful spot for a quiet holiday read. All three bedrooms offer comfortable kingsize beds. One enjoys an ensuite shower room and guests staying in the other two rooms enjoy use of a family shower room. The remaining two bedrooms are located on the second floor. One boasts twin beds and the other offers a super kingsize bed. There is a shared bathroom on the second floor too. Both bedrooms enjoy stunning views.
The garden is generous in size and comes with an alfresco dining terrace and a large lawn. Your barbecue masters can cook up a storm or you can head to Drove Orchards just a few minutes away for some delicious Eric’s fish and chips.
What you should know…
- The living spaces are located on the first floor to take advantage of the views
- There is so much to do and see in North Norfolk, you should plan ahead. The gastropubs and restaurants can be very busy so please book in advance
- You are welcome to take up to two pets with you to Thornham Lodge but please keep them out of the bedrooms
- There is an electric car point at the property
Property Features
First floor:
- Sitting room and the kitchen/dining room
- Sitting room with plush furniture, electric living flame fire with a view over farmland and marshes.
- Double doors leading to a second seating area
- Modern, and fully-equipped kitchen/dining room
- Shower room
- Cloakroom with WC on the first floor.
Ground floor:
- The Garden Room: warm view on to the rear garden. Opens on to the patio.
- Bedroom with kingsize bed with an en-suite shower room with WC
- Bedroom with kingsize bed
- Bedroom with Kingsize bed
Second floor:
- Bedroom with twin beds and lovely views to both the east and west
- Bedroom with super-king bed and lovely views to both the east and west
- Bathroom with WC
Location
About the surrounding area of Thornham LodgeThornham Lodge is nestled on a quiet lane in the pretty village of Thornham. The village is charming with cottages built with carrstone or flint, a village hall, the fantastic Thornham Deli with its home accessories, clothes, foods and cafe, a children’s playground, an absolutely stunning beach, salt marshes and some brilliant pubs offering delicious food, a friendly welcome, gardens and cosy fires.
You can take the coastal path to the nature reserve at Holme-next-the-Sea and further on to Old Hunstanton. Holme Beach enjoys gorgeous dunes, soft sand and big skies. Old Hunstanton boasts a sea full of wind and kitesurfers. At one end of the beach you will find the lighthouse and, tucked in the dunes, are some colourful beach huts. Old Hunstanton Beach continues into Hunstanton where you can enjoy the family amusement arcades, bowling, a swimming pool, aquarium, shops and cafes. In the opposite direction from Thornham is Brancaster, a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is home to another fabulous beach and a popular golf course. The most famous of the North Norfolk beaches is Holkham Bay. The beach is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful stretches of sand in the country. With a glorious semi-circle basin filling to form a spectacular shallow lagoon at high tides, this beach is famous for the closing scene in Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Shakespeare in Love’. You can walk from Holkham to Wells, admiring the dunes, colourful beach huts and small rivulets and streams along the way.
Bird lovers head to the RSPB nature reserves at Titchwell and Snettisham or to Holme Beach, Holkham or the Blakeney National Nature Reserve. RSPB Snettisham is home to waders, wildfowl and many other birds. Between August and January you will see tens of thousands of birds leaving the mudflats and landing in the Snettisham hides. You will experience spectacular aerial displays and watch huge numbers of pink-footed geese fly over from Iceland. The estate is also home to resident barn owls and that soft hooting is joyful. Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is popular too.
There are plenty of historical houses to visit including Royal Sandringham, Houghton Hall and the National Trust’s Blicking Estate, Felbrigg Hall and Oxburgh Hall. Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of HM The Queen and has been the private home of four generations of British Monarchs since 1862. You can visit part of the house, the private gardens and St Mary Magdalene Church as well as taking delightful walks through the estate. There are frequent craft shows and other events in the grounds. The Holkham Estate is huge at 25000 acres. Holkham Hall is rich in history, architecture and wildlife. The seat of the Earl of Leicester, this elegant 18th century mansion is still a much loved, lived-in family home which visitors can also enjoy. There are six acres of walled garden, originally laid out by Samuel Wyatt in the late 1700’s. Visitors enjoy the walking and cycling paths, the lakes, watching the deer, the tree top high ropes course with its swings, bridges and ziplines, rowing boats, canoes and kayaks on the lake and the woodland play area. It is an outstanding family excursion.
The area is excellent for sailing. Coastal Exploration Company offers a variety of options for day and half-day trips and sailing lessons. One of the most popular boat trips is from Morston to see the seals at Blakeney.
Burnham Market and Holt are perfect for shopping. Brimming with unique independent shops, wonderful gastropubs such as the Hoste, cute delis, cafes and galleries, all around a delightful village green, Burnham Market is incredibly popular. The August arts and crafts fair is fabulous with craft stalls, pop up eateries, puppet shows, alfresco dining and a very jolly atmosphere. Holt is another Norfolk gem, again with wonderful art galleries, eateries and charm. Drove Orchards, between Thornham and Holme next-the-Sea is another shoppers paradise with some gorgeous shops, Gurneys fish shop, an excellent garden shop and Eric’s fish and chips and pizza restaurants.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Norwich Airport
(65 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Hunstanton
(7 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Thornham
(0 km ) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
The Lifeboat Inn
(476ft) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Dove Orchards Farm Shop
(0.8 km ) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Hunstanton Golf Club
(5.3 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Brancaster Beach
(5.8 km ) |
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Region
Found in the East of England, Norfolk’s charms are as broad as the famous network of rivers that run through it. With an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife, this is one county where you can really kick back and enjoy some quintessential English countryside.
But it’s not just a rural idyll – there’s loads of stuff to see and do, which we’ve all put together in our handy Norfolk travel guide. And don’t forget, if you need a place to stay our luxury cottages in Norfolk offer everything you need for an amazing family holiday.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThornham Lodge is perfect for a family holiday. With five bedrooms you may even be able to bring the grandparents along or another family. There are two sitting areas and a garden room so children can enjoy a movie at the end of a tiring day while the adults enjoy a delicious meal and chat in the other room. The garden is great for family games, alfresco dining and catching the sun.
There are many family friendly attractions in North Norfolk. Snettisham Park, incorporating Park Farm, first opened in 1986. It is a working Norfolk farm growing wheat for animal feed, malting barley, sugar beet and grass, grazed by their four hundred ewe flock, their red deer and horses and ponies. Children love petting the animals, seeing lambs being born, taking the deer safari, bottle feeding lambs, collecting eggs and riding ponies. There is an outstanding playground and three wonderful walking trails.
Hunstanton is close by, a typical seaside town with amusements, bowling, Alive Oasis with its pool and slide, a beach, funfair, mini golf and Sea Life Hunstanton. Further down the coast, children love the seal watching trips from Morston out to Blakeney Point. Passengers are taken to the basking ground of Blakeney’s resident seal colony which can be over five hundred strong. Get your cameras ready!
Further along the coast, Wells-next-the-Sea offers many attractions including its excellent beach, crabbing, boat trips, amusement arcades and much more. Holkham Hall offers tree top adventures as well as canoeing, kayaking and rowing boats on Holkham Lake. There is a Discovery Trail quiz that makes history super fun and lots of scenic parkland. You can hire cycles for the whole family to explore. Children love the Woodland Adventure Play Area with its tree house, high-level walkways and zip wire. There is also a virtual tractor driving experience and a yummy cafe with locally made ice-cream.
Children adore the fascinating Thursford Collection, another popular excursion. The sights, sounds and sensations of the golden age of steam can be experienced. You can climb on board and enjoy all the fun of the fairground on traditional carousels and gondolas and delight in the unique sounds of Robert Wolfe show on the the mighty Wurlitzer. There is an annual Christmas Spectacular set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels with a cast of over one hundred and thirty performers.
Sheringham’s attractions include Sheringham Park, the beach and a trip on the Poppy Line, Sheringham’s steam railway. Harry Potter fans will find the locomotive evoking images of Hogwarts Express. Sheringham’s Little Theatre entertains the audience with plays, music and films. The Muckleburgh Military Collection is a wonderful day out for all the family.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
Onsite Facilities
- Fenced Grounds
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | Check-out 9.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | Check-out 9.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. |
| Changeover day | Friday. |
| Pets welcome? | Yes. A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are allowed on a request basis. There will be an additional charge of £50 per dog per stay. Dog breeds must be stated at the time of booking. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 10 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29th 2023 - Dec 1st 2023 | £1,178 | £1,322 | £1,466 | £1,538 |
| Dec 1st 2023 - Dec 8th 2023 | £1,178 | £1,322 | £1,466 | £1,538 |
| Dec 8th 2023 - Dec 15th 2023 | £1,178 | £1,322 | £1,466 | £1,538 |
| Dec 15th 2023 - Dec 22nd 2023 | £1,197 | £1,344 | £1,490 | £1,564 |
| Dec 22nd 2023 - Dec 29th 2023 | £2,488 | £2,806 | £3,125 | £3,284 |
| Dec 29th 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 | £2,488 | £2,806 | £3,125 | £3,284 |
| Jan 5th 2024 - Jan 12th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Jan 12th 2024 - Jan 19th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Jan 19th 2024 - Jan 26th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Jan 26th 2024 - Feb 2nd 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Feb 2nd 2024 - Feb 9th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Feb 9th 2024 - Feb 16th 2024 | £1,326 | £1,489 | £1,653 | £1,735 |
| Feb 16th 2024 - Feb 23rd 2024 | £1,272 | £1,428 | £1,585 | £1,663 |
| Feb 23rd 2024 - Mar 1st 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Mar 1st 2024 - Mar 8th 2024 | £1,228 | £1,378 | £1,529 | £1,604 |
| Mar 8th 2024 - Mar 15th 2024 | £1,236 | £1,388 | £1,540 | £1,616 |
| Mar 15th 2024 - Mar 22nd 2024 | £1,243 | £1,396 | £1,549 | £1,625 |
| Mar 22nd 2024 - Mar 29th 2024 | £1,710 | £1,924 | £2,139 | £2,247 |
| Mar 29th 2024 - Apr 5th 2024 | £1,912 | £2,154 | £2,396 | £2,517 |
| Apr 5th 2024 - Apr 12th 2024 | £1,710 | £1,924 | £2,139 | £2,247 |
| Apr 12th 2024 - Apr 19th 2024 | £1,406 | £1,581 | £1,755 | £1,843 |
| Apr 19th 2024 - Apr 26th 2024 | £1,406 | £1,581 | £1,755 | £1,843 |
| Apr 26th 2024 - May 3rd 2024 | £1,477 | £1,661 | £1,845 | £1,936 |
| May 3rd 2024 - May 10th 2024 | £1,488 | £1,673 | £1,859 | £1,952 |
| May 10th 2024 - May 17th 2024 | £1,519 | £1,709 | £1,898 | £1,993 |
| May 17th 2024 - May 24th 2024 | £1,532 | £1,724 | £1,915 | £2,011 |
| May 24th 2024 - May 31st 2024 | £2,083 | £2,348 | £2,612 | £2,745 |
| May 31st 2024 - Jun 7th 2024 | £1,703 | £1,917 | £2,131 | £2,238 |
| Jun 7th 2024 - Jun 14th 2024 | £1,730 | £1,947 | £2,165 | £2,273 |
| Jun 14th 2024 - Jun 21st 2024 | £1,840 | £2,072 | £2,304 | £2,420 |
| Jun 21st 2024 - Jun 28th 2024 | £1,932 | £2,176 | £2,421 | £2,543 |
| Jun 28th 2024 - Jul 5th 2024 | £2,045 | £2,304 | £2,564 | £2,694 |
| Jul 5th 2024 - Jul 12th 2024 | £2,173 | £2,450 | £2,727 | £2,865 |
| Jul 12th 2024 - Jul 19th 2024 | £2,346 | £2,646 | £2,946 | £3,096 |
| Jul 19th 2024 - Jul 26th 2024 | £2,491 | £2,810 | £3,129 | £3,289 |
| Jul 26th 2024 - Aug 2nd 2024 | £2,745 | £3,098 | £3,451 | £3,627 |
| Aug 2nd 2024 - Aug 9th 2024 | £2,745 | £3,098 | £3,451 | £3,627 |
| Aug 9th 2024 - Aug 16th 2024 | £2,979 | £3,363 | £3,748 | £3,940 |
| Aug 16th 2024 - Aug 23rd 2024 | £2,979 | £3,363 | £3,748 | £3,940 |
| Aug 23rd 2024 - Aug 30th 2024 | £2,745 | £3,098 | £3,451 | £3,627 |
| Aug 30th 2024 - Sep 6th 2024 | £2,147 | £2,420 | £2,694 | £2,830 |
| Sep 6th 2024 - Sep 13th 2024 | £1,960 | £2,208 | £2,456 | £2,580 |
| Sep 13th 2024 - Sep 20th 2024 | £1,604 | £1,804 | £2,005 | £2,106 |
| Sep 20th 2024 - Sep 27th 2024 | £1,457 | £1,638 | £1,819 | £1,910 |
| Sep 27th 2024 - Oct 4th 2024 | £1,427 | £1,605 | £1,782 | £1,870 |
| Oct 4th 2024 - Oct 11th 2024 | £1,427 | £1,605 | £1,782 | £1,870 |
| Oct 11th 2024 - Oct 18th 2024 | £1,427 | £1,605 | £1,782 | £1,870 |
| Oct 18th 2024 - Oct 25th 2024 | £1,698 | £1,912 | £2,125 | £2,232 |
| Oct 25th 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 | £1,698 | £1,912 | £2,125 | £2,232 |
| Nov 1st 2024 - Nov 8th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Nov 8th 2024 - Nov 15th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Nov 15th 2024 - Nov 22nd 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Nov 22nd 2024 - Nov 29th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Nov 29th 2024 - Dec 6th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Dec 6th 2024 - Dec 13th 2024 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Dec 13th 2024 - Dec 20th 2024 | £1,239 | £1,391 | £1,543 | £1,619 |
| Dec 20th 2024 - Dec 27th 2024 | £2,581 | £2,912 | £3,243 | £3,408 |
| Dec 27th 2024 - Jan 3rd 2025 | £2,581 | £2,912 | £3,243 | £3,408 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 - Jan 10th 2025 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Jan 10th 2025 - Jan 17th 2025 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Jan 17th 2025 - Jan 24th 2025 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
| Jan 24th 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 | £1,219 | £1,368 | £1,518 | £1,593 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Incredible location
So close to the beautiful salt marshes, crabbing for the kids, gorgeous walks, the local pub, deli and park. Really comfortable beds and lounges. Peaceful location too.
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Worked perfectly for us!
Fantastic location and a well proportioned property. Definitely suitable for large families or 5 couples.
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