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The Old Rectory - Thurlton

Thurlton, near Norwich, Norfolk
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Grand former rectory set amid landscaped gardens and surrounded by open countryside
  • Beautifully maintained property with a wealth of original features and plenty of living space
  • Ideal country retreat for a family celebration or special occasion

Overview
Property code: OC-OLDRE

An elegant and stately former rectory that everyone’s sure to have a ball at, embark on countryside adventures at this grand home-from-home. The property sleeps up to ten guests and welcomes up to two dogs, so no one needs be left behind. It’s an ideal retreat for a family gathering or special celebration set within spectacular grounds overlooking open countryside.

This retreat presents an abundance of space across the ground floor, giving you the option to gather with the group and socialise en masse or lose yourself in a quiet corner if it all gets a bit much. The pretty sitting room is airy and offers access to the amazing grounds via patio doors. Cosy up in the snug and let sleeping dogs lie in front of the wood burner, or head to the modern kitchen with informal dining space to rustle up a snack. In the formal dining room, you’ll also find a working piano, so you can get your hound dog’s howling! Two staircases lead up to the five spacious bedrooms made up of a super-king with an en-suite that can reconfigure as a twin, a twin room, another king (that can also become a twin), a double bedroom with en-suite, and a bunk room. There are two delightful bathrooms too. The house is set within vast mature gardens and enveloped by open countryside beyond. On a chilly evening, you can all gather around the fire pit to toast marshmallows.

This grand property sits on the edge of Thurlton, within a large plot and is accessed via a tree-lined drive, yet you can reach the local pub and village shop within 0.2 miles. More dog-friendly establishments can be found in Reedham (4 miles) which sits within the Norfolk Broads, or explore the beautiful Norfolk Coast with Lowestoft 12 miles away and the popular resort town of Great Yarmouth just 11 miles away.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size (both zip-and-link beds that can be twin on request), 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk bed
  • 4 bathrooms: 1 with roll-top bath, shower and WC; 1 with shower over the bath and WC; 1 en-suite with walk-in shower, twin sinks and WC; 1 en-suite with shower over the bath and WC
  • Oil-fired AGA, electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle
  • Utility room with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and boot storage
  • Formal dining room with working piano
  • Library with desk and chair, books and telescope
  • Welcome pack
  • 1 wood burner, 2 open fires
  • Smart TV, DVD, record player in living room; Smart TV in snug
  • Large garden wraps around the property with rose pavilion and fire pit, and a tree house. Country views. Often get wildlife in the garden.
  • Private parking for several vehicles
  • No mobile signal
  • Shop 0.2 miles
  • Pub 0.2 miles
  • Beach 10 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Darren Williams

This property is personally managed by Darren.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 19th November 2025

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Some snagging issues on arrival but omg what a wonderful place to escape from reality . Tonnes of space and everything you need inc logs for the fire . Lovely walks , wildlife , local pub serves great food and nearby church is wonderfully peaceful

Reviewed by Chee 27th October 2025

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Very spacious beautiful period house set in a lovely informal garden with deer roaming in all directions. Internally in need of a deep clean and some key instructions on how to operate the heating system. More attention to detail would make this property fit for purpose.

Reviewed by Carolyn 13th October 2025

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House was lovely with ample of space with a gorgeous garden the children loved playing in. Great location, close to lots of things to do.

Reviewed by Jamie 17th July 2025

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My business partner and I wanted a week away from everything, business and also hectic family life, we loved it so much we will book this again next year, it was a great place for all of our family to meet at and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, I come from beccles, my business partner from Gorleston, to have both families over for a sunday BBQ wasRead more just great,, it meant we didn't have to travel day in day out to visit everyone, I highly recommend this if you want some piece and quite and family time. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 1st June 2025

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Really good. Location and accommodation first rate.

Reviewed by Keith 11th April 2025

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Lovely comfortable house for 7 of us. More living rooms than needed! Ood bedroom / bathroom configuration. Interesting to see the rabbits and deer in the spacious garden. A little bit of a drive to any "stuff to do" but a good sociable house for spending time in the property.

Reviewed by David 20th November 2024

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We really enjoyed our weekend.

Reviewed by Sarah 1st September 2024

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Lovely cottage, perfect for our group of seven

Reviewed by Dawn 21st July 2024

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The house is lovely and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. There were 8 of us and we all had a great time. As in previous reviews it would be helpful if there was a mat by the door into the garden from the kitchen and a decent mop. The electric tripped when we pressed a light switch in the kitchen by the utility room and it was a bit of a misRead moresion using step ladders to get to the electric box, which was very high up. However, the problems we had were very small and didn't impact on our holiday. We tried the local pub for dinner one evening which was very good. We had such a lovely time at the Old Rectory we didn't want to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Alex 15th July 2024

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The Old Rectory was the perfect location for a family get-together (nine of us, aged from 7 to 75). Plenty of outdoor space for the kids to safely explore and play in; the rickety treehouse was a big hit, as were the deer and rabbits! The piano in the dining room was a nice touch too. The house itself was very spacious and beautifully decorated, aRead moreccurately represented by the photos, and well-stocked with all the equipment we needed for cooking etc. The house is on the edge of the village, set well back from the (quiet) road down a gravel drive behind the church, so was very peaceful. There's a small village shop and a nice pub within walking distance. The nearest supermarket is a 15-minute drive away. Really pleased we chose The Old Rectory. I'd imagine it would be an amazing and cosy place for a Christmas-time get-together too, with the Aga in the kitchen and fireplaces in the two living rooms. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 6th July 2024

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.