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The Old Rectory

Thurlton, Norfolk
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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

Set within a lovely, rural village location, The Old Rectory offers guests a charming countryside getaway for 10. As you venture up the tree lined driveway, this beautifully grand home appears in all its glory, with original sash cord windows and cream stone exterior. The gorgeous garden wraps around the house and is full of mature trees, shrubs, and flower beds. In the Winter, delicate snowdrops create wonderful white carpets and come Summer, the garden is pebble-dashed in colourful wildflowers. Huddle together around the fire pit toasting marshmallows or good group sing-along! It really is the perfect countryside oasis, offering an ideal base to explore both Norfolk and Suffolk. Its location on the edge of Thurlton gives it a true rural feel but with the benefit of a shop and pub within 0.2 miles. There are more pubs and shops at Reedham (4 miles), a village on the Norfolk Broads, where you can also find an animal park, local brewery, and one of the last operational railway swing bridges in the country. If you fancy a day at the seaside, the coast is just 10 miles away with the resorts of Great Yarmouth (11 miles) and Lowestoft (12 miles) within easy reach. Alternatively, head to the fine city of Norwich (14 miles) to explore the castle, two cathedrals, medieval lanes and independent shops, pubs and restaurants.

The Old Rectory offers guests a very generous home with plenty of living space to be together. The formal sitting room is beautiful and bright and has French doors leading out the garden. A further snug sitting room is equipped with roaring wood burner, television, and comfy sofa, creating the ideal space to unwind in. The property also boasts a large, fully fitted kitchen with plenty of space to prepare some delicious meals and adjacent, is the dining room, once used as the Parish meeting room, with seating for all to dine together.

Upstairs, there is accommodation for 10 guests in five lovely bedrooms. Two have their very own ensuite facilities, with a further two bathrooms available too. This magnificent home is the ideal retreat to enjoy some quality time together!

GROUND FLOOR

Sitting Room: Smart television, DVD player, record player, soft seating and French doors leading to garden.
Snug: Smart television, wood burner and soft seating.
Library: Desk, chair, library of books and novels, soft seating, and a telescope to star gaze.
Kitchen: Oil fire AGA (in operation from Oct-May. June to Sept it is switched off), electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, large fridge freezer, Dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and dining table with 4 chairs.
Dining Room: Formal dining table with seating for 10 guests and a working piano.
Utility Room: Storage for muddy boots, sink, washing machine and dryer.

Two staircases to access first floor. One by the front door and one to the rear accessed via the kitchen.  

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1: Zip and link bed which can be made into a superking or twin beds on request, bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers, wardrobes, and chaise longue. Ensuite: Twin sinks, large shower, wc, washbasin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom, bedside tables with lamps, wardrobe, and chest of drawers. Access to Jack and Jill bathroom.
Bathroom: Rolltop bath, shower, wc and washbasin.
Bedroom 3: Zip and link bed which can be made into a superking or twin beds on request, bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers and wardrobes.
Bathroom: Bath with shower overhead, wc and washbasin.
Bedroom 4: Single bunk beds, chest of drawers, hanging clothes rail and plenty of toys. (A single pull out bed is also available in this room, please specify at the time of booking if you require this)
Bedroom 5: Double bed, bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers and wardrobe. Ensuite: Bath with shower overhead, wc and washbasin.

Garden: Large south facing garden which wraps around the house. Iron rose pavilion with fire pit and view across the fields. Often get wildlife in the garden.
Parking: Private driveaway with plenty of parking for several cars.    
Heating: Oil fired central heating.
Pets: 2 dog allowed
Notes: Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels provided. Cot is provided.

  • 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 18 guest ratings

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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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Reviewed by Mark 5th June 2024

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We had a lovely time the house was a real home from home. Beautiful setting and gardens, perfect for two families sharing. We would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Janet 22nd April 2024

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We loved the house it suited exactly what we required as a family

Reviewed by Diane 28th November 2023

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The Old Rectory was an amazing property to spend time with a large family group. The property was much larger than we anticipated from the photos. The property was also very well equipped.

Reviewed by Susan 15th November 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 8th November 2023

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Reviewed by Kevin 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 21st September 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 9th July 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 19th June 2023

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Reviewed by David 23rd May 2023

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We had a lovely trip to the old rectory. There are however a few things that would have improved our stay. The tree house looks to be dangerous - the supports look rotten and some of the foot holds on the tree are loose; the barbeque grill was mouldy which was disappointing; there was no door mat at the back door so it was difficult to keep the kitRead morechen floor clean; the drinking water tasted dreadful which we think was due to a water softener; there is a lack of garden furniture - the description says sleeps 10 but there are only 6 outside chairs. Hide

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