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Firefly Spa Lodge

Thetford, Norfolk
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Log Cabin / Lodge
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Swimming pool
Quirky
Romantic
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Complex
Spa facilities
Country houses
Fire pit
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At a glance

  • Unwind in your private spa garden with a wood-fired hot tub and infrared sauna
  • Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in a separate king-size bedroom pod, accessed through the enclosed garden
  • Discover Norfolk's scenic countryside, dine at the on-site bistro, and relax at the Wilderness Spa featuring a natural unheated swimming pond (additional charges apply)
Property code: OC-F33637

Nestled within the peaceful grounds of Thompson Hall, this secluded lodge offers a unique glamping escape with its own private spa garden. Perfect for couples or small groups, this pet-friendly retreat welcomes dogs and, by prior arrangement, horses too. Surrounded by 32 acres of countryside, it's an ideal base for exploring Norfolk's natural beauty, with walking routes including the Peddars Way and Pingo Trail nearby. Thompson Water is just a mile away, while Thetford Forest is within easy reach for days spent outdoors. Guests can also enjoy access to the on-site Wilderness Spa, featuring a natural unheated swimming pond, sauna, hot tub and treatments (available at an additional cost and to be arranged in advance), along with freshly prepared meals from the on-site bistro.

Inside, the main lodge has been thoughtfully designed for comfortable self-catering stays, with an open-plan living space comprising a cosy lounge with a wood burner, TV and DVD player, alongside a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. The bathroom is located within the main lodge and features a steam shower, flushing toilet and heated towel rail. The sleeping accommodation is housed in a separate king-size bedroom pod, which is accessed via the enclosed garden rather than internally from the lodge. The pod offers a peaceful place to rest, complete with blackout blinds, bedding and storage for personal belongings.

Outside, the enclosed private spa garden provides a relaxing space to unwind, featuring a wood-fired hot tub, infrared sauna and outdoor seating area. An initial supply of wood is provided for both the wood burner and hot tub, with additional wood available to purchase on-site or locally if required during your stay. As evening falls, fairy lights create a welcoming atmosphere, while the front garden offers outdoor furniture, a gas fire pit and BBQ grill for al fresco dining. With private parking and a range of optional extras available, this is a wonderful countryside retreat for those looking to slow down, switch off and reconnect with nature.

  • 1 king-size bed in a separate bedroom pod accessed via the enclosed garden
  • 1 shower room with steam shower and WC (located in the main lodge)
  • Gas oven, 2-hob induction stove
  • Wood burner (initial supply of wood provided; additional wood can be purchased on-site or sourced locally)
  • TV with DVD player
  • Private garden with artificial grass, outdoor furniture, gas fire pit with BBQ grill, outdoor dining area
  • Private spa garden with wood-fired hot tub, infrared sauna and seating area (initial supply of wood provided; additional wood available to purchase)
  • Shared on-site parking
  • Shop 4 miles, pub 1 mile (plus on-site bistro that must be booked in advance directly with Thompson Hall Retreat)
  • Access to the on-site Wilderness Spa with natural unheated swimming pond, hot tub, sauna, changing room, relaxation tent with wood burner, toilet block with flushing toilets and showers, treatment pod, swim spa and cold plunge (adult-only, additional charges apply and facilities must be booked in advance directly with Thompson Hall Retreat)
  • On-site chef serving breakfast through to supper (please request in advance directly with Thompson Hall Retreat)
  • Please note, Wi-Fi is not available at this property
  • Please note, this property has a private water supply
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Emily Wood

This property is personally managed by Emily.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ronald 7th November 2026

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I can honestly recommend this quirky get away,your own hot tub and sauna and delightful living accommodation,views of goats and horses and dog friendly,I highly recommend,Amanda and Karl were super friendly as well,we are definitely going back again. Don't miss the eating experience in the forest! Amazing

Reviewed by Elizabeth 9th October 2026

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Looking for a lodge in the woods? Well to get to this lodge, you need to travel through the woods to get there. The road is a bit bumpy so don't be in a hurry! Not to close to the next lodge, we found our little hideaway for a few days. Firefly Lodge was like a small home from home. The USP apart from the location is the infra red sauna and wood fiRead morered hot tub. The sauna and hot tub are in a completely enclosed garden so you can feel free to chill out on the surprisingly comfortable rocking sun loungers after your sauna whilst waiting for the hot tub to get to temperature (approx 2.5 hrs). You get enough wood for one session in the hot tub. Please enquire about getting further supplies. For people looking for a spiritual experience, there is a stone circle which had a positive feel when I went for a walk around. There are goats and horses in the fields next to the lodges, which may come close but we found they were too busy grazing to bother about us. The only negative points would be that the bedroom is not attached to the main lodge so for toilet visiting during the night, you need to go through the enclosed garden to get to the main lodge and bathroom. Luckily no rain whilst we were there! For the negative points we did conclude this was a lovely find and we would consider re-visiting in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 13th September 2026

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Reviewed by Sarah 11th September 2026

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We had a lovely 3 night stay. The place was deserted when we arrived, however check-in was an easy call to the host. The hot tub and sauna were lovely and the natural pool was worth braving! The place was quiet and great for a relaxing few days. Very dog friendly.

Reviewed by Samantha 4th September 2026

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The Firefly Spa Lodge was wonderful. We had a great break and it was great to unwind. The facilities are kept very clean and tidy, well equipped and because of that, we had a very comfortable stay. Unfortunately, we didn't realise that things included in our stay were chargeable once there, for example: gas for the fire pit, logs for the hot tub Read moreafter it's first use. (These facilities were included in our booking.) This was not a cheap break, so I genuinely feel this should be included, even if it bumps up the price a little more. Another thing that disappointed us was unavailability of the Forage and Fire restaurant and the treatments for the spa. This resulted in us booking massage treatments with a local therapist off site. When we stayed, it wasn't particularly busy, so perhaps we booked dates that nothing was available on? The food in the Bistro was fairly pricey, but it was delicious, fresh and the service was fantastic. The horses and goats approach the lodges and they are very well behaved. It really is a peaceful setting and we felt totally safe there too. I would highly recommend paying the local pubs and restaurants a visit. I would also suggest doing some of the walking trails, we thoroughly enjoyed them. Hide

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