Guests say
The Gardens offers a peaceful and welcoming retreat on the edge of Thetford Forest, with guests consistently praising the tranquil location, friendly host, and opportunities for countryside walks. The accommodation is cosy and well-suited for solo travellers, with many appreciating the comfortable bed and thoughtful touches. While some found the space smaller than expected and noted minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is positive, especially for those seeking relaxation and nature. The host’s hospitality and the presence of friendly animals add to the charm.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though there were isolated mentions of lime scale in the kettle and a lingering smell in the microwave. These were minor issues and did not detract significantly from the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful forest setting, and proximity to riverside walks and nature reserves. Guests appreciated the peacefulness and easy access to outdoor activities.
Guests generally found the accommodation comfortable, especially the bed, which was highlighted as exceptionally cosy by some. However, a few found the space smaller than expected and the mattress too firm, which affected their sleep quality.
Facilities were described as adequate for short stays, with a well-furnished studio and a spacious bathroom. Some guests noted the kitchen was small with limited workspace, and there were minor maintenance issues such as a non-working lamp and kettle.
The host, Christine, is frequently mentioned for her warm hospitality and helpfulness, making guests feel at home. While some guests noted the generosity of the host, any gifts or special gestures are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Charming with full of character on the outside, and fresh, light and modern on the inside. The best of both worlds.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Microwave, Air Fryer, Fridge
Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This beautiful studio annex, built in the 1700s, has been restored and modernised to a very good standard by the current owners and is set beside a working farm. The open plan accommodation makes an ideal rural base to explore the beautiful countryside and woodland areas that surround you. Animals and wildlife thrive and really enables you to become at one with nature, whilst having a modern and stylish bolt hole to re-charge your batteries after a day of exploring.
Located on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, just a stone’s throw from the majestic Thetford Forest, where you can enjoy endless walks through one of Britain’s largest expanse of pine forest. Why not hire a bike and enjoy long relaxing ride along the many cycling trails that also weave through the forest. Many seasonal concerts and events also take place in and around the woodlands and make for a great evening out. Thetford, 6 miles, was also the location for the filming of ’Dads Army’, and the museum for the show is a must see for any fan.
To the north you find the Norfolk coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, that enjoys long stretches of sandy beaches and only a 55-minute drive away. Only 20 miles from the property is Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens, offering nearly 20 acres of tranquil and beautifully laid out gardens to explore, along with working locomotives to ride on whilst enjoying the scenery. Other attractions include Banham Zoo, which will appeal to all the family, with lots of animals to see including rare tigers, snow leopards, giraffes and the ever-popular meerkats. Popular tourist spots nearby are Bury St Edmunds 15 miles, Ely 18 miles, Norwich 29 miles and Cambridge 30 miles. All of these are available by train from Brandon. The village has no local shop, but a village club is open at weekends. Pub 2⅓ miles, shop and restaurant 2¾ miles.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
The property has an open plan studio layout with a double bed - there is no separate bedroom.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (10)
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Henry
An absolute lovely location in the countryside with easy to acces riverside walks. The accomodation was smaller than expected, not large enough for two people and a dog. It was not laid out as shown in the pictures, this meant we couldn't easily watch TV during our stay as it was wall mounted and the bed was side on, the table and chairs were not facing it either. Llittle walking space in the room. The bathroom was nice, large and easy to use. The kitchen was incredibly small, no worktop space or draining/drying area. We couldn't use the kettle as it was fluffy with lime scale and resorted to boiling a pan of water each time. Microwave also smelt of the last curry someone cooked in it. We found the bed was not very sturdy and we we're worried about moving on it. The mattres was solid memory foam and did not give us a comfortable sleep waking up with aches and pains. The host Christine was lovely and the animals on the farm were nice to interact with.
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Alison
Lovely base for our long weekend. Great walks from the door in beautiful surroundings. Christine was super helpful and responsive. Room was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
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Confirmed Guest
Really enjoyed our short stay. It's in a beautiful setting in a small community within the forest. The owner (Christine) was very helpful and most concerned that we were warm enough (which we were).The stay was in January which meant it was very quiet (a plus) but a lot of amenities locally were limited in opening as it was out of season. That's the way it goes.RSPB Lakenheath Fen and WWT Welney are close and well worth visiting. We had an excellent lunch one day at the "Grain", near Attleborough.