The Gaolhouse Cottage - Thetford

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The Gaolhouse Cottage in Thetford town centre. Sleeps 5. Stunning luxury former 18thC old gaol. Original features & contemporary design. Courtyard Garden & parking. Ref:4496

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Centrally situated and featuring on the Thetford heritage trail, The Gaolhouse Cottage in Thetford town centre is a beautifully renovated self-catering property in the heart of Norfolk housed within the former 18th Century Thetford gaol. This unique self-catering heritage cottage in Thetford has appeared on the popular TV series 'Property Ladder'. Spectacular original features blend with stunning contemporary design throughout this stunning Norfolk holiday cottage which boasts old oak cell doors, beamed ceilings and a beautifully designed country kitchen. Accommodating 5 guests and boasting two immaculately presented bathrooms, luxury Gaolhouse Cottage boasts a central Thetford position, ideally placed for the town's Dad's Army trail and just a short drive from Thetford Forest which offers a wealth of cycling and walking trails.

Heritage attractions and outdoor activities in and around Thetford are extensive. The town is an ancient capital and in recent times was famously the site for filming of Dad's Army - the fictional Walmington on Sea. Attractions in Thetford linked to the legendary Dad's Army series include the Dad's Army Museum and captivating riverside statue of Captain Mainwaring. Discover the ancient history of Thetford in the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life housed within a Tudor merchant's house. The museum features exhibitions on famous Thetford people including the radical Thomas Paine who was born in the town. Pretty cafes, traditional inns and restaurants are all plentiful in Thetford centre. The Gaolhouse Cottage in Thetford is also ideally placed for day trips to historic Bury St Edmunds with its stunning cathedral and Abbey gardens and for outdoor activities and mountain biking in Thetford Forest. Thetford town centre museums and attractions including the Heritage trail, pretty riverside walks, the Forgotten Garden and Hing's House gardens are all within walking distance of this beautiful heritage Thetford cottage.

Additional Information

Luxury historic cottage in Thetford centre old town. Former 18th Century town gaol immaculately converted mixing spectacular original features including exposed beams and cell doors with modern chic design. Accommodating 5 guests across 2 bedrooms (1 double room and 1 twin en-suite room). Additional spectacular bathroom with feature Victorian roll top bath. The study downstairs also boasts stunning features including spiral staircase to the former dungeon. Immaculate designer fully fitted kitchen with electric oven & hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine and microwave. Kitchen leads into chic dining room with feature fireplace. Beautiful sitting room with a contemporary design and colour Freeview TV, DVD and luxury seating. All fuel/ power, bed linen and towels are inclusive in the property price, with travel cot and highchair available. Roadside parking is adjacent plus the property boasts a cosy enclosed rear courtyard garden with seating and table. No pets and no smoking. Shops and pubs in Thetford centre are a mere 2 to 5 minute walk.

Specialities

Spectacular heritage old Gaol in Thetford centre offering luxurious self-catering accommodation in the heart of Norfolk for 5 guests. Featuring captivating original features inclusive of beams and old cell doors. Two minute walk from Thetford museums, shops, cafes and pubs. Gateway to beautiful Thetford Forest for cycling and walking. Family friendly, The Gaolhouse Cottage in Thetford is on the town's heritage trail.