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Church Cottage, Thornham: Front elevation
Church Cottage, Thornham: Lovely spacious sitting room with wood burning stove
Church Cottage, Thornham: Large well-equipped kitchen with lots of character
Church Cottage, Thornham: Right on the edge of the marshes
Church Cottage, Thornham: Thornham marshes waiting to be explored

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hunstanton, Norfolk
  • Brancaster Beach
    ‪57 min walk‬
  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hunstanton Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Marham (KNF-RAF Marham)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Church Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk

This delightful white-washed, detached character cottage dates back to 1646 and is one of the oldest cottages in Thornham. Located on the edge of the saltmarshes that border the coastline, Church Cottage offers its guests an opportunity to experience an authentic Norfolk cottage in a stunning location.

Church Cottage is a charming property that provides eclectic interiors throughout, including a lovely open-plan kitchen/dining room and a separate living room with a cosy wood burning stove and beams. It is a real home from home with the added bonus of splendid views over the fields and just a minute's walk to the coastal path,

This cottage is spacious and well-equipped and over the years has become a firm favourite with Norfolk Hideaways' guests. Commanding wonderful views from all the front windows towards the sea, you are only a short walk to the beach and a few minutes to the centre of the village with its plethora of eateries. With three award-winning pub/restaurants; The Orange Tree; The Chequer's and The Lifeboat Inn and the Thornham Deli cafe/restaurant in the centre of the village with its excellent local produce, you are spoilt for choice. Walk a little further to the edge of the village and you will be rewarded with Drove Orchards where you'll find arguably the best fish and chips along the coast at Eric's and Gurney's fresh fish counter. With so much walking, eating and discovering literally on your doorstep, you won't even have to take your car out if you don't want to.

Church Cottage is perfect for those who want to unwind and enjoy their surroundings.

Additional Information
Church Cottage has been awarded a 4 Star Gold by Visit Britain over the last few years.
Although this property does not accept dogs, the owners do have dogs themselves.
Duvets are goose down in the single rooms and poly fibre in the double bed. Spare poly fibre single in the cupboard.
Sorry, no infants or children under the age of 12 years.

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Norfolk Hideaways
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hunstanton

Located in Hunstanton, this cottage is by the sea. Hunstanton Heritage Centre and Princess Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and Hunstanton Golf Club. Courtyard Farm and Paint Me Ceramics are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Hunstanton, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hunstanton Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Norfolk Coast Path - West - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 27 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Honeystone - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Sailors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thornham Deli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eric's Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Church Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Church Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Church Cottage, Thornham, Norfolk located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from RSPB Titchwell Marsh and within 3 miles (5 km) of Brancaster Beach and East Sands. West Sands is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Mrs Julia M., England

Great location but need updating
Church Cottage in Thornham is ideally based for exploring the North Norfolk Coast and it is situated overlooking open fields towards the Marsh, and coastline. There is also off road parking which really convenient. Inside there is a well equipped kitchen. We didn't find the old sofas in the lounge particularly comfortable. There were too many odd chairs everywhere and it all looked like a second hand furniture shop. We found the bed comfortable but when saw the mattress underneath the plastic sheet we were disappointed to see that it was unpalatably stained. Overall this cottage needs updating, but the bonus was that that despite it being cold outside the heating was good and we were not cold.
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8/10 Good

Wonderful return to Norfolk
We had another absolutely fabulous time in Church Cottage and it was great that we could be joined by friends. The location is superb for birdwatching and our telescope was trained on the Barn Owl box for most of our stay. The facilities in the cottage are excellent and we can’t wait to go back.
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6/10 Okay

Cottage by the sea with cobwebs
Not up to expected cleanliness with several cobwebs about. Loose rugs on carpets are a trip hazard.No mats in showers so very slippery. Heating difficult to operate. Only 7 dishwasher tablets provided and an inch of fairy liquid.
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6/10 Okay

1 week stay in February 2022
Pluses - location, spaciousness, beds and bedding fresh and comfortable, kitchen well equipped. Minuses - heating controlled remotely, some radiators not working, both showers leaking resulting in drips through living area ceilings, living room settee and easy chair extremely shabby and uncomfortable. Heating and television instructions absent or inadequate.
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8/10 Good

Sue R.

Beautiful views
Beautiful views - location is fab right on coastal path. The village is lovely 3 pub/restaurants & deli plus the drovers where you can get everything you need including the papers! The cottage is tired inside not the usual high standards of norfolk hideaways but price reflects this. Uncomfortable sofa & suggest the seating needs replacing. Lots of mats/rugs which dont coordinate gives a bohemian effect - but possibly not so good for looks. The single rooms are small, so ok if you want to use one as a dressing room but lovely main room! Kitchen good facilities although small. Parking is not really for 2 cars unless they are small as the only way into property is round the back - so have to lug everything either down slippery steps or on road. So with some tlc the cottage would be a perfect hideaway - re instate either the side door in study or front door to make life easier!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Norfolk Break
Our stay at Church Cottage was perfect. We were extremely lucky with the weather and enjoyed a mini heatwave whilst we were there which meant we could really enjoy exploring the surroundings. The location of the cottage is perfect, with beautiful walks out across the marshes and a variety of pubs/restaurants all within walking distance. The cottage is spacious and very well equipped and has beautiful views from all the windows. There’s plenty of outdoor seating and the backyard is ideal for enjoying a morning coffee in the sun or a barbecue at sunset. The cottage is yards away from the Norfolk Coast Path which is great for walking holidays, and the main road along the coast is also very near and gives drivers access to the whole of North Norfolks beautiful beaches and coastline. I will definitely be looking to stay in the cottage again-I can find no fault with it.
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8/10 Good

Ideally Situated Cottage
An attractive cottage ideally situated within walking distance of two pubs serving good food and next to coastal bus route. Main bedroom was bigger than average, although single bedrooms, which we weren't using really only suitable for children as small. An unexpected bonus was having two seating areas which meant that when my husband was watching the European Cup I could read my book in the other room in peace and comfort. Although the garden was small there was plenty of comfortable outdoor garden furniture. We do intend to return to Church cottage.
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8/10 Good

Thornham
Stayed in Church Cottage in Thornham which is a lovely village and ideally situated to travel around the Norfolk coast. It has 3 pubs and a deli which we visited. The cottage is very old and was built in 1649 I think, it has some lovely features especially in the lounge with the huge fireplace. Need to ensure anyone over 6’2 might have to bend in certain parts especially coming down the stairs. Unfortunately when we visited the weather was very mixed but we made the most of it and it didn’t stop us from getting out walking. Had an enjoyable stay.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely well equipped cottage in a perfect location.
The cottage was cosy and had all the home comforts. Very generous basics with regards coffee, milk, cleaning products and condiments were left for our use.
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10/10 Excellent

Church Cottage
A well equipped and comfortable cottage with lovely views over the Buffalo field towards Thornham Marshes.Thornham is a delightful village with plenty of eating places on hand.There are wonderful walks to be had without getting into the car and the whole of the Norfolk Coast is one long string of nature reserves. We have been coming to this area twice a year since I don`t know when.Most of the properties have been with Norfolk Hideaways in either Holme-next-the-Sea or as this year for the first time in Thornham and they have all been very good.
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8/10 Good

Gillian H., Batemans Bay Australia

Comfortable cottage in Norfolk
Suitable for a couple and 2 children,this is great for a base for walking, the sea, and three good pub restaurants nearby. We were two couples, but facilities were fine. We removed the small rugs, as they are a great hazard, causing tripping falls, replacing them before we left! Norfolk Hideaways were helpful, when a neighbours house alarm was disturbing our peace and quiet, and we were soon enjoying the wonderful quiet that is North Norfolk.
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8/10 Good

A lovely cottage in a perfect location
The cottage was perfect and in an ideal location. It was spacious and comfortable. When we first arrived, the cottage had not been cleaned. We called Norfolk Hideaways and very quickly the oversight was resolved and we were even offered £50 to go for a drink while the place was cleaned. Norfolk Hideaways dealt with it very quickly and efficiently. We were impressed.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage
Clean, comfortable, well-equipped and convenient position. Norfolk Hideaways staff very pleasant and efficient.
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6/10 Okay

Stuart C.

Mixed feelings
The location is fantastic. The kitchen area, main bedroom and bathrooms were fine. The bed was very comfortable. However, the furnishings in the lounge and dining area were old, tired and uncomfortable. The house smelt generally musty and a little damp. Having rented holiday accommodation in this area a dozen times in the past few years, we were genuinely disappointed and would not book again.
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8/10 Good

Church Cottage Thornham
A lovely cottage in a beautiful location with every thing you need for a home from home stay, however as we are in our 70`s we found the stairs difficult and the sloping ceilings in the bathrooms awkward as we are tall people .More comfortable seating in the lounge would help as the settee and chair were to low to sit on. We never did find the hairdryer?
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6/10 Okay

comfortable and lovely cottage, cleanliness (showers bad) mixed, provision unclear
Had a good week and enjoyed our stay, but not as expected. Bedrooms 2 nd 3 cramped, garden parsimonious and no washing line, no bath, showers dirty and one had faulty door. But these are minor niggles: just not as we have come to expect of the very high standard set by Norfolk Hideaways. Would not recommend this cottage without some improvements in the areas mentioned, but I gather this property is sold and may not be let again?
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage - ideal for exploring the North Norfolk coast - marshes, beaches and cycle rides!
We had a brilliant week based at Church cottage. We hardly used the car as we walked to the mashes, beach, local deli and pubs. The cottage was very comfortable and has lovely views over the marshes - we saw lots of different types of birds.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Beatiful Cottage in tranquil village
Church cottage is a beautifully appointed and well maintained cottage more than just a holiday let, more like a real home. Quality furnishings and all the little things provided. It is a place that can attract people of varied interest: walking, cycling, bird watching,sketching and painting and also near enough for lovely beaches for families with children. This was a place that we felt we could live in permanently! Sadly this review isn't going to help as the cottage was sold while we were there and isn't to be let in the future.
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8/10 Good

A really nice place to stay.
We absolutely loved our stay at Church Cottage: the location is very good for bird watching,walking and exploring the coast, and the cottage was well equipped and comfortable. The owner (who lives next door) was friendly and helpful. Our stay would have been even better if the showers were not fixed (difficult to wash childrens' hair) and if there had been some basic provisions (milk, bread, butter) in the fridge when we got into the cottage at 4.30 (the entry time was delayed by the owner) so that we did not have to go straight out again to shop! Perfect moment.....watching the sunset over the fields and seeing the tawny owl flying over, silently searching for supper! 'Im going to count that owl as part of the cottage fixtures and fittings! We definitely plan to come back next year. :
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10/10 Excellent

A great holiday
Church Cottage was lovely, spacious, well equipped and nicely furnished. The location was perfect with views over marshes and close proximity to coastal path. The beautiful village of Thornham has much to offer with excellent pubs/restaurants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Fantastic holiday.
A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Extremely well equipped and comfortable. A good centre for visiting north Norfolk,. Would love to stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

In a brilliant area for eating and walking
Really liked the stay here due to its excellent location in a pretty village with really good choices for eating and drinking and also for some great walks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Church cottage, Thonham, Norfolk
A competent website gave us a good idea of what we were getting. This combined with seeing it from the outside whilst staying somewhere we didn't like, decided us to rent it on our next visit. I hope the new owners continue to rent it out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Perfect spot
Church Cottage is excellent in so many ways- cosy and comfortable, well presented and equipped- but its location right in the centre of Thornham (our favourite Norfolk village) with views across the marshes, walks from the door and lovely places to eat and drink is just perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Church Cottage. Everything we needed was supplied, and the house felt very welcoming and cosy. The views from the windows were beautiful and there was lots of local wildlife to see. The local pubs and eating places at Drove Orchard were all within walking distance and provided tasty food and good ale. Hope to return in the future.

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