The Alms House
  • ★★★
  • Holiday home
  • Thetford
  • 8.5/10

The Alms House

Comfortable Accommodation: The Alms House in Thetford offers an adults-only 3-star holiday home with a terrace and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, microwave, and kitchenware. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a private bathroom, and a washing machine. Convenient Location: Located 52 km from Norwich International Airport, The Alms House is an 8-minute walk from Thetford Castle Hill. Nearby attractions include Weeting Castle (14 km) and St Edmundsbury Cathedral (21 km). Guests appreciate the central location and the well-equipped kitchen.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
  • FREE parking!

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

55 Magdalen Street Thetford, Thetford, IP24 2BP, United Kingdom, Thetford, UK

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Houses Private bathroom Adults only Kitchen Shower Terrace

Gallery

a small brick house with a red roof at The Alms House in Thetford
a blue table and chairs on a patio at The Alms House in Thetford
a bedroom with a bed in an attic at The Alms House in Thetford

Reviews

Cerys 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful property to rest in after long forest hike-a-bikes!

Pros: Beautiful historic property, well equipped and friendly host who didn't mind our calling with questions. The welcome pack had a lovely section on Thetfords history. The kitchen had all the utensils we needed and more, and the shower was lovely. Very clean.

Cons: The bulb on the fridge was broken which meant it seemed like it wasn't working but was. I couldn't get the light on the cooker hood to work or the heated towel rail. A bikerack and a footstool for the sofa would have been a nice addition, but on the whole everything was grand.

Jw 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Lovely little house near the centre of town. Handy for supermarkets and pubs. Clean and tidy, adequate kitchen, useful enclosed back yard for storing bikes. Recommended.

Kenneth 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A place to chill

Pros: Nicely located, easy to access, a great place to spend some quality time alone or with friends.

Cons: The only 'fly in the ointment'? There weren't enough instant coffee sachets.

Wayne 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Very nice

Pros: A very unique place to stay. Host very quick to answer,place central to everything,will definitely stay here again

Michelle 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

We had a comfortable stay, close to town.

Pros: The cottage was comfortable had all amenities needed. The cottage has kept original features such as beams etc .

Cons: Due to the age of property the ladder stair to the bedroom is very steep which would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues . Very small courtyard to the rear at our particular booking .

Diana 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Very enjoyable, with plenty to do in Thetford and the surroundings.

Pros: Being independent. The charm of the cottage and the imaginative renovation. The helpfulness of the host when I did have contact with him. The well appointed kitchen. The cleanliness of the place on arrival, the plentiful supply of towels, cleaning equipment etc. and the charm, courtesy and helpfulness of the young woman who maintained those high standards.

Cons: There were aspects of the cottage which were not suitable for an eighty-five year old woman with some mobility problems. The staircase to the bedroom was steep and of an awkward design and had to be negotiated with great care and preferably empty-handed. The host did warn me about this when I phoned him a day or two before my arrival; but by that time it was too late to reconsider. This detail should have been included in the original description of the property. I managed, but I might not have done. The cottage could have been warmer, given the unseasonable damp and cold of the spring/summer.

Smith 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Staying there was a very interesting, unique and comfortable experience. Made the trip more special.

Pros: Needed a pair of scissors and they were in the kitchen drawer. It was like home from home with everything we needed, unlike a hotel room. Great atmosphere in the accommodation, quiet, little garden at the back. Excellent walking distance to the center of Thetford. Would go there again.

Cons: Both being 75 years old, the steep, unusual stairs were a bit of a challenge. But we managed and enjoyed the unusual spaces. Was an experience staying in such an old accommodation but with all the modern requirements.

Debbie 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Charming property. Slight hiccup over lack of towels swiftly resolved. Many of the previous reviews mention the stairs, yes they are steep, but quite easy to get used to, though not suitable for if you have impaired mobility (there's is a sofa bed too).

Michael 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Clean, tidy and self contained property. Ideally situated for the town.

Pros: N/A for Breakfast. Location great for the town centre. Unfortunately i was only there for one night to attend a funeral. I will however bear this location in mind if i should be in the area again.

Cons: Nothing i can think of. Met the requirement for everything i needed for an overnight stay. Unfortunately i wasn't there long enough to sample all the facilities.

Kenneth 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Thank you for the gift of your place in Thetford where we have dear friends we have visited many times. We’ve stayed at several establishments but your historic spot is one we loved the most. I shall tell my students about it this fall. Warm wishes. We are based at an Airbnb in Isleworth for a month. Wish we could leave you a review but our dear friend booked your place on our behalf. Will return.

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