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  • Terrace
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

The Alms House offers accommodations in Thetford, 13 miles from The Apex and 17 miles from Ickworth House. This 3-star vacation home offers private check-in and check-out and free Wifi. Guests can access the vacation home via private entrance. The vacation home provides guests with a terrace, inner courtyard views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at The Alms House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thetford, like cycling. Thetford Castle Hill is a 8-minute walk from the accommodation, while Weeting Castle is 8.8 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 32 miles from The Alms House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Thetford
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  • Michael
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner is always there to help you and will check to make sure you have everything you need. BBQ and deck overlook a pond. Perfect place for a group to stay as there are multiple rooms with en-suite bath all sharing a common kitchen and...
  • Louie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    loved the place, perfect getaway with everything you’d need
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.

Hosted by Piers Hart

9
9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Piers Hart
The Alms house is a listed bijou residence in the heart of the ancient town of Thetford. It is one of 6 identical houses built in the C17 by a philanthropist for the deserving poor. The houses were remodelled and extended in the 1990's to include a bathroom, kitchen and cosy upstairs bedroom. Our two Alms houses are simply and comfortably furnished with a large double bed (no 55 has the option of two singles). The lounge has a comfy 2-seater sofa, large smart TV and dining table, with seating for up to 4. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would expect to find and leads out onto a small paved garden, with outdoor seating. The shower room and WC are on the ground floor. The sofa converts to a small bed suitable for one adult or two children under 14. Bedding for the sofa bed and extra towels are provided for a small extra charge. Please note that the stairs to the bedroom are very steep and are not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
We do hope that you will enjoy your stay in the Alms House, and that you find everything as it should be. We live only about 15 minutes away, so please let us know if there is anything you need. Sandra and Piers
Thetford is a very ancient town and was once the capital of Norfolk. It abounds with historic ruins, along with more recent connections: it was the film set for the Dad's Army series. The C18 Black Horse opposite, combines an old fashioned pub with a good place to eat (Wednesdays to Sundays) in its comfortable garden dining area. There are plenty of places to explore locally, including Grimes Graves, Bressingham Steam Museum & gardens, Euston Hall, Pakenham Watermill, the Saxon Village and High Lodge. The mediaeval towns of Bury St Edmunds and Lavenham are well worth a visit, as is Norwich, which is only 40mins away.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of The Alms House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

The Alms House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash Debit card The Alms House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Alms House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Alms House

  • Check-in at The Alms House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Alms House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park

  • The Alms House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Alms House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Alms House is 1,150 feet from the center of Thetford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Alms House on this page.

  • The Alms House can accommodate this group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Alms House is popular with guests booking family stays.