Thetford is a small town in Norfolk, England, with a rich history. Archeologists have discovered artifacts there from 2,500 B.C. and earthworks from 500 B.C. The town contains the ruins of a 12th century priory and various other historic sites. Thetford Forest is adjacent to the town and offers walking and nature viewing opportunities. There are a few hotels in the area, including an inn that has been in business since the 15th century. Other accommodations range from family-run hotels to rooms in former private mansions.
The Wereham house is a family-run hotel with just eight rooms. Each of the rooms has a private bathroom, free wireless Internet access and coffee makers. The rooms have views of the hotel’s gardens or of the street, which is closed to traffic and is quiet. The hotel has free parking and bicycle storage for guests. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel’s dining room serves snacks four days a week in the evening. A small bar near the entrance offers beer, wine and whiskey, as well as books and magazines for guests.
Wereham House
24 White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk IP24 1AD
United Kingdom
+44-1842-761956
werehamhouse.co.uk
The Bell Inn has been an active hotel since the 15th century and is within walking distance of the Thetford Priory. This hotel has 46 rooms, all with private bathrooms and free wireless Internet access. Some of the rooms have what the hotel’s website refers to as “period features,” including sections of the original plaster walls. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and the hotel also allows pets. The hotel’s restaurant serves three meals a day, seven days a week. The on-site bar is a traditional pub with oak beams and a patio during warmer months. The bar serves cask ales and has a pub menu for lunch and dinner.
Bell Inn
King Street
Thetford
Norfolk IP24 2AZ
United Kingdom
+44-1842-754-455
bellinn-thetford.co.uk
The Lynford Hall Hotel was originally constructed as a private country home in the 19th century and sits on an estate of approximately 1,000 acres. The hotel has 38 rooms and suites all with free breakfast, wireless Internet, private bathrooms, sitting areas as well as tea and coffee makers. On-site dining options include the Duvernay Restaurant, the Wellingtonia Bar and the Lynford Terrace, where the hotel serves afternoon tea. Banquet and conference rooms are also available for events, including weddings and business meetings.
Lynford Hall Hotel
Mundford, Nr Thetford
Norfolk IP26 5HW
United Kingdom
+44-1842-878351
lynfordhallhotel.co.uk
