The Alms House is situated in Thetford, 21 km from The Apex, 28 km from Ickworth House, and 700 metres from Thetford Castle Hill. This 3-star holiday home offers private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The holiday home has private entrance. The holiday 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 holiday home, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thetford, like cycling. Weeting Castle is 14 km from The Alms House, while St Edmundsbury Cathedral is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 52 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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 (9.1)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Thetford
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  • 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.
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I traveled later than expected so didn't reach the property until after midnight; the host waited up to handover the key

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Alms House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 15:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Alms House

  • The prices at The Alms House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • The Alms House is 400 yards from the centre of Thetford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Alms House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

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

  • The Alms House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Check-in at The Alms House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park