Experience your very own safari-style adventure within the most beautiful Norfolk surroundings. Sleeping six guests, this enchanting, three-bedroom retreat nestles among the trees, 1 mile from Thompson and 10.5 miles from Thetford. In an ideal location for exploring both Norfolk and Suffolk, it encompasses a fairy-tale lodge with a wood burner, plus a wood-fired hot tub and a firepit. There is also a shared swimming pond on the site.
Climb a flight of wooden steps up to the veranda outside the quirky timber and canvas retreat. Wander into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, which features an abundance of rustic wood fittings and furnishings. Prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen, dine at the long wooden table and sink into the leather sofa in front of the TV and the roaring wood burner. Savour a relaxing sleep in either the main king-size bedroom or the cabin, which is fitted with a king-size bed. There is also a children’s bunk room. The lodge also encompasses a sumptuous bathroom, with a freestanding bath, where you can lounge in steaming bubbles, and a magical children’s den. Spend as much time as possible out in the fresh air, cooking on the BBQ, toasting marshmallows on the firepit and unwinding in the hot tub, which has jets and lights. Open a bottle of wine to enjoy on the covered veranda. Amble over to the shared spa area, with its natural pond, sauna and hot tub. There is parking on site.
Stride straight out on woodland and country walks. Venture 1 mile to Thompson Water and Common, looking out for wildlife as you go. Thetford Forest, 10 miles away, is a great place to hire bikes and for youngsters to play in the many different adventure areas. Plan an afternoon visit to the National Trust’s Oxborough Estate, 16 miles away.