Thursford Castle

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An ultra-luxurious, deliciously ‘secret' North Norfolk hideaway, created from the restored ruins of a romantic Gothic chapel just fifteen minutes from the coast.
  • Sleeps: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum stay: 2 nights

Unique and mesmerising, Thursford Castle is the very definition of a hideaway. You’d simply never know it was there at all, unless you’ve been let in on the ‘secret’.

If you have, you’ll discover the castle in a triangular landscaped garden, beautifully secluded amongst idyllic North Norfolk countryside that’s a mere fifteen-minute drive from the coast.  

A jaw-dropping project worthy of the grandest designs, the retreat –  recently featured on Channel 4’s Extraordinary Escapes –  has been created from the romantic ruins of a Gothic chapel, carefully preserving historic features whilst offering the ultimate in indulgent modern-day comfort.

The exterior, a gleaming, glazed quadrangle fronted by elegant chapel remains, boasts the ‘wow-factor’ in spades, while inside await toasty underfloor heating, sleek mod-cons, and sumptuous furnishings.

These include a double-sided wood-burning stove with a sliding door, a softly-furnished snug, and a deluxe superking master bedroom occupying its very own glazed hallway (there are three more en-suite bedrooms to choose from: two kingsize and one twin). 

Once you’ve explored inside, relax with a glass of wine out in the furnished courtyard… or take a sunset stroll around the large garden that surrounds the house instead, marvelling at your good holiday fortune all the while.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Large Groups

Where you'll be staying

Thursford, Norfolk

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