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Thetford, Norfolk

Golden Oak at Thorpe Forest

  • Sleeps up to 8
  • Pets 1
  • Hot Tub
  • Bedrooms: 4

About Golden Oak at Thorpe Forest

Craving a proper woodland getaway without the faff? Golden Oak at Thorpe Forest in Norfolk sits right alongside the River Thet with everything you need for a proper break from reality.

These wooden cabins aren't your basic holiday lets. Each one comes with a fully equipped kitchen for whipping up feasts and a log burner for those cosy nights in.

After a day tramping through the woods, nothing beats sinking into your private hot tub with a glass of something nice. We particularly love the fluffy robes provided in master bedrooms for that touch of luxury.

Your morning coffee is sorted with the excellent in-cabin coffee machine. No need to pack the instant.

Thorpe Forest is brilliant for getting your steps in. Walking and cycling trails wind through the trees and bird-watchers will be in their element spotting the local feathered residents.

Fancy a BBQ? The outdoor barbecue area lets you grill your dinner under the canopy of trees. Proper magical when the sun's setting.

The cabins come in various sizes to suit your crew – from intimate 1-bed setups to larger 4-bedroom options that sleep the whole gang.

Most cabins are single-level affairs (1-3 bedroom), while the 4-bedroom ones spread across two floors for extra space.

Each cabin has at least two bathrooms stocked with posh L'OCCITANE toiletries. No need to lug your own shampoo about.

Modern comforts aren't forgotten either – underfloor heating keeps your toes toasty, while Wi-Fi and connected TVs mean you can still binge your favourite shows.

Venture out to High Lodge Thetford Forest (10 miles, 20 minutes) for more outdoor activities, or marvel at Norwich Cathedral (30 miles, 45 minutes) if you fancy some culture.

Animal lovers should hit up Banham Zoo (20 miles, 35 minutes), while history buffs can explore Thetford Priory (11 miles, 25 minutes).

These cabins are spot on for families and friends looking to reconnect away from the daily grind. Your booking even supports the local community – holiday karma sorted!

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Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • Luxury Wood cabin in Thorpe Forest
  • Surrounded by scenic forest
  • Outdoor barbecue area on decking
  • Variety of activities available
  • Supports local nature and economy
  • Private hot tub with daily checks
  • Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
  • Comfortable living space with log burner
  • Robes and hairdryer in master bedroom
  • Pet-friendly options available
  • Outdoor seating area for relaxation
  • Wi-Fi access available
  • Underfloor heating on the ground floor
  • Convenient parking space for vehicles
Accommodation features
  • Cabin sizes with 1 to 4 bedrooms
  • Options for double and twin beds
  • 2 bathrooms in most cabins
  • Iron and ironing board on request
  • Gas barbecue with a tool set provided
  • Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine
  • Oven, microwave, toaster and kettle
  • Full or under-counter fridge with freezer
  • Bed linen, duvets and towels provided
  • Connected TV with streaming options
  • Fire guards and non-slip bath mats available
  • Clothes airer and kitchen essentials
  • Log burner starter kits available
  • Parking for 1 to 2 vehicles
  • Check-in from 4pm
  • Pets allowed with additional charge
  • Outdoor games like tumble tower & dominoes
  • Glass ashtray outside on the decking
  • Wi-Fi suitable for light browsing
  • Drying lobby for outdoor clothing

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The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Golden Oak at Thorpe Forest, with real driving times.

Family zoo 20 min drive · 15.4 miles

Banham Zoo

Sat nav: NR16 2HE

Norfolk's largest zoo, with big cats, giraffes, monkeys and live shows, run by a wildlife conservation charity.

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Banham Zoo is a 50-acre zoo in Norfolk, run by the Zoological Society of East Anglia, a registered charity. It opened to the public in 1968 and is the largest zoo in the region. Animals include giraffes, snow leopards, Amur tigers, cheetahs, red pandas, meerkats and California sea lions, along with a well-regarded collection of smaller monkeys.

Tip: Check the website's what's on page before you go, as daily talks and seasonal events change, and you can book tickets online in advance.

Moated manor house 18 min drive · 13.7 miles

Oxburgh Hall

Sat nav: PE33 9PS

A moated medieval manor in Norfolk with Victorian Gothic interiors, a gatehouse, gardens and parkland to explore.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
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Oxburgh Hall is a moated medieval manor house near Swaffham, with Victorian Gothic interiors. It was built in the 1480s for the Bedingfeld family, who still live in private apartments there. You cross the moat to a tall brick gatehouse, then explore the hall, which has a priest hole and needlework hangings worked by Mary, Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick.

Tip: Parking is free on site, and the hall is about 250 metres from the main car park along a flat gravel path.

Neolithic flint mine 6 min drive · 4.7 miles

Grime's Graves

Sat nav: IP26 5DE

A vast Neolithic flint mining landscape, dug by hand with deer antler picks around 4,500 years ago.

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Grime's Graves is a large Neolithic flint mining complex in Norfolk, 8 km north east of Brandon. Miners worked here from around 2600 to 2300 BC, digging shafts into the chalk to reach seams of flint, which was much in demand for making polished stone axes. Some of the largest shafts are more than 14 m deep and 12 m wide at the surface.

Royal estate 49 min drive · 32.4 miles

Sandringham House

Sat nav: PE35 6EN

A royal country house with gardens, parkland trails and a long history in the Norfolk Coast landscape.

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  • Families
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Sandringham House is a royal country house on a large estate in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is owned personally by the monarch rather than the Crown, and the house is Grade II* listed. The landscaped gardens, park and woodlands are on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, and the site has a history stretching back to Elizabethan times.

Tip: If you're bringing a dog, check the estate's dog-friendly areas on its website before you set off.

Cathedral 41 min drive · 29.4 miles

Ely Cathedral

Sat nav: CB7 4DL

A vast Fenland cathedral with a unique octagonal lantern tower and a tower climb for far-reaching views.

  • Rainy days
  • Couples
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Ely Cathedral stands above the flat Fenland landscape, which is why locals call it "the ship of the Fens". The earliest parts of the present building date to 1083, and it is one of the largest Norman churches built in its day. Its nave is among the longest in Britain, and the central Octagon, with its lantern above, creates a remarkable space inside.

Tip: Book tickets and tours in advance, as tour places are limited, and check opening times first because it is a busy working cathedral.

Castle museum 41 min drive · 29.9 miles

Norwich Castle Museum

Sat nav: NR1 3JU

A Norman royal castle keep in Norwich, with medieval life, art, archaeology and natural history galleries.

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Norwich Castle was built by William the Conqueror as a royal palace, and later served as a gaol before becoming a museum and art gallery. The medieval Castle Keep has rooms furnished to give an authentic sense of twelfth-century life, along with immersive storytelling.

Tip: Pre-booking tickets online gets you the best price for entry, and a free digital guide is available to help you explore the castle and its collections.

Steam museum 22 min drive · 16.3 miles

Bressingham Steam & Gardens

Sat nav: IP22 2AB

Ride historic steam railways and the 1897 Gallopers, then wander the Dell Garden, near Diss in Norfolk.

  • Families
  • Half day
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Bressingham is a steam museum and gardens just west of Diss. The museum has several railways running through the grounds, including the Fen Railway and the Waveney Valley Railway, and a locomotive shed where you can get close to the engines.

Tip: Check the train running timetable on the Bressingham website before you go, so you can plan your rides around the day.

Aviation museum 47 min drive · 39.2 miles

IWM Duxford

Sat nav: CB22 4QR

A former RAF fighter airfield in Cambridgeshire, now a museum of aircraft, military vehicles and wartime history.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
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IWM Duxford is a branch of the Imperial War Museum, set on the historic Duxford Aerodrome in Cambridgeshire. The site began as a Royal Flying Corps training aerodrome, played a prominent part in the Battle of Britain, and stayed an active RAF airfield until 1961.

Tip: Check the IWM Duxford website before you go for air shows and special events, as the site hosts them regularly.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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