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The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk

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A large, historic house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, with a fireplace and large windows.
A dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by a lush garden and a large brick building in the background.
A bedroom with a white metal bed, a small round table, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A traditional room with a fireplace, a large window, a piano, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage offers space for 14 guests with 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It features activities such as fishing, hiking, and biking nearby. Guests can enjoy golf in the area, and the property is pet-friendly. Attractions include Dereham Windmill and Strikes Bowling.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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North Tuddenham,, Norfolk
  • Place, Dereham Windmill
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Second Floor: Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Second Floor: Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom En-suite shower room with Bedroom 2

Shower room

The Annexe: En-suite bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk

The Old Rectory in Norfolk is a luxury self catering holiday home which stands in its own parkland next to the church surrounded by open countryside, a mile from North Tuddenham. The original rectory dated from the 16th century and the poet William Cowper stayed here when he first came to Norfolk. It was replaced in 1852 by Rev Barry, younger brother of the architect of the Houses of Parliament, who designed it himself. The holiday home has been refurbished to provide a luxury self catering venue for family gatherings. It is easily accessed from the A47, half a mile away.

The Old Rectory is set in idyllic surroundings with grounds covering 12.5 acres. There are large areas of lawn interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. The grounds also include a west facing terrace, ideal for summer barbecues, a pond (this has been fenced making it childproof), and a children's football area with two goals. The Old Rectory is an ideal outdoor holiday break with its own wood: a pathway marked by an avenue of yew trees which leads to clearings planted with bluebells, foxgloves and primroses and ideal picnic spots.

For a larger gathering, The Old Rectory and The Coach House sleeps twenty guests, please see separate listing.

Additional Information:
Oil central heating.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Games room with table tennis.
Use of an all weather tennis court in the grounds.
Clay pigeon shooting, game shooting and fishing are available by prior arrangement. Please call Mrs Jenne on 07803-891984.
Catering can be arranged through Florentina Events - hello@florentina-events.com / 07723 363597
Sorry, no hen or stag parties.
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge per dog).
Please note the seventh bedroom is accessed via a separate steep staircase from the utility room.
Extra children's guest beds available (at extra cost of £23.50 each).
Private water supply.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1634742
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dereham

Dereham is home to this cottage. Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station and Dereham Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider ROARR! Dinosaur Park and Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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North Tuddenham,, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Dereham Windmill - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Norfolk Showground - 12 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 8 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Freehouse & Restaurant. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Standard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Rectory, North Tuddenham, Norfolk located?

Located in Dereham, this family-friendly cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dereham Windmill, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mid-Norfolk Railway - East Dereham Station and Dereham Leisure Centre. Dereham History & Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Norfolk half-term

Lovely house with extensive grounds. A great place for the 6 children in our party. Facilities good, although bedroom in the annex a steep climb and limited headroom.Dining and sitting rooms excellent. Seeing hares and deer in the garden an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic space for a large group. Kitchen had all the utensils needed. Really good quality large BBQ. Very comfortable beda and quality bedding. Was fantastic weather so we were in the extensive grounds for most of the stay.There is a TV in the small lounge but not in the larger lounge as we had thought about watching a film if weather bad and may be helpful to be aware of this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd

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What makes this property unique

Ground Floor:
Large entrance hall with stairs to the first floor.
Kitchen
With a double range cooker, microwave, two fridge/freezers and dishwasher.
Breakfast room
A small dining area with breakfast table and chairs.
Dining room
A formal dining room with an open fire and seating for up to 20 guests.
Drawing room
With a open fire, television, DVD player and CD player.
Childrens snug
With additional seating, television and DVD player.
Utility room
With a washing machine and tumble dryer (access via steep staircase to Annexe).
Cloakroom
With a wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a 5' king-size canopied bed.
Bedroom two
With a four poster 5' king-size bed and en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room
With a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With twin 3' single beds.
Bedroom four
With a 5' king-size bed.
Bathroom
With a roll-top bath and hand-held shower attachment, wash basin and WC.
Shower room
With a shower, wash basin and WC.

Second Floor:
Stairs to two twin attic bedrooms with full size 3' beds.

The Annexe:
Access via a separate steep staircase from the utility room to a bedroom with a 5' bed king-size bed.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Lovely, lawned garden. Garden furniture and charcoal barbecue.
Games room with table tennis.
Use of an all weather tennis court in the grounds.
Ample on-site parking.

Languages:

English

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