Offering a garden and garden view, Wensum House is set in Norwich, 48 km from Houghton Hall and 7 km from University of East Anglia. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 20 km from Blickling Hall. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Bawburgh Golf Club is 8.1 km from the holiday home, while Norwich Cathedral is 8.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 5 km from Wensum House.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Howard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Character of the house, garden and location was great. House had very effective central heating that kept the whole family warm throughout our stay.
  • Dale
    Singapore Singapore
    Loved it. Great place. Nice garden for family BBQ. Watch your head on the low beams!
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location for visiting many places. Size of the property.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Cilerna Properties

Company review score: 8.5Based on 12 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our family business has been involved in property letting for over 25 years. During that time we have been familiar with organising holiday let properties and serviced accommodation. We are very passionate about our properties and always aim for the highest possible standards, ensuring your stay is 'home from home'

Property information

Wensum House is a charming, beautifully restored 300+ year old traditional Norfolk cottage perfectly located in the small village of Drayton. The cottage has been very sympathetically updated to give a perfect balance of modern living requirements, whilst retaining all of the buildings abundant charms. The cottage lies approximately 3 miles from Norwich city centre, making it an ideal location for a city break with regular buses into the city. It is also conveniently located close to the NDR ring road making it quick and easy to access the Norfolk broads and the north Norfolk coastline with its wonderful beaches. The cottage dates back centuries and is full of character with its private off road parking, garden and delightful rear patio with BBQ for dining outside in the good weather. The accommodation consists of two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms, with a large bathroom with roll top bath and walk in shower all off landing upstairs, and a living room, living/dining room, laundry, WC and beautifully appointed kitchen with breakfast bar downstairs.

Neighbourhood information

Drayton is a lovely suburb village just to the north of Norwich. It boasts two great pubs, Dominos pizza, a filling station and a small shop all just 100 metres from the cottage. For a more comprehensive shop, there is a Tesco supermarket about 500 metres away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wensum House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Wensum House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:00

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

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 10:00

     

    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.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Wensum House

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Wensum House on this page.

    • Wensum House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at Wensum House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

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

    • Wensum House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

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

    • Wensum House is 3.7 miles from the centre of Norwich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.