Title: The Folly, Thorpe Forest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Folly, Thorpe Forest Holiday home in Thetford with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234800/116234783/b12deddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234800/116234783/565fd468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234800/116234783/3013a2bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234800/116234783/62a02ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116234800/116234783/83ed04a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Folly, Thorpe Forest provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Folly, Thorpe Forest The Folly is nestled half a mile into Thorpe forest, set in the middle of a scheduled ancient monument (remains of medieval church and village), situated within the parish of East Harling. The unique and biodiverse location boasts stunning forest views and frequent wildlife sightings. With direct access to Thorpe forest it opens up opportunity for adventures to suit any level of explorer. Consisting of a living area and downstairs shower room, kitchen with dining table and chairs, a master bedroom with freestanding bath and desk area and a further bedroom with doors opening onto a balcony. The balcony overlooks a water meadow home to a broad range wildlife. The cottage benefits from a private outside seating area which is lit up at night and is the perfect place to enjoy the tranquillity of the forest. The market town of Thetford is just 10 minutes away, the city of Norwich 40 minutes away, the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds is 25 minutes away, the Norfolk coast just over an hour away and the beautiful coastal town of Southwold is also just over an hour away. Within a couple of minutes walk of the Forest Holidays site and also Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre, guests can benefit from using the onsite facilities including shop, restaurant, bar/cafe and can also book outdoor activities. Further outdoor adventures can be found nearby at High Lodge and also on the Elveden Estate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZqt6KviSGs ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34060000/34054900/34054864/29c31067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Star Luxury Ground Floor apartment, quiet with 2 car covered parking Thetford, Norfolk - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 600035245 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.42048%2C0.86184&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FnH9ijzZnG7BCUEexghhhgbOsbw=) Shadwell, England #### What's nearby - Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Dad's Army Museum - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles - Snetterton Race Circuit - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles - Banham Zoo - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles - Elveden Estate - 19 min drive - 13.5 miles #### Getting around - Thetford Station - 14 min drive - Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min drive - ‪Croxton Fish Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Tall Orders - ‬10 min drive - ‪Tyrrell's Bar and Restaurant - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Bell Hotel - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Folly, Thorpe Forest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Folly, Thorpe Forest? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Folly, Thorpe Forest? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Folly, Thorpe Forest located? > Situated in Thetford, this holiday home is steps from Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Knettishall Heath Country Park and Peddars Way. Combat Paintball Ltd is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Folly, Thorpe Forest Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven M. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The stay was perfect, clean, quiet and comfortabel ##### Steven M. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad B. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice secluded location. Convenient to get to A11 and all of the shops in Thetford. House was clean and had a well stocked kitchen. ##### Chad B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025