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Thuxton Station |
Dereham, Norfolk, England |
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One-off feature |
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Discover this wonderfully converted 1912 railway station waiting rooms and enjoy the acre of private gardens that surrounds it. An ideal retreat for a relaxing break and a bonus for the railway enthusiast; you can even have a steam train stopping on your doorstep in July and August! |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing |
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Bedrooms:
| 1 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Catch the train at the station: weekends and Wednesdays (Summer only). The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was established in 1995 with the aim of buying the then-disused line between the Norfolk market towns of Dereham and Wymondham, and restoring regular passenger services for the first time since the line closed in 1969.
Railway Fishing Lakes: Situated behind the station, the railway fishing lake is a 60-peg spoon-shaped water only 10 minutes from the main site at Barford and has been developed with silver fish anglers specifically in mind.
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The station is located in a rural setting, with excellent walking and cycling and relatively traffic free roads. The garden backs on to competition fishing lakes. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Thuxton is in Norfolk in the East of England, 14 miles from Norwich and 70 miles from the M11. Norwich International Airport is 16 miles from Thuxton Station. |
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Nearest airports:
| Norwich 14 |
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Nearest train station:
| Main Line Station - Wymondham 6 |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Felixstowe |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Garveston |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Golf and Country Club at 1 mile |
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Nearest beach:
| Wells next the Sea at 34 miles |
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Nearest shop:
| Mattishall at 3 miles |
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Nearest market:
| Dereham at 5 miles |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Andrew Watton |
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Contact Phone No. |
01362 850950 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Cycling / Golf within 30km / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
DVD player / Linen provided / Television
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Interior Details |
Fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, oven, grill, microwave and 4 ring stove. One double bedroom and a double sofabed in the living room. One bathroom with shower. Dining area with seating for four people. TV, video and radio; towels and linen provided.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Parking
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Exterior Details |
Childrens climbing lodge, trampoline and paddling pool in the summer season. Large lawn for football or badminton. Two adult cycles available.
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Further Details |
Thuxton is situated mid point between Wymondham and Dereham on the B1135. Norwich City Centre is 14 miles away. The Station operates a scheduled service during the summer.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Long term renters welcome, pets considered, children welcome. Non smokers preferred.
Arrival Saturday after 14:00hrs. Departure Saturday before 10:00hrs. You can secure a booking with a £50.00 deposit. Payment on arrival. Cash or cheque only as we currently have no means of accepting credit cards. Pet charge = £10. More than 2 people incurs an additional £10 per person.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Pet Friendly
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What visitors have said about Thuxton Station |
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Me, my husband and 2 young children stayed in the Waiting Rooms over the Christmas period. What a fantastic location to spend Christmas! The cottage was decorated wtih Christmas lights, decorations and Christmas tree and was a lovely warm and cosy place to stay.
The Santa express came past on the days leading up to Christmas - much to my two boys delight. It was lovely to stand in our pyjamas on the front step waving at the train guards and passengers.
The location is great - being within easy driving distance of Norwich, Kings Lynn and Downham Market. There was plenty for the children to do (even so close to Christmas) and we can recommend Banham Zoo and Weston Dinosaur Park for young children.
The owners are friendly and offered use of their garden and children's play area. There were chickens, geese and ducks wandering around the grounds - great fun for the kids.
We were very sorry to leave and would definately recommend the waiting rooms to anyone who would like to get away from it all in a comfortable and pleasant holiday home.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Suzy S, Scarborough, Dec 2009 
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This lovely property was a delight to stay at, extremely comfortable,very clean. Coming from the hustle and bustle of city life, the peace and quiet was mesmerizing.The night skies had us enthralled, we spent many hours just gazing at the stars and listening to the Owls in the distance.The Steam trains at the weekends were a real treat,and all the volunteers were really friendly.Our hosts were extremely pleasant and very helpful. We would recommend this property to anyone who seeks peace and quiet, even the occasional low flying jets were not to disturbing. We have recommended this property to our friends and we will be going back at the earliest opportunity.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Pete & Lin, Brighton, Jul 2009
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We enjoyed a fantastic week at this holiday let. It was in a peaceful location with a lovely feature - real steam trains passing the front door at the weekends (and a diesel train on Wednesdays). The accommodation itself was charming and offered all we required for our stay. Andrew and Shirley couldn't have been better hosts. Our children loved having use of the trampoline and climbing frame and having all the space to run around in. If only we hadn't filled up our days so much they would have played in the pool too! We were all really sorry to leave at the end of our stay - but certain we will be back.We would recommend this property.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Jane and Glenn, Harold Wood
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John and I stayed at the waiting rooms in July 2009. We talk fondly of the property and how much we enjoyed watching the trains going by. Great location, comfortable accommodation and fantastic hosts. Thank you for making our stay a memorable one!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Sarah and John, Scotland, Aug 2009
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Absolutely brilliant!!! The space,local atmosphere and surrounding countryside were gorgeous as was the weather, there is plenty to do in the area and even more if you want a pleasent drive, suggestions include - Holkham Hall - Gressenhall - Banham Zoo and Norwich City Centre.
All in all an excellent, quiet and very enjoyable holiday.
Ian & Ann Wilkins, Scunthorpe, Jan 2002
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What a lovely place to spend a week unwinding the waiting rooms are quaint,quirky and comfy, the scenery is peaceful and pretty, the train was good fun and we will recommend it to our friends and family.
Alan and Zoe, Essex, Aug 2007
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Thank you for your kind welcome, we have had a lovely stay in the waiting rooms, its so nice to get away from the noise of the city and be surrounded by the noise of the country. We have loved being woken each morning by the birds singing. Thank you to for the eggs we really enjoyed them.
Liz,Jan,Sarah and Daisy Dog, West Yorks, May 2007
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