Thursford Castle

A unique opportunity to stay at an outstanding North Norfolk property. If you are a fan of Grand Designs and restoration projects, this is the place for you. Stunning modern architectural design encompasses the restored ruins of a romantic Gothic chapel and all set in beautiful, idyllic countryside a fifteen minute drive away from the coast. Discretely tucked away, and located midway between the villages of Thursford and Great Snoring, Thursford Castle sits rather like an art installation in a private triangular shaped landscaped garden. Here ancient sits harmoniously with modern.The sumptuous and supremely comfortable single storey accommodation enjoys luxurious underfloor heating throughout and forms a glazed quadrangle set around an inner landscaped courtyard garden, with the statuesque remains of a former chapel at its helm. Beautifully furnished and light-filled throughout, this house deserves to be featured in a glossy interiors magazine, with lifestyle shots crying out from every angle. Entering the castle through the heart of the old chapel, take a left turn to the main sociable living area with beamed ceiling. Open-plan and spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen sitting at one end, a cosy sitting area with wall-mounted television at the other and a large dining table dividing the two. Bi-fold doors, opening to the courtyard garden, almost complete one side of the room and flood it with light. A double-sided wood burning stove, inset below the television, has a sliding glass door and a sophisticated integrated vent system dotted around the top of the room which circulates warm air. Behind the sitting room, sharing the warmth and light of the wood burning stove, is a relaxing snug where you can choose to be quiet, perhaps read a favourite book or catch up with a film or series on a widescreen Smart television with both surround sound and Sky. From this side of the house a glazed hallway, again with bi-fold doors opening to the inner garden, leads to three en-suite bedrooms (two king-size and one twin) as well as an office to study, work or play in - the table football is bound to let off some competitive steam! The deluxe super-king size master suite sits alone at the opposite end of the house and enjoys its own glazed hallway on the right side of the main entrance. You are spoilt for outside space; choose to sit or dine in the pretty inner garden or stretch your legs and take a stroll around the large garden that surrounds the house. Thursford Castle sums up a Norfolk hideaway to a tee - you really wouldn't know it was there, unless you were fortunate enough to be in on the secret. This is the owner's main and much loved home and guests are very privileged to have the opportunity to share and enjoy their dream, and inspired vision, for saving a piece of history and allowing it to become part of life once more. Groups of friends, couples and families are all welcome to have the pleasure of enjoying this very special house - all to themselves! All On One Level: Glazed T-shaped entrance hallway Turning left leads to Cloakroom With wash basin and WC. Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room Kitchen With an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. A large island with breakfast bar seating. Dining area With table and seating for eight guests. Bi-fold doors open to the courtyard garden. Sitting area With comfortable seating seat around a double sided wood burning stove, with glass screen. Utility With washing machine, tumble dryer and sink. Door to the side garden. Snug With a five-seater corner sofa and armchairs, a wood burning stove shared with the sitting room. Widescreen Smart television with Sky and surround sound. Inner glazed hallway With large sofa and glaze bi-fold doors to the inner courtyard garden. Bedroom two With a 5' king-size bed. En-suite shower room With shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Bedroom three With 3' full-size twin beds (the beds can be pushed together if a 6' super king-size bed preferred). En-suite bathroom With bath with hand-held shower, wash basin and WC. Bedroom four With a 5' king-size bed. En-suite shower room With a shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Office/study/games room With table football. Returning to the front entrance hall, a glazed corridor leads to: Master bedroom With 6' super-king size bed. En-suite bathroom With free-standing bath, shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Outside: Thursford Castle is enclosed within spacious and private gardens. The inner courtyard garden offers outside dining, with table and seating. There is ample parking for up to four cars within the grounds. Additional Information: Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Nespresso coffee machine (please bring your own pods). Feather duvets and synthetic pillows. Gas barbecue. Electric bikes are available to hire (from within the extensive grounds) by private arrangement with the owner ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) It is an excellent way to explore the surrounding villages. A selection of route maps are provided. Private catering, whether it's for a special occasion or simply a treat, can also be arranged in advance with the owner, whose details will be provided once your booking has been confirmed. The owners live on-site in private accommodation, in a separate garden, away from the main house. There is no guest access to The Plant Room.