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Washingford House

Norwich, Norfolk
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)7900 683617
Visit owner's website

Per night
£60 - £150

3 rooms

Rooms sleep 1 – 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Per night
£60 - £150

Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.

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The Experience

The house is Tudor with Victorian and Georgian additions, it’s the friendliest of places to stay and Paris will immediately make you feel at home. You’re in the heart of Bergh Apton, a conservation village seven miles south-east of Norwich in some wonderful walking and biking countryside.

The double rooms are large and light-filled with plenty of good books and views over the garden, the single is cosy with an armchair and its own bathroom. Wake to tasty breakfasts at a round table in the open sitting and dining room: fresh fruit, yogurt, muesli, bacon and eggs, eggs Benedict, crushed avocado with mushrooms and poached eggs. The big garden is a haven for wild birds and you are welcome to sit on the terrace.

You’re close to the Norfolk Broads for boat trips, Norwich for the cathedral, Close and restaurants, or you can tackle one of the twelve circular walks on the Wherryman’s Way. Return to much comfort.

We think you'll love

Feeling very much at home with such friendly owners and the delicious breakfasts
Birdwatching, not only in the garden but at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Exploring Norwich and all it has to offer

You should know

You need to get in your car to go out for pubs and restaurants

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £60
Surcharges: Singles £60-£70.

2 Twin/doubles: From £100
1 Single: From £60

Information

Booking information

Check in: Flexible
Check out: Flexible
Other details: Only one of the twin/doubles has an en suite.
Closed: Christmas.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Pubs/restaurants 4-6 miles.

Reviews

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you in a pretty home in utter tranquillity - what better place from which to set off to explore luxurious and gorgeous Norfolk!

Diana Sawday's Inspector

Graham Apr 2016

I have just returned from my second visit to Washingford House and would like to say that it is a most attractive house in lovely surroundings. Mrs Back is a most attentive and friendly hostess. The place is certainly 5 star.

Margaret Jul 2015

The PERFECT place to relax and unwind. We would definitely recommend Washingford House with its large, comfortable bedrooms, beautiful gardens and charming hosts. A super place to stay.

Helen Jul 2015

Our first visit to England from Moree NSW, Australia was definitely enhanced by our 10 days stay with Paris and Nigel at Washingford House. We cannot recommend this B&B more highly. We were greeted with warmth and friendship right form the first moment and immediately felt comfortable and at home. The house is beautiful and the grounds are stunning, the entire atmosphere is relaxing and refreshing. Having little Tessie greet us every time we came "home" was a heart warming ritual. Thank you Paris, Nigel and Tessie for helping us to really enjoy and appreciate beautiful England. x

Susan Jun 2015

Paris welcomed us with open arms for a last minute booking. Couldnt have been a more friendly welcome. Our second visit and even more in love with this place. Everything is fabulous, the house and gardens, the beds, the breakfast. We have been to many b and bs but this is top of our list. Great bike rides, local farm shop, not far from Norwich either. Superb.

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Location

The neighbourhood

It's a quiet, rural spot and there's much to do nearby. You can play tennis and table tennis here, or take a boat ride around Whitlingham Broad. Norwich has good theatres and the Castle Museum. There are pubs and restaurants nearby. The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is half an hour, as is the coast.

Local points of interest from Paris & Nigel Back

Norwich Cathedral with its cloisters, refectory and hostry is in the heart of the city as well as the Roman Catholic Cathedral. Norwich Castle Museum has been recently restored and is of outstanding historical interest.
You can either hire your own boat at or there are several organised boat trips on the Broads including Ranworth and also Ross at Martham.
Strumpshaw Fen on the River Yare has guided walks or you can stroll along the reedbeds, woodlands and orchid-rich meadows. Also, Wheatfen Nature reserve run by the Ted Ellis trust.
Somerleyton Hall Gardens has an arboretum, walled garden and historic parkland, there is also the Dukes Head nearby which is a gastro-pub, delicious and welcoming after your walk round the gardens.
There are many wonderful walks. Wherryman’s Way Circular Walks 12 Circular walks are all very close to Washingford House. Whitlingham country park is well worth a visit.
Nearby restaurants/gourmet pubs include The Swan at Loddon, The King's Head in Brooke, The Wildebeest and Bramerton Woods End.

Introducing

Paris & Nigel Back

Nigel and Paris are both Norfolk born and bred – they love their county and are happy to give tips to guests on how to make the most of their stay. They have lived in Washingford House for many years and did extensive work on it to make it the lovely home it is today. They enjoy walking, tennis, cycling, theatre and, of course, meeting B&B guests.