Norwich holiday townhouse rental with log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, TV, DVD

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The Old Hall (townhouse)

Home description

The converted Old Meeting House hall offers :

Comfort and convenience and is perfect for exploring the medieval old city and historic buildings of Norwich and Norfolk or as a base for exploring picturesque villages and the beautiful coast.
Unique historic listed building with period features sits in the heart of the old city, near to all ancient and modern buildings of interest.

Tranquil and peaceful location, with private courtyard for relaxation, makes the city seems a long way away, yet you can forget the car and walk everywhere, meandering through the historic streetscape!

Close to restaurants, bars, cinema and shops.
Short hop to UEA and airport.

Free Wi Fi throughout, you can bring your laptop...

The house is entered through the courtyard with wisteria and seating area.
The double height entrance is in the oldest 17thC part of the building, and leads to the part timber framed hall with downstairs toilet, entrance to kitchen, living room and staircase to first floor bedrooms (one en suite) and bathrooms.

With views onto the historic Octagon Chapel, the luxurious, spacious kitchen has an aga, and also separate hob and oven. Beautiful granite worktops, integrated dishwasher and breakfast table and is fully equipped. There is a glazed utility area leading from the kitchen with butler sink and washing machine and cross-trainer, exercise bike and row machine gym equipment.

The spacious living and dining room is part panelled with its high ceiling, exposed beams and limestone fireplace, has TV /DVD player, leather sofas and is a great place to relax and unwind.

You will find a warm and comfortable welcome in stunning surroundings at the heart of Norwich.

View to Old Meeting House	View towards Old City Centre
Entrance to Old Hall	Courtyard

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The East Anglia / Norfolk region

Norfolk is one of the most beautiful counties in England. Diverse landscapes, fens, broads and rolling sandy beaches and dunes, it also has the many examples of historic buildings and churches.

There are many places to see and opportunities for sports, cycling, sailing, wind surfing, kite flying!

The local rail network and bus routes coast hop, making trips along the coast a simple day out.

Culture lovers will not be disappointed with the many museums and art galleries, many are working galleries offering the opportunity to see craftsmen at work.

Food and drink lovers will enjoy the many regional delicacies and locally brewed beer. Food and beer festivals are to be found most weekends during the summer.

Norwich area

The Cathedral and Castle dominate the skyline and its rumoured there is a church for every pub in Norwich...Both are close by. The medieval city fans out from the river with narrow streets and typical weavers cottages. The best example, Elm Hill with cafes and antique shops is a stones throw away. St Georges Square sits alongside the river opposite The Playhouse Theatre and bar and is a short cut into The Lanes,with narrow streets and meandering shops, bars and cafes. The forum, venue in the summer for street performers and cafes is reached through the Lanes, and is opposite one of Norwich's finest churches, St. Peter Mancroft.

The quiet location of the Old hall provides all the relaxation and comfort needed for short breaks and extended holidays, and everything Norwich is within walking distance. A must see is the Colemans of Norwich famous mustard shop and museum in the royal arcade, an art nouveau styled shopping mall built in 1899 .

For 6 days a week, over 900 years, there has been a market in Norwich and the old Norwich market is a vibrant covered market place selling fruit, vegetables, cheeses, organics as well as books and fabrics, all sorts of bargains.

Excellent restaurants, Theatre at The Theatre Royal and The Playhouse, museums, cinemas and The Lanes, Chapelfield and The Mall shopping. Norwich has a lot to see.

The Internationally renown Sainsbury Centre is a short hop by bus or taxi.

The swimming pool and fitness centres can be reached along the riverside walk which stretches to Carrow Road, home of Delia Smith's Norwich City Football Club where you can also sample excellent Sunday brunches!

The Norfolk coast only a short drive. Sandringham home of the Royal Family, Blakney, Holkham and Cley are all worth a visit. There are bird reserves a short drive away at Strumpshaw, Surlingham and Buckingham and Cantley marshes.

Whitlingham Broad and the Norfolk broads why not hire a day cruiser or go on an organized tour from Norwich, City Boats are a short walk away near Elm Hill, and take in the sites of this most famous of waterways.

How to get there

One hour 20 minute drive from Stansted Airport, with Ryan air and Easyjet flights.
Nearest car ferry Harwich, ferries to Holland, Germany and Denmark.
Close to Norwich train station, only a ten minute walk. Trains every hour to London Liverpool Street, the north Norfolk Coast and Cambridge. Only 10 minutes by Taxi from Norwich International Airport, flights from Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Spain, Jersey and Malta.

Activities near Norwich

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house offers everything you need to enjoy your stay in Norwich and Norfolk. The kitchen, with granite worktops aga and conventional hob, is fully equipped and breakfast area is in the older part of the house which dates from the 17th century. The large living room is part of the converted hall and features high ceilings with beams and georgian windows and shutters. There is a downstairs clockroom in the ample hallway space which has an exposd timber frame and tiled floor. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, one en suite in the older part of the house and two adjacent to the family bathroom. From the windows, there are views over the church gardens, Norwich cityscape and Cathedral. You are woken by birdsong and bells in the heart of the city.

Further details outdoors:
Sunny courtyard with garden furniture and potted plants.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival. We can go shopping for you and arrange for a supermarket delivery, let us know how we can help.

Conditions

A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats or parrots.
Strictly no smoking
Refundable breakages deposit of £100.00 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
high season	7 Jul 09	11 Sep 09	750£ 750	175175	150150	3 Nights
mid season	25 Sep 09	24 Dec 09	635£ 635	135135	135135	3 Nights
Dec 24 - Jan 3 2009	24 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	890£ 890	0-	0-	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Refundable £100 security deposit required with final balance payment

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euro

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Send Enquiry

To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/89394

Contact details for the advertiser of home 89394
Name:	Gillian Mcarthur
Tel:	+44 (0)1603 766750
Mobile:	+44 (0)7989 490812
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