Watton & Wayland
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
B&B, hotels, self-catering & caravan facilities
 in the Market Town of Watton 
& the Wayland area of Breckland, Norfolk

Updated to September 2008 E&OE

All the hospitality providers listed are members of
THE WAYLAND TOURISM ASSOCIATION.
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(See 'Notes' below)

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Broom Hall Hotel*
Richmond Road, Saham Toney. 1m NW of Watton.
Peaceful Country Hotel set in 15 acres. Indoor swimming pool, snooker.
Fully en-suite. Restaurant, Cream Teas. We have a ground floor annex with 5 
additional rooms (2 specially for disabled), an can sleep a total of 29 persons. 
ETC 3 Star. Green Tourism Bronze BSA 

01953  882125
fax 885325

 Single, twin & dbls
(incl 4-poster)
es, ns, d, R, B, cc,
Ppu,     B&B   £££


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Chequers Inn*
Griston Rd, Thompson. 3m S of Watton.
Original 16th C thatched Inn with modern purpose built guest rooms,
close to Peddars Way and Pingo Trail.

01953 483360
fax 488092
 es, d, R, B, cc,
B&B  -  ££


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College Farm (Lavender Garnier)
Thompson. 3m S of Watton, off A1075 Watton/Thetford Road
Lovely 600yr old farmhouse conveniently located near to
Pingo Trail and Peddars Way.

01953  483318
fax 483318
es
B&B  -  ££


 E 

 

Colveston Manor (Wendy Allingham)
Mundford.10m SW of Watton.
Peaceful 18th C farmhouse with many attractions within easy reach and
delightful walks/cycle rides for car(e) free holidays. Delicious Aga cooked dinners.
Listed in 'Britain's Best B&Bs' Top 20.  ETC 4 Diamonds.

01842  878218
fax 878218

es, ns, E
 B&B  -  ££


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Crown Hotel* (Shirley & Hayley Stewart) 
High Street, Watton.    [Venue for Watton Rotary Club meetings]
Centrally situated & well appointed, with most bedrooms en-suite.
Noted for bar meals and special prices for senior citizens. 

01953  882375
fax 884120
es, R, B 
B&B  -  £




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Hare & Barrel Hotel & Restaurant * (Raven Family)
80 Brandon Rd, Watton
A warm welcome awaits both business and family guests. All rooms en suite,
car park, garden, patio, bar, conservatory, games room & courtyard.

01953  882752
fax 882312
es, cc, R, E, B
B&B  -  ££


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Home Farm (John & Valerie Dove) 
Stow Bedon off the A1075 6m S of Watton.
17th century farmhouse in quiet location. Equine facilities and fishing available on
 the farm. Walkers & Cyclists Welcome Scheme. We discount for longer stays.
ETC 4 Diamonds. Green Tourism Bronze BSA

01953 483592

es, ns, Ppu
B&B  -   £
1 Dbl, 1 Twin




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Lands End (Jean & Paul Morton)
Butters Hall Lane, Thompson. 3m S of Watton.
Located on Pingo Trail. Close by: Peddars Way, Norfolk Wildlife Trust
and wonderful walks in peace and quiet. B&B for humans and horses;
grazing available, forest riding. 4-berth caravan also available.  

01953  488070

es
B&B  -   £


E

 
 

Manor Farm (Miriam Thomas)
Vicarage Road, Gt Hockham. 6m S of Watton
16th C refurbished farmhouse close to Thetford Forest & Peddars Way, with
stabling & paddock facilities. 2005: Regional Winner HGCA Best Farmhouse
Breakfast and "Best Runner-up" nationally.   ETC 4 Diamonds.

01953  498204
fax 498204

es, ns, Ppu
B&B  -   ££


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The Olde Windmill Inn* (Caroline, Matthew & Lucinda)
Water End, Great Cressingham. 4m W of Watton.
Over 50 years in the same family, this traditional country inn, renowned for its guest beers
and excellent food, has become a "Pub with Rooms" with the addition of newly-built, hi-spec
furnished accommodation. A delightful setting, close to Peddars way. ETC (4* Inn) applied for.
01760 756232
fax  756400
4dbl, 2 twin
es, ns, d, B, E, cc,
 Ppu,     B&B  ££

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Old Pastures (Carolyn & James Horsburgh)
College Road, Thompson. 3m S of Watton off A1075 Watton/Thetford Road.
Charming 16th C thatched cottage with extensive grounds including a ¼ scale 
LMS engine & tender. Close to Pingo Trail, Peddars Way & Chequers Inn.
Private sitting room TV/VCR & extensive Library. Self Catering available.

01953 483019
fax 483019
es, ns
2dbl, 1 fmly
B&B -  £  also SC

 

 

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The Old Post House (Theresa & Kevin Fitzgerald)
Mere Road Stow Bedon. Off A1075 4
m S of Watton.
Quaint cottage. Large ground  floor room with own bathroom.
Can sleep family of 4

01953 488022
 
es. ns, Ppu
B&B  -   £


E


 

Peddars Way (Nancy & Terry Lordon)
Home Farm, Merton. 3m SW of Watton 
Ideally situated on the Peddars Way long distance National Trail, we offer B&B
and also "The Stables" self catering facility which sleeps 4 adults. No dogs.

01953  880180

1 twin, 1 dbl,  es, ns 
B&B - £  SC poa


E

Sycamore House* (Jim Witteridge)
Little Cressingham, 2m W of Watton.
Pleasant Country house situated on Peddars Way.
Luxurious Jacuzzi bathroom. ETC 4 Diamonds 

01953  881887
fax 881887

 es, Ppu
 B&B   ££




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Thatched House (Brenda Mills)
Pockthorpe Corner, Thompson. 3m S of Watton.
Delightful 16c country house 5 minutes walk from Chequers Inn.

01953  483577
 Ppu
 B&B   ££


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The Vines ( Mike & Vanessa Woolnough)
The Street, Great Cressingham. 4m W of Watton.
16th century timbered house in quiet  village. Just 4 minutes walk to
Windmill PH which has a very good menu. Brochure available. 
Peddars Way pick up.   ETC 4 Diamonds; Green Tourism Bronze BSA

01760  756303
2 dbl, 1 tw ,sba
 es, ns, Ppu,

 B&B   £


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White Hall (David & Shirley Carr)
Carbrooke, 1 mile NE of Watton
Elegant Georgian house set in 3 acres
ETC 4 Diamonds & previous Gold Award

01953 885950
fax 884420
1dbl, 1 twin, 1 single
ppu,     B&B  ££


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The Willow House Hotel & Restaurant* (Madeleine Cashley)
2-4 High Street, Watton.
This charming thatched building is central but quiet and original parts date
from the 14th century. Plenty of parking. Now under new management. 
ETC 4 Diamonds. 

01953  881181
f
ax  885885

1 family, 3dbl, 3 twin
 es, R, B, cc, Ppu,
 B&B  ££;  sba


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Restaurant with Rooms
The Cafe at Brovey Lair*
Ovington. 1.5 m NE of Watton.
An open plan, retro modern and unique Cafe-Restaurant with deluxe
accommodation featuring 2 super kings and 1 king all en-suite.
Room reservations must include one night's dinner but our room rates are 
inclusive of a full American breakfast. Swimming Pool. Book well ahead.


01953  882706
Fax 885365
(Int.#44-omit 0)


B&B £££+



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Apartments 

Richmond Park Golf Club
Saham Road, Watton.
Attractive self-contained apartments and time-shares located on 18 hole parkland golf course. All have comfortable living room, kitchen, bath or shower room and bedrooms. Various packages available including unlimited golf, and meals if required (poa).

01953  881803
fax 881817

es, R, B, cc
SC  B&B  £££ 



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Self Catering  Establishments - To Rent
(SC PRICES VARY BY THE SEASON & NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS - Check rates when booking)

Albert's Cottage
Ashill. 3m N of Watton.
Charming 200 year old cottage in pleasant mid Norfolk village, overlooking the duck pond and within walking distance of the local public house, which serves food.
01760 723884
mob 07879 622458

SC

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Fairview
Fairway Drive, Watton
Very comfortable self-contained ground floor flat overlooking the 18th fairway at Richmond Park Golf Club. Sleeps 4 [king + twin beds]. Lets: Sat-Sat, short breaks available min 3 nts.

01953 885105
fax 01362 699312
mob 07813 950173
ns
SC



E

Lands End Caravan
Thompson. 3m S of Watton.4-berth caravan with.
Self-contained facilities for humans, and horses!
Peaceful & quiet. Breakfast available if required. (See B&B entry above)

01953  488070


SC



E

Moat Farm
Ashill. 3m N of Watton.
Working Farm adjacent to Peddars Way.
Available short breaks Fri-Mon or weekly Fri-Fri; sleeps up to 12

01760  440357
 Fax  441447

SC


bookings thru
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Prop Ref 23020

"The Old Calf House", Park Farm 
Caston Road, Griston. 3m S of Watton.
Self contained on ground floor in converted farm buildings. Sleeps 2
ETC 4****

01953  483020

ns
 SC



E

Old School Cottage
Gt Hockham 6m S of Watton.
Beamed period cottage, enclosed cottager garden, patio & barbecue
 
ETC 4****

01953  498277


SC


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Peddars Way ["The Stables"] (Nancy & Terry Lordon)
Home Farm, Merton. 3m SW of Watton    [See B&B entry above]
Self catering facility which sleeps 4 adults. No dogs.

ETC4****

01953  880180

 SC 


E


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Rosemary Annexe
Pockthorpe Lane, Thompson. 3m S of Watton
A spacious self-contained property on two floors, adjoining owner's cottage.
Sleeps 2 adults. No children, no pets.
ETC4****

01953  488922

ns
 SC


E
Tapestry Cottage
Harling.  10m S of Watton
Studio accommodation [1 double], with beamed interior. Gas C/H 
TV/Video, Microwave etc         
ETC3***

01953 718658
fax 717443

SC



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Waylett*
Norwich Road, Watton
Comfortable semi-det 3-bedroomed house, easy walking distance to town centre;
ample off road parking, patio & garden. Sleeps 6 (dbl, twin, single+)

01953 884681


SC


E
also bookings thru
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Ref 3971

 

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Notes
ETC = English Tourism Council (now British Tourism Agency);  B&B = bed & breakfast;
es  = en suite (at least one);  d = disabled facilities;  ns = non smoking;
R = restaurant;  E = evening meal (may require pre-booking); B = bar meals; 
  cc = credit cards accepted;  SC = self catering;
sba = Single person bookings accepted;
Ppu = Peddars Way drop-off/pick-up by arrangement
[* denotes member of Wayland Chamber of Commerce]
 
Price indicators: £ under about £30, ££ about £30 to £40, £££ over £40 per person per night sharing based on
 twin or double room. Some establishments now offer reductions for multiple nights' stays. 
PLEASE, when enquiring or booking:
Ascertain and agree the type of accommodation you want and the rates pertaining,
 
mention any special requirements,
and quote this Wayland-Tourism Website as your information source.

Last amended 31/08/08 MA