Host & Stay | The Chapel in Thornham — Guest Reviews

My husband and 2 young kids had a great 3 nights at The Chapel. Very comfortable beds, spotlessly clean and easy check in and check out. No dedicated parking but there was always plenty of space round the corner by the church.

What a fantastic place!! We took our 3 children for a weekend away & couldn’t have felt more at home. With underfloor heating downstairs & upstairs the house was always the perfect temperature, Beds super comfy & the area seemed a very very safe place. We visited brancster beach ( 7 min away) and the lifeboat for roast dinner which was exceptional. Would 100% stay here again.

A great short stay with family to explore the area. Perfectly positioned to visit lots of beaches and other attractions, and Thornham itself is a lovely village with some lovely pubs and places for good food. The Chapel is a beautiful property, tastefully decorated and with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Highly recommended.

Fabulous location in the middle of north Norfolk’s gorgeous coastline within easy reach of Holme, Hunstanton, Holkham, Wells and Cley. Stylish converted chapel with abundant amenities; this owner has thought of everything a visitor might need, including boxes of spare toiletries, a rucksack and beach toys. Beds are comfortable, two bathrooms perfect for six people. TV has a wealth of channels. Top it all with a utility room with a second overflow fridge, freezer and washing machine. We had a very comfortable stay and the welcome pack was lovely! No parking but we parked easily just around the corner next to the church, so no hassle at all. I can thoroughly recommend The Chapel.

Perfect family break at the Chapel in Thornham Positive: The property at Thornham was probably the best short stay property we have stayed at when travelling int he UK. Easy to find, Keys easy to access. Very spacious and clean. Modern with lots of facilities. Sky with movies and Kids TV package, Wi-Fi, Google speaker, small fans in each room and a large one in the living area. Living area was very spacious and comfortable. Lots of books and games. The utility area was abundant with extras. Would definitely stay again and have passed the details onto several friends as all 5 adults who stayed thought it was exceptional. Negative: Couple of Pans need replacing. Better blackout blinds in bedrooms That's it everything else was great.

Great family trip to Norfolk. The Chapel felt like a home away from home as our base for walking & golf based adventures. Some great restaurants nearby and everything you could possibly think of in the house (spare chargers, batteries, sky TV, games etc) barring (as stated) shampoo and shower gel! The downstairs area in particular was great for socialising in the evenings. Would recommend!

We had a lovely few days in the snow at Thornham chapel. We loved the fire and the cosy lounge and the location was fabulous for exploring the area

Beautiful listed chapel chapel conversion, very stylish. Positive: Beautifully decorated, lovely chapel conversion. Very stylish. Lots of equipment and thoughtful stuff, including a welcome pack. In a lovely village on the north Norfolk coast road. Great location for bird watchers (RSPB sites close and a very good walk from the village to the coast, via reedbeds full of warblers etc.). Negative: Not significant for us, but no onsite parking or outdoor space could be a problem for some. We parked easily less than 100m away, near the church. Some traffic noise as it is next to the road, but very quiet most of the night.

Great spot for a long weekend at Christmas, lovely house with the ability to walk from the door to the beach and local amenities. We would come back!

Great property in a fantastic location. Everything was laid out for me on arrival.

We had such a lovely stay, with lots of places to eat great food, beautiful walks and a very comfortable and chilled home.

A great place to stay with friends. The location is excellent, some really nice pubs and restaurants in walking distance. I would highly recommend. The property was well equipped, warm and comfortable and a little different. We loved it.

Beautiful property perfect for a group of friends to celebrate a special birthday. Great location for exploring North Norfolk and plenty of walkable amenities including Thornham Deli and lovely pubs. The property is well designed and furnished really nicely. Would love to come back and would definitely recommend.

It’s our second time at the Chapel and we loved it. We will be booking again. Positive: Space, fireplace Negative: Everything was just perfect

Thornham itself is a beautiful place to stay. Sadly the accommodation although a lovely building was disappointing due to the poor overall standard of cleanliness and general maintenance. Also the blinds did not have breakaway chains and therefore very unsafe with small children staying.

Great find! Positive: Good location. Well equipped and lovely decor. Very spacious and homely. Negative: If I had to say a slight negative it would be parking but think we were lucky that we found a space not too far away.

A really beautiful place to stay in Thornham! Lovely decor, homely yet modern, and everything you’d need. Great for families with little ones like us. Location is perfect, and easy to park on roads nearby. Unfortunately the internet wasn’t working when we stayed, which also meant the TV didn’t work either. We didn’t know this about the TV before we arrived which did hinder our trip slightly. Also the cleaner was there when we arrived, which wasn’t the best after travelling a few hours with young children! One more negative was there was only one tea bag and the plates were quite dirty, so maybe just a little bit more attention to detail with the housekeeping we’d have voted it 5 stars! Despite those few things, we’d stay again for sure!

We had a wonderful week in Thornham at the chapel. The place itself is beautifully decorated with elements of the chapel retained. The main living space was great for us to hangout - we didn’t need the log burner but I could imagine it being so cosy in the cooler months. The bedrooms are not the largest but cosy. Beds were super comfy! The surrounding countryside / beach is stunning with several nature reserves nearby. There’s a lovely deli and several pubs within walking distance. It’s not the cheapest area so something to be mindful of if on a budget. The only thing that slightly lets it down is the lack of outside space. We went in the summer and it would have been nice to sit outside.

We had a very comfortable stay at The Chapel, as a family of four including two small children (2 and 5). The living space is large and comfortable and all areas decorated to a high standard. There are plenty of good pubs and restaurants within just a few minutes' walks and Thornham is very well-suited to exploring the north Norfolk coast generally. Some of the contents of the kitchen could do with refreshing (the frying pan has seen better days) but it was well-stocked. We would happily return.

We would highly recommend staying at The Chapel. Our hosts provided everything we could need and more! Packed full of character and decorated beautifully. A fantastic location with lots to do within easy reach, we'd visit again anytime.

Really great stay at The Chapel in Thornham. House was very easy to find and although was on road parking only, we never had a problem finding a spot close by. Loads to do in the area and generally it’s lovely- lots of good restaurants and pubs and only a 5 minute drive to Brancaster beach, which is beautiful. We also did the walk to Thornham beach which we would recommend if weather is nice. Took us about 45 mins to get to the actual beach. The house was nice, the decor is great and it is very well-equipped with everything you need, including Sky Q and brilliant showers. Just a few small bits of maintenance that need addressing, but reported these and was nothing major or anything that caused us an issue, just some loose handles/ shelves etc. Overall, it’s a wonderful place to stay in a fantastic area, especially if you like good food, drink, beaches and walks!

Nice place, well equipped, parking can be an issue on busy weekends, very stuffy if it’s warm weather Positive: Good facilities, well equipped, close to pubs and Deli, very clean, comfortable beds Negative: The property is right on a bend so you have to carry all your things from wherever you can find parking. It was a warm weekend and all the upstairs windows will only open a fraction so even with fans it was very stuffy at night. The downstairs windows don’t open at all

Hey place, lovely stay, would highly recommend

Lovely place and location.

Lovely accommodation with absolutely everything you could possibly need. Just one thing would improve it, some outside space with a table and a couple of chairs.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chapel Thornham. The location was perfect, with Brancaster beach just a short drive away. This made exploring the surrounding area easy and enjoyable. It’s right in heart of Thornham, the Orange Tree restaurant was a highlight. It offered delicious food and a brilliant play area that kept the children entertained. During the warm weather, the fans kept us comfortable throughout our stay. While the property doesn’t have a garden - something I missed in the description, we still had a wonderful time. The property was generally very clean though a few minor areas could use a bit more attention. Overall, it was a lovely place to stay. We were very happy with our visit.

Lovely Chapel furnished comfortably with interest, great sheets and bedding, very clean, well equipped kitchen with supplies, log burner a must for us. Great location with close access to beaches, Marshes, Holkham Hall, Hunstanton, Wells next-to sea and other. Quiet village with interesting history. Relaxing few days.

Lovely spot, lots of character. Responsive host

Elegant, modern and comfortable accommodation in a peachy location. Everything works really well with pretty lounge, great kitchen and spotless bathrooms. Will stay again.

Beautiful home in a fantastic village. We hope to be back Positive: Absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful home. We really appreciated all the nice touches, wonderful welcome pack & cleaning items, gorgeous cushions, fabulous lighting, luxurious bedding etc Negative: Drawers & items needed a check before we arrived, think they had just been returned grubby by a previous renter and needed another clean

Lovely property, very modern stylish and comfortable. Very well appointed with everything you could need in the kitchen, sky tv, games etc. Generous welcome basket of goodies, which was appreciated. Perfect location for walks and exploring the area. Only down side was an ant infestation, which affected the downstairs. We used ant spray, found in the kitchen, but they did keep returning, which wasn't nice especially in the kitchen. We did report this on check in, but no action, advice or apology was given, which was disappointing. was

Negative: DO NOT STAY here if you have any type of issue with the property. We had a complete loss of power for 36 hours and no cooking facilities, lighting or heating at all. We contacted the Home & Stay hosts who were dreadful. We had to explain the issue several times to several different people. We had to chase to get updates. We were not kept informed. When we tried to call it, the emergency number did not connect. An electrician was sent round and the issue was external to the property. We were told it would take some time by the UK network provider to resolve the issue. We were without power with no alternatives provided despite our repeated requests, until as the torch batteries were giving up, we finally gave up and left. We asked repeatedly for alternative accommodation and eventually were told that we would be given a refund for that one night (despite not having power for two nights) and would have to make our own arrangements. We were then contacted the following day (after the usual time for check out) to ask if we were still at the property and if we could wait around to allow access for the Power company! We could not see to use the bathrooms without a torch as neither had external windows. We could not make any hot drinks or cook. The food in the fridge went off and we had to throw it out. I hope the owners read this and change the management company. This was a much needed break for us following a sudden family bereavement and we have been left stressed and very unhappy.

A lovely place to stay for a few days. Positive: This was a unique chapel building interestingly transformed into living accommodation. Beautifully decorated with bold wallpaper. Large modern paintings featured on the high walls. It was all carefully thought out with art deco furnishings including grand mirrors.Kitchen area had all that you needed. Lounge area was comfortable - though too many cushions! Underfloor heating was great. Within easy reach of the salt marches and beach. Negative: It was on the main road through the village so a bit noisy. The limitations of the building meant that there were no real views from the windows

Really lovely accommodation! Host was so helpful and responded very quickly to any messages. Great area to visit

From the moment we arrived the house was very welcoming, lovely modern amenities house but with lots of charm and character. The host provided a lovely welcome basket with wine and goodies which made it even more inviting. Host was easily contactable which was a comfort should we have needed her but everything was perfect.

Had a great short break in 'The Chapel'. Good location in a lovely village. Lots of nice walks nearby. Comfortable beds and strong shower. Nice welcome package.

A pleasant stay. Positive: Village location good. Well equipt house and mostly high end finish. Very comfy beds. Fans provided for hot weather. Negative: House reasonably clean but felt like it needed a deeper clean (ie cobwebs and the soft furnishings). Lack of parking and outside area. Frying pan needs replacing.

Great place to stay Positive: Everything was clearly labelled and easy to manage. The owner has put a lot of thought into making our stay easy to manage. Negative: I had to wash pots and oven tray before using which was perhaps a cleaner issue, the chapel was lovely

Had a lovely stay right in the middle of beautiful Thornham, thank you!

I would stay at the Chapel in Thornham, Norfolk again in a heartbeat. It was amazing. Positive: The Chapel is a house in which we could have made our own meals in as it had a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining room table, and chairs. The bathroom I used had a walk in shower which I really loved, and had great rain shower heads, also the floor was not slippery. My niece had her own bathroom too. The sofas in the living room were extremely comfortable, as were the bedrooms. I could go on, and on, but suffice to say the Chapel in Thornham, Norfolk is a great place to stay. Negative: There was nothing we didn’t like. I find stairs hard to manage, but at the Chapel I went up, and down very easily.

Lovely house, wish we could have stayed longer! Great facilities, fantastic location

We had an absolutely brilliant stay at The Chapel in Thornham. From the moment we walked in, it just felt like home – beautifully kept, incredibly clean, and clearly so thoughtfully put together. Everything we could possibly have needed was there, and then some. The beds were really comfortable, and the whole place just had that calm, welcoming feel that makes it easy to relax into your break straight away. The location couldn't have been better. Right next to The Orange Tree - which we’d also highly recommend for food and atmosphere - and within easy reach of everything we wanted to do locally. So much care had gone into anticipating guests' needs – from local recommendations to practical bits you might have forgotten to pack. We’d absolutely stay again!

Great stay at Thornham and the Chapel was spot on. Lovely building thoughtfully decorated and laid out. Easy access to all the village, walks to the beach and the RSPB reserve which is a wonderful place.

The Chapel was a beautiful place to stay with everything we needed and more. So many thoughtful little touches in the house, we really appreicted it. Fab location too :)

A beautiful place in a great location Positive: Lovely holiday let, great location near to good standard of pubs and deli. Walk to the beach which is much quieter than Brancaster. Negative: Nothing

Very comfortable stay, warm and comfortable on a February weekend. Positive: Very good heating on a cold weekend Negative: No welcome basket as mentioned in some of the previous reviews and no wood or logs for our first evening.

Positive: Great location. Cosy. Well-equipped. We liked the furnishing and style. Negative: We were there in quieter season; guess parking could be difficult at busier times.

This is a lovely stay! Well equipped and a really fun place to stay over a really fun few days. Close to the beach, great pubs. Happy Memories were made! :)

We had a lovely long weekend, the house is very comfortable and in a charming little village. Fab pub just a short walk away and close to beach walks.

We stay in North Norfolk a fair amount and have stayed in Thornham a few times. There was 5 of us this time, rather than the normal 3, so we were looking for somewhere a bit bigger. I could not fault the Chapel, it exceeded all expectations, from the welcome basket to all the extra added touches. If ever there was a place that could be used to set an example on how to do a holiday rental property for other Air BnB accommodations to follow then this place would be it.