The Elms

The Elms, Garboldisham Road, NR16 2PU, East Harling, NR16 2PU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>393</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
393 reviews

Location, comfortable, great breakfast and lovely hosts

Anthony United Kingdom
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The Elms

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The Elms can be found on the edge of Thetford Forest in East Harling village. Between Thetford and Attleborough, this cosy B&B is a 5-minute drive away from Harling Road Train Station, with connections to Cambridge and Norwich. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and all but one have en suite bathrooms. There is a single room which has use of a separate private bathroom. A full English breakfast makes use of local produce from the village butcher, and there is homemade marmalade and locally made honey, as well as tea and cake on arrival. There is a lounge and dining room exclusively for guests’ use, as well as gardens and ample free parking. East Harling has 2 pubs with restaurants, a Chinese restaurant and fish and chip shop. There is a selection of shops close by, and the market town Thetford is around 8 miles from the village.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for East Harling
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  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, comfortable, great breakfast and lovely hosts”
  • Damian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staying at the Elms feels like staying at a good friends home. The hosts couldn't be more helpful or accommodating. Rooms have everything you need. A choice of nice local pubs within a 5 minute walk. Breakfast is delicious and includes homemade...”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really lovely, friendly hospitality. I had everything I needed and the stay was very comfortable.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Julia and Alan

Company review score: 9.9Based on 389 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Julia and Alan look forward to welcoming you to The Elms. We like to offer a cozy "home from home" and hope that you arrive as guests and leave as friends. We really love running our B & B and meeting a wide variety of guests....... from racing drivers, photographers, mechanics, business men, bird watchers, walkers, cyclists, and holiday makers. Alan loves going to Snetterton on his track bike, and enjoys hearing about our guests racing exploits. We have back packed around the world and have some great tales to tell.

Property information

The Elms original part of the house was built in 1759, it is a cozy traditional country home. On arrival we offer a warm welcome, tea/coffee and a slice of homemade cake, There is a guest lounge for you to relax in and watch TV, We have a field of cows next door, and it is a gentle 5 minute stroll into the village.

Neighbourhood information

East Harling is in the centre of East Anglia being about 45 miles from Lowestoft, Yarmouth, Cromer,and Hunstanton on the coast ,Cambridge about 50 miles and Bury St Edmunds 20 ml and the beautiful Suffolk countryside beyond. Being on the Norfolk Suffolk border we are in an ideal position for visiting Norfolk,Suffolk,and Cambridgshire with all that these counties have to offer, no matter what your interests may be. Within a 15 mile radius of us we have lots of places to visit including Snetterton motor racing circuit 3 ml, Grimes Graves Neolithic flint mines. Historic Thetford with its abbey, being the one time capital of East Anglia and possibly the birthplace of Bodica the queen of the Iceni . 10 ml,Thetford Forest covering thousands of acres starts just one mile from our door. ,Banham Zoo is a great place to spend the day 6 ml,High Lodge forest park within Thetford Forest is a must visit if you have kids, you will not be disappointed. In the village of East Harling,we have two pubs, a fish & chip shop, convenience store, a beautiful church. British whisky distillery, a tea room, and a social club/

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Elms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

10 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Elms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Elms

  • The Elms is 600 yards from the centre of East Harling. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Elms is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Elms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Elms include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single

    • The prices at The Elms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, The Elms is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at The Elms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free