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Welcome to The Chapel, a charming retreat for up to six guests nestled in the heart of Thornham - one of North Norfolk’s most sought-after villages. Enjoy the best of coastal living with easy access to local pubs, quaint cafes, sandy beaches, and beautiful walking trails. After a day of exploring, unwind by the cosy wood-burning stove in this lovely home, where historic charm meets modern comfort. The Chapel promises a memorable North Norfolk getaway!
The Space
The open-plan lounge, with its tall ceilings and welcoming wood burner, is the perfect place to unwind after a family meal. Enjoy Sky Q (with Sky Cinema), Netflix, or a fun game night in this cosy space.
The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for home-cooked meals, including a fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and a pod coffee machine. Gather around the dining table, complete with an original church pew, for meals and memories together.
The Chapel’s three lovely first-floor bedrooms offer a peaceful retreat, perfect for families or friends. Choose between two cosy double rooms and a comfortable twin, all designed to ensure a restful night's sleep.
For convenience, there’s a ground-floor wet room with a WC, and upstairs, a spacious family bathroom with a rainfall shower over the bath, wash basin, and toilet. Fresh towels are included for your comfort.
You’ll also have a washer/dryer, along with family-friendly features like a stair gate, highchair, and travel cot to ensure an easy and enjoyable stay.
Neighborhood
Welcome to Thornham, a picturesque coastal village nestled between Old Hunstanton and Brancaster on the stunning Norfolk Coast. This charming village serves as the perfect base for exploring the region’s beautiful beaches, captivating countryside, and popular attractions.
Thornham is known for its excellent selection of eateries, making it a haven for food lovers. Enjoy a delicious meal at Thornham Deli, The Orange Tree, The Chequers Inn, and The Lifeboat Inn. For seafood enthusiasts, head to Gurney’s Fresh Fish Bar, Eric’s Fish and Chips, or experience the unique dining experience at Eric’s Pizza in the Yurt at Drove Orchards.
For those seeking tranquillity, Thornham Beach offers one of the most secluded spots on the North Norfolk coast. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this hidden gem is perfect for those who value privacy and untouched nature. After a peaceful half-mile walk, you'll arrive at the pristine sands of Thornham Beach, surrounded by scenic views.
Guests staying at The Chapel are within easy reach of several stunning beaches. Just 3.2 miles away, you'll find Brancaster Beach, known for its vast expanse of golden sands. A 12-mile drive takes you to the famous Wells-next-the-Sea, where the iconic colourful beach huts dot the shoreline. This charming seaside town offers a quaint atmosphere and plenty of family-friendly attractions, perfect for a delightful day out by the sea.
Nature lovers can immerse themselves in the beauty of the nearby Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve, where sandy beaches, marshlands, and walking trails create a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve, an offshore barrier island with sand dunes, mud flats, and shingle, is another perfect spot for sailing and birdwatching.
For a family day out, head to the Sea Life Centre in Hunstanton, just 5 miles from The Chapel. This marine life attraction offers an exciting escape, especially on rainy days, providing a fascinating underwater world for visitors of all ages.
Getting Around
Thornham is easily accessible by car. If you're coming from Norwich, it’s about an hour and 20 minutes via the A47 and A149. From London, it’s roughly a 3-hour drive via the M11 and A10.
The nearest train station is at King's Lynn, about a 35-minute drive from Thornham. King's Lynn is on the Great Northern line with regular services from London King's Cross.
Local bus services run from King's Lynn to Thornham, with stops in nearby coastal towns like Hunstanton and Brancaster. Bus routes such as the Coasthopper provide convenient access to the village and surrounding areas, ideal for those without a car.
Once at The Chapel, getting around Thornham and the surrounding area is easy by car, bike, or on foot, allowing you to explore the beautiful coast, nature reserves, and local attractions at your own pace.
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.78
(93 Reviews)
06/08/2025
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. Couple of Pans need replacing. Better blackout blinds in bedrooms That's it everything else was great.
05/08/2025
Everything was clearly labelled and easy to manage. The owner has put a lot of thought into making our stay easy to manage. I had to wash pots and oven tray before using which was perhaps a cleaner issue, the chapel was lovely
20/06/2025
Had a lovely stay right in the middle of beautiful Thornham, thank you!
09/06/2025
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!
02/06/2025
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. There was nothing we didn’t like. I find stairs hard to manage, but at the Chapel I went up, and down very easily.
26/05/2025
Lovely house, wish we could have stayed longer! Great facilities, fantastic location
22/05/2025
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!
13/05/2025
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.). 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.
21/04/2025
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.
13/04/2025
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 :)
04/03/2025
Lovely holiday let, great location near to good standard of pubs and deli. Walk to the beach which is much quieter than Brancaster. Nothing
14/02/2025
Very good heating on a cold weekend No welcome basket as mentioned in some of the previous reviews and no wood or logs for our first evening.
04/02/2025
Great location. Cosy. Well-equipped. We liked the furnishing and style. We were there in quieter season; guess parking could be difficult at busier times.
05/01/2025
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! :)
30/12/2024
01/12/2024
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.
26/11/2024
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.
11/11/2024
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.
31/10/2024
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.
01/10/2024
The location is perfect and beautiful. Local pubs with excellent food. The Chapel, was warm, and catered for all our needs. The welcome basket contents were a luxury.
27/09/2024
17/09/2024
Welcome pack well received as self catering. Facilities could not be faulted as everything provided made our stay comfortable and made for a relaxing atmosphere. Location excellent for local attractions and access to local beaches. Unable to park directly next to the property and a small garden would be nice but, overall, an excellent stay.
08/09/2024
We had a fantastic stay at The Chapel, the property is beautiful and the location was perfect with walking trails and three great pubs and an excellent deli/cafe within a 5 minute walk away.
26/08/2024
Great location for pubs, parks, walks and the local deli (though VERY busy in the deli so a bit tricky to enjoy a chilled browse). The Chapel had great facilities and lots of thoughtful touches which made it feel very homely although having access to a garden area would have made it next-level to be able to sit out on an evening or for a sunny breakfast. Its location on the High Street was great for getting around but was a bit busier than expected for a small Norfolk village so the cars and people passing after the pubs closed was a bit noisy. Really helpful and responsive hosts - thank you :)
12/08/2024
A lovely cottage, perfect for a few days away near the sea.
29/07/2024
Beautiful, historical property, renovated tastefully. Spacious and open, stair gated for our family. Clean and tidy, and a generous welcome pack on arrival. Thank you ??
19/07/2024
This is a lovely property. Exactly as described. In a great location. It is a great place to stay. The beds are comfortable and when we arrived it looked gorgeous. Lots of cushions and rugs. I would def recommend.
28/06/2024
The chapel was fantastic and can’t recommend enough. The house is like a home from home with everything you could need for your time away and it’s been finished like a boutique hotel, they really have thought about everything.
24/06/2024
Very nice decor and lovely welcome pack. A bit stuffy due to no opening windows on ground floor
22/06/2024
15/06/2024
Location convenient ,beautiful home with everything needed on hand Parking and lack of outside sitting area
09/06/2024
Stayed here for one member of family to compete in Norfolk superhero Spacious beautifully decorated,
30/05/2024
Great accommodation for up to 6 people. Loved the spacious open plan downstairs with excellent kitchen/dining area alongside lounge. Excellent for relaxing and entertaining. All instructions from hosts were clear and proactive and accommodation and facilities were spotless and high quality. Had no problem parking on nearby street and enjoyed meals at both Deli and Orange Tree in Thornham. Whilst the Chapel is on the main road this did not cause any issues and overall it is a very convenient location for exploring north Norfolk.
12/05/2024
We had a brilliant stay at the Chapel, they’ve really thought of everything from spare phone chargers, fully fitted out kitchen, to lovely coffee table books to stair gates. The place was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very homely. The location is perfectly between Wells, Holkham, Sandringham and Hunstanton - lots to do and all within easy reach.
27/04/2024
The furniture and fittings were excellent. The underfloor heating made the house warm, which was just as well as it was cold for the time of year. Nice welcome pack was appreciated Didn't like being expected to strip the bed and empty the rubbish. Could have done with more cups as we wanted dishwasher to be full before setting off.
01/04/2024
The living facilities were cosy and everything possible had been thought of for the comfort of the guests. Lots of fluffy cushions and throws seemed to make it a dusty environment which wasn’t good as one in our group has an allergy to dust
17/03/2024
The Chapel was a lovely place to stay and felt welcoming as soon as you walked through the door. Beautifully fitted out and decorated. We had everything we needed. We self catered, apart from one occasion when we had a lunchtime meal at the Orange Tree, just across the road, which was excellent. Another highlight was visiting The Crab Hut in Bancaster Staithes. On street parking along Church Street was ok mid-week, but got really busy on Friday afternoon, when weekend guests arrived for other properties. Parking on the road outside the church resulted in our car being coated in bird poo which had to be washed off on two occasions.
03/03/2024
We had a lovely stay at the Chapel and (crucially for us!) it is well kitted out for families with a travel cot, highchair, stair gates, washing machine/tumble dryer etc. There was a minor issue with a broken TV which was communicated to us before we arrived - the host went to great effort to get it resolved within a couple of hours of us arriving which we felt was excellent service and was much appreciated.
25/02/2024
The Chapel is a beautiful place to spend a weekend. The interior is gorgeous, and extremely well equipped. It’s a wonderful space for everyone to enjoy a long weekend, including children. The location is fantastic - we walked to 2 pubs and the local coffee shop, as well as along the Norfolk coastal path - all within 10 minutes from the property. Hunstanton is just a short drive up the coast as well as lots of other beautiful places. Communication with the host was fast and friendly.
15/02/2024
Beautiful conversion, a lovely mix of being homely and boutique. Well placed on the coast.
04/02/2024
Had a really lovely stay here! The house was clean and exactly as pictured. The local area is peaceful and beautiful, would definitely recommend. The only small downside was that the listing states there is free parking on premises under the "parking and facilities" section of the listing, but this is not the case. However, there is ample street parking a short walk away.
29/01/2024
The property was as described in a good location and private. The hosts were responsive, friendly and professional Had a very enjoyable,relaxed experience
25/01/2024
Great location. Beautifully presented and complete with welcome basket. Housekeeping forgot to make beds as doubles.was ultimately rectified.
02/01/2024
Exactly as per pictures, a great few days in a lovely property. Nothing
30/12/2023
The Chapel was a fantastic place to spend Christmas with the family. Very comfortable and cosy and located in a beautiful village, lots of country walks. Although plenty of kitchen equipment to cook our xmas dinner, some of the knives and utensils had seen better days. We didn't find the oven gloves until we left as they were in a cupboard with all the games. Also, I didn't find the extra toilet rolls until we were literally walking out the door to leave. They were on the shelf in the porch area. Putting more than 1 in each toilet would have been helpful...we were 4 adults. We seemed to be missing washing up liquid too...never found it so just used the dishwasher for everything.
09/12/2023
The property is surprisingly fully equipped and taken care with all the details. It was extremely comfortable, and the location is quiet and very nice,.
05/12/2023
03/12/2023
06/11/2023
Beautifully designed, all functionality that you need for a holiday A little close to the road, so need some caution when loading/unloading cars
30/10/2023
Beautifully designed, top spec accommodation that is light and airy yet cosy. Great showers, fab tv, maps, kitchen gadgets and thoughtful extras to support your stay (eg plug adapters, spare shampoo, extra tea/coffee, ice packs). Lots if information in the property. Easy access to beach and local eateries. Minor points but the road is quite noisy when cars pass, impacting watching films. The lounge tv sound is awesome but travels upstairs with significant bass levels so could disturb smaller children.
23/10/2023
05/10/2023
Excellent place to stay - handy for fave places along the North Norfolk Coast; gorgeously designed; great comms with owner
23/09/2023
Unique style and perfect size for a party of 3-6 There is potential to open up the garden.
19/09/2023
The Chapel was beautifully appointed with a very comfortable sitting room and well equipped kitchen. All the bedrooms were comfortably furnished and we had an excellent 4 days. The weather was wonderful and Thornham is a beautiful village with great pubs and the wonderful Drove Orchard farm and fish shop. You don’t need to go anywhere else. I wasn’t aware until just before we got there that there was no back door nor outside space. If it hadn’t been such a hot week in September this would not have been an issue. If I had thought a bit about it it would have been obvious being a converted chapel. The third twin bedroom was much smaller than anticipated and had 2.5 ft beds. It would be a perfect children’s room but was not comfortable for two adults during a heatwave.
07/09/2023
The Chapel is very well equipped with all you could need to enjoy your stay down to the welcome basket with sparkling wine, chocolates, etc Very comfortable place to stay I can honestly say that there were no negative aspects to the Chapel to report on, a view shared by my fellow travellers
02/09/2023
We loved the location and its covenience. It helped to have a parking space. A patio ir garden to sit out would have been the cherry on the cake
13/08/2023
The high quality of the fixtures and fittings, and the little touches such as a wood burning stove, welcome pack with box of chocolates and bottle of Prosesseco, plentiful dishwasher tabs, two bathrooms with hot water showers, box of chargers, box of games, superb TV with Sky sub, digital radio, Google speakers, two big sofas. We had to open the front door for ventilation, it would be great if the garden could be developed.
07/08/2023
Beautifully decorated property with all mode cons with loads of character in fantastic location. Andy was very accommodating and provided a lovely welcome pack I found ventilation difficult but lots of fans provided.
15/07/2023
This is a fabulous place that, to use the old cliché, is a real home from home. There is everything you need here for either self catering or dining out within walking distance - unless it’s a cheese grater you’re in need of, then you have a choice of at least three. Fittings and furnishings, and all crockery etc is top notch. Entertainment is well catered for with an excellent TV, with sound bar etc, Netflix and the like, as well as a choice of games. Location is excellent for seeing the coast of North Norfolk. Only issue was a slight mistake made by Andy, the owner regarding cleaning, but this was dealt with very quickly and with huge good grace. These things happen, but it’s the response that’s important in these situations and Andy’s was flawless. It hasn’t deterred me from wanting to return at some stage.
12/07/2023
Extremely well equipped - hairdryers in every room, cleaning products, salt and pepper, cooking oil, chargers, games, dishwasher. High spec technology - fans, google devices, sound bar, dyson fans. Comfortable beds, beautifully decorated, great location. Teeny tiny problem - some of the bins were not emptied from previous guests (dirty nappies in one of the bedroom bins) and some dirty dishes put away in the cupboards.
08/07/2023
Everything. The property was immaculate, furnished beautifully and extremely well equipped. The owners had thought of everything. It made for a very relaxing stay. Nothing not to like. The only thing that niggles (and this is still common in many properties, not just this one) is having to strip beds. Just my bugbear. Other than that it was perfect.
01/07/2023
Convenient location and the quirky well equipped property Road noise and no outdoor space
29/06/2023
31/05/2023
Thornham is the perfect Norfolk village, within easy reach of Hunstanton, Wells and Kings Lynn, as well as wonderful pubs, restaurants and beaches. The Chapel really is a lovely base to explore this part of the north Norfolk coast.
14/05/2023
beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, powerful showers, great location, easy access to other lovely coastal villages and towns
05/05/2023
delightful conversion of the chapel to a very high standard,had a wonderful stay? there is nothing to dislike about the chapel,it’s a great place to stay
25/04/2023
Welcome package, very clean and amazing decor felt at home from the moment we stepped in the door
23/04/2023
comfortable, everything you need - plus helpful maps of area , restaurants info , great location too. all good
13/04/2023
The chapel is a beautiful property that was fully equipped with everything we needed as a family of six. The decor is beautiful and the sofa’s were comfy, plenty of space for all the family.
11/04/2023
great open space!! so well equipped. perfect location.
07/04/2023
A delightful property with everything you would need for a lovely holiday
06/04/2023
27/03/2023
Wow.... Everything you need and more. Beautiful cottage finished to a very high standard... Best location by far, close to beach. The Host was sooo helpful, will definitely be returning again... Thank you Seriously.... Its perfect.
12/03/2023
Stylish, unique, open plan, open fire, welcome pack Parking on main road only
11/03/2023
Stunning property, beautifully furnished and equipped. Would definitely stay here again if we come to the North Norfolk coast again. Great location. Sorry for the late review! Tiny criticism - extractor fan in main bathroom could do with being more powerful - very steamy in there! Especially with no window.
07/02/2023
Great place in a great location. Lovely accommodation and kitchen with great facilities. Loved it. Will definitely be back. Nothing it was great.
13/01/2023
31/12/2022
27/11/2022
22/11/2022
perfect from walking through the door to leaving. Warm and inviting and everything anyone could possibly need.
20/11/2022
Location was fantastic, close to everything including a number of pubs, the deli, fish and chips shops, Erics Pizza. The bus service stops just outside the house. Property was furnished to a very high standard and everything we needed for a lovely few days away. The sky sports was an unexpected bonus for my husband! Hard to fault.
08/11/2022
Property could not be faulted inside. Too close to road, no fault of Owners, great place to stay but make sure very busy loud traffic noise is not a problem for you. Property single glazed.
07/11/2022
decor, layout, location, communication with the owner
30/10/2022
the chapel has a great style of decor, great space to relax in with room for everyone in the family, really well equipped with lovely added touches for a wonderful stay. Thornham village is a great village to explore with some great places to eat with children and so much to see nearby. absolutely nothing- it was all perfect
24/10/2022
Plenty of space for the family, with loads of thoughtful touches to make the stay special. A real treat
10/10/2022
05/10/2022
26/09/2022
21/09/2022
Spacious and clean. Well furnished Nothing
19/09/2022
Stylishly furnished, very comfortable and plenty of space to relax and unwind. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need and made us feel very welcome, through messages. We will 100% return when we can. We loved everything about the Chapel at Thornham. We even became members of the RSPB over at the Titchwell reserve and we’re lucky enough to spot a couple of Egrets! The Chapel is decorated to a very high standard, beautifully designed and top quality fixtures and fittings. Also very comfortable beds.
15/09/2022
The property is beautifully decorated, very well maintained and superbly equipped with everything required for a comfortable stay. The owners have really considered everything that could reasonably be required when staying at the Chapel. Andy ensured we had information about the property and gave good suggestions of restaurants and places to visit - thank you. We very much enjoyed our visit. Superb property in a lovely Norfolk village with easy access to coastal walks, restaurants and places of interest. Nothing
08/09/2022
superbly appointed very chic . It was a very warm property despite no heating been on .
03/09/2022
The house is a beautiful converted chapel building, a unique, spacious combination of old chapel interiors and modern comfort. We have never stayed in such a perfect property before! Thank you!! We really can't criticise anything, because if ever a problem arose or we had a question, the owner was easy to contact and really helpful!
24/08/2022
Very well equipped all round. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. WiFi worked well. Smart tv with sky. Great to have a washing machine. Lovely welcome pack. Thornham lovely, great to be able to walk to beach, pubs, deli. Road noise, no outside space, hot (due to weather) and no windows that can be opened downstairs and limited upstairs especially at night due to the road noise.
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