Address
225 Dereham RoadNorwich
NR2 3TF
Tel: +44 (0)1603 621069
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The hotel offers guests budget 4 star accommodation and facilities. Wensum is one of the largest guest houses in Norwich and has benefited from a recent refurbishment ensuring a good standard of modern facilities. The traditional exterior of the guest house ensures it retains its character whilst offering a range of modern facilities inside. The hotel is located a 15 minute walk from Norwich city centre and there is a bus stop close by for easy access to and from the city.
Local transport links in the area include Norwich train station located less than 2 miles away from the hotel. The train station offers services to London Liverpool Street station and other local and regional areas including Lowestoft, Cambridge and Great Yarmouth. The hotel is close by to major roads including the A11 and A140 providing good road connections.
Visitors can expect a friendly welcome with good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located a few miles from Norwich city centre where visitors can find good access to local amenities. The closest train stations to the hotel are located at Norwich, Salhouse and Brundall Gardens.
Facilities
There are a total of 18 guest bedrooms at the cosy guest house. The majority of rooms are en-suite, there are some rooms where there is a shared bathroom. The rooms offer a good standard of accommodation, guests can choose from single, double, triple and family rooms available.
Room facilities include television with freeview channels, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, iron and ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking at the hotel in accordance with hotel policy.
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available in guest bedrooms at the hotel. There are free on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests.
The hotel has a coffee lounge that can be reserved for business meetings.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a hot full English breakfast each morning or a Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices and hot and cold drinks. There are vegetarian sausages available and other options if requested in advance.
The guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodation, for lunch and dinner there are a range of options for guests. Norwich city centre is home to a range of restaurants offering a choice of cuisines for a range of budgets. There are a choice of fast food eateries along with a number of cafes, gastro pubs, bistros, hotel and themed restaurants. There is a wide choice in cuisine available ranging from local East England and British to modern European, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Fusion, Seafood and more.
Norwich city centre is home to a number of pubs and bars, ranging from traditional pubs where local ales and beers are served to contemporary bars serving a choice of drinks including beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. There are a number of gastro pubs visitors can try where a choice of traditional British and contemporary cuisine is served in pubs. Here guests can enjoy eating and drinking in relaxing surroundings
Local Attractions
Norfolk is located in East Anglia in the East of England, the region is sometimes overlooked by visitors however there is plenty so see and enjoy in this unspoilt part of the UK. Norfolk is particularly appealing for visitors keen to avoid the crowds and anything too commercial.
Norfolk has the much sought after peaceful English countryside and coast with its share of attractions too.
The best known Norfolk's tourist areas is the Norfolk Broads with its inland waterways, it is a favourite area for boating enthusiasts from around the UK. The area has wildlife reserves among these is unusual floating conservation centre at Ranworth. Cley Marshes located close to Cromer is among the most highly regarded bird-watching sites in the UK, boasting over 300 species.
The Norfolk Coast Path offers walkers with some wonderful walking opportunities, the path runs through the Broads and follows the coast north to Hunstanton, where it joins the historic Peddar's Way. Walkers can enjoy the scenic, natural coastline and take in the both the scenery and the history of the coastal region.
The Norfolk Coast has been recognized as a Heritage Coast and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in recognition of the natural beauty and environmental and ecological importance of the area.
Great Yarmouth it has among the most popular seaside resorts in England. It has approx 15 miles of sandy beaches and is a favoured destination for families looking for seaside fun. Here you will find mix of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian waterside properties.
The best known centre in Norfolk is the city of Norwich, historically Norwich was once one of the wealthiest and largest in England, with the town benefiting from the wool trade. The rich history and legacy means there are some of the finest medieval town houses in England here. Labelled a booming city, Norwich is a good compact size to explore for visitors. The city can see seen by foot and the main landmarks include seeing the Clock Tower, the 300 plus foot spire on the Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle. History has been well preserved in the city; ancient buildings and streets are on the whole still in good condition and makes for a fascinating experience for visitors.
Norwich Cathedral is a well known landmark in the city; the historic cathedral includes stained glass in dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, can be seen in the ambulatory. The cathedral includes decoration that dates back to the 12th century.
Contemporary buildings such as The Forum and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, located in the University of East Anglia offer a contrast to more classical buildings. Norwich has a fine reputation for flourishing in the arts and culture and being a student city has helped contribute to the town having a vibrant nightlife.
Lowestoft is famous for being Britain’s most easterly town; it is also the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads. Its location meant it was damaged in the World War II but there are still some parts of the old town intact. The town has a number of historic cobbled lanes to walk around; this is popular among visitors as they wonder around the town.
King's Lynn is a historic port, it flourished as a medieval trading centre and evidence of this includes the medieval merchants’ houses that surround the South Quay area. It is home to the oldest guildhall in the UK, St. George's Hall. Well known buildings in the town include Trinity Guildhall and the Town Hall.
The Norfolk Broads are renowned for the natural scenery on show to visitors, there are a number of wildlife reserves, including a floating conservation Centre at Ranworth. With a nature trail running from the centre, walkers can explore the local fen vegetation and birdlife. The RSPB runs a bird reserve at Strumpshaw located close to Norwich, Strumpshaw Fen is a great place to fully explore the great diversity of habitats and wildlife. Visitors can walk around the reedbeds and woodlands and see the enchanting marsh harriers, kingfishers and for the lucky few see the elusive Chinese water deer. You will find many buffer-flies and dragonflies in spring and the summer.
Bickling Hall is a Jacobean house surrounded by a dry moat, a remnant of an earlier Tudor house. The house is located approx 15 miles from Norwich in the village of Bickling. The house includes a long gallery containing many rare books. The parkland gardens are among the highlights of any visit here, visitors in spring can see the bluebells.
Sandringham is located in the Norfolk countryside and is the country retreat of the Queen. Sandringham has served as the private home to generations of the royal family. The imposing historic house is set in 60-acre gardens which have been described as among the very best of the royal gardens.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Norwich: 1.6 Miles
Salhouse: 6.7 Miles
Brundall Gardens: 6.8 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Norwich Airport located 4 miles away by road via the A1024 and A140. London Stansted Airport is located 84 miles away via the A11 and M11.
Norwich Airport: 4 Miles
London Stansted Airport: 84 Miles
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