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City of Norwich UK - Charming period home for 6 guests in the center of Norwich

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 633 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

City of Norwich UK - Charming period home for 6 guests in the center of Norwich

CATHEDRAL VIEW HOUSE - SUMMARY
5 STAR REVIEWS FROM ALL OF OUR GUESTS
- Stunning 1850s fully renovated Townhouse in the historic quarter of the city - close to all tourist attractions, shops and walks
- Equipped for full catering but next to a huge number of great restaurants and deliver to the door takeaways
- Perfect for couples, families, friendship groups and business people
- Norwich Cathedral and The Cathedral Close is literally only 30 meters away
- Central City with all you want for your stay but still set in a quiet & historic location. You won’t need your car.
- 2 separate private double bedrooms
- Living room has an option to add a double or single air bed for 1 or 2 more guests - on request only.
We can now offer fans for those hotter days on request (not stored at the house)
Please note - larger groups above 4 there is one toilet and shower.
- Norwich Train station - 500 yds walk away.
- Parking- multi storey - 2 mins walk & at £11 a day (approx but pls do check on their website).
- Peaceful but city life is literally on your doorstep so please do expect some usual hustle and bustle experienced in a vibrant city setting.
- Fabulous river/city walks, lively nightlife & the finest restaurants & pubs the UK can offer
- Norwich is packed full of culture, cinemas & museums plus much much more
- Some of the best shopping in the UK - consistently voted top 5 best UK shopping destinations.
- Norfolk and East Anglia enjoys some true gems - The Norfolk Broads (15 mins away by car), Awesome traditional seaside resorts (30 mins away by car), Cambridge (1 hour away by train), Sandringham & Holkham where the Queen spends a lot of her time (45 mins away by car).
A well behaved furry friend can also stay - please ask before you book though.

CATHEDRAL VIEW HOUSE - IN MORE DETAIL
Cathedral View House is in the heart of the city within easy walking distance to all tourist attractions, huge choice of excellent shops, the famous Norwich market square, restaurants and bars.
If you don't already know Norwich then you will soon see this as an idyllic historic city with it's medieval city wall still on view, fabulous city walks, a huge variety of great things to do, hidden passages, river boat trips, lots of churches, history and plenty to do in the evening.
On top of this you can be in the countryside within minutes or on the beach in 30 minutes as Norfolk boasts some of the most picturesque coastal vistas and traditional resorts that the UK can offer.

CATHEDRAL STREET - is just off the main strip and next to everything you need to make your stay perfect. 30 yards away from Norwich Cathedral Close, food stores, bars and restaurants and a 5 minute walk from the main station. We are confident you will have a wonderful stay - all our many satisfied guests agree. On the odd occasion the busy streets can be a bit noisy but it is a city so I am assuming that a central location is just what you need.

Cathedral View House was built in the 1850's - 170 years ago and counting - with it's wonderful charms comes the wonderful original features that history brings - wooden sash windows that are single glazed, a quirky hallway, a steepish stairway (with an essential hand-rail), period features, a shower (sorry - not a bath), a door onto the street, a courtyard area and all the wonderful charms of a modern house. There is a small outside area which is shared with other houses - it is secluded and private with chairs and a table - there to enjoy a drink during the warmer months.
Please note that the stairs are a little steeper than average and therefore the house is unsuitable for guests who will struggle with stairs. Due to hygiene reasons we have been advised to ask parents to bring their own travel cots for infants who need them.

THE HOUSE - We guarantee the house will be pristinely presented and clean for the start of your stay. You will enjoy the cosy settings of a country styled self contained house whilst only being minutes from all the action that Norwich has to offer.

There are two good sized double bedrooms with cosy double beds (1 bedroom can have a single bed added on requested/if needed so we can accommodate 5 guests - 2 adults with 3 children), and we have a double or single air bed in the living room (on request too and you will pleased to know that it comes with an electric pump) so we can accommodate 6 guests, free unlimited Sky broadband and Wi-fi, 100 or so channels on FreeView TV.
There is a traditional style but still modern shower room and a kitchen which is fully equipped with all you need for self catering (electric ceramic hob, electric oven, microwave etc) and a tumble dryer, washing machine and dish washer to make life easy during your stay. We also have some choice novels/books/guides, some DVDs and board games for you during those down times.

We love to provide all our guests with as much information about the house and what to do as we can. We have collected a great selection of what's on guide, tourist leaflets and art/culture guides and calendars. We also provide a top tips guide to where to eat, where to go and places to see - we hope this is a great help to you. The info file also has lots of info about the house, which we also hope is useful. One thing to note - this house is a house which is purposely designed to cater for the holiday maker and is not where we live - Cathedral View House is presented to the highest level possible and we are sure you will have an excellent stay.

THE SHORT WALK FROM THE MAIN NORWICH TRAIN STATION - which links to all major UK routes - Is only a short walk (about 500 metres or so) up Prince of Wales Rd on the right hand side - Crossing the River over a bridge, passing places like The Compleat Angler pub, Kwik fit Tyres, Mercy Nightclub on your right until you come to Cathedral Street on your right - walk to the end and you will find Cathedral House at the end of the street (Black gloss painted door and grey brick exterior).

Please note - Cathedral View House is 170 years old. We have prepared it to allow it's vintage period charm to shine through. There are no carpet as all floors are painted and the doors are all stripped pine. There windows are original sash windows and are the usual charming style. The house has all the modern features you would hope for so that your stay is as comfortable as possible. Please expect the odd creaky floorboard or door or wind through the window - it adds to the charm.

For the few coming by bus or coach the main bus station is only about 1km away/15 mins walk.

CAR PARKING - is not free but very cheap.
There are options so please contact me for more details. There are some free on street parking about 1 mile away which do prove to be popular if you are on a budget. Rose Lane multi-storey car park (NR1 1PY) is minutes walk and is a secure 24/7 manned operation - most if not all guests park here - please ask for details on booking and this is subject to change.

NORWICH SHOPPING - you will simply have on your doorstep and within 5 minutes walk all you need and one of the best shopping experiences in the UK.
CASTLE MALL SHOPPING - 300 metres from the house with all the usual shops you would expect including Boots the Chemist.
CHAPELFIELDS SHOPPING MALL - 15+ min walk into the city with even better shops.
Main shopping areas are mostly pedestrianised so head for Tombland which is a 4 min walk and onto Queens St and London St and you are there.
St Benedicts and the Lanes of Pottergate - my favourite part where lots of local shops will give you one of the most eclectic and diverse shopping experiences.

CLOSE BY - there are 20 restaurants and great pubs within 5 mins walk of the house and over 100 within 10 mins walk from the house.

Norwich enjoys a mass of cultural attractions, excellent restaurants, several theatres, a castle, a 900 year old Cathedral which is literally on your doorstep and is set in the largest and most amazing Cathedral Closes' in the UK and not to mention one of the best shopping centres in Britain. Everything is within walking distance so you will be spoilt for choice.

Norfolk also has a wealth of amazing traditional coastal resorts which are only 30 minutes or so away by car and will be sure to keep you wooed and busy and of course easy by train.

WALKING - the river is only 5 mins away with wonderful walks and please do look up the infamous city walks for those who love historic buildings, churches and medieval splendour. We even have a great GHOST walk which is a must especially in the winter nights.

For those football lovers; Carrow road is but a short walk (1km) along the river and we welcome away supporters who want to stay.

If it's shopping then Norwich has a huge pedestrianised centre which includes the big chains but a wonderful selection of independent shops with a hugely eclectic air which caters for all tastes.
Norwich is famous for its huge number of beautiful churches which attract visitors from all over the country and world. Norwich Castle and it's wonderful museum is also only minutes away and we are certain a visit here will be perfect for those rainy days.

Let's not forget the amazing Norfolk Broads and famous traditional coastal resorts that spread along the East Anglian coast - you can be there by car in 25 minutes or more.
We are dog lovers and are happy to have you and your pet stay (terms and conditions do apply and we reserve the right to disallow this).

All the best
C:)

Please note - Due to hygiene reasons we are not able to offer a baby cot.

Property manager

Anthony

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping in any part of the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 355 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Happy to discuss - please do ask before you book.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All well-behaved children are very welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: noise to be limited from 10pm until 9am thanks
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Norwich, ENG

What's nearby

  • Norwich Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Market Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Norwich Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Norwich Theatre Royal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carrow Road - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Norwich Station - 5 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar & Beyond - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Compleat Angler - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pogue Mahon's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gringos Tequila Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rooftop Gardens - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City of Norwich UK - Charming period home for 6 guests in the center of Norwich pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City of Norwich UK - Charming period home for 6 guests in the center of Norwich?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City of Norwich UK - Charming period home for 6 guests in the center of Norwich?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City of Norwich UK - Charming period home for 6 guests in the center of Norwich located?

This family-friendly Norwich holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of James Stuart Garden and Norfolk Broads. Elm Hill and Magdalen Street are also within 10 minutes. Norwich Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Very clean good location for the Cathedral lots of noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Our second stay at Cathedral House and it’s perfect for our needs. The owners are extremely accommodating and communication with them is effortless. If you need close proximity to the Cathedral and don’t mind a bit of late night noise from the nearby nightclubs then you’d be hard pressed to find a more convenient place to stay. Last time we stayed (4 years ago) it was just us and our six month old baby, this time around we had both our kids with with us (now 4 and 5) and they slept through all the noise so it really wasn’t that bad, but some may find it less then ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny but cute
Terrific location. As stated this property is not suited to children or the elderly as the stairs can be hazardous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice but the beds had old mattresses that did not suite my back.
It was nice and quite and centrally located.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Few days in Norwich
Fantastic location and excellent communication with the property manager. Would stay here again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan S., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Central Location
Nice place to stay easy walk to the city center and Riverside. Might be difficult for people with mobility issues as stairs are very steep Overall a very good experience/place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term break
Lovely house, everything you need. Here to visit family. Visit to Norwich cathedral which is beautiful. Lovely Riverside walks. All the shops and places eat in city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very comfortable and great location. The stairs are very steep and could be a problem for some people. The instructions for access could be better as there is a wooden door to the courtyard that you have to go through first in order to get to the side kitchen door, which is the door to access. We buzzed a neighbor and she showed us. She said this happens repeatedly and it is not great to be bothering the neighbors.. It was never easy to contact the owner as we had to go through VRBO and that required a new code each time. Would have preferred direct access via text/phone. We ran into problems with the washing machine and our clothes got locked into the machine. Owner was unavailable to assist and this caused some stress as he said he wouldn't be able to help us for 24 hours. That was a problem Finally got them out by unplugging the machine but he could have been more helpful. I don't think he knew how to operate the washing machine himself. Otherwise, after that crisis, it was fine and we were happy with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Robert C., Washington DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and clean
We enjoyed our stay and the location midway between the rail station and the city center. Only issue was an occasional smell of sewer but we noticed there was street work so maybe that. Stairs are extremely steep, if you have any mobility issues this isn't for you. Pub at the corner was concerning, a rough crowd that I'd avoid day or night. Bedrooms need blinds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PORTIA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Very charming and adorable. It’s close enough to walk to pretty much everything and 2-3 mini marts very close to get food. We had 2 issues but nothing that could have been helped. 1-close to a bit of a party street and at night it got very loud til after 4am. 2-no a/c and it got pretty warm in the house… having to sleep with the windows partly open to get so air made the noises from street harder to sleep. I did finally ask for a fan and we got 1 but had 2 rooms. We should have asked for fan(s) sooner. We did very much enjoy our stay overall, we walked from train station to the flat, were able to cook, do laundry and having a view of cathedral from both bedrooms was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

A near perfect visit to Norwich
The house and decor is charming, we discovered walking back one evening the surrounding area to be a little uncomfortable. This was easily remedied by taking an alternative route via the Cathedral area. The house on the surface was very well presented but the floor in the kitchen, and part of the bottom of the cooker looked like it needed a deep clean. Great spot if you are catching the train into Norwich. That said we loved the house, it’s location and Norwich.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home on Cathedral St
A nicely renovated terraced house, 2 rooms down and up, happily the bath is upstairs next to bedrooms. Very well taken care of, great shower and toasty warm when the temperatures dipped. The hosts were very responsive- would stay there again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in the centre of Norwich
Great little place almost in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral. We used it mainly as a base for days out in Norfolk and Suffolk but also had a lovely wander around Norwich with the kids on a rainy day, visiting the Cathedral, food market and and shops. The property itself is clean, nicely decorated and well equipped with everything a family would need, including a reliable, high speed internet connection, washer, dryer etc. It is a typical smaller Victorian house with a steep and fairly narrow central staircase, but it was perfectly fine for two adults and three under tens. Less mobile visitors might struggle with getting up and down the stairs though. Being city centre, parking is restricted directly outside of the property however there is a multi storey 2-3 mins walk which cost us about £6 a day and always had plenty of spaces available. There's a Tesco Metro and Budgens just round the corner and a variety of other places to eat out. All in all, highly recommended either for a couple of days visiting Norwich or longer periods as a base for exploring further afield.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Bexley near London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location - a couple of minutes walk to the area round the cathedral. The house is small but comfortable and makes the perfect base to explore Norwich. Parking at the nearby Rose Lane car park was convenient. Norwich itself is lovely and has a wide range of excellent restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

C P S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base and well located
We had a lovely stay in this property. It was very clean, well equipped and clear, helpful and good communication with the owners. It is perfectly located to explore Norwich and as a base to do day trips around Norfolk and Suffolk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., oo 9-4

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely base for a family break
We had a great stay at Cathedral House. The property was perhaps slightly smaller than we were expecting but that wasn't a problem - the main thing was that it was very clean and suited our needs perfectly as two adults and a toddler. The owners made sure there was a highchair and stairgate available at the property which was helpful. The parking at the Rose Lane is nearby and very convenient. There's a lot of takeaway food places at the top of the street and a Tesco Express, with a Morrisons only a very short drive away too for getting supplies. Norwich city centre is only about a 10 minute walk up the hill and we spent the day at the coast which was only a 35 minute drive away. Thanks for a great stay!

8/10 Good

Steve N.

Cathedral House
Renting process good, no problems. On arrival didn't see any parking/unloading permit for 4 hours as stated in the details. Some of the crockery and cutlery we dirty. But apart from these two minor issues, the stay was good. Location good for access to the city. Property was good, clean and comfortable although a bit chilly at times. All in all a good stay.

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation close to all main attractions
Accurately represented and absolutely value for money in well located part of Norwich
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a well furnished and comfortable cottage in the central of Norwich. Close to everything.
Graeme and Collette were great, and very helpful. The house was comfortable and we'll laid out. The location was good for us, but the area was very noisy on Friday and Saturday night, due to the close proximity to the club district. The bedrooms could do with blackout blinds

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cosy home
Lovely property in a lovely city. We were very pleased with our stay, great interior design I commend your taste. Only two negatives. Mattress ready for renewing and needs a bigger couch in the living room, it would not be a cosy room if four adults were to stay. If it hadn’t rained so much we would not have spent as much time in as we did and probably wouldn’t have made the couch comment.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley N.

Lovely house
Had a great long weekend, clean, well equipped and with warm comfortable beds. Central to everything, plenty of restaurants and pubs/wine bars to choose from. Can highly recommend and hope to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

jenny r.

Comfortable and well- decorated and looked after house in a great location
Lovely and well- equipped home in a great location with a short and pleasant walk into central Norwich . Graham and Collette were very helpful before and during our stay . Car parking was easy with a secure multi-storey car park nearby .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Esther T., From the Zurich area

Pretty little house....
....but the week was a disaster: the house was not clean upon arrival, there was an attempt to unlock the door after I had settled in; the heating dident work, because the WIFI dident work and it took good Graham three days to organise the latter. The little house is near the station and the neighbourhood favoured by students, thus maybe if that had been known in advance it would not have come as such a surprise, that as of 6pm the house next door seems to serve as a discotheque with endless booming hard disco sound, endless and always the same beat; and poor Graham tried to solve that one too. In short, not an experience one would wish to repeat, despite an owner who tried to solve each and every one of the disasters.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Super accommodation in a lovely city
The house was lovely, very stylishly decorated and had everything we required. It was also very handy for access to the town with a Tesco Express- just a few minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

A perfect house for visiting Norwich
I had a great time with my family in this beautiful house! The owners are really kind, always helpful and asking all our enquiries at any time. The house has been totally renewed a few months ago, so it is very comfortable and everything works perfectly. It is also very well located and you can walk easily to visit the centre town. There is a parking nearby cheap and safe. So, I would recommend absolutely this house for staying in Norwich!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016