College Farm B&B and Weddings Thompson Thetford
College Farm Weddings and B&B near Watton and Thetford Norfolk, is a medieval family home situated in the village of Thompson three miles from the market town of Watton. College farm has three double bedrooms and all have private or ensuite bathrooms. College Farm is ideally situated as a base for touring Norfolk as well as Norwich, Cambridge and Ely. The village of Thompson is a convenient stop over for those walking or riding ‘Peddars Way’ or the Pingo Trail (a feature left from the last Ice age).
College Farm B&B Thompson Rooms
College Farm Weddings and B&B is the perfect place to stay. Richard’s Room – Our largest and most private bedroom, Richard’s room belonged to Katharine’s brother Richard when they grew up here at College Farm, The room faces west and looks out over the front lawn and fields beyond the house. It comes with a super-king bed (which can also be configured as two twin beds), a spacious en suite shower room, a walk in wardrobe and a bookcase running along the length of one wall – which you’re welcome to dip into.
College Farm offers wonderful rural B&B near Thetford
Edward’s Room – Edward’s room (so called as this was Katharine’s brother Edward’s childhood bedroom) is our smallest and cosiest room, with a lovely big floor-to-ceiling window looking out over the walled garden and views across the ponds. Located on the first floor, the room comes with a king-size bed, an en suite shower room and a small wardrobe.
The Spare Room – This was the original ‘spare room’ when Katharine’s family lived at College Farm; a beautiful wood-panelled room with windows looking out over the front lawn and fields. It comes with a super-king bed (which can also be configured as two twin beds), an en suite loo and basin and a hanging cupboard. There is an additional private shower room one pace across the landing.
All guest rooms are situated on the first floor and have tea & coffee making facilities, free WiFi, a television, hair dryer and full-length mirror.
College Farm can offer overnight accommodation for horses in a paddock nearby and are happy to collect walkers from Peddars Way by arrangement.
Weddings At College Farm Thompson
College Farm Weddings and B&B only hold a few weddings a year here at College Farm, making sure it remains a special place to get married. The whole idea of getting married at College Farm is to make your wedding unique: we offer the setting and leave you to design the rest. We have a list of recommended local suppliers – everything from caterers to florists, dressmakers, hairdressers and wedding planners – but you are of course welcome to use your own. We are entirely flexible; our beautiful Jacobean panelled dining room is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies, but you may wish to do all the formalities in your own registry office or church – and then hold the reception at College Farm. We have a friendly herd of llamas and alpacas too – who are all too happy to provide wonderful photo opportunities and add something unique to your special day!
COVID-19 UPDATE – SMALL WEDDINGS – In light of the events of the past few months, we understand that many couples may now be thinking about holding a small, intimate wedding. We are delighted to be able to offer private, socially distanced weddings in a safe and secure environment, with no minimum number of guests – please see our Small Weddings page for more information.
Are you getting Married? Well look no further that College Farm Weddings Thompson
College Farm Weddings knows that at present, legally-valid ceremonies or formations are strongly advised to go ahead only where they can be done in a COVID-19 secure environment. It is also advised that the ceremonies are kept as short as reasonably possible and limited as far as reasonably possible to the parts of the ceremonies that are required in order for the marriage or civil partnership to be legally binding. No more than 30 people should attend a marriage or civil partnership, where this can be safely accommodated with social distancing in a COVID-19 secure venue.
Camping At College Farm Thompson – Guests are welcome to pitch tents in the field adjacent to the main lawn. Unfortunately we are unable to provide showers or electric hook ups, but there is a cold water tap and 24hr access to portable toilets. Camping pitches are available for tents, trailer tents, caravans or motor homes. We are delighted to offer breakfast the following morning for a small fee. Please contact us to pre-book camping pitches and breakfasts in advance. You are welcome to camp on the day of the wedding but we kindly ask that the site is vacated by midday the following day, unless otherwise agreed.
Large wedding receptions or parties should not currently be taking place and any celebration after the ceremony should follow the broader social distancing guidance of involving no more than two households in any location or, if outdoors, up to six people from different households.
College Farm Weddings will be ready to accommodate more guests at larger wedding ceremonies when the Covid restrictions relax.
College Farm Prices
Bed & Breakfast – Richard’s Room: £150 – Edward’s Room & The Spare Room: £130 – All prices are per room per night for bed and breakfast and are based on 2 people sharing. Maximum occupancy per room is 2 people and we are an adult only B&B. There is a £50 discount for single occupancy. (Prices may vary at weekends).
Afternoon Tea, Lunch & Supper – Afternoon Tea – £20.00 per person – Prosecco Afternoon Tea – £25 per person – Packed Lunch – £10.00 per person – Supper by arrangement 2 courses – £20 per person – We are not licensed to sell alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own. Special Diets & Allergies – Please let us know in advance of your stay if you have any special requests or allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you. We do not normally stock gluten free goods or vegetarian items but are happy to buy them in specially with enough notice.
Weddings – Weddings from £4,000 (please see our separate website for more information)
College Farm Afternoon TeaTreat yourself to a traditional English afternoon tea and walk around the gardens at College Farm. Everything we serve is either freshly made by Katharine in the College Farm kitchen or sourced from the local farm shop. We offer tea in the Jacobean panelled dining room or in the walled garden (weather permitting).
Wonderful Afternoon Teas at College Farm Thompson
Traditional English Tea – A variety of sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones with clotted cream & homemade strawberry jam. Served with a selection of teas & coffee. £20.00 per head (minimum 2 people). Prosecco Tea – A variety of sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones with clotted cream & homemade strawberry jam. Served with a selection of teas & coffee and a glass of prosecco. £25.00 per head (minimum 2 people). Celebration Tea Party. We would be delighted to arrange a bespoke celebration tea party for birthdays, valentines, mothers day, engagements, anniversaries, graduation, childrens party’s etc. Please give us a ring to discuss your requirements. Price on application.
To ensure everything is freshly made for you please pre-book at least 48 hours in advance by telephone (01953 483318) or email ([email protected]). Spme of our review some up the excellent service and food we provide.
“Thank you so much for a really lovely tea in your beautiful dining-room and for making us feel so welcome. The tea was splendid and my friends are still talking about it.”
‘”Had afternoon tea here recently – absolutely delicious!! College Farm is a wonderful venue to visit, the gardens are gorgeous and in stunning surroundings. We even got to feed the resident llamas and alpacas – especially loved the one called Brian! Katharine is a delightful host and her cakes are just way too good, although did have to take some home as it was a very generous afternoon tea! Can’t wait to visit again.”Whether you are local or just visiting Norfolk we have something for everyone and hope to see you soon after Covid 19.
