Covert Cottage
Thetford, East Anglia
- Cosy self-catering cottage in the quiet parish of Riddlesworth & Gasthorpe
- Close to Knettishall Heath wildlife park and the Brecklands landscape
- Easy driving distance to Bury St Edmunds, Norwich and Cambridge
- Sofa bed in living room offers flexible sleeping arrangements
- Bedroom has a super king bed that converts to twins
Covert Cottage is a cosy self catering property in the Parish of Riddlesworth & Gasthorpe, near Thetford, East Anglia, Suffolk. It is situated close to the wildlife park of Knettishall Health, amid the wide open spaces of healthland and Scotch pines. Inside there's a living room with sofa bed for flexible sleeping arrangements, a conservatory with dining area, a well-equipped kitchen/diner, a bedroom with a super king size zip and link bed, and a wet room with walk in shower. Covert Cottage has WIFI throughout. It sleeps 2 and is handy for Harling Road station, as well as the Dad's Army Museum, the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine. It is also within easy driving distance to Bury St Edmunds, Norwich and Cambridge.
How far to…
- Station
- 4.5 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- No pets
Accommodation on site
- Cottage
Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Bury St Edmunds Highlights Audio Tour: Historic Landmarks
Bury St Edmunds Railway Station, Bury Saint Edmunds · 11.8 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Bury St Edmunds Highlights Audio Tour: Historic Landmarks
Bury St Edmunds Railway Station, Bury Saint Edmunds · 11.8 mi
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Sat 19 Dec · 19:30
G4 Christmas
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds · 12.2 mi
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Sat 23 Jan · 19:30
The Searchers and Hollies Experience
The Corn Hall, Diss · 10.0 mi
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Dad's Army Museum
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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
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In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
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