housed in a 15th-century coaching inn rumoured to be haunted, this traditional pub with rooms is a 5-minute walk from thetford town centre and an 8-minute walk from thetford train station. full english breakfast is included and traditional pub meals are available from the bar and restaurant at a supplement. the unfussy rooms have free wifi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus some have tvs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Heathrow Airport 1 hr 56
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