Located in Fakenham, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area. The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and St Mary's Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Strikes Bowling and Whin Hill Cider. Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and Woad Centre are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Woad Centre - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
Norfolk Coast - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
Getting around
Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 24 min drive
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Sculthorpe Mill - 9 min drive
McDonalds - 5 min drive
The Limes (Wetherspoon) - 6 min drive
Costa Coffee - 6 min drive
Shapes Restaurant - 7 min drive
About this property
Double superior Rm4 Serenade
All of our rooms have your comfort and needs in mind. The following shows what is provided in all of our rooms. Elegant and Comfortable Rooms Queen size bed Luxury bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower Tea and Coffee making facilities Homemade Biscuits Homemade Fudge Quality Toiletries Soft Towels Luxury Robes Hairdryer Fridge Complimentary Wi-Fi Flat screen TV Fully Licencsed - Alcohol can be purchased for an additional charge
Prices are fully inclusive of breakfast. Melody House and Melody Cottage date back to the early 14th century, originally serving as Great Ryburgh’s Magnar Guild Hall under the Priory of Walsingham. Set beside the tranquil River Wensum and just 200 yards from the historic Saxon round-tower church, the property carries a remarkable sense of heritage and place.
Through the centuries it has survived fires, renovation, and even the era of the window tax, later evolving into a collection of charming cottages. For nearly 400 years it also hosted the village provision stores and small shops, making it a longstanding centre of local life. Today, pilgrims travelling the Walsingham Way are especially welcome, continuing a tradition of hospitality that spans generations.
Local folklore speaks of hidden priest’s stairs, possible underground passages, and the occasional unexplained sound in the night — gentle reminders of the building’s long and colourful past, adding a distinctive atmosphere to this historic Norfolk retreat.
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
No Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 23:30
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is Double superior Rm4 Serenade pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Double superior Rm4 Serenade?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Double superior Rm4 Serenade on 12 May 2026 start from AU$259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Double superior Rm4 Serenade?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Double superior Rm4 Serenade?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Double superior Rm4 Serenade?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Double superior Rm4 Serenade located?
Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pensthorpe Natural Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mid-Norfolk Railway - County School Station and The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Woad Centre and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Double superior Rm4 Serenade Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Breakfast was amazing , lovely room comfortable bed.
C
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MG
17 Nov 2025
Plan to stay again in aummer
Ausrey and Christopher were very helpful made our stay so enjoyable, friendly, excellent hosts. Opened bar for a late drink, breakfast was excellent in lovely dining room. Roaring fire when we arrived so homely
MG
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ROD
2 Aug 2023
A very comfy stay all round!
A welcoming ambience and comfortable accommodation. The breakfasts were delicious and well presented.
ROD
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
jilly
20 May 2025
Homely clean accommodating
There’s something different to look at in every room definitely not a boring place
jilly
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
T
13 Oct 2023
Wonderful escape for the weekend!
Lovely quirky accommodation, exceptionaly clean, delicious breakfasts with great selection, friendly owners with every need taken care of !
T
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
v
11 Oct 2024
Everything you could want in a b and b and more.
Very well appointed rooms. Lovely welcoming fire and breakfast was superb. Thank you both for having us all.
v
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Darius
25 July 2023
Lovely B and B in village
One night stay in a cosy and charming B and B in a beautiful village. A great escape from London.
Darius
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Martin
25 July 2023
Enjoyable and comfortable in a quirky property
Hospitality and great scrambled egg!
Martin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
25 July 2023
Quirky, room was lovely, bathrooms was amazing, bath and shower plenty of hot washing.
clean and comfortable. Interesting selection of trinkets around the building
Easily accessible for Norwich and the coast eg Cromer and Sheringham
c
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
25 July 2023
Lovely facilities
Short visit to the area
Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mr Steven
25 July 2023
Excellent
The room was beautiful and excellent breakfast, landlady made you feel very welcome.
Mr Steven
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
25 July 2023
Recommended b&b
Excellent room and am enemies - very welcoming.
Peter
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian
25 July 2023
Excellent bed and breakfast makes us return year on year
Another excellent stay at Melody House, our third. First rate, spotless accomodation with super breakfast menu. Good choice to suit all tastes. Off road parking to the rear of the property.
Brian
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Nov 2023
Very welcoming
Very friendly and made us feel at home
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Hannah
25 July 2023
Clean, perfect one night stay accommodation
Perfect for a one night stay. The location is slightly outside of the city centre so you will need a car to get around. It was clean with a modern bathroom.
Hannah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 July 2023
Very welcoming and lovely owners and a wonderful B and B!
The whole place was truly wonderful find !Lovely owners who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Fabulous dining room with some fascinating artifacts and memorabilia of the arts. Super room and a gorgeous breakfast thank you Audrey and Chris we will be back !!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave
17 May 2025
Very comfortable
Clean and well organised /well maintained room. We enjoyed and appreciated the jacuzzi bath and fridge with fresh milk in the room.
Dave
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Roger
25 July 2023
Perfect
We stayed at Melody House to visit Thursford Christmas show.
Roger
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Diana
25 July 2023
Very accommodating and very convenient
Very satisfactory
Diana
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
richard
1 Sept 2025
Absolutely First Class
Everything. Beautiful room serviced daily, lovely breakfast with plenty of choice, and the table so prettily set each morning with Royal Albert china and fresh flowers. Everything in this accommodation was first class. Our hosts, Christopher and Audrey were outstanding.
richard
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James
25 July 2023
One night
Clean, impressive and great bath
James
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