London 2012, - the City and the Olympics

Jolly Farmers and our self-catering holiday let, Gates Lodge..

How to enjoy the City and the Olympics without the hastle ! - Closer than you think !

The ideal base for anyone who wants to enjoy the spectacular Olympic Games...a chance in a lifetime opportunity - for those not old enough to.remember the 1948 games, this time the UK has pulled out all the stops to build the most magnificent of all structures to accommodate the festival of all time. The sheer dedication of all involved, is a credit to the nation across all political parties, embracing world community spirit at its best.

Why stay in the City? or the urban sprawl around it?; with the inevitable noise of all-day sirens and late night activities, the inflated prices, and the constant worry about security?

The answer is very simple! - for a fraction of the price of a hotel or "just-about-adequate" B&B in the Capital, you could be away on the main line from Stratford to Diss station on the Norfolk/Suffolk border from 78 minutes !! - check out the prices for our 4-star "Gates Lodge"

You can still enjoy the sights and sounds of the City , hop on a bus tour; treat yourself to a mega-shop; go for a fantastic lunch or evening meal, all in a day, and look forward to a relaxing inter-City train journey home from London Liverpool Street Station to Diss,our local station, in just 89 minutes.

A short 20 minute taxi drive from tour local station (Diss) takes you to our idyllic rural escape, nestled away in the heart of hundreds of acres of endless farmland - tucked safely away from the City. We are close enough for village shop, some renowned country pubs and fine dining - including of course the local Fox & Goose, associated in the Michelin Guide and 2 AA rosettes, a favourite with many far and wide.

We would be pleased to assist with any enquiries - please ask via our e-mail contact or via telephone.