Summary:
CURATED PROPERTY PRESENTS: Our magnificent Grade 1 listed Tudor Hall & outbuildings dates back to 1478 and has been restored to an award-winning standard of luxury and craftsmanship, gaining first prize from the Campaign for the Protection of Royal England. Set amongst 6 acres of private gardens, the estate is complete with 13 boutique bedrooms across 4 separate buildings, all individually styled with historic brickwork and beams.
The Space:
The total estate can accommodate up to 25 guests across 13 bedrooms. The estate is split into 'Hales Hall' (14 guests), 'The Gatehouse' (2 guests), 'The Cottage' (5 guests) & 'The Garden Rooms' (4 guests).
HALES HALL
Entering the ground floor via the entrance hall, to your left you have the library & separate drawing room which is equipped with a 65” Smart TV & Netflix. To the right-hand side of the ground floor you will find the dining room with stunning dining table capable of seating 14+ for dinner whilst providing wonderful views of the Barn and across the open countryside. The 40-foot country kitchen is positioned at the end of the ground floor. The kitchen features a double Aga and additional separate gas hobs and oven, two dishwashers, two large sinks and is extremely well equipped for cooking substantial meals for the group. There is also a store/pantry beside the kitchen and a laundry room with a washing machine and tumbledryer for guest use.
The first floor hosts the music room which has a stunning baby grand piano as well as four of the seven bedrooms, each of which are equipped with en suite bathrooms with either showers or stunning roll-top baths.
- The Sir James Hobart suite is named after the man who built Hales Hall and attorney general to King Henry VII. It features a king size bed with en-suite with a roll-top bath.
- The Countess of Suffolk suite has a king size bed with an en-suite wet room as well as a feature fireplace and oak floors.
- Prudence features a double bed with an en-suite shower room.
- Dionysia has a brass king size bed with en-suite featuring a roll-top bath as well as having it own hideaway reading room.
The second floor accommodates the final sitting room and remaining three bedroom suites.
- The Longe Room is equipped with a super king size bed and an en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and shower. Admire the garden and stunning countryside views out of the window.
- The Sir Peter Read suite also features a super king size bed and en-suite with roll-top bath and shower.
- The Sir Francis Bacon suite features a king size bed with an en-suite with roll-top bath and shower. Named after the famous Elizabethan nobleman who was related by marriage to the Hobart family.
THE GATEHOUSE
Conjoined to the end of the Hall is the Gatehouse, located on the other side of the notable archway. Upstairs in the master suite you will find an antique four-poster bed and a freestanding roll-top bath under a glinting chandelier. There is a beautifully tiled modern bathroom downstairs with rainfall-head shower and underfloor heating, plus a warm, comfortable sitting room with large open fireplace. The spacious kitchen with a range cooker and American-style fridge-freezer opens out onto a beautiful garden hemmed by the moat and looking down the long yew avenue.
THE COTTAGE
Festooned with roses around the door, our enchanting cottage sleeps five guests. With its own private walled courtyard garden and lawns beyond with views over undulating farmland, this cosy and characterful cottage has two luxurious double bedrooms and a single bedroom with truckle bed. There is a large bathroom with a drench shower, a roll-top bath and underfloor heating as well as a modern stylish kitchen and a comfortable sitting room that opens out onto the garden.
THE GARDEN ROOMS
A stable block in our stunning grounds, has recently been refurbished into two stylish double bedrooms, both with beautiful bathrooms and lovely views across the gardens and moat.
The estate is set amongst 6 acres of haven gardens which are our pride and joy, decked in acres of topiary hedges and presenting floral avenues for an evening stroll. Take a picnic down by the pond or play cricket or croquet on the lawns. Walk the towering woodland and moats on one side and enjoy the panoramic East Anglian views across farmland on the other. There is a garden terrace with outdoor dining table and chairs as well as a firepit BBQ.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Board games provided
2 cots available - linen not provided
1 high chair available
Linen, towels and essentials
Tea and coffee supplies for arrival
Hairdryers in all bedrooms
3 wood burners - logs provided
Guest Access:
Guest will have sole access to The Hall, The Gatehouse, The Cottage & The Garden Rooms and surrounding 6 acre grounds.
The Neighborhood:
The garden of Norfolk lies all around – all windswept marshlands, feathered reeds and rolling woodlands. Tucked away behind a rolling common carpeted in buttercups, Tudor Hall’s own garden is a haven, decked in acres of topiary hedges and presenting floral avenues for an evening stroll.
Take your buckets and spades to Southwold, Holkham or Winterton-on-Sea. See seals at Horsey Mere. Tour the Broads with Loddon Pacific Cruisers. Go Ape at High Lodge, get a daily dose of culture at Norwich Arts Centre, then sink cocktails at 42 King Street, or beer and cheese at the Fat Cat.
Getting Around:
We recommend guests use cars to enjoy the surrounding area and Norfolk countryside whilst staying with us. There are however a number of lovely walks which can be enjoyed on foot from the property's doorstep.
Other Things to Note:
There is a large pond within the grounds which is not fenced, please supervise children at all times
Please do not move furniture around when staying with us.
No candles are allowed to be used in the property during your stay. This is for insurance purposes.
Please note the booking of the hall or estate does not include the Barn itself. That is for additional hire and you can reach out directly regarding this.
When booking with us your stay will be protected by a Deposit Guarantee, Guest Guarantee and public liability provided by our risk management partner, TRUVI. To benefit from this protection you will be contacted by TRUVI directly to verify yourself.
Interaction with Guests:
We will be on hand during your stay to make your stay more enjoyable however we will also give you privacy. You will be given the number of the housekeeper when you book who will arrange check in.
