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Thorington Hall

An aerial view of Thorington Hall and its walled southern garden, Suffolk
Thorington Hall, Suffolk | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The east entrance hall at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 2 'Strutt,' with a super king-size, four-poster bed and en-suite shower room, on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk

Thorington Hall

A striking eight-bedroom farmhouse with fine historic detailing throughout.

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The east entrance hall at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 2 'Strutt,' with a super king-size, four-poster bed and en-suite shower room, on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
An aerial view of Thorington Hall and its walled southern garden, Suffolk
The boot room with coat pegs, bench seating and shoe shelves at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The snug on the ground floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The dining room at Thorington Hall with long wooden table, benches, chairs and fireplace with woodburner, Suffolk
Carved details in the stone of the fireplace in the dining room at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The kitchen at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The kitchen at Thorington Hall, with a range cooker and kitchen island, Suffolk
The utility room at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The shower room on the ground floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 8 'Penrose,' with twin beds, on the ground floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Witch marks carved into the west staircase at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The west staircase, decorated with Tudor roses, at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The first-floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 1 'Rosier,' with twin beds, on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The en-suite shower room of Bedroom 1 'Rosier,' on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 3 'Partridge,' with a super king-size bed, on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The en-suite shower room of Bedroom 2 'Strutt,' on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Signatures of previous owners, etched into one of the windows at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The first-floor bathroom, with roll-top bath and walk-in shower, at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The top of the east staircase at Thorington Hall, with armchair and bookcase on the landing, Suffolk
Bedroom 5 'Heigham,' with twin beds, on the second floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 7 'May,' with a king-size bed, on the second floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 4 'Umfreville,' with twin beds, on the second floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The en-suite shower room of Bedroom 4 'Umfreville,' on the second floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Bedroom 6 'Wade,' with twin beds, on the second floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Looking down the east staircase at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Looking up at the first and second-floor windows of Thorington Hall, Suffolk
An aerial view of Thorington Hall on the right and Thorington Lodge on the left, Suffolk
An aerial view of the garden at Thorington Hall in autumn, with large lawn area and trees, Suffolk
Outdoor dining furniture in the garden of Thorington Hall, with the badminton area in the background, Suffolk
The northern terrace with patio and outdoor dining furniture and the main entrance to Thorington Hall on the left, Suffolk
Inside the outbuilding, where bicycles and equipment can be stored, at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The outbuildings, where bicycles and equipment can be stored, at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
An aerial view of Thorington Hall and its walled southern garden, with patio, outdoor dining furniture, lawn and trees, Suffolk
The southern terrace at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The signs for Thorington Hall and Thorington Lodge, which are neighbouring holiday cottages, Suffolk
The River Box, near Thorington Hall, Suffolk
Timber buildings and trees in the surrounding area of Thorington Hall in autumn, Suffolk
A track near Thorington Hall in autumn, Suffolk
The surrounding area of Thorington Hall, Suffolk

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A striking eight-bedroom farmhouse with fine historic detailing throughout.

  • Guests

    16

    Bedrooms

    8

    Acorn rating

    5What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    4

    Reference

    010055

    Thorington Hall is one of Suffolk’s oldest and most intriguing houses. With intricately decorated Tudor roses on the west staircase and signatures of previous owners mysteriously etched into the windows, this fascinating farmhouse has stacks of charm.  

    There’s lots of space, inside and out – perfect for big families and groups of friends. Upstairs you’ll find big, bright bedrooms and below, a spacious kitchen and large reception areas with room to gather. There are woodburners fit for cosy evenings alongside modern facilities. Outside there’s a large, enclosed garden with an orchard, stables and a badminton net.

    The hall is set in lovely countryside with walks straight from the front door. You’ll be in the Dedham Vale National Landscape, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and can join the Stour Valley path nearby to explore the surroundings and old villages on foot.

    The Dedham Vale area has very dark skies, so you’ll have the chance for some exceptional stargazing during your stay. There might even be an event at the recently-opened Thorington Street Dark Sky Discovery Centre across from the hall, part of a project bringing together professional astronomers, a local grass roots committee and the National Trust. The DarkSky Campaign is working to reduce light pollution further so the area can be recognised by DarkSky International (find a leaflet with more information here). 

    The picturesque hamlet of Flatford is just a 15-minute drive away. It was the inspiration for some of John Constable's most famous paintings, including the The Hay Wain and Boat-Building near Flatford Mill. Walking through Flatford feels like stepping into one of his paintings, and there’s an exhibition dedicated to his life here. You can hire a boat to row on the River Stour and wander through the family-friendly RSPB wildlife garden.

    Colchester is half an hour’s drive away. This city has over 2,000 years of history to discover – including Roman vaults, a Norman castle and the working waterwheel at Bourne Mill – alongside independent shops and plenty of places to eat.

    Thorington Lodge (sleeps three) is next to Thorington Hall and both cottages can be booked together. 

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Celebratory stays, available
    • Countryside, available
    • For larger groups, available
    • Grand house, available
    • Historic building, available
    • Multi-generational holiday, available

    There is bike storage in the outbuildings, but they are not lockable.

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