Thorington Hall

Colchester, Suffolk

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The extensive exterior of Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The exterior of Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The tennis court at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The tennis court at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The ground floor snug at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The ground floor snug at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The kitchen at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The kitchen at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The dining room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The dining room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The East Staircase at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The East Staircase at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The top landing of the East Staircase at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The top landing of the East Staircase at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The cellar at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The cellar at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom six (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom six (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The West Staircase at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The West Staircase at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom seven (can be a 6' double or twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom seven (can be a 6' double or twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom four (can be a 6' double or twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom four (can be a 6' double or twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom 8 (can be a 6' double or twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom 8 (can be a 6' double or twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom five (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom five (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The spacious first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland — The first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The hallway at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Naylan, Suffolk — The hallway at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Naylan

The East Wing bathroom at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The East Wing bathroom at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The downstairs shower and cloak room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The downstairs shower and cloak room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom 3 (6' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom 3 (6' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

Bedroom one (5' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — Bedroom one (5' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The ensuite in bedroom three at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The ensuite in bedroom three at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

droom two (6' four-poster bed) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — droom two (6' four-poster bed) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

The ensuite in bedroom one at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk — The ensuite in bedroom one at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland

At-a-glance details

Sleeps 18
Bedrooms 8
Preferred changeover day Friday
Minimum stay 3 nights
Number of dogs welcome 4
Acorn rating 4 What's this?
Reference 010055

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About Thorington Hall

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

Stay at 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, Thorington Hall is a luxury farmhouse with stacks of charm.

There’s lots of space, inside and out – perfect for big families and groups looking for a getaway with a difference. Up to four dogs are also welcome (and there’re plenty of walks to keep them happy). Upstairs you’ll find big, bright bedrooms and below, a spacious kitchen and large reception areas. There are log burners fit for cosy evenings along with modern facilities too. Outside there’s a large, enclosed garden with an orchard, stables and even a basic tennis court – great for a knock about.

You can’t beat Thorington for a beautiful setting and there are walks straight from the front door. If waterside escapades are on your wishlist you’ll find sandy beaches and the unspoilt waterways of The Broads a short drive from the house.

Nearby you can visit Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. We’re currently working on a project to showcase the story of the site with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund. When you come to stay, the funds from your holiday go towards rewarding projects like this and essential conservation work at the places we look after.

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Features and facilities

Cot & high chair available
Microwave available
Fridge available
Freezer available
Dishwasher available
Washing machine available
Tumble dryer available
Telephone available
Television available
DVD available
WiFi* available
Open fire / wood burner available
Garden available
BBQ available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

Ground floor
Lobby, cloak room, shower room, East staircase, farmhouse kitchen with Aga range cooker, large utility room, snug with double sofa bed and wood burning stove, dining room with wood burner, twin bedroom (can be a 6' double on request). West staircase and unique 1500s cellar.
First floor
Bathroom with slipper bath and separate shower, large sitting room, three bedrooms (a double with 6' bed and en-suite shower room, a double with 6' bed, a double with 5' bed and en-suite shower room).
Second floor
Second floor: From West staircase: two bedrooms (1 twin bedded room which can be a 6' double on request, 1 twin), shower room.
Other floor(s)
From East Staircase: two bedrooms (1 twin bedroom and 1 twin bedroom which can be a 6' double on request).

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see those images in the main website page.

Heating: LPG gas central heating.

Telephone: Incoming & outgoing calls, operated on an honesty payment basis.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Parking: Private parking for eight cars.

Garden: Private enclosed garden on three sides of the house. The front garden is formal while the side and rear gardens are rambling orchard. At the rear is a grass tennis court, not match standard but perfect for a fun knock about.

Dogs: This cottage can accept 4 dogs, please contact us if you are intending to take 4 dogs.

Access: Due to the age of the property floors are uneven, there are varying levels and steps throughout. Staircases have narrow irregular treads and wider than standard balustrades so care must be taken. Attic rooms have sloping ceilings with restricted head heights and sloping floors.

Please note: Preservation restrictions dictate heating level limitations in the west wing of the building to protect the timber structure.

The East staircase bannister rails are at wider spacing than new regulations - children should be supervised. The twin rooms on the second floor are not recommended for younger children due to the uneven stairs.

Logs/Charcoal/Barbecue: A charcoal barbecue is provided for you use.

Fuel for the wood burners is provided free of charge.

Outdoor storage: Lockable storage for bicycles and equipment is provided within the grounds.