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Thorington Hall

Colchester, Suffolk
The exterior of Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
Exterior of Thorington Hall
The extensive exterior of Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The tennis court at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The ground floor snug at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The kitchen at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The dining room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
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, Suffolk
The cellar at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
Bedroom six (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The West Staircase 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, Suffolk
Bedroom four (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, Suffolk
Bedroom five (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The spacious first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland
The hallway at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Naylan, Suffolk
The East Wing bathroom at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The downstairs shower and cloak room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
Bedroom 3 (6' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
Bedroom one (5' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The ensuite in bedroom three at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
droom two (6' four-poster bed) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The ensuite in bedroom one at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk
The exterior of Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk Exterior of Thorington Hall The extensive exterior of Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The tennis court at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The ground floor snug at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The kitchen at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The dining room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk 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, Suffolk The cellar at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk Bedroom six (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The West Staircase 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, Suffolk Bedroom four (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, Suffolk Bedroom five (twin beds) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The spacious first floor sitting room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland The hallway at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Naylan, Suffolk The East Wing bathroom at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The downstairs shower and cloak room at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk Bedroom 3 (6' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk Bedroom one (5' double) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The ensuite in bedroom three at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk droom two (6' four-poster bed) at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk The ensuite in bedroom one at Thorington Hall, nr Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk

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.

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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