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Stoke By Nayland, Suffolk

Thorington Lodge

The exterior of Thorington Lodge, West Sussex
The exterior of Thorington Lodge, West Sussex | © National Trust / John Miller
The exterior of Thorington Lodge and Hall, Suffolk
The sitting room at Thorington Hall, Suffolk

Thorington Lodge

An cosy gate lodge on the side of a 17th-century Suffolk farmhouse.

The exterior of Thorington Lodge and Hall, Suffolk
The sitting room at Thorington Hall, Suffolk
The exterior of Thorington Lodge, West Sussex
The sitting room at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk
The kitchen at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk
The double bedroom at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk
The single bedroom at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk
The outdoor seating at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk

© National Trust / John Miller

An cosy gate lodge on the side of a 17th-century Suffolk farmhouse.

At a glance

Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
010056
Acorn rating

About Thorington Lodge

Stay in the gate lodge of one of Suffolk’s oldest (and most intriguing) houses. This little lodge occupies the oldest part of the rambling 17th-century farmhouse, Thorington Hall, and retains much of its original character. The cottage has a rustic theme throughout including a living room with stone floors, exposed beams and a cosy log-burner and cobbled courtyard garden. 

You can’t beat Thorington for a beautiful setting and there are walks straight from the front door. 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.  

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Telephone, available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting/dining area with wood burning stove, kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms (double with 5' bed, single), bathroom with electric shower over bath.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

There are 2 steps down into the sitting room and other slight differences in floor levels within the Lodge.

Heating: Electric wall panel 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: Available for one car. 

Garden: Small secluded courtyard.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to all National Trust properties during the period of their stay. Full details in the confirmation email upon booking.

Please note: When the Hall is occupied there will, inevitably, be some visibility of the occupants and noise from a larger group particularly within the grounds.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage 

Equipment storage: Cycle storage provided.

The sitting room at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk
The sitting room at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk | © National Trust / John Miller

The sitting room at Thorington Lodge, Suffolk

An cosy gate lodge on the side of a 17th-century Suffolk farmhouse.

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