Thorington Hall

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 are 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 a badminton net.

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

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

Layout

Ground floor: Entrance hall with the East Staircase and lobby leading to a cloakroom and shower room. Farmhouse kitchen with a range cooker. Large utility room. Snug with wood burning stove. Dining room with woodburner, which leads to the hall for the West Staircase and a twin bedroom ('Bedroom 8 – Penrose') which can be a king-size bed on request.

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First floor: Large sitting room. Bathroom with freestanding slipper bath and walk-in shower. A twin bedroom ('Bedroom 1 – Rosier') which can be a king-size on request, with en-suite shower room. A bedroom with super king-size, four-poster bed, with en-suite shower room ('Bedroom 2 – Strutt'). A super king-size bedroom ('Bedroom 3 – Partridge').

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Second floor: A twin bedroom ('Bedroom 4 – Umfreville') which can be a king-size on request, with en-suite shower room. A twin bedroom ('Bedroom 5 – Heigham'). A twin bedroom ('Bedroom 6 – Wade') which can be a king-size on request. A king-size bedroom ('Bedroom 7 – May').

^{Second Floor Plan}

Outside space

Private enclosed garden on three sides of the house. The front garden is formal, while the side and rear gardens are rambling orchard. There is plenty of outdoor seating, with tables, chairs and benches for 16 guests. Grass badminton court at the rear. Storage for bicycles and equipment is provided in the outbuildings.

Parking: Private parking for eight cars.

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

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

Heating: LPG gas central heating.

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

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.

We do not offer stairgates due to the historic stairs which we cannot drill into and are all too wide.

Due to the historic nature of Thorington Hall and the windows being listed, it is not possible to fix window restrictors.

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

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.

Open days: Everyone is welcome to visit one of our free public open days to explore the house and see a little more of what we do.  

Having a celebration? We're pleased that you would like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you're planning to invite more than two day guests, please complete this enquiry form before booking, so that we can ensure the cottage is right for you.