Tasteful Oxborough Cottage S59592

ID: S59592

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets Yes

About this property

The Old Rectory House is a Georgian country house offering luxurious group accommodation near Swaffham. Built circa 1750, the family home and guest house are situated in an exceptional and idyllic rural position with an outstanding view of the lake. The property is near to Oxburgh Hall, a National Trust property with historic parkland.

The Coach House and former stable block lie to the northwest of the main house. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay in this traditional accommodation only a stones throw from the main house. All rooms are individually decorated, offering views of the stables and a small orchard. This is an ideal quiet country retreat.

Leisure Facilities

- Access to nearby golf course

- Cycle hire

- Outdoor pool (by arrangement only, additional charges may apply)

- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking

- Other sporting facilities

The Old Rectory House is situated in a tiny village located in the middle of a triangle with the corners of Swaffham, Downham Market and Thetford.

It is one of the most fascinating villages in Norfolk and is a great base for exploring the lesser known western part of the county. There are two linked sites in the village that draw visitors from far and wide. The first is Oxburgh Hall, home to the Bedingfield family since it was built in 1482 and still a residence half a millennium later. This elaborate Tudor manor house encapsulates so much of that era in its building and setting: a square moat and a huge and ostentatious gatehouse seven stories high.  It shouts of the wealth and power of those who built it. Although the interior is much changed and largely Victorian, it contains needlework by two of the great women of the age, Bess of Hardwick and Mary Queen of Scots. It is also reputed to contain the ghost of a Spanish woman who disappeared in mysterious circumstances in the 16th century.

The second great site is St John’s Church, famous for the collapse of its spire in 1948. There is much evidence in the church that the Bedingfields stuck to the old faith: the intricate decoration shows they were able to protect the place through the worst Reformation and Puritan excesses. There is a third place in the village, again linked to the Bedingfields, known as The Bedingfield Arms or also known as the Bedingfield Coach-house for its old use. Guests can visit the village pub for accommodations.

In the vicinity of the village, there is plenty to occupy those on a longer stay. Cockley Cley has a wonderful Saxon Church. Just a mile or so east there is a reconstructed Iceni village. Both Downham Market and Swaffham (enjoying some TV fame as a setting in the series 'Kingdom') are well worth visiting.

Accommodation

Main House
The Courtenay Room overlooks the 10th century church ruins and sweeping lawns to the front of the house. The en-suite bathroom overlooks the coach house and stables. The room has a magnificent silver gilt bed and furniture and gives you a feel of the royal ancestry of the family.
The Devon Room is decorated in a charming late Victorian style overlooking the swimming pool, with a Victorian style bathroom overlooking the coach house and stables.

The Coach House
All rooms overlook the stables to one side and small orchard to the south side.

The Earl's Room has a traditional four poster style bed with en-suite bathroom. The room has a decorative fireplace, to give guests a great feel of English Country life.

The Countess's Room has a more cosy ambience, with twin beds and en-suite bathroom.

The Lady Rose Room, charming rose patterned curtains give the name to this luxurious room. The superking bed can be divided into twin beds to suit your requirements. The ensuite bathroom has a charming dressing table which adds to the comfort of your stay.
* The house can comfortably sleep up to 10 adults in its 5 bedrooms but 3 additional beds can be added to sleep 3 children making up to 13 if necessary.

Nearby points of interest

  • Oxburgh Hall (National Trust)
  • High Lodge Centre
  • Dad's Army Museum

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