Castle House, (10)

ID: S83119

  • Bedrooms 6
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

A beautifully and sympathetically restored Edwardian family holiday home, Castle House in Orford is the holiday property that dreams are made of - after all, what could be more magical than a castle at the end of the garden?

A substantial Edwardian family home located in the centre of Orford on the Suffolk coast within a few strides of both Orford castle and the famous Pump Street Bakery. The property is privately located amongst 2 acres of landscaped garden.

snape 5.5 miles (9km) aldeburgh 12 miles (17km) woodbridge 12 miles (19km) southwold 26 miles (42km) framlingham 13 miles (22km)

This Big House Holiday Property: This delightful Edwardian property was built in 1905 to provide accommodation for the Dowager from Sudbourne Hall; as such the house has large and comfortable reception rooms, as well as substantial kitchens for all your entertaining requirements.

With sumptuous bedrooms, spacious bathrooms and large and elegant reception rooms, Castle House has been updated to create absolute comfort and privacy for its holiday guests. The house faces south-west with a glazed wooden balcony of over 20 ft in length running between the two bays of the principal bedrooms where guests can relax in the afternoon sun looking out over Orford's magnificent castle, watching the yachts on the river and the ships on the sea.

In the very centre of Orford the house largely goes unnoticed, surrounded by a high brick wall with elegant broad gates. After World War II the house was divided into two distinct properties - the second being Wing Cottage.  The two properties can to be rented for a single party of 14 plus guests.

The Grounds: A large and very private garden (around 2 acres) created over many years and containing some fine planting is enclosed by an old red brick wall and handmade Brampton Willow Fence.

Castle House must have some of the finest views of any of Orford's many lovely village houses. From the house you can see the estuary and the sea, and from the majority of bedrooms, receptions rooms and garden there are views of Orford Castle. There is a terrace with table and chairs and parasol, a large lawned area with climbing frame, swing slide and ropes. The garden is ideal for children's cricket or a game of badminton or croquet, with a private drive for 4 or more cars. Beyond the formal garden is a wooded area, perfect for slightly older children to explore and beyond this the wall separating Castle House from Orford Castle. Entirely fenced, the garden is great for children who want to play outside. 

Sleeps 10: In 5 bedrooms, 4 of which contain 2 zip and link singles which can be used as super king beds, the other with double - do remember to state which you prefer before your holiday. You can also book Castle House and Wing Cottage for parties of 14 (Wing Cottage has two double bedrooms, one with king sized double bed and en suite bathroom, the other with zip and link singles - the family bathroom is next door).

This property is ideal for: With one family bathroom, and three en suites as well as a separate cloakroom upstairs and down, Castle House would work equally well for five couples, an extended family or a group of friends who want to make the most of the fantastic facilities of Orford (see Eating Out). Youngsters and babies are very welcome and with 2 cots, 2 high chairs, baby changing mat, baby bath, bottle steriliser, liquidiser, safety bedsides for a single bed and stair gate all provided - parents with toddlers or babies will be able to pack the car with ease! Please do tell us what baby equipment is required at time of booking. Do bring own bedding for the cots. 

Minimum hire: Three nights; except in high season when it is a week. Friday changeover in High Season. 

Self-catering eating and drinking: Grocery deliveries are available and there is a great selection of catering options for your stay at Castle House. Pinney's of Orford have grown oysters at Butley Creek since the 1950s and their smoke house supplies mouth-watering freshly smoked fish every day, whilst Brinkleys fresh fish shed by Orford quay is the place to buy freshly caught fish -  great on the bbq! 

There is Orford General Stores stocking all the essentials and more - the staff are friendly and really helpful, just what you need on holiday. The smell of fresh-baked bread drifting on the breeze from just across the road will surely lead you to the excellent Pump Street Bakery, purveyors of fantastic artisan bread, made by hand using traditional methods and natural ingredients. 

Entertainment: The Property includes TV and DVD player, iPod dock, CD player/radio, DVDs. For lovers of vinyl there is a full stereo system and somewhere in the region of 500 long playing records to enjoy (predominantly classical music). An excellent choice of board games, chess and cards are there for you to enjoy as well as an eclectic library of books. Outside there are skittles and there is a lovely children's playground, tennis courts and football pitch just yards down the road.

Eating out:The Butley Orford Oysterage in Orford's pretty Market Hil, was opened by the Pinney family forty years ago and remains a family business. In a relaxed bistro atmosphere, they serve fish and seafood caught daily from their boats and smoked fish from their smokehouse in Butley Creek. 

The Crown & Castle, Orford - Co-owned by broadcaster and presenter, Ruth Watson, the Crown and Castle has an excellent lively restaurant which has 2 AA rosettes and a Michelin bib gourmand in recognition of its excellent, locally sourced food. 

The Jolly Sailor - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner offering local, freshly cooked produce. It has a garden overlooking the marshes and the estuary, with climbing frame etc so is just the ticket if you want to take the children out for a meal - the fish and chips are great! 

The Kings Head - This historic 13th Century pub combines all the atmosphere of a traditional inn with great real ales, classic pub lunch favourites and a more traditional evening menu. 

For more information on the local area, please see our online guide, Visit Orford.

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Reviews (3)

  • The Lowe Family

    We have had a simply wonderful weekend at Castle House. It has been so beautifully (and sympathetically) refurbished and has everything you could need. We have been to lots of large group holiday homes, but none come close - fantastic to have a dining room and living room which are actually large enough. The children in particular have had a great time in the beautiful garden, and we have made the most of being so close to the castle and quay. We will be back... Thank you!

  • The Lowe Family

    We have had a simply wonderful weekend at Castle House. It has been so beautifully (and sympathetically) refurbished and has everything you could need. We have been to lots of large group holiday homes, but none come close - fantastic to have a dining room and living room which are actually large enough. The children in particular have had a great time in the beautiful garden, and we have made the most of being so close to the castle and quay. We will be back... Thank you!

  • Marie K, Cambridge

    Stunning house, beautifully decorated and luxuriously appointed. A magical holiday

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