Henstead Hall, Henstead Near Beccles

Norfolk. Sleeps up to 17

Offering simply breath-taking, Grade II listed accommodation which is laid out over three floors, Henstead Hall with Apartment close to Wrentham in Suffolk, is a truly memorable place to stay and is ideal for gatherings of family and friends. If you want a taste of country life, then this is the place for you. From the minute you enter the property, you are transported to another world where sparkling chandeliers, ornamental fireplaces, original window shutters, ornate ceilings and wood panelling are the norm. Make your way to the sitting room which has a wealth of period features and is a truly welcoming space to chill out and spend time together. You can keep the kids occupied with the oak-panelled billiard room complete with full-size billiard table. There is access here to the charming sunroom which overlooks the gardens and is the perfect spot for afternoon tea. The kitchen/diner is ample in size and provides a wonderful sociable space with two attractive dining tables, where you can imagine gathering around and spending many hours enjoying long, lazy meals together. Those all-important meals can be rustled up in the comprehensively fitted kitchen which has everything needed for even the most proficient of chefs; there is even an informal breakfast bar which is a great place for guests to pull up a stool, pour themselves a drink and keep the designated chef company. Step outside and make the most of the wonderful outside space at Henstead Hall with gardens for the children to explore and a terrace for the adults to enjoy time together alfresco. Come bedtime and there are enough bedrooms for whatever combination of guests you have; eight bedrooms in total and six bathrooms so no need to worry about queuing for the bathroom in the morning! Conveniently situated just a few miles away from Wrentham and Beccles, this is the ideal base from which to explore the delights of Suffolk. The delightful seaside town of Southwold is a short drive away with other seaside towns worth visiting including Great Yarmouth, Orford and Aldeburgh. For some fantastic attractions for the whole family check out Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, Henstead Exotic Gardens, Go Ape Thetford, Framlingham Castle and Halesworth Museum. For the grown-ups who fancy a tipple, there are outings to Shawsgate Vineyard, Adnams Brewery and the English Whiskey Company, all within a short drive. For a truly opulent and memorable holiday, pay a visit to Henstead Hall with Apartment.