Norfolk Vacation Rental chateau / country house: Diss

Stunning, moated 16th Century Manor House, with exquisite gardens

Description Chateau / Country House,
9 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18, 9 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths
Amenities rural, village, garden, terrace, pets considered, TV
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£2,195 - £4,750/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$3,666 - $7,932/week 
Sue McGrath
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Norfolk vacation chateau / country house rental 9 Bed Manor Hse, sleeps 16,in stunning South Norfolk Countryside, near village

Blo Norton Hall is a stunning moated house dating back to the sixteenth Century, located in the pretty South Norfolk village of Blo Norton. The Village itself is surrounded by quiet lanes, ideal for walking, cycling and painting and is close to Redgrave and Lopham Fen. Blo Norton Hall is the perfect choice for a relaxed stay in the East Anglian Countryside. The house is furnished throughout with antique furniture. Family portraits and other pictures line the grand oak staircase and reception rooms. The entrance hall leads into the Main Hall where access to the drawing room can be found. This room has a large open fire place and is next to the TV room. The large charismatic open plan kitchen is on the east of the entrance hall with direct access into the gardens. The first floor corridor leads to six luxurious bedrooms with six bathrooms / shower rooms ( five en-suite). The second floor provides outstanding views of the surrounding gardens and offers a further 3 beds.
Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Blo Norton Hall

Blo Norton Hall

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Beautiful Hand Crafted Kitchen diner

Beautiful Hand Crafted Kitchen diner

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Main Hall

Main Hall

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Breakfast Dining Area

Breakfast Dining Area

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Tv Room

Tv Room

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Sitting Room

Sitting Room

Norfolk chateau / country house rental - Typical Bathroom/Shower Room

Typical Bathroom/Shower Room

Location: Norfolk < England

Nearest Airport: Stanstead at 37 Miles
Nearest Barpub: White Horse at 2 Miles
Nearest Restaurant: White Horse at 2 Miles
Car: recommended
The Village itself is surrounded by quiet lanes, ideal for walking, cycling and painting and is close to Redgrave and Lopham Fen. Blo Norton Hall is the perfect choice for a relaxed stay in the East Anglian Countryside. Blo Norton is situated close to the picturesque Norfolk and Suffolk Borders making it ideal to explore all that both counties have to offer. Blo Norton lies on the River Little Ouse which separates Suffolk from Norfolk. The Hall reputedly provided the setting for Virginia Wolf’s short story The Journal of Miss Joan Martyn. In the story the main character, Rosamund Merridew, is a historian researching England's land-tenure system Attractions and Places of interest close by: Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve, Boundary Farm Riding Stables, Knettishall Heath Country Park, Bressingham Gardens, Banham Zoo, Wyken Hall Vineyards. Nearest Local Towns: Diss/ Thetford Garboldisham (0.5) m.

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Rental Rates for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Norfolk, United Kingdom

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Dates Rates
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Night
Extra
Night
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Premium Dec 20, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010 £4,750 - - - - - 1 Week
Low Jan 3, 2010 - Mar 14, 2010 £2,195 - - - - - 2 Nights
Mid Mar 15, 2010 - May 8, 2010 £2,590 - - - - - 2 Nights
Mid Plus May 17, 2010 - May 28, 2010 £2,700 - - - - - 3 Nights
Mid Oct 2, 2010 - Dec 10, 2010 £2,590 - - - - - 2 Nights
High Dec 11, 2010 - Dec 17, 2010 £3,350 - - - - - 4 Nights
High Dec 18, 2010 - Jan 7, 2011 £4,750 - - - - - 1 Week
High May 29, 2011 - Aug 27, 2011 £3,250 - - - - - 3 Nights
Mid Plus Aug 28, 2011 - Oct 1, 2011 £2,700 - - - - - 3 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Security Deposit £500 to be paid with final balance.
    Cook/Housekeeper to be paid by arrangement with them.
    Catering for special occasions to be contracted by arrangement.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Norfolk, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • village
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • luxury

General:
  • soaps basic
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • firewood
  • linens provided
  • activities guide
  • private chef
  • toilet paper

Kitchen:
  • microwave
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • cooking utensils
  • blender
  • dish washer
  • kitchenette
  • grill
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • toaster
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 12 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 18 people

Bathrooms:
  • 9 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Tub
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom 5 - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom 6 - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom 7 - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom 8 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 9 - Toilet, Tub, Shower
    Bathroom 10 - Toilet
    Bathroom 11 - Toilet
  • Bathrooms and ensuites have recently been renovated and updated to luxury standard with power showers.

Bedrooms:
  • 9 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 18 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, Four Poster
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King, Four Poster
    Bedroom 3 - 1 King, Four Poster
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Twin/ Single, Twin room
    Bedroom 6 - 1 Double, ghost Room
    Bedroom 7 - 2 Twin/ Single, Twin Room
    Bedroom 8 - 1 Double, Small Double
    Bedroom 9 - 1 King
  • All double bedrooms and four poster rooms are large enough to accommodate a cot/travel cot.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • CD
  • stereo system
  • ping pong table
  • DVD

Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking
  • parking off street
  • walkway to water
  • terrace
  • garden

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • walking
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • horseback riding

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • forests
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • pond

Leisure Activities:
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • freshwater fishing
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • hunting small game

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • winery tours
  • scenic drives

Notes: Dogs are allowed but not upstairs. Entrance doors are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair access, however, there is no lift/ramp facility inside the house to extend wheelchair access. Ipod dock provided in kitchen.

Further details for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Norfolk, United Kingdom

Local Amenities: Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve (IP22 2HX) Tel : 01379 688333. Fax : 01379 688333 Boundary Farm Riding Stables (IP22 2QP) Tel : 07908 223600 Place of Interest around 2 miles away. Knettishall Heath Country Park (IP22 2TG) Tel: 0845 606 6067 Place of Interest around 4 miles away. Bressingham Gardens (IP22 5XR) Tel: (44) 01379 686900 Banham Zoo (NR16 2ES) Tel: (44) 01953 887771 Place of Interest around 5 miles away. Wyken Hall Vineyards (IP31 2DW) Tel: (44) 01359 252372 Place of Interest around 6 miles away. Ancient House Museum, Thetford (IP24 1AA) Tel: (44) 01842 752599 Place of Interest around 10 miles away. Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum (IP14 5PW) Tel : 01449 672670 Place of Interest around 13 miles away. Wingfield College (IP21 5RB) Tel: 01206 769607 Grime's Graves (IP27 0TP) Tel: 01842 810656

Place of Interest around 14 miles away. Bury Saint Edmunds Cathedral (IP32 7BW)) Tel: 01284 748720 Church of Saint Andrew, Wingfield (IP21 5RA) Tel: 01379 586609 Museum of East Anglian Life (IP14 2DF) Tel: 01449 612229 Theatre Royal, Bury Saint Edmunds (IP33 1QR) Tel: 01284 769505 01284 769505 Moyse's Hall Museum (IP33 3BU) Tel: 01284 706183 Nowton Park, Bury Saint Edmunds (IP29 5LX) Tel: 01284 763666 Place of Interest over 15 miles away. Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve (IP30 0AL) Tel: 01449 737996 West Stow Country Park (IP28 6HF) Tel: 01284 728718 Stonham Barns Craft Centre (IP14 6AP) Tel: 01449 711755 Newmarket Racecourse (CB8 0TG) Box Office / Tickets: 0844 579 3010 All other enquiries: 0844 579 3010

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