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beautiful interiors, extensive gardens, Tennis Court

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Lime washed Georgian South Facade of Swafield Hall, April
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9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

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Swafield, ENG
  • Popular LocationBacton Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMundesley Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCromer Beach21 min drive
  • AirportNorwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)30 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

East wing bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

beautiful interiors, extensive gardens, Tennis Court

East Wing self catering apartment is secludedly located in the oldest 16th century part of Swafield Hall, it contains a 220 ft2 bedroom with fabulous view over the fields and Trunch Church, kingsize bed, original exposed oak beams, LEDTV on the bracket (to watch TV in bed or from the sitting zone), antique chandelier. Large luxurious bathroom is in Victorian style, with free standing bath near the south facing window, rocking chair and an antique chandelier. You can enjoy stunning view to the parterre while taking a bath, resting in the rocking chair after and having cocktail, mixed at the bar desk. There is a private kitchen with a stylish breakfast bar. Guests can experience life in the Grade II listed Hall, discover its historical interiors, use the Tennis court, Croquet lawn, Barbecue, large Victorian style conservatory with a dining table for12 people, tables in the garden for outdoor meal, sunbathing zone with deck chairs & cocktail table. Swafield Hall can accommodate up to 12 guests.

Swafield Hall is dog friendly and we welcome most dogs, but unfortunately not Alsatians.
Please contact the owners for more information.

Swafield Hall offers self-catering accommodation in a truly outstanding rural setting, within tranquil gardens and parkland, very close to the sea. Guests can stay in beautifully restored private apartments, experience life in the Grade II listed Hall, discover its historical interiors, enjoy great views from the windows of the apartments and explore stunning gardens, a tennis court, a croquet lawn, a large Victorian conservatory with barbecue area. Swafield Hall estate is ideally located near the North Norfolk coast, close to the coastal resort of Mundesley with its wonderful sandy beach (5 min drive), but far enough from the noise of the popular sea resort. Swafield Hall is equidistant between two main tourist attractions in North Norfolk: Cromer (8 miles) and the Broads (8 miles). Sheringham is 13 miles. National Trust treasures Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are both just in 10 miles from Swafield Hall.
The house is mentioned in "The Buildings of England" by Nicolaus Pevsner and Bill Wilson and has an impressive brick and flint Tudor North facade and beautiful lime washed Georgian South elevation. Local legend reports that Admiral Horatio Nelson stayed in the house. He visited the local area many times and attended Paston Grammar School, North Walsham, until he was 12 years old. North Walsham is 2 miles from Swafield.
Choose between two beautifully restored self catering apartments, with many period features including exposed beams, an open fireplace, antique chandeliers and original window shutters.
To access your apartment you pass through the historical interiors of Swafield Hall including the impressive 17 metre long vaulted Ground Floor Hallway, with marble flooring and Georgian yellow walls, and beautiful 18th century main staircase.The secluded top floor location allows you to enjoy stunning views from all your windows.
At Swafield Hall guests can enjoy all beautiful gardens, use the tennis court, croquet lawn, barbecue, tables at the parterre for outdoor breakfasts / dinners, seating area in the large wooden Victorian style conservatory, outdoor sunbathing area with deck chairs and cocktail table, shaded relaxation area with a hammock near the parterre and the main lawn, relaxation area in the Arabian Secret garden with a lime tree canopy and two benches etc.
The Butterfly reserve, Paston Way and Dilham to North Walsham canal (Norfolk’s only artificial, locked sailing canal) are 5 minutes walk from the Hall and ideal for leisurely walks or bicycle rides.
The nearest villages are Swafield (1 mile) with the award winning local butcher Tavern Tasty Meats, Trunch (1.7 miles) with an excellent pub 'The Crown Inn' and famous classical concerts in Trunch Church during the summer season, and the Market Town of North Walsham (2 miles) containing several restaurants and the local Waitrose.
For your stay at Swafield Hall you can choose the East Wing or the South Wing, each with private kitchen & bathroom. The South Wing apartment sleeps 4 (plus the possibility of an additional person on a portable bed). For larger parties the South Wing can be rented together with Nelson’s suite (+2), and/or with the East Wing (+2) providing accommodation for up to 9 guests. The South Wing apartment contains a principal bedroom/ lounge with kingsize bed & large flat screen TV, antique flemish chandeliers, antique fireplace, authentic windows with the original shutters and stunning views, spacious kitchen, bathroom (shower) and a twin bedroom.
The East Wing sleeps 2 (plus the possibility to place a baby cot with can be provided) and contains a bedroom with kingsize bed, flat screen TV, large victorian style bathroom (both rooms with antique chandeliers) and kitchen.
In February 2017 we finished Nelson’s Suite renovation. This is a luxurious 250 square feet private room, situated on the first floor of Swafield Hall. Nelson’s Suite retains its original features like antique plaster, bay windows, servants bell mechanisms, servants door and C18th enfilade doors.
The suite can be rented for special occasions as an additional bedroom to accommodate larger parties of guests. It sleeps 2 and contains a large lounge/bedroom with exposed oak beams, kingsize bed, 42″ flat screen TV, polished wood floors, crystal chandelier, antique furniture, bay sash windows and stunning views over the parterre and main lawn. It has its own en-suite with Victorian style shower and original fireplace. Please contact us if you would be interested in booking this room as part of your visit.
The house has ample parking in the tudor courtyard. Guests' bicycles can be securely stored overnight.
Young children welcome in travel cots or we can provide a travel cot or high-chair.

Property manager

Boris Konoshenko

Languages

English, Russian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
If agreed in advance

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
We welcome all well behaved dogs except alsatians

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please wear slippers or barefoot inside the house as we have cream coloured carpets
Please ensure your dogs paws are clean when entering the house :-) Unfortunately we can't welcome Alsatians after one attacked our dog.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Note from host: If agreed in advance
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

North Walsham

Located in North Walsham, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and The Straw Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Happisburgh Lighthouse and Cromer Pier. Sim-Air and Amazona Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Swafield, ENG

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Motorcycle Museum - 4 min drive
  • Bacton Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mundesley Beach - 12 min drive
  • Cromer Pier - 13 min drive
  • Cromer Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • North Walsham Station - 8 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffeesmiths - 4 min drive
  • White Swan - 4 min drive
  • Hop in - 4 min drive
  • Black Swan - 4 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is beautiful interiors, extensive gardens, Tennis Court pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at beautiful interiors, extensive gardens, Tennis Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at beautiful interiors, extensive gardens, Tennis Court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is beautiful interiors, extensive gardens, Tennis Court located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Norfolk Motorcycle Museum, Ebridge Pond and Sim-Air. Mundesley Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
Made to feel welcome very comfortable bed, spectacular bathroom & grounds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Not for those with mobility issues
Stairs steep and narrow.difficult gate on top landing.dogs not for all.doggy smell.step down into let kitchen not safe for elderly.courtyard builders merchant ?
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Comfortable and stylish accommodation in a lovely setting
We stayed in the 2 person self-catering apartment for 2 weeks. The owners are lovely; helpful, informative, friendly but not at all intrusive. The apartment was well appointed - yes the bath is indeed splendid (see previous reviews), the bed was very comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped. TV (if needed) screen was a good size. Everything was clean and of good quality. Being able to sit in the large conservatory which has table/chairs, sofas, facilities for making hot drinks, was great when you wanted a lazy few hours. The house is set in lovely gardens. There is so much to see in the local area if you like countryside, good beaches, gardens (especially East Ruston Old Vicarage - we went twice!), big country houses, steam trains, etc. We rarely go back to the same place because there is so much of the UK to see and we like to explore, but we intend to return to this bit of Norfolk and Swafield Hall within the next 12 months.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Wonderful hosts and beautiful house
We spent a week in this historic house and loved every moment. Boris and Tim were warm and welcoming hosts and Anton (the dog) always put a smile on our faces. The gardens are beautiful and well worth exploring. We took advantage of the tennis court also. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Away from it all
My wife and I saw this property and its location and decided it looked just right for us. We wanted a place where we could relax and unwind. On arrival we were greeted by Boris who made us feel very much at ease. We were shown the grounds which are lovely, extensive and very interesting. Lots of areas to explore and chill out. We then went up to our room that we thought was excellent having been tastefully decorated and restored to a very high standard. We were in the East Wing which gave a lovely view out over the surrounding countryside with Trunch Church and steeple on the horizon. The location we also liked as it was only a short distance to the lovely beach at Mundesley. It was close to many other tourist attractions including a couple of National Trust properties. We would not hesitate to return to Swafield Hall and look forward to booking for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Boris Konoshenko

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Previously Chief Editor and Managing Director of the most read daily newspaper in Moscow (Russia), Boris got two higher education, first as a radio physicists and second as a theatre director. At the perestroika time he chose to work in the new born independent media business and achieved commercial success. Boris likes theatre and classical music, handicrafts, restoration and decorating, he is an avid gardener and Harley enthusiast.
In 2014 Boris quit his job in media business, which became too dependent politically, moved from Moscow to London and started looking for a restoration project.

"When we visited Norfolk and saw Swafield Hall for the first time the house definitely wasn’t in its best condition. It had been on the property market for a long time and nobody had lived there for 3 years. The roof was leaking, walls were cracked, some windows, doors and wooden constructions were rotten… It was crying out for TLC. But it was a beautiful, outstanding house with more than 4 centuries of history, great interiors and marvellous gardens. We said “definitely not” but returned here once, returned again, and finally decided to buy Swafield Hall, renovate it and restore it to its previous glory.
The renovation started in May 2015, and the work on Swafield Hall is now complete.
We are happy to share our love and passion for this beautiful historic house with our guests".

Why they chose this property

Swafield Hall is very close the North Norfolk coast, 2.8 miles walk/drive to Mundesley with its wonderful sandy beach. Nearby you can find some of the finest beaches the UK has to offer (Cromer 8 miles, Sheringham 13 miles) and the famous Norfolk Broads (8 miles). National Trust gardens and estates Felbrigg Hall and Blickling Hall are both situated just in 10 miles from Swafield Hall.
Local legend is that Horatio Nelson stayed in the house. He visited this area many times and even attended Paston Grammar School, North Walsham, until he was 12 years old. North Walsham is 2 miles from Swafield.
The picturesque old railway track of the northern section of the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway is 5 minutes walk from Swafield Hall. It is now a public walkway (a part of the Paston Way footpath) and a nature and Butterfly reserve full of of wild flowers, scrub and undisturbed grassy banks, which make it an ideal habitat for butterflies. Nineteen different species have been recorded. The railway was constructed in the 19th and 20th centuries, though unfortunately the section that linked Swafield to North Walsham was closed in 1964.
Swafield Hall estate is surrounded by beautiful fields, from the west windows you can see a stunning view to 15th-century church of St Nicholas at Swafield (0.8 mile), from north windows – a view to 14th-century church of St Botolph in Trunch (1.2 miles).

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English, Russian
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