Bessingham Manor, Self-Catering, North Norfolk
About Bessingham Manor, Self-Catering, North Norfolk
A beautiful Victorian Manor set in North Norfolk available for holidays and celebrations.
Bessingham Manor, Self-Catering, North Norfolk Description
6 miles from Holt
6 miles from Cromer
20 miles from Norwich
“The Spurrell family bought a small estate in Bessingham in 1766 and gradually expanded and improved the farmland. The 1870 Manor House built by Daniel Spurrell is testimony to their local standing and influence over several generations. By the early twenty-first century it had become derelict and its possible fate aroused a lot of interest in the press. It is now being lovingly restored, to the delight of people in and around Bessingham” (Jonathan Spurrell, 2013, www. spurrell-genealogy.com).
It has certainly provoked interest over the years not only for its demise but also for its colourful occupants including Denham Spurrell. Often described as a ‘Toad of Toad Hall’ character due to his erratic driving, he brought back a bear from India at the turn of the 20th century, which would be brought out to entertain guests. Some of the more elderly residents in the area remember it ‘rattling’ on the bars of it’s cage from across the fields.
The 4 storey Manor was due to be demolished in early 2012 but was bought and restored by William and Dawn Hickey. They are experienced in restoration and in providing self-catering accommodation in North Norfolk and Cambridge. Bessingham Manor will be ready for taking its first guests from May Bank Holiday 2014, whereupon this amazing house, which was designed to impress and entertain, will come alive once more.
Set in 4. 5 acres, the house has been sympathetically restored and where possible, original features have been kept. However, there are many modern conveniences to make your stay that more enjoyable. Sky HD is available in the main reception rooms and Wifi is available throughout.
As you step inside the Manor through the porch, you are greeted with a very grand entrance hall of black and white marble flooring, with a large sweeping staircase. To the right is the main reception room. At approximately 14m long by 7m wide with 2 sets of bay windows (one with French doors opening towards the lower lawn) and windows on two more aspects, chandeliers, beautiful cornicing, marble fireplace and fitting furniture, you will be hard pressed to find a more impressive room for relaxing and entertaining!
Back across the hall is the ‘study’. With leather sofas, woodburner and beautiful furniture, this is a spacious but very ‘cosy’ room.
The large flagstone floored kitchen is fully equipped with large Aga and another large electric range cooker so that ‘enough cooking’ space is never a problem! The dressers and pine table give this room that Victorian kitchen feel. The French doors in the kitchen open straight onto the patio, perfect for those summer days. A large American style fridge freezer can also be found. Off the kitchen is a fantastic ‘side kitchen’. This houses a huge original butler sink, microwave, dishwashers and the brick and slate shelves provide lots of storage. The great advantage of this room is that all the preparation and washing up can be placed out of sight!
The breakfast room is a lovely room entered via a brick arch from the kitchen. With natural light flooding through the windows, this provides a delightful space for breakfast and informal dining, with large table, sumptuous drapes and the comfort of a wood burner for winter days.
Another door from the kitchen leads down to the barrel vaulted cellars.
There are two downstairs cloakrooms both with a Victorian feel. One in the porch and the second off the main corridor, which also houses the laundry facilities (yes it is that large! ).
The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished with a nod to Victorian and Edwardian eras. Large windows and fireplaces are commonplace in this house so all are bright and characterful.
The master /family bedroom has a four poster bed, a single bed, fireplace, chaise longue and dual aspects overlooking the local countryside. The large ensuite, has a double slipper cast iron bath with French doors opening out onto its own balcony on which you may sit. Imagine soaking in the bath with the doors open on a balmy night with champagne in your hand!
Bedroom 2 / family room again has a kingsize 4 poster bed, a single bed, a fireplace, chaise longue and windows on two aspects. The ensuite is charming with its cast iron bath and fireplace.
Bedroom 3 has a superkingsize black and brass bed and large ensuite with shower.
Bedroom 4 is another characterful room with a superkingsize white & brass bed with a large window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom 5 is a double room with a black and brass bed and fireplace overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom 6 has a bunkbed and also a single with fireplace overlooking the rear garden. We found that the wardrobe in this room had a secret door in the back where the servants could scurry through!
Bedroom 7 is a downstairs double bedroom with a black and brass bed suitable for those less able. It has an easy access toilet and shower.
The family bathroom is quite luxurious! With a centre staged slipper bath looking out with Chandeliers above, you will feel very special. Oh yes, there’s also a fireplace and a large separate shower!
There are two staircases, the old servants staircase at the far end of the Manor or you could make your entrance and sweep down the main staircase into the grand hall.
The Manor is decorated in beautiful Farrow and Ball colours and is adorned with beautiful cornicing, dado and picture rails, gorgeous light fittings, stained glass doors, beautiful cast iron radiators… just to name some of the features that await you.
The Manor is set in 4. 5 acres mostly laid to grass with mature trees and a small area of woodland so there is lots of space to explore! There is a large patio area at the back of the house conveniently accessed from the kitchen and main reception room. Here you will find tables and chairs and a large BBQ for outside entertaining.
The land is partly enclosed by the old estate wall but is mostly surrounded by hedges, beyond which there is open parkland on 3 sides.
(approximately 40 homes, all of which were once owned by the Bessingham Estate) set in a conservation area well away from the typical tourist areas. It is not a thoroughfare, so it and the surrounding areas are amongst the most unspoilt and quiet areas of North Norfolk. Although it is beautifully tucked away, access to the coast and everything North Norfolk has to offer is easily accessible.
It is approximately7 miles from the beautiful Georgian town of Holt, 5 miles from Sheringham, 6 miles from Cromer, 9 miles from Aylsham and 26 miles from the historic town of Norwich Most of the main supermarkets including Waitrose and Tesco are easily accessible from Bessingham.
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We have only five weekends left this year, so anyone wanting to get away before Christmas, here are our available dates. Nov 2nd- 5th £1800.......Nov 9th-Nov 12th £1800......Nov 14th-Nov 19th......Nov 30th - Dec 3rd......Dec 7th - Dec 10th £1800..........These are weekend booking...Late minute deals and can be for a week at an extra £1200. Please contact through face book or via the website bessinghammanor.uk.Many thanks
Late availability offer, 3 nights from 21st September only £1800. Includes hot tub and welcome pack, contact us for further details or simply book online!
If anyone is planning on getting married, Bessingham Manor is now a fully licensed wedding venue. The manor has been faithfully restored to create the elegant surroundings of a bygone era and it will be exclusively yours, for your bespoke wedding. We provide you with a variety of options, in order to make your special day truly unique. You can choose your own providers or alternatively, let us do all the hard work for you, as we have our own in-house wedding planner. We can o...rganise sporting and leisure activities for guests, from clay pigeon shooting to quoits, or you may prefer to simply relax in the hot tub overlooking the extensive gardens. We offer civil ceremonies accommodating up to 120 guests and we have with the option of erecting a marquee to accommodate 200. There is overnight accommodation for up to 22 guests. Prices for a one day hire starting at £1500.
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We have special offers and deals up to half price at Bessingham Manor, leading up to February. For more details contact William on 07970073315 or email wjchickey@hotmail.com
We have 2 great last minute offers available due to cancellations. 16th - 21st July and 24th - 28th July 2017 Both breaks now 50% off. Please contact us for further details.
Sounds like fun! Every Friday night throughout the summer.
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Almost 60% off! Fancy a last minute getaway or get together? Last minute deal on the weekend commencing the 3rd March. Please get in touch for details.
Wonderful family holiday in this splendid, comfortable manor house to celebrate a family birthday. It was a really lovely experience for all of us.
We stayed at Bessingham for our wedding weekend. Everything was perfect! The owners William and Dawn were so helpful and efficient, allowing us to create the wedding we wanted. The house, as well as being very spacious, also has a wonderfully warm atmosphere, it was very hard to leave on Monday morning! The dining room, decked in white, was the perfect setting for our wedding breakfast and the lounge made both a very elegant backdrop for our formal wedding photos as well as a very comfortable space for our family games in the evening. Thank you again, we have memories to treasure forever! xxx
We stayed at Bessingham for a family celebration - it is an amazing place. It's absolutely huge, and very well furnished and equipped. Beautiful views across fields. (Also treated to a fly past from a barn owl whilst walking in the garden). Our two small sons and nephew loved charging around and playing hide-and-seek.
It was really interesting seeing the photos of Bessingham before it was restored - the owners deserve massive credit for saving such a lovely and locally imporant building. It was a privilege to stay there, and I hope we'll be back some day!
(We can recommend Bewilderwood and Holkam for fun family days out, and No.10 bistro in Sheringham for a very good meal).
We stayed at Bessingham Manor this Christmas and it was truly a wonderful experience! I cannot recommend it enough! It felt like home from home!
We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at this beautiful Country House. The house has beautiful accommodation with a large drawing room, a typical farmhouse kitchen with Aga which has everything you need to cater for all your needs and 4 of the bedrooms have en -suite facilities. The grounds are extensive and whilst having breakfast outdoors we were treated to being accompanied by a pheasant and deer. The addition of a 4 person hot tub adds the extra bit of luxury. The owners left a very nice welcoming pack to include luxury biscuits and a bottle of prosecco. A perfect venue for a family celebration or a reunion with friends.
This historic Manor captures your imagination and heart. It has so many original features such as beautiful staircases, high ceilings, marble mantle pieces and large fireplaces. The four poster beds, roll top baths and chandeliers make the house and stay feel luxurious. We Highly recommend Bessingham Manor
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your beautiful manor. It was wonderful to celebrate such a special occasion in a magical place creating beautiful memories x
Recently stayed at Bessingham Manor with a group of friends and small children. This was our second year staying, and hopefully we’ll be there again next year. The house is so spacious for large groups and the hot tub this year was a winner for both the adults and children �
I was lucky enough to have spent the May bank holiday at Bessingham Manor in the glorious Norfolk sunshine. This was our second stay at Bessingham as part of a large group including several children, once again we had an excellent time in the house that we all feel at home in and very sad to leave. The hot tub was a very welcome addition to our stay this year, also for the second year in a row we employed the services of Bayfield catering for our Saturday night meal who I would also highly recommend. The house is well equipped, especially the kitchen with it cosy aga. I would never pass up an opportunity to stay at Bessingham manor and noor should anyone else who reads this.
Highly recommend Bessingham Manor, a beautiful house with stunning grounds, the perfect location for a 'getaway' with our friends, and will now become an annual trip. Love this place and didn't want to leave. Roll on next year!!
Have stayed here two years running now, which in itself is glowing endorsement, with a group of friends, with a large number of young children. We all loved every minute of it, a stunning setting with everything you need to have a great time.
Had the most wonderful weekend at bessingham manor- perfect for a fun filled getaway and quality time with friends and family. All the rooms are beautifully decorated and the surrounding Norfolk countryside is idyllic. Thanks William!
Bessingham Manor is awesome. We took it for our Golden Wedding as it was large enough to hold all our family. Our 4 and 6 year old grandsons had a wonderful time running around the house and garden and there was plenty of room for the adults to find a quiet corner when the general hurly-burly got too much. It is extravagantly well equipped with everything one could need.
We ate out in several places, notably Sunday lunch at Morston Hall and also enjoyed the Anchor pub in Morston. Boat trips to see the seals were enjoyed by all despite the bitter north winds.
If you want fantastic meals cooked for you then contact Bayfield Catering. Emma did our anniversary dinner and we really cannot praise her too highly.
All the family loved it. We had a couple of problems which were sorted out immediately - all one can ask. My grandson asked if we could stay if he gave the contents of his money box! It was very peaceful with lots of room for everyone.
There is a lovely peaceful walk to the local church and lots to do in the area. generally. We can really recommend Bayfield Catering. Emma came in to cook for our Golden Wedding, and also provided a brilliant lasagne and venison casserole.
We had a brilliant time here recently - The Manor house was perfect for our needs as such a large group with young children. The space was fantastic so we definitely didn’t feel on top of one another. So many areas for people to congregate in the house. The kids had a fab time exploring, the location was lovely and would definitely like to stay again... fingers crossed we can book the sunshine next time too.
Stayed here last week and wish we were back this weekend in the sunshine! We were a group of 22 and there was plenty of room inside and out. Really nice furnishings but reassuring that our 9 children aged 5 and under could roam free and have fun. A slightly disappointing shower in the Jack and Jill bathroom but generally an excellent set up and would definitely stay again...only thing we'd change is the weather!
Really liked this venue very much! We were a large group but it was so spacious. The two kitchen areas were very handy for so many people too. Would definitely go back & would recommend!
I'd just like to say how impressed I am with the follow up of my previous complaint since the new management of Bessingham Manor. I have been reimbursed which I'm very pleased about. Also very pleased with the high level of customer service. Thank you very much.
Lovely house. Unfortunately I chose the downstairs bedroom. Very noisy as those upstairs and above us used their bathroom we were constantly woken as the toilet was flushed!
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