Stunning Oakleigh House for special gatherings

A stunning 10 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 reception room country house in the centre of the Georgian market town of Swaffham, Norfolk. Bring together up to 22 family and friends for a memorable stay in splendid comfort and style. The experience of a quiet country manor and gardens with the convenience of gastro pubs, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets just a few steps away across the town square. For groups of up to 12, please look at our other property, a converted chapel in Upwell Village. The space Wonderful social spaces warmed by cosy wood burners, a grand baronial dining table, exceptionally well equipped kitchen and just under an acre of tranquil walled private gardens: Oakleigh House is the perfect home to celebrate your special occasion gathering. The ITV series ‘Kingdom’ starring Stephen Fry was filmed on location in the house in the fictional town of Market Shipborough. The impressive Georgian frontage of this Elizabethan manor house is a historic and architectural landmark in the central square of the bustling Norfolk market town of Swaffham, 40 mins drive from the north Norfolk coast. Under 2 hours drive from London or 1.5 hours by train from Kings Cross to Downham Market (20 mins taxi to Swaffham), it’s the perfect getaway location. Originally built around 1580 in the Elizabethan brick and flint Norfolk style, the house was given an elegant Georgian frontage in the mid 1700s. Recently renovated throughout, and redecorated to a very high interior design standard, the period Georgian and Elizabethan Grade II listed features have been blended with contemporary design flare and ambience. The rooms are richly furnished with artwork, quirky curiosities and designer furniture to create a funky private member club atmosphere, blending old and new. Enjoy our special luxury features: - Crisp white bed linen on memory foam mattresses with white bath and hand towels - Sonos speakers in all public rooms to play your favourite music through the Sonos app - Two roll top copper and nickel baths, stepping out onto under floor heated marble - Four beautifully designed walk-in wet room showers - Large range cooker with 6 burner gas hob, griddle and double ovens - Two large Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezers, Nespresso machine and other quality appliances - Secluded gravelled courtyard area with outdoor barbecue, dining table and chairs - Cushioned garden furniture - Tranquil garden pond with koi and other fish - Floodlit garden and mood lit outdoor spaces - Garden swing under magnificent weeping lime tree - Laundry room with two large Miele washing machines - Super fast fibre Wifi boosted throughout all areas of the house Guest access Guests may use all areas of the house and garden. There is an outhouse with storage areas used only by the host. Other things to note Parking: there is room for 5 cars in our private parking area at the front of the house. Additional street parking is available close to the town centre. The property is pet friendly, but please contact host to discuss and agree this before confirming your booking. Mobility access: ground floor bedroom with comfy substantial double sofabed and direct step free access to hallway and garden. Ground floor toilet and sink (bathroom first floor). Two steps at front door.