Historic Swafield Hall, South Wing apartment

Holiday apartment in Swafield Hall with stunning interiors, tranquil gardens, parkland & tennis court. South Wing was beautifully renovated, sleeps 4(5) and contains a principal bedroom/lounge (exposed beams, kingsize bed, antique chandeliers & fireplace, authentic windows with the original shutters), twin bedroom and a dedicated kitchen. Use the barbecue, gardens, croquet lawn, outdoor tables, loungers, conservatory, relax in the hammock or on the benches in the lime arbor in the Secret Garden. The space Swafield Hall offers self-catering accommodation in a truly outstanding rural setting, within tranquil gardens and beautiful parkland. Swafield Hall estate is ideally located near the North Norfolk coast, on the road from Swafield village to the coastal resort of Mundesley, with its wonderful sandy beach (2.8 miles walk/drive). It 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. 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 house has ample parking in the tudor courtyard. Guests' bicycles can be securely stored overnight. You can see recent photos of Swafield Hall online (search SwafieldHall). 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 pubs and restaurants, the local Waitrose and Sainsburys. For larger parties the South Wing apartment can be rented together with Nelson’s Suite (+2), and/or with the East Wing (+2) providing accommodation for up to 9 guests. Nelson’s Suite 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. 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 the owners if you would be interested in booking this room as part of your visit . Guest access To access the apartments you pass through the historical interiors of Swafield Hall. The large South Wing apartment is situated on the second floor and reached via the 18th century main staircase, the first floor hallway and the upper staircase. The apartment occupies the largest part of the second floor. The secluded location on the the top floor allows you to enjoy stunning views from all windows Other things to note The top staircase and some floors upstairs are covered with high-quality soft carpets. You can bring your own slippers for upstairs or use the ones which are provided.