Hot Tub + Dog Friendly Sleeps 14 | Norfolk Broads

Sleeps 14 across 7 flexible bedrooms, 5 arranged as twin or double rooms, including 2 easily accessible ground-floor bedrooms. With private dog-friendly gardens, a HOT TUB and fishing on the estate lake, Manor Farmhouse is hidden within 200 acres of woodland, lakes and parkland on the Ellingham Hall Estate. Perfect for long weekends, dog walks around the estate and time together, it combines space, character and comfort with easy access to Southwold, the Suffolk coast and Norfolk Broads. The space Beautifully spacious and full of warmth and character, Manor Farmhouse is designed for memorable gatherings with family, friends and most importantly your pet dogs! Sleeping up to fourteen across flexible bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, the house offers an exceptional sense of space, allowing everyone to come together while still enjoying privacy and comfort. The farmhouse unfolds across three floors with multiple reception rooms designed for slow, sociable countryside living. The drawing room is perfect for evenings around the fire, while the dining room comfortably seats larger groups for celebratory dinners and long relaxed lunches. Two newly added ground-floor bedrooms bring greater flexibility for multi-generational stays. One has its own private entrance, ideal for those wanting additional privacy, while both share a spacious shower room particularly suited to guests with reduced mobility. The traditional kitchen is exceptionally well equipped for extended stays and group cooking, featuring an AGA, two ovens, a generous dining area and everything needed for relaxed entertaining. Upstairs, the remaining bedrooms are generously proportioned and thoughtfully arranged for couples, families or groups, with several zip-and-link beds allowing flexible sleeping configurations. Outside, private gardens, mature trees and views across the surrounding estate create a wonderfully peaceful setting. The hot tub offers the perfect place to unwind beneath dark countryside skies after days exploring the Broads, coast and nearby market towns. Guests have private access to the entire property and gardens, along with the wider Ellingham Estate, including woodland walks, rolling parkland, orchards and the large fishing lake. One of the real pleasures of staying here is the sense of space across the estate itself — early morning walks, quiet evenings beside the lake and simply wandering through the landscape quickly become part of the rhythm of the stay. Guests enjoy complimentary, priority access to our private estate fishing lake, home to specimen carp and exceptional catches. Whether you're planning a dedicated fishing break or simply fancy an afternoon by the water, it's one of the estate's most unique experiences. The estate sits quietly between the Norfolk Broads National Park and the Suffolk coast, with plenty to explore nearby if you feel like heading out. Bungay is the nearest market town and has a lovely independent feel, with cafés, bakeries, wine merchants, galleries and excellent local food spots along historic Earsham Street. Nearby favourites include Earsham Street Café, The Silo overlooking the river, and the iconic community-owned Locks Inn hidden deep in the marshes at Geldeston. The Olive Tree in Kirby Cane is also within walking distance and is a much-loved owner-run Italian restaurant. Southwold is around 25 minutes away for beach walks and sea air, while Beccles offers easy access onto the Norfolk Broads by boat, paddleboard or kayak. For food lovers, Fen Farm Dairy and Flint Vineyard are both well worth visiting, while the surrounding villages are full of excellent pubs, farm shops and hidden corners best discovered slowly over a few days. Despite all there is to explore nearby, many guests find they spend most of their time on the estate itself — cooking long dinners, wandering through the woodland and enjoying the rare luxury of having nowhere much to be. Guest access Guests have private access to the entire farmhouse, gardens and outdoor spaces, along with access to the wider Ellingham Estate including woodland walks, orchards, rolling parkland and the large stocked fishing lake set within the estate parkland. The Estate itself forms a big part of the stay, with plenty of space to roam, unwind and enjoy the surrounding countryside at your own pace. Self check-in is available via smart lock. Other things to note • Hot tub • Flexible accommodation for larger groups • 2 Ground-floor bedrooms and shower room • Suitable for multi-generational stays • Dog friendly • Multiple reception rooms • Large private gardens • Large fishing lake access • Woodland and parkland walks • Parking for multiple cars • Ideal for family gatherings and celebrations Staying with a Larger Group? The Ellingham Estate is home to a small collection of private countryside retreats spread across the wider estate grounds. For larger family gatherings, celebrations or multi-family stays, guests can sometimes book multiple properties together, subject to availability. Please feel free to get in touch for more details. Holidays should be relaxing for everyone... ...especially the person who usually ends up cooking! If you don't fancy cooking during your stay, we'd be delighted to introduce you to a wonderful lady, whose home cooked food has been a favourite with our family for years. Whether it's a meal for the whole group or just a night off from the kitchen, we're always happy to put guests in touch.