Enjoy your stay at
Tudor Hall Estate
Everything you need to get the most out of your stay
Arrival
Where We Are
- Hales Hall
Wash Lane
Hales Green
Loddon
Norfolk
NR14 6QW - Please note Tudor Hall Estate is known locally as Hales Hall. Please use this name for any deliveries/services during your stay.
Check-in & Check-out
Check in | 4pm. |
Check out | 10am. 4pm on Sunday |
Check in contact | Adrienne Rapps | 07988 806 572 | [email protected] |
Getting to Us
Directions
- Leave Norwich on the A146 Beccles Road
- After passing Loddon and the turning to Hales on the left, continue for a short distance and turn right into a small slip road signposted ‘Wash Lane’ (also marked with a brown tourist sign to Hales Hall).
- After a short distance, turn right again and this leads onto an unmade road which crosses over Hales Common.
- At the end of this road, the drive to Hales Hall will be found.
- The postcode for the property is NR14 6QD. However, do not rely on Sat Nav, which will take you to the wrong location.
- Co-ordinates for the Sat Nav are 52.5102, 1.4900
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Best postcode to use for sat-nav | NR14 6QW |
Nearest train station | Bungay (14 minute drive) |
Nearest airport | Norwich (38 minute drive) |
Taxis | Goldline Taxis– 01502711611 |
Cooking & Dining
Chef & Catering
- yhangry
Book a private chef with just a view clicks. yhangry provides a platform for talented chefs and offers affordable access to the luxury of private dining, making it possible for anyone to create unforgettable memories with their loved ones.
https://yhangry.com/kateandtoms
- Dineindulge
A unique & truly special private chef experience brought direct to you. Combining a personal chef hire service with restaurant quality cuisine, Dineindulge is designed to be affordable, accessible & simple to book for anyone
www.dineindulge.co.uk/kateandtoms
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Côte at HomeGet bistro-quality food delivered to your door. From starters, mains and desserts, to picnics, breakfasts and barbecue favourites – the professional chefs at Côte at Home can freshly prepare a wide range of dishes, which you can simply serve up, or pop in the oven or microwave to heat. That means less time spent prepping and cooking, and more time enjoying your holiday!
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Florentina EventsFlorentina Events is one of East Anglia’s finest catering companies, with a reputation extending beyond our base in Norwich, to Cambridgeshire and the capital for delivering excellence when it comes to dining. Whether you’re looking to impress clients with corporate catering, make your big day one to remember thanks to exceptional wedding catering or if your event calls for an experienced outside caterer, Florentina have the skill, attention to detail and experience to bring your dining ideas to life.
Great Places to Eat & Drink
Pubs
- The White Horse
- We are a friendly village pub situated in the heart of the South Norfolk Broads, south east of Norwich, just off the A146, or if you come by boat, 150 yards from Loddon Staithe – turn right.
5 Norwich Rd, Chedgrave, Norwich NR14 6ND (9 minute drive)
whitehorsechedgrave.co.uk | 01508520250
- The Swan
The ethos behind The Swan is to keep an authentic country pub feel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
23 Church Cl, Loddon, Norwich NR14 6LX (8 minute drive)
www.theloddonswan.co.uk | 01508528039
- The Wherry Inn
A warm and friendly atmosphere in a traditional setting with open fires in the winter and a beautiful courtyard and beer garden. We have ample car parking and welcome families (including the furry members) for drinks and meals.
7 The St, Geldeston, Beccles NR34 0LB (9 minute drive)
www.wherryinn.co.uk | 01508518371 - __________
Restaurants
- The Olive Tree
Our authentic Italian cuisine and friendly welcoming atmosphere make our restaurant the perfect venue for a relaxing evening for customers old and new.
28 Old Yarmouth Rd, Ellingham, Kirby Row, Bungay NR35 2PN (7 minute drive)
www.olive-tree-restaurant.co.uk | 01508518147
- Smokey Joes American Bar and Grill
A Family run business located by the famous “chicken” roundabout on the Norfolk Suffolk border. Offering a wide range of locally sourced meals, ranging from burgers, Mexican all cooked in an American style open char grill.
Smokey Joe’s, 8 Norwich Rd, Ditchingham, Bungay NR35 2JL (10 minute drive)
www.smokeyjoesgrill.co.uk | 01986894776
- Oak Fired At The Royal Oak
- Oakfired serve True Neapolitan Pizza cooked in our wood fired oven at the Royal Oak, Beccles.
The Royal Oak 35, 35 Ravensmere, Beccles NR34 9DH (12 minute drive)
www.oakfired.co.uk | 01502710111 - __________
Takeaways
- Spice of Balti
Indian Takeaway
42 St Mary’s St, Bungay NR35 1AX (12 minute drive)
spiceofbalti.com | 01986894691
- Superfry Ltd
Chinese Takeaway
63 Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9SE (12 minute drive)
01502716445
Shopping for Food
Convenience Stores
- Costcutter
Hales Service Station, Hales, Norwich NR14 6SR (6 minute drive)
- Premier
41 Bridge St, Loddon, Norwich NR14 6NA (10 minute drive)
- Chet Stores
1-3 Hardley Rd, Chedgrave, Norwich NR14 6HG (10 minute drive) - __________
Supermarkets
- Morrisons
George Westwood Way, Beccles NR34 9BP (11 minute drive)
- Tesco
George Westwood Way, Beccles NR34 9EJ (13 minute drive)
- Lidl
Common Ln N, Beccles NR34 9BN (11 minute drive) - __________
Butchers
- W J Seppings Ltd
9 Hungate, Beccles NR34 9TT (16 minute drive)
www.wjseppings.com | 01502712188 - __________
Wine Merchant
- The Imperial Wine Co Ltd
7 Trinity St, Bungay NR35 1EH (12 minute drive)
imperialwine.co.uk | 01986892911 - __________
Bakery & Delicatessen
- Ye Old Bakery
39 High St, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5EL (39 minute drive)
benzintr.com | JPXH+22 Great Yarmouth
- Tudor Bakehouse
15 Market Hill, Diss IP22 4JZ (40 minute drive)
www.tudorbakehouse.co.uk | 01379642322 - __________
Farmers Market
- Acle Farmers Market
2nd Saturday of every month
Norwich Rd, Acle, Norwich NR13 3BY (32 minute drive)
01493700414
- Beccles Farmers Market
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
Ellough, Beccles NR34 7TE (17 minute drive)
www.becclesfarmersmarket.co.uk | 01502476240
Things to Do
Indoor
- Waveney Valley Leisure Centre
Bedingfield Road, Bungay NR35 1PH
www.everyoneactive.com | 01986895014
- Anglia Indoor Karting
12 Farthing Rd, Ipswich IP1 5AP
www.angliakarting.com | 01473240087
- Clued Up! Escape Room
66 Prince of Wales Rd, Norwich NR1 1LT
www.cluedupescapes.co.uk | 01603960447 - __________
Outdoor
- Clays For Days
Hall Farm Cl, Norwich NR13 3UL
www.claysfordays.com | 07833435696
- Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club
Outney Common, Bungay NR35 1DS
bungaygc.co.uk | 01986892337
- Hill Top Equestrian Centre
Hill Top Farm, 180 High St, Yelling, Saint Neots PE19 6SD
www.hilltopec.co.uk | 01480880232 - __________
On the Water
- Norfolk Paddle Boards
31 Cattle Market St, Norwich NR1 3DY
www.norfolkpaddleboards.com | 07469799667
- Broome Pits
Beccles, Bungay NR35 2PE
broomepitsfishinglakes.co.uk | 07976165325
- Hunstanton Watersports
North Prom, Hunstanton PE36 6GB
www.hunstantonwatersports.com | 01485534455
- Watersports LAke
Center Parcs Elveden Forest, Elveden Forest, Brandon IP27 0YZ
www.centerparcs.co.uk | 01842894000 - __________
Walking & Cycling
- Bure Valley Cycle Hire
Heron House, 29 Station Rd, Coltishall, Norwich NR12 7JG
www.burevalleycyclehire.co.uk | 07824992513
- River Great Ouse Path
11, King’s Lynn
greatousevalleytrust.org.uk
- Brandon Country Park
Bury Rd, Brandon IP27 0SU
www.westsuffolk.gov.uk | 01284757088 - __________
Pampering
- Glo Pamper
For pampering in the comfort of your property. A range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. To book please use the contact details below and quote ‘kate & toms’. Guests are advised to book well in advance.
www.glo-pamper.co.uk | 020 7096 0385
Top Places to Visit
Historic Buildings
- Ashby de la Zouch Castle
South St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1BR
www.english-heritage.org.uk | 01530413343
- Norwich Cathedral
65 The Cl, Norwich NR1 4DH
www.cathedral.org.uk | 01603218300
- St. Benet’s Abbey
Great Yarmouth NR29 5NU
www.norfarchtrust.org.uk - __________
Stately Homes & Gardens
- Blickling Hall
Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF
www.nationaltrust.org.uk | 01263738030
- Elizabethan House Museum
4 S Quay, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QH
www.nationaltrust.org.uk | 01493855746
- Fellbrigg Hall
Felbrigg, Norwich NR11 8PR
www.nationaltrust.org.uk | 01263837444 - __________
Places to Shop
- Norwich
Car Park to use: 2 Duke St, Norwich NR3 3AT
- Chantry Place
40-46 St Stephens St, Norwich NR1 3SH
chantryplace.co.uk
Top Things to do For Children
Indoor
- Gravity – Trampoline Park
YMCA, Aylsham Rd, Norwich NR3 2HF
www.williamskitchen.org | 01603343082
- Hollywood Bowl
1 Wherry Rd, Development, Norwich NR1 1WZ
www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk | 08448261466
- Funkys – Roller Skating rink
Business Park, Burton Rd, Spar Rd, Norwich NR6 6AX
www.skateandplay.co.uk | 01603403220
- Highball Climbing Centre
1 Twickenham Rd, Norwich NR6 6NG
www.highballnorwich.co.uk | 01603513513
- Vue Cinema
Castle Quarter, Golden Ball St, Norwich NR1 3DF
www.myvue.com | 03453084620 - __________
Outdoor
- Banham Zoo
Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE
www.zsea.org | 01953887771
- Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Filby Rd, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth NR29 3DR
www.thrigbyhall.co.uk | 01493369477
- Go Ape
Go Ape Thetford,, High Lodge Forest Centre, Brandon IP27 0AF
goape.co.uk | 01603895500
- Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Chessington KT9 2NE
www.chessington.com | 01372731657
- Gorleston-on-Sea
6 Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR31 6BU
Useful Information
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 25 adults and 1 child
- 13 bedrooms
- 9 en-suites, 2 family bathrooms
TUDOR HALL
- Sleeps 14
- 7 bedrooms
- 7 en-suites
Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | Features |
Sir James Hobart | 2 | King | En-suite with roll-top bath |
Countess of Suffolk | 2 | King | En-suite wet room |
Prudence | 2 | Double | En-suite shower |
Dionysia | 2 | King | En-suite with roll-top bath and shower |
The Longe Room | 2 | Super King | En-suite with roll-top bath and shower |
Sir Peter Read | 2 | Super King | En-suite with roll-top bath and shower |
Sir Francis Bacon | 2 | King | En-suite with roll-top bath and shower |
THE COTTAGE
- Sleeps 5 adults and 1 child
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 family bathroom with drench shower, roll-top bath and underfloor heating
- Private walled garden
Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | |
Bedroom 1 | 1+1 | Single + Trundle | Ground floor |
Bedroom 2 | 2 | King | |
Bedroom 3 | 2 | King |
THE GATEHOUSE
- Sleeps 2
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom with walk in rainfall shower and underfloor heating
Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | |
Bedroom 1 | 2 | Four-poster Double | Roll-top bath in room |
THE GARDEN ROOMS
- Sleeps 4
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 en-suites
- No living space or kitchen facilities
Bedrooms | Sleeps | Beds | |
Bedroom 1 | 2 | Double | En-suite |
Bedroom 2 | 2 | Double | En-suite |
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Cooking and Dining
- Quality pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby
- Hire a private chef for a special meal with no effort
- Firepit BBQs – coal not provided
TUDOR HALL
- Kitchen table seats 20 comfortably
- Dining room can seat up to 30 guests
- Double AGA and gas hobs
- Microwave and toaster
- Double fridge-freezer
- 2 dishwashers
- SMEG coffee machine
- Ice machine
THE COTTAGE
- Dining table seats 5
- Fridge freezer
- Electric oven and gas hobs
- Microwave and toaster
- Dishwasher
- Fridge-freezer
THE GATEHOUSE
- Dining table seats 2
- Double range oven and gas hobs
- Toaster
- Fridge-freezer
- Dishwasher
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Children Welcome
- Board games
- 3 cots available – linen not provided
- 1 high chair available
- Footballs and outdoor games
- Please note: There is a large pond within the grounds which is not fenced, please supervise children at all times
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Accessibility
- 1 Ground floor bedroom available in The Cottage
- 2 Ground floor bedrooms in the Garden Rooms
- Bathroom in The Cottage on first floor, Ground floor bathroom in The Gatehouse
- 2 Ground floor en-suite bathrooms in the Garden Rooms
- Ground floor WC in Tudor Hall and The Gatehouse
- Step into each property
- Step free access throughout ground floor of all properties
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Inside
- 65″ TV with Netflix and Sky in Tudor Hall, TV’s in both lounges of Cottage and Gatehouse
- iPod docking station for music in Tudor Hall
- Library in Tudor Hall
- Baby grand piano in music room
- Wi-Fi
- 3 wood burners – logs provided
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Outside
- 6 acres of gardens
- Terrace with table and chairs outside each property
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House Restrictions
- Sorry, not suitable for hen or stag parties
- 2 dogs welcome – pet policy in place
- Sorry, no fireworks
- Noise policy in place
- Additional day guests permitted by pre-authorisation only – please note that a fee may be applicable
- Guests are required to verify and provide ID to the owners liability partner SUPERHOG once the booking has been confirmed
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What’s Included
- Linen, towels and essentials
- Tea and coffee supplies for arrival
- Use of washing machine & tumble dryer
- Hairdryers in all bedrooms
- Additional housekeeping available at additional fee
Pet Policy
- Should you be bringing a pet with you on your stay, you must comply with the below policy and rules that the owner has in place. This policy applies to all pets and not just dogs.
- You must not allow the pet upstairs, on the bed or other furniture
- The pet must sleep downstairs either in the utility room or another appropriate room with hard surface flooring
- You must supply your own pet bed, food and any other pet amenities required for your stay
- Any fouling at the Property must be cleared up without delay and disposed of accordingly
- The pet must not be left alone at the Property at any time and must go with you whenever you leave the Property
- You must ensure that the pet is free from parasites before the Rental Date, failure to do so may incur further charges which the Owner is entitled to recover from you in full
- Where there are other properties near the house, dogs should be kept on a leash and you must be mindful of other people and animals, including livestock, in the vicinity so as not to allow your pet to become a nuisance
- Please note that a pet friendly property does not necessarily mean that the property has an enclosed garden.
- Should any of the conditions stated in the policy above be breached, the owner will have the right to deduct any sum from the Cautionary Deposit so as to deal with such breach. Should the Cautionary Deposit be insufficient to remedy such breach, the Owner of the Property shall have the right to recover any sum from you so as to make up any shortfall.
Noise Policy
- The house is set in private grounds but we do have neighbours whose needs we respect – and who are used to enjoying a peaceful, tranquil environment in this lovely location. We therefore ask all our guests to show consideration to the environment and our neighbours in all matters, and especially with regard to noise.To help ensure everyone’s holiday goes well, we ask you to respect the following noise rules:
- After 11pm please use the terraces and gardens around the house as quiet areas.
- Please do not set up music systems outside the house.
- Please limit any loud music playing inside the house so it cannot be heard outside.
- Please show consideration for our neighbours in the early morning and late evening.
- If you are having any deliveries or ordering taxis please ensure they have clear directions.
- The vast majority of our guests will of course behave with great consideration to our neighbours and would never intend to offend but observing our noise policy will remove any potential for the harmonious environment to be disturbed.