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Alfresco dining on the Monkey Puzzle lawn

The Parterre is perfect for drinks or just relaxing

Gunthorpe Hall, Melton Constable, North Norfolk

Sleeps 11 - 51 16 Bedrooms 68 Dining

Large country house sleeping 51 for celebrations and family gatherings near Holt and the north Norfolk coast

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Gunthorpe Hall, Melton Constable, North Norfolk, sleeps 11 - 51 in 16 bedrooms.

Nestled down a quiet, North Norfolk lane is Gunthorpe Hall. A hidden gem, in part designed by Sir John Soane, it has been sympathetically restored as a comfortable, private home with entertaining, quirky details, maintaining the property's original charm.

Please call us to to have a chat about smaller groups & what we can offer. The Hall is arranged in 2 units for hire - The Main Hall and Wing House - Each can be made comfortable for smaller groups.

The Main Hall with 5 to 12 bedrooms (sleeping up to 40).
Wing House (the Georgian wing of The Hall with its own front door) has 4 bedrooms (sleeping up to 11).
In both a total of 51 guests (sleeping family style) can enjoy quality time together.

We welcome groups to celebrate birthdays, family re-unions, weddings, anniversaries, corporate and team building events, retreats, hen and stag weekends... Our dining room can seat up to 68 for a formal celebration dinner, more buffet style.

Our grade II listed home has plenty of space for guests to spread out in. Relax by the open fire in the welcoming Sitting Room, tinkle on the ivories on our grand piano, unwind with a glass of wine on the parterre, dance the night away in the Oak Hall, get active with a game of croquet or badminton on the games lawn or let the big kids loose in the Billiards Room. Gunthorpe Hall is the perfect country getaway at any time of year.

The grounds offer a unique opportunity for you to host on-site games such as clay pigeon shooting, archery and treasure hunts. The beautiful gardens are a fantastic setting for drinks, picnics or a BBQ during your stay. There is also a quiet, tranquil fishing lake that you are welcome to fish during your stay – please bring your fishing gear with you.

The Victorian walled vegetable garden, along with our own flock of sheep, chickens, inspire the delicious meals prepared by the Gunthorpe Team. We can fully cater for your stay, provide a special dinner only, or you can entirely self-cater.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

There are no pets allowed in The Main Hall. One or two small dogs are allowed in Wing House for a fee.

Accessibility

The Hall is old and on many levels with short bursts of steps throughout - without facilities for disabled guests.

WiFi

Complimentary WiFi in Wing House and the Main Hall.

Kitchen

We have a large kitchen that can seat up to 22 people, with large Chesterfield gas cooker, grill and AGA.

Dining Room

Our dining room can seat up to a maximum of 68, and will be set up to accommodate the size of your group.

Sitting Room

We have a large sitting room with an open fire, and access directly out onto the Parterre and landscaped gardens.

TV and Music Facilities

There are a couple of TVs and stereos in the Hall. We have a good music system in the Oak Hall for parties with speakers throughout the ground floor.

Games Room

Unwind in the Billiard Room; drink, chat, play snooker or simply watch the day unfold from your arm chair.

Heating and Open Fires

We operate oil fuelled central heating, two open fires brighten the winter cold and coal burning stoves keep the chilly nights at bay.

Bedrooms

The Main Hall sleeps up to 40 in 12 bedrooms. Wing House sleeps up to 11 in 4 bedrooms.

Linen

Linen and towels are included in the hire of the Hall and Wing House.

Bathrooms

The Main Hall has six bathrooms (2 bedrooms are en-suite). Wing House has one bathroom, one shower room and two loos.

Children's Facilities

We have a large garden for children to explore, games including badminton and croquet; there a luxurious lawns perfect for ball games.

Outdoor

Aside from the beautiful landscaped gardens, there are wooded areas, meadows and a large lake perfect for a swim. Alongside the swans, of course.

Swimming Pool

We have a 'nature made' swimming lake with clear, fresh water - perfect for a wild swim.

Smoking

No smoking inside the Hall or Wing House, please.

Booking Information

Weekend hire price (not weddings) is between £4250 to £9500 depending on type of group, numbers and season. Please contact us for a bespoke quote for your stay. Bookings are secured by a 30% deposit and booking form. Fuel is metered and charged as used on departure.

Show Availability

Find the availability for each of our units.

Please contact the owner for availability dates

2 Night Weekend

From £4250

3 Night Weekend

From £4950

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Location

Gunthorpe Hall is located in the picturesque North Norfolk countryside within 10 mins drive of the sea, 10 mins from the picturesque town of Holt and 30 mins from Holkham and Wells beaches.

Within 5 miles is the historic market town of Holt - full of bespoke shops, quality pubs, many eateries and a small theatre. The market Town of Fakenham is 5 miles in the other direction.
The nearest airports are Norwich, Luton and Stanstead.
Kings Lynn and Norwich train station are both within a 45 minute drive.
There are numerous bus services available in North Norfolk.

Contact Owner

Gunthorpe Hall

+44 (0)1263 861 373

Hall Lane, Melton Constable, NR24 2PA

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Rental Rates

Period	Weekly	3 Night Weekend	2 Night Weekend	Midweek per night
Main Hall sleeping 40 - ow season	-	4000	-	-
Main Hall sleeping 40 - High season	-	5500	-	-
Wing House sleeping 11 - Low season	-	1000	-	-
Wing House sleeping 11 - High season	-	1500	-	-