Address
Upper StreetGissing
Norfolk
IP22 5UN
Tel: +44 (0)1603 624553
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The hotel offers guests a scenic country treat, with comfortable accommodation and facilities. The historic 15th century country house is full of charm and character, the imposing house retains its period features whilst offering contemporary facilities inside. The hotel is located in 5 acres of scenic woodlands and lawns and includes a croquet lawn along with gardens. The hotel is located in the rural Norfolk countryside making it an ideal quiet country retreat. The hotel facilities mean it is suitable for both business and leisure guests. The hotel is located a few miles from Diss and a 30 minute drive from Norwich.
Local transport links in the area include Diss train station located 6.5 miles away from the hotel. The train station offers services to London Liverpool Street station and other local and regional areas including Norwich, Ipswich and Colchester. Major roads located close to the hotel include the A140 providing road connections north towards Norwich and south towards Ipswich.
Visitors can expect a friendly welcome with good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located a few miles from Diss and a 30 minute drive from Norwich city centre where visitors can find good access to local amenities. The closest train stations to the hotel are located at Diss, Spooner Row and Attleborough.
Facilities
There are a total of 21 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel. The rooms offer good, comfortable accommodation, guests can choose from single, twin and double rooms with a choice of standard and deluxe rooms available. There are suites available for those requiring more space and luxury.
Room facilities include television, telephone, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, iron and ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking at the hotel in accordance with hotel policy.
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available in public areas. There are free on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests.
The hotel is a popular location for weddings, private events and celebrations with a range of packages available and banqueting capacity of up to 200 guests. There are facilities for business meetings, events and conferences at the hotel with capacity for up to 200 delegates.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a hot full English breakfast each morning or a Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices and hot and cold drinks.
The hotel restaurant serves a range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes along with a choice of tempting desserts. The restaurant uses good quality ingredients that are locally sourced to offer a tempting menu for diners, with dishes freshly cooked. The cuisine served is modern British, with options for vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements. Diners can choose from wines from both the old and new worlds to find the perfect accompaniment to their meals.
The hotel bar is a place where guests can sit back and relax with a choice of drinks available including, soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits. There is a relaxed atmosphere here and comfortable sofas making it an ideal place to catch up with friends, family and colleagues.
Local Attractions
Norfolk is located in East Anglia in the East of England, the region is sometimes overlooked by visitors however there is plenty so see and enjoy in this unspoilt part of the UK. Norfolk is particularly appealing for visitors keen to avoid the crowds and anything too commercial.
Norfolk has the much sought after peaceful English countryside and coast with its share of attractions too.
The best known Norfolk's tourist areas is the Norfolk Broads with its inland waterways, it is a favourite area for boating enthusiasts from around the UK. The area has wildlife reserves among these is unusual floating conservation centre at Ranworth. Cley Marshes located close to Cromer is among the most highly regarded bird-watching sites in the UK, boasting over 300 species.
The Norfolk Coast Path offers walkers with some wonderful walking opportunities, the path runs through the Broads and follows the coast north to Hunstanton, where it joins the historic Peddar's Way. Walkers can enjoy the scenic, natural coastline and take in the both the scenery and the history of the coastal region.
The Norfolk Coast has been recognized as a Heritage Coast and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in recognition of the natural beauty and environmental and ecological importance of the area.
Great Yarmouth it has among the most popular seaside resorts in England. It has approx 15 miles of sandy beaches and is a favoured destination for families looking for seaside fun. Here you will find mix of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian waterside properties.
The best known centre in Norfolk is the city of Norwich, historically Norwich was once one of the wealthiest and largest in England, with the town benefiting from the wool trade. The rich history and legacy means there are some of the finest medieval town houses in England here. Labelled a booming city, Norwich is a good compact size to explore for visitors. The city can see seen by foot and the main landmarks include seeing the Clock Tower, the 300 plus foot spire on the Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle. History has been well preserved in the city; ancient buildings and streets are on the whole still in good condition and makes for a fascinating experience for visitors.
Norwich Cathedral is a well known landmark in the city; the historic cathedral includes stained glass in dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, can be seen in the ambulatory. The cathedral includes decoration that dates back to the 12th century.
Contemporary buildings such as The Forum and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, located in the University of East Anglia offer a contrast to more classical buildings. Norwich has a fine reputation for flourishing in the arts and culture and being a student city has helped contribute to the town having a vibrant nightlife.
Lowestoft is famous for being Britain’s most easterly town; it is also the southern gateway to the Norfolk Broads. Its location meant it was damaged in the World War II but there are still some parts of the old town intact. The town has a number of historic cobbled lanes to walk around; this is popular among visitors as they wonder around the town.
King's Lynn is a historic port, it flourished as a medieval trading centre and evidence of this includes the medieval merchants’ houses that surround the South Quay area. It is home to the oldest guildhall in the UK, St. George's Hall. Well known buildings in the town include Trinity Guildhall and the Town Hall.
The Norfolk Broads are renowned for the natural scenery on show to visitors, there are a number of wildlife reserves, including a floating conservation Centre at Ranworth. With a nature trail running from the centre, walkers can explore the local fen vegetation and birdlife. The RSPB runs a bird reserve at Strumpshaw located close to Norwich, Strumpshaw Fen is a great place to fully explore the great diversity of habitats and wildlife. Visitors can walk around the reedbeds and woodlands and see the enchanting marsh harriers, kingfishers and for the lucky few see the elusive Chinese water deer. You will find many buffer-flies and dragonflies in spring and the summer.
Bickling Hall is a Jacobean house surrounded by a dry moat, a remnant of an earlier Tudor house. The house is located approx 15 miles from Norwich in the village of Bickling. The house includes a long gallery containing many rare books. The parkland gardens are among the highlights of any visit here, visitors in spring can see the bluebells.
Sandringham is located in the Norfolk countryside and is the country retreat of the Queen. Sandringham has served as the private home to generations of the royal family. The imposing historic house is set in 60-acre gardens which have been described as among the very best of the royal gardens.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Diss: 6.5 Miles
Spooner Row: 9.9 Miles
Attleborough: 10.1 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Norwich Airport located 22 miles away by road via the B1113 and A140. London Stansted Airport is located 76 miles away via the A1066, A11 and M11.
Norwich Airport: 23 Miles
London Stansted Airport: 75 Miles
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