The Moat House
ID: S224515
- Bedrooms 6
- ・ Sleeps 12
- ・ Pets Yes
About this property
The Moat House is a truly one-of-a-kind home for those looking for a luxurious country escape set within 5,000 acres of private grounds in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The pink Tudor Farmhouse is located in a tranquil position, set upon a hill fifteen minutes from Sayer’s Mansion and the other properties on the estate. The home is set behind a Moat and is accessed via a private drive and footbridge, offering those fortunate enough to stay here, total privacy.
The traditional Tudor farmhouse has been lovingly restored and today boasts contemporary interiors and amenities, while retaining all its original charm and character. The Moat House can accommodate up to twelve guests across its six beautifully-appointed bedrooms, each of which boasts luxury Hypnos beds and en-suite facilities.
On the ground floor is the main living accommodation, this comprises of a living room, an open-plan kitchen complete with dining facilities and fully-equipped with all the tools a budding chef could possibly need and a family room TV area. Also on this level is the first of the bedrooms, a double room with en-suite shower room. Upstairs, on the first floor, are a further three double bedrooms, two of which come with en-suite bathrooms, while the third has an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, on the second floor, is a further double room with en-suite bathroom. The sixth and final bedroom can be found in the Boathouse, with an in-room bathtub, it makes the perfect romantic bolthole for two, ideal for those looking for some solitude from the rest of the group!
Outside, the private Hot Tub makes an indulgent spot for relaxing after an action-packed day spent exploring the wonderful Suffolk surroundings. The whole group will enjoy tasty al fresco barbecues on the terrace while admiring the tranquil surroundings and parkland views.
The Moat House is one of a small cluster of country houses, luxury farmhouses and cottages set within 5,000 acres of private grounds centered around Sayer’s Mansion. While the grounds, lakes and tennis court are shared with the guests of the other homes, the Estate has been carefully designed so that your group will retain plenty of privacy. The Moat House is set fifteen-minutes from the main Estate so retains an extra level of privacy.
The Estate is situated in a beautiful corner of East Anglia set just outside the Suffolk village of Yoxford and just a 10-minute car journey from popular Saxmundham, a market town which is just bursting with charm and boasts a variety of independent shops and excellent eateries. The closest coastal resorts of Aldeburgh and Southwold are both just a 20-minute car journey away, whether you choose to sample fish & chips in Aldeburgh or take a stroll along Southwold’s Pier, a fantastic day out is guaranteed. Southwold is home to the Adnam’s Brewery & Gin Distillery, one of the most modern breweries in the world, book a tour to discover just how they produce their beer or gin and enjoy a yummy sample at the end! The town of Framlingham, home to the 12th century Framlingham Castle, the internationally-known “Castle on the Hill”, is just a 20-minute drive away and is well worth a visit while in the area
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Living room
- Open-plan family room
- Fully-equipped kitchen with dining facilities
- Cloakroom
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
First Floor
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom (accessed via in-room staircase)
Second Floor
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
Boathouse
- Bedroom with king-size bed, in-room bath tub and en-suite cloakroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private hot tub (heated May-September)
- Private moat
- Lawned area
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
- Access to Estate's grounds and parkland
- Access to Estate's tennis court (open year-round)
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
- Selection of board games
- Nespresso coffee
- Bathrobes & toiletries
- Hairdryers
- Washing machine
- Iron & board
- Underfloor heating
- Cots & highchairs can be provided on request (please bring your own cot linen)
- Pashley Cycles available to use for no additional charge
- Rowing boats available to use for no additional charge
- Paddle boards available to use for no additional charge
- Parking
Nearby points of interest
- Framlingham Castle
- Dunwich Beach
- East Anglia Transport Museum
Reviews (3)
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CC
We stayed in The Moat House. What lovely house immaculately furnished and absolutely perfect for our stay which was a group of 10 girls. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and a pleasure to cook in, there was a huge dining table which was great fun to gather around and the the sofa in the sitting area was gargantuan which meant there was room for all of us to cozy on down at the end of the day. Bedrooms and bathrooms were brilliant and lovely Neal's Yard toiletries were a further nice touch. It feels like this place has been put together with love and care and no expense spare - would recommend to all!
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Ellie
This place is heaven on earth! Absolute tranquillity, the perfect place to relax with friends and family. We stayed in the Moat House, the most incredible views and unbelievably relaxing. We left after a long weekend feeling like we had had a week off, The estate is beautiful, all of the properties look amazing and unique - I can't wait to come back and try another! The perfect place for group short breaks or celebrations. I didn't want to leave and would return in a heartbeat! Perfect!!!
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Linda
We stayed at The Moat House on the beautiful Sayer's Mansion Estate. What a find! The house, as the name suggests, is surrounded by a moat and has the most beautiful views from every window and every angle. The house has been brilliantly designed, with quite a few pieces from Anthropologie, which I loved, and decorated so tastefully. I thought the welcoming pack of bread, milk, fruit and other treats was a nice touch as was the homemade cake that was awaiting us. We visited Sayer's Mansion and The Secret Garden which also looked fabulous and would love to stay at them too. As everyone else has said it was hard to leave. I would highly recommend at stay on the Sayer's Mansion Estate, it’s a real treat.