West Stow Hall B&B, Bury St. Edmunds (Suffolk)

15th Century historic B&B situated in Suffolk with accommodation in the hall or in a self contained studio building.

Summary 15th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Children welcome Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Woodland walks Television DVD library Book library CD player Luggage storage

Food and Drinks English breakfast (included) Dinner available (at additional cost) Picnic area Nearby recreations Recommended walks Beach (a short drive) Pub (a short drive) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

A unique and historic property situated just a 10 minute drive from Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. An ideal location from which to explore Suffolk and the surrounding areas with many attractions nearby such as West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, Fullers Mill Gardens, Ickworth House, Anglesey Abbey, Ely Cathedral, Long Melford and the Suffolk Coast.

Accommodation is available in the main property with tastefully furnished bedrooms which are en suite with either a bath or power shower. Rooms have original features, antique furniture and separate seating areas with views over the hall and gardens. Additional accommodation is available in the Studio, a rustic self contained property situated in the grounds. The Studio is comfortably furnished with a separate lounge area, wood burning stove and a small kitchen area for preparing drinks and snacks. All bedrooms are equipped with radios, I-pod docking stations, hairdryers and DVD facilities.

History to the present day

A Grade I listed Tudor building which was possibly built by the last Abbot of Bury St. Edmunds. Mary Tudor, Dowager Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk visited the property and the Abbot, to commemorate the royal visit had her coat of arms placed over the door to the gatehouse. 

The highly decorative brick gatehouse was built circa 1530 and has a chamber       overlooking the entrance with a wall-painting, known as the 'Four Ages Man', thought to date from 1575. Traces of paint elsewhere in the room would suggest that the whole room may originally have been painted. A colonnade links the gatehouse to the house which was originally surrounded by a moat long since filled in. The property is packed with many original features such as the largest inglenook fireplace in Suffolk, exposed beams and original oak floors.

Food and Drinks

Full English breakfast is served in the period dining room. Choose from a cooked breakfast including eggs from the resident hens and fresh locally sourced produce. Cereals, toast, fruit, fruit juices, fresh tea and coffee are also available as are additional vegetarian options. Enjoy a home made afternoon tea or dinner on request.

Grounds and gardens

Relax in the tranquil 6 acres of grounds around the hall which include woods, streams and gardens with outdoor seating. Please note: due to the streams that flow through the grounds it is not advised to leave children unattended.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Mrs Eileen Gilbert, West Stow Hall, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6EY, United Kingdom

Address: West Stow Hall, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6EY.

Check In: 12.00pm   Check Out: 10.30am

Directions: From the A11, exit at junction 38, towards Thetford/Norwich. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Mildenhall Road/A1101 heading to Bury St Edmunds, continue to follow A1101. Turn left onto Icklingham Road.

Nearest train station: Bury St. Edmunds

More photos of West Stow Hall B&B, Bury St. Edmunds

	Gate House	Collonade	Tudor Wall Paintings	Grounds
Studio Seating Area	Studio Lounge area