Lode Hall is a big, old house near Littleport in Norfolk. It sleeps up to eighteen people, which is why it's got nine bedrooms and five bathrooms. It's a 4 Star property, so it's comfortable and well kept.
The house is from the 1600s. It's been in the same family a long time. You drive over a little bridge to get to it. There's plenty of space inside, with three different sitting rooms and a formal dining room. They all have wooden floors and open fires. The windows have proper wooden shutters. There's also a self-contained flat upstairs with its own little kitchen and sitting room, which can be useful.
The garden is large and lawned. There's a private seating area and a hot tub that fits six. You can park on site.
It's a rural spot. The nearest shop is about a mile and a half away. The closest pub or restaurant is four miles. For a day out, Cambridge, Ely, Kings Lynn and Norwich are all within about a thirty minute drive. Ely Cathedral is impressive. The WWT Welney Wetland Centre is good for birdwatching. The coast is about an hour away if you want the beach.
In terms of what's here: there's WiFi, TVs, a dishwasher, washing machine. Bedding and towels are included. You can bring up to two dogs. We have a cot, highchair and stairgate if you need them. You can hire adult bathrobes from the owner if you want to.
For planning trips, these sites are useful: National Trust East of England and Visit Cambridge.