For the first time in 200 years, the historically important and iconic gatehouse at Glemham Hall is available for weekend breaks and holidays. A rare, exciting and one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Many have driven past the gatehouse at The Glemham Hall Estate and admired its ‘Hansel & Gretel’ fairytale looks, but what most people will not have realised is this picture-perfect cottage has interesting historic importance with the very lady who popularised tea-drinking in England.
Set in stone on the west-facing wall of the property is a monogram of two interwoven C’s to mark the marriage of King Charles II to Catherine of Braganza, who married on 23 June 1661. As well as a dowry of £500,000, Catherine of Braganza is famed for popularising tea-drinking in England.
The cottage has been sensitively refurbished and as of 12th April 2021, it was available to hire for holidays and weekend breaks.
Statistics show that there in 2021 there was an average of 6,600 searches made per month in the UK for ‘staycation’. Unique properties like these are hugely in demand as the UK tourist industry prepares itself for another ‘staycation boom’.
“The Gatehouse is such an intriguing property and always gets complimented on its unique features and location. We’ve had an overwhelming response since we announced that people can stay here. There’s a huge fondness for this cottage and who wouldn’t want to become a gatekeeper for a weekend?”
Surrounded by tall trees and a large pond
2 bedrooms / sleeps 4
believed to be built mid-1800s
the perfect opportunity for you to play gatekeeper to one of Suffolk’s finest stately homes!
Located within very easy reach of the Suffolk heritage coast and to all the popular seaside and market towns of Woodbridge, Framlingham, Aldeburgh and Southwold.
The Gatehouse is listed on Airbnb https://airbnb.com/h/glemhamlodge
The gatehouse becomes the second cottage accommodation available for holiday lets at Glemham Hall. The first is Willow Cottage which sleeps 8.
