Nowhere Like Norfolk

The Estate

Hidden at the top of a graceful tree-lined drive, a magical house rises from glorious parkland. Across the house, scenes of delight unfold through vast windows, framing the ever-changing landscape in a perfect harmony of nature and design. Here, across 500 acres of stunning landscapes, shimmering water, sun-dappled woods, and flowering gardens, every corner invites quiet discovery. In this tranquil sanctuary, a refined harmony unfolds between cultivated order and untamed nature – a testament to Charles Bridgeman, visionary architect of the English landscape movement, who meticulously crafted Wolterton’s grounds in the 18th century. A century later, artist and clergyman William Sawrey Gilpin lent his picturesque touch, transforming the gardens into living canvases. In recent years, after decades of dormancy, Wolterton has been exquisitely revived. The seven-acre walled garden – one of East Anglia’s largest and oldest – now flourishes.

Your Dining

For our exclusive stay, we will be working with carefully selected local caterers who will cater for breakfasts and dinners which will be served in the Hall each day. Meals will be served in the elegant wood panelled Library on the ground floor of the Main Hall, which enjoys views over the terrace and lake. Breakfast will include a buffet selection of cereals, fruit, breads and pastries as well as hot dishes. Dinners will be a three-course set menu each evening served with accompanying wines. An honesty bar will be available in the Library which will have a small selection of wines, beers and soft drinks. In addition there is access to kitchens for tea and coffee throughout the day.

Your Accommodation

For our stay, we have exclusive use of all the rooms in the Hall as well as the cottages and Stable Block. Whilst all of the accommodation is of the highest standard, it is important to note that this is not a hotel, and there are some key differences between the large variety of different rooms available. Further images of the rooms can be viewed on our website with the exception of the rooms in the Stable Block which are currently being renovated, images of those rooms will be available in late 2026.

Main Hall – State Bedroom Located on the first floor, the State Bedroom is a masterpiece of grandeur and elegance. Adorned with original architectural details and a stunning marble fireplace, the centerpiece is a magnificent super king-size bed draped in luxurious fabrics. The lavish en-suite bathroom features an alabaster panelled bath and separate waterfall shower whilst the adjoining private boudoir provides an additional secluded retreat.

Main Hall – The Nelson Room Admiral Nelson was a frequent guest at Wolterton and this was his preferred bedroom, located on the third floor. The walls are decorated with maps, manuscripts and battles charting Nelson’s prowess at sea, along with an original letter written by Nelson himself. Antique furniture and an emperor-size bed grace this handsome room and the bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower and free-standing bathtub.

Main Hall – The Bridgeman Room Located on the third floor and named for the pioneering landscape designer Charles Bridgeman, this room offers glorious views of the grounds and lake from the two floor to ceiling bedroom windows. The room is tastefully furnished with period antique furniture, fine Persian rugs and a super king-size bed. The bathroom has a marble tiled rainfall shower and separate bath.

Main Hall – The Earls Room Sporting glorious Georgian blue walls, the Earls Room is uniquely furnished with tasteful mid-century furniture including a large writing desk and a lounge chair in the bathroom by Mathieu Mategot, renowned designer of the 1950s. The room boasts a super king-size bed and spacious bathroom with a rainfall shower and free-standing cast-iron bath.

Main Hall – Countess Room Named for Countess Maria Walpole, granddaughter of Robert Walpole, the Countess Room is located on the second floor, with wonderful views from the bedroom window over the lake and beyond. The room is decorated in elegant woodland wallpaper with period furniture including a Bijouterie glass table and original marble fireplace. The bathroom has a separate walk-in shower and free-standing bathtub. Please note the bathroom, although private, is accessed via an outside corridor.

Main Hall – Phillida Room Phillida was the late Lord Walpole’s sister and former president of the Royal Norfolk Show. This third floor room enjoys glorious views overlooking parkland from the two floor to ceiling windows and features elegant period furniture including two gilded 18th century Louis XV bergère chairs. The marble floored bathroom features a cascading waterfall shower and separate bath.

Main Hall Rooms The remaining six bedrooms in the Main Hall, located on the second and third floors, are all uniquely decorated with superb period furniture, fine artwork and historical artefacts. All feature supremely comfortable Vispring sprung beds, with Egyptian cotton sheets and glorious views over the grounds. The equally unique en-suite bathrooms feature a walkin shower as standard, and many also include a free-standing bathtub.

East Wing Rooms The Grade I listed East Wing adjoins the Main Hall and features soaring ceilings, Regency style décor and luxurious period furniture. The enchanting Tower bedroom on the second floor has breathtaking views over the lake and walled gardens and features a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with cast iron bath and separate shower. The ground floor Master room has a super king sized bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and shower. Guests in the East Wing can also enjoy the opulent Drawing Room designed in the Regency period, stunning south-facing views across the park and lake and private garden.

Garden House The grade-II listed Garden House features tall ceilings and large windows with views over the private walled garden, a communal comfortable sitting room with marble fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. There are three en-suite bedrooms in the Garden House. The Master bedroom includes a luxurious marble panelled cast iron bath and separate shower, whilst the ground floor and first floor bedrooms include private bathrooms with showers.

Stewards House The 18th century grade-II listed Stewards House spans the entrance to the East Wing and is built around a charming small courtyard. It is decoratively furnished with luxurious period furniture, Persian carpets and contemporary and traditional paintings. The House features a shared fully equipped kitchen and dining room on the ground floor and a first floor sitting room with television. The three ensuite bedrooms include a ground floor Master bedroom with a king-size bed and a beautiful wood-panelled cast iron bath and separate shower, with two further bedrooms that includes a second ground floor bedroom with king-size bed and a first-floor room with twin or king-size bed. Please note the first-floor bathroom, although private is accessed via the landing.

The Treasury The Treasury provides private accommodation for two guests in an enchanting self-contained cottage on the south side of the entrance lodges. There are four rooms on the ground floor, including a cosy sitting room featuring exquisite period furniture and tapestries which opens to a spacious private south facing garden. The Master bedroom features a king-size bed and a unique vaulted exposed brick bathroom with cast iron both and rain shower.

Stable Block The Stable Block, dating from the 1740s, is located between the Main Hall and the walled garden and is undergoing significant restoration. Accommodation here will include four rooms on the first floor, a studio room and double room on the ground floor, as well as a self-contained cottage. All will feature the same carefully curated period furniture, luxurious Vispring sprung beds and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers. Further details and photos of these rooms will be available once renovation work is completed, expected later in 2026.

Hotel Directory

Please find below further details pertaining to Wolterton Hall or click on the adjacent Directory to download. 

Built between 1727 and 1742 by Horatio Walpole, Wolterton Hall is a magnificent Palladian Hall set amidst 500 acres of parkland. For our stay, we have exclusive use of all the rooms in the Hall as well as the independent cottages and stable block. Whilst all of the accommodation is of the highest standard, it is important to note that this is not a hotel, and there are some key differences between the large variety of different rooms available.

ADDRESS & CONTACT DETAILS
Wolterton Park, Norwich, Norfolk
NR11 7LY
Telephone: 01263 768966
Email: info@wolterton.co.uk

COMMUNICATIONS
Rooms and the individual properties do not have telephones. Please note that due to the remote location, mobile phone signal may be limited. We would suggest connecting to the Wi-Fi and using a service such as WhatsApp to send messages and make calls.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten free please notify the Reservations Department at Noble Caledonia. We will endeavour to accommodate your needs. On arrival please speak to your Tour Leader before dinner on the first night to reconfirm your needs.

DINING AND DRINKING
For our exclusive stay, we will be working with carefully selected local caterers who will cater for breakfasts and dinners which will be served in the Hall each day. All meals will be served in the elegant wood panelled Library on the ground floor of the main Hall, which enjoys views over the terrace and lake. Breakfast will include a buffet selection of cereals, fruit, bread, pastries etc as well as hot dishes. Dinners will be a three-course set menu each evening. An honesty bar will be available in the Library which will have a small selection of wines, beers and soft drinks.

DRESS CODE
Whilst there is no set dress code, the rooms and public areas at Wolterton are grand and elegant so you may wish to wear something a little smarter for the evening meals and opera performances.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Evacuation plans and emergency procedures can be found in all the main Hall rooms or within the information folder found in the kitchen at the individual cottages. In an emergency, please contact one of your Tour Leaders or the Night Porter. Contact details will be provided closer to departure.

HOUSEKEEPING
A housekeeper will make the beds and refresh rooms once a day in all rooms in the Hall and individual properties.

LIFTS & STAIRS
Wolterton Hall does not have a lift. Access to main Hall rooms is via the main staircase. For bedrooms on the second and third floors in the Hall there are up to 60 shallow steps with handrail on the main staircase. If you have any questions regarding mobility requirements for any of the accommodation, please contact our Reservation Department.

NIGHT PORTER
Please note that there is no reception desk however a Night Porter will be on duty during overnight hours.

PARKING
There is plenty of parking available at the front of the Hall. Cars are parked at owner’s risk.

PORTERAGE
Staff will be on hand to take your luggage to and from your rooms on arrival and departure. Luggage tags will be provided closer to the departure date.

SMOKING POLICY
All rooms and public spaces in the main Hall, East Wing and individual properties are strictly non-smoking.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the main Hall, East Wing and individual properties on the estate.

ACCOMODATION

MAIN HALL ROOMS
Main Hall rooms are tastefully appointed in the style and tradition of the period, with antique furniture, fine Persian rugs, Vispring pocket sprung beds (note all rooms have fixed double beds unless otherwise stated), Egyptian linen and goose down pillows and duvets. All rooms are equipped with a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, robes and slippers. To maintain the period charm, TVs are not provided in the Main Hall rooms so you may wish to bring a device to stream chosen TV or entertainment via the Wi-Fi network. Bathrooms are provided with locally produced shampoo, body wash, conditioner and a shower cap. Safes are not provided. Tea, coffee and bottles of water are available 24 hours a day in the service pantries, one located on each floor of the main Hall. Bottled water is also provided in the bedrooms.

State Bedroom: 6ft super king-size bed, lavish bathroom with alabaster panelled bathtub and separate wet room waterfall shower. Includes an adjoining private sitting room with large marble fireplace. Located on the 1st floor.
Nelson Room: 6ft 6 emperor-size bed, bathroom with marble rainfall shower and free-standing cast-iron bathtub. Located on the 3rd floor.
Countess Room: 6ft super king bed, bathroom with marble rainfall shower and free-standing cast-iron bathtub. Note the bathroom is accessed via the corridor. Located on the 2nd floor.
Bridgeman Room: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with open marble tiled shower and free-standing cast-iron bathtub. Located on the 3rd floor.
Ripley Room: 6ft super king-size bed, wood panelled bathroom with open walk-in shower. Located on the 3rd floor.
Horace Room: 6ft super king-size or twin bed, bathroom with open walk-in shower. Located on the 3rd floor.
Gilpin Room: 6ft super king-size or twin bed, bathroom with open marble walk-in shower. Located on the 3rd floor.
Earls Room: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with grand marble rainfall shower and free-standing cast-iron bathtub. Located on the 2nd floor.
Lady Ann Room: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with grand marble rainfall shower and free-standing cast-iron bathtub. Located on the 2nd floor.
Bachelors Room: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with open marble walk-in shower. Located on the 3rd floor.
Phillida Room: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with open marble rainfall shower and free-standing cast-iron bathtub. Located on the 2nd floor.
Hoste Room: Double bed, bathroom with walk in rain shower. Located on the 3rd floor.

EAST WING
The East Wing is a Grade I listed building adjoining the main Hall. All rooms are decorated in a witty Regency style, with luxurious period furniture, Vispring pocket sprung beds, Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down pillows and duvets. Bedrooms are equipped with a hairdryer, robes and slippers. To maintain the period charm, TVs are not provided in the rooms. The East Wing also offers a shared Drawing Room with discreet TV, a Dining Room and fully equipped kitchen which also has tea and coffee making facilities. Bottled water is provided in the bedrooms.

Tower Room: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. Accessed by a staircase with approximately 49 steps.
Master Room: 6ft super king-size or twin bed, bathroom with bath and handheld shower attachment. Located on the ground floor.

GARDEN HOUSE
For guests staying in the Garden House please note this property includes a shared ground floor living room with TV and a fully equipped kitchen with dining table and tea & coffee making facilities. Individual bedrooms do not have TVs. The ensuite bathrooms are provided with locally produced shampoo, body wash, conditioner, shower cap and robes. The Garden House also benefits from a large private walled garden with hot tub. The house is located approximately 100 metres from the entrance to the Hall.

Master Bedroom: 6ft super king-size bed, large wet room style marble bathroom with shower and bathtub. Ground floor.
Bedroom Two: 5ft king-size bed, bathroom with walk-in shower. Ground floor.
Bedroom Three: 5ft king-size bed, bathroom with walk-in shower. First floor (13 steep steps)

STEWARD’S HOUSE
For guests staying in the Steward’s House, this property includes a shared fully equipped kitchen and dining room on the ground floor which includes tea and coffee making facilities and a first floor sitting room with TV. Bathrooms are provided with locally produced shampoo, body wash and conditioner. The bedroom on the first floor has a private bathroom however please note this is not ensuite and is accessed from the landing. There is also a small outdoor terrace with table and chairs. Please note bedrooms do not have TVs and robes & slippers are not provided. The house is located approximately 60 metres from the entrance to the Hall.
Master Bedroom: 6ft super king-size bed, bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. Ground floor.
Bedroom Two: 5ft king-size bed, bathroom with walk-in shower. Ground floor.
Bedroom Three: 6ft super king or twin bed, bathroom with walk-in shower (accessed via the landing). First floor with 20 steps.

THE TREASURY
The Treasury is a private cottage for two guests and is part of the south side of the entrance lodges. All rooms are furnished with luxurious period furniture, and the bedroom has a 5ft king-size Vispring pocket sprung bed, Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down pillows and duvet. There is also a living room with TV, fully equipped kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities and a private garden. The Treasury is located approximately 60 metres from the entrance to the Hall.

THE STABLE BLOCK
Currently under major renovation, the Stable Block will offer seven individual rooms on the ground or first floors. Each will be furnished to the same high standard, with fine period furniture, Vispring pocket sprung beds, Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down pillows and duvets. The ensuite bathrooms will be provided with locally produced shampoo, body wash and conditioner.