Vicarage House and Pool House
Great Hockham, Norfolk, UK
Introduction
Set within six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Vicarage House is a distinguished Georgian retreat where timeless character meets relaxed luxury. Original features, beautifully proportioned rooms and carefully curated interiors celebrate the home's rich heritage, while the adjoining Pool House offers a lighter, contemporary feel with vaulted ceilings and expansive glazing overlooking the pool and walled garden. Whether you're marking a special occasion or simply escaping to the countryside, every space has been designed for unhurried days and memorable moments together.Independently assessed by VisitEngland, Vicarage House has achieved an impressive 98% Quality Assessment score and 5-star Gold status for eight consecutive years, alongside a coveted VisitEngland ROSE Award for outstanding customer service.
Inside
Designed with comfort and connection in mind, the interiors are generous, welcoming and full of character. Elegant reception rooms with roaring fires offer peaceful places to unwind, while the spacious farmhouse kitchen, complete with breakfast table, and formal dining room naturally become the heart of every celebration. Seven beautifully appointed bedrooms provide restful sanctuaries, while the Pool House brings a lighter, contemporary feel with double-height ceilings, walls of glass and open-plan living that spills effortlessly onto the gardens. A separate games room with its own wood-burning stove offers another inviting space to gather after days spent exploring.Outside
The gardens are every bit as memorable as the house itself. Long lunches unfold beneath the sail-covered outdoor dining terrace before afternoons spent in the heated swimming pool, on the full-size tennis court or enjoying table tennis, croquet, badminton and football on the lawns. Twelve complimentary bicycles invite you to discover the surrounding countryside, while beautifully planted borders, mature trees and peaceful corners create endless opportunities to simply pause and soak it all in. As evening falls, gather around the fire pit beneath wide Norfolk skies before retreating indoors.There is ample on-site parking.
Key Features
Sleeps
Vicarage House
Red Bedroom - Super king (zip & link) - ensuite walk-in shower room
Teal Bedroom - Super king - ensuite to family bathroom with walk-in shower and bath
Butterfly Bedroom - Super king (zip & link) - ensuite walk-in shower room
Cream Bedroom - Super king (zip & link) - jack and jill entry to family bathroom with walk-in shower and bath
Lilac Bedroom - twin - jack & jill entry to family bathroom with walk-in shower and bath
Pool House
Blue Checked Bedroom - King - ensuite walk-in shower room
Tulip Bedroom - Super king (zip & link) - shared walk-in shower room
Taupe Bedroom - Double - shared walk-in shower room
Room Descriptions
Main House
Kitchen and Dining Room
The open-plan kitchen and dining room is made for relaxed family meals and easy entertaining. The well-equipped kitchen flows into a characterful dining area, centred around a generous farmhouse table with traditional wooden seating. Large windows frame views of the garden, while warm neutral tones and colourful artwork create a relaxed, homely feel.
The kitchen is thoughtfully stocked with everything from baking equipment and a Magimix to spices, sauces and a selection of teas and coffees. You’ll also find an American-style fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, kettle and ample oven space, while a wall-mounted Smart TV completes the dining area.
Formal Dining Room
Made for supper parties and special occasions, the formal dining room centres around a generous table with traditional wooden chairs. An ornate fireplace and large antique-style mirror provide a striking backdrop, complemented by botanical details, patterned textiles and carefully chosen lighting.
Sitting Room
Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, comfortable sofas and armchairs give the sitting room a cosy, lived-in feel. A grand open fireplace forms the focal point, surrounded by paintings, patterned textiles and an eclectic collection of books and decorative pieces. Generous windows make this an inviting spot for reading, relaxing or settling in for the evening.
Drawing Room
The drawing room offers plenty of space to gather, with sofas and armchairs arranged around the fireplace. Period details, antique furniture and original artwork reflect the character of the house, with warm lighting adding to the atmosphere. Large windows and sliding doors look out towards the grounds and bring daylight into the room.
Bedrooms
Beds are equipped with VI sprung mattresses, toppers and Egyptian cotton sheets for supreme comfort.
Red Bedroom
The principal bedroom has a classic country-house style, with a floral upholstered headboard, white linen and colourful cushions. Traditional wallpaper, elegant curtains and antique furniture complement the room, while the windows offer lovely views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
Butterfly Bedroom
This twin bedroom has two beds dressed in white linen, with upholstered headboards and colourful cushions. An original fireplace is a charming focal point, accompanied by antique-style furniture and gentle bedside lighting.
Teal Bedroom
Soft blue accents set the tone in this generously sized bedroom, where white linen, a patterned headboard and upholstered seating are paired with a cosy throw. Traditional artwork and a painted chest of drawers complete the room, giving it a comfortable country-house feel.
Lilac Bedroom
A pretty twin room with white bed linen, upholstered headboards, patterned cushions and lavender throws. Framed artwork and classic furnishings complement the soft colour palette, making this a restful choice for both adults and children.
Cream Bedroom
Simple and understated, the Cream Bedroom combines white linen with soft green accents and a cosy throw. Traditional artwork and unfussy furnishings suit the country setting, while the large window brings in plenty of daylight.
Bathrooms
Red Bedroom En-suite
Rich marble-effect tiling gives this en-suite a distinctive look, with a large walk-in rainfall shower, WC and vanity unit. A decorative mirror and patterned blind soften the scheme, while the window looks out over the garden.
Butterfly Bedroom En-suite
Looking out over the garden, this en-suite includes a walk-in shower, WC and traditional vanity unit. Pale stone-effect tiling is paired with a checked blind and framed artwork for a subtle country-house finish.
Family Bathroom
A generous family bathroom with both a separate shower and a deep bath set beneath the window, with views over the garden. Soft blue walls and marble-effect finishes are complemented by double wash basins, offering useful extra space when the bathroom is being shared.
Ground Floor Toilet
A convenient powder room is located off the ground-floor hall.
The Pool House
Sitting Room
Floral fabrics and classic furnishings give the Pool House sitting room a relaxed feel, with sofas providing plenty of room to settle in. Large bifold doors open straight onto the terrace and pool, connecting the living space with the garden.
Kitchen/Dining Room
Just off the sitting room, the kitchen and dining area is set up for casual meals and easy entertaining. Windows and glazed doors look onto the garden, and the kitchen is equipped with an oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge/freezer.
Games Room
The games room is set up for all ages, with a full-size table tennis table at its centre. Sofas and armchairs offer space to sit back, alongside a TV, games console, board games and a selection of books.
Bedroom 1
Exposed wooden beams bring character to this generously sized bedroom, complemented by white linen with blue and neutral accents. Antique-style furniture and patterned fabrics complete the country-inspired look, with windows bringing in plenty of daylight.
Bedroom 2
Floral details take centre stage in this bedroom, from the upholstered headboard to the colourful cushions. White linen, a wool throw, classic furniture and bedside lighting create a warm and comfortable setting.
Bedroom 3
This bedroom pairs white linen with a checked cushion and colourful throw, set against an upholstered headboard. A painted chest of drawers, artwork and bedside lamps add colour and personality to the space.
Bathroom 1
Stone-effect tiles run across the floor and walls of this generously proportioned bathroom, which includes a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin. Framed vintage travel prints add a splash of colour, with a window bringing daylight into the room.
Bathroom 2
With views towards the pool, the second bathroom features a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin alongside stone-effect tiling. A glazed door lets in plenty of daylight, and there is also a heated towel rail and useful storage.
Property Includes
- New Property
- Wifi
- Child Friendly
- Offroad Parking
- Dog Friendly - 2 Dogs Welcome - £50 per dog
- Dog beds, bowls and treats supplied
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Tennis Court
- 12 complimentary bicycles
- 5-a-side football pitch
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Croquet
- Games room
- Set in 6 acres of National Garden Scheme gardens. Five terraces to enjoy sunshine throughout the day
- Open fires, fire pit and 6 burner gas BBQ for Summer entertaining
- Furnished and equipped as a home, not a standard holiday let (includes magimix, baking equipment, cupboards stocked with spices, sauces, selection of teas & coffees, including Nespresso)
- Tables laid on arrival, cut flowers from the garden in spring/summer
Pets
Arrivals & Departures
Arrival Time: 4pm in low season or 5pm in high season
Departure Time: 10am
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