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The Squire's Retreat

The grand Felbrigg Hall nearby The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
Squire's Retreat is a private wing behind the grand Felbrigg Hall, Cromer, Norfolk | © National Trust
The cosy sitting room at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
A grand four poster bed at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk

The Squire's Retreat

This elegant four-bedroom apartment on the Felbrigg Estate is a converted former laundry.

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The cosy sitting room at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
A grand four poster bed at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The grand Felbrigg Hall nearby The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The well-equipped kitchen at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The cosy sitting room at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The hall and stairway at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The family dining room at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
A twin bedroom at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
An oppulent four poster bed at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
A family bathroom at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
A bright shower room at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
A double bedroom at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The large garden at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
The exterior at The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk
Felbrigg Hall outside The Squire's Retreat, Cromer, Norfolk

© National Trust / Mike Henton

This elegant four-bedroom apartment on the Felbrigg Estate is a converted former laundry.

At a glance

Guests
8
Bedrooms
4
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
010049
Acorn rating

About The Squire's Retreat

Experience the elegance of life at the heart of the grand Felbrigg estate in this spacious four-bedroom apartment. 'The Retreat' was created from a conversion of the former laundry wing for the last of the Felbrigg Squires when the austerity of winters in the Hall became too much. The interiors are in keeping with its 17th-century elegance and the four-poster beds add a little luxury to your stay. Step through its French doors directly out to a private garden. Alternatively, enjoy the rest of the grounds including the West Garden, next to the cottage, with its ornate brick summer house.

There are lots of waymarked trails around the estate for you to follow, as well as a walled garden and parkland lake to explore. As a guest you’re invited to discover the elegant country house of the estate, Felbrigg Hall, free of charge.

Beyond the estate walls, North Norfolk’s heritage coast can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Head to Cromer for its sandy beach, 500 ft pier and links to the Norfolk Coast path. For a slightly wilder coastal scene, drive 30 minutes to Blakeney National Nature Reserve, where you’ll discover its unspoilt sand dunes, marshes and rare wildlife.

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Shallow steps up to front door. One zip-and-link bed. Shallow steps down to garden. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Large entrance hall with wide stairs to first floor, sitting room, dining room with French doors to garden, kitchen, boot room leading to utility and lavatory.

First floor layout

4 bedrooms (2 doubles with 6' wide four poster beds, en-suite bathrooms with bath and separate shower cubicles, 1 double with 6' bed which can be a twin on request, 1 twin with an en-suite shower room), shower room.

More information

Please note: There are 3 shallow steps leading up to the front door and 3 leading down from the French doors to the garden.

Heating: Bio-mass heating included.

Garden: There is a secluded garden and seating outside the cottage. Guests can also enjoy access to the rest of the estate when the day time visitors have gone (Note: this excludes the walled garden, which is locked at night). Access to the West Garden and visitor route is beside the cottage garden.

Parking: There is adequate parking available nearby.

Electric Vehicle charging point: There is a charging point on the corner of the wooden garages behind the respective parking places for these apartments behind the Hall. The point is also used by members of staff may be in use at times. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Having a celebration? We’re pleased that you’re using one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests, we’d like to have a chat. We’d be grateful if you could complete the group booking form at the bottom of the page and send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk so that we can ensure the day is right for you.

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Having a celebration? 

We’re pleased that you'd like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests to your holiday accommodation, we’d like to have a chat and ensure the day is right for you. Please complete the group booking form, send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk and we'll get back to you - thank you.