The Moat House sits on a garden island, fully surrounded by its own moat, in wonderful seclusion. Approached down a long tree lined driveway, the very best of Norfolk is literally just outside the door.
This Elizabethan property offers spacious and luxurious accommodation for ten guests with all five bedrooms giving stunning countryside views. In addition, there are sofa beds in the drawing room and games room should you need them. The reception rooms are perfect for all purposes and those on the upper floors also look out over the surrounding area. The sympathetic renovations, gorgeous furnishings and unobtrusive modern touches combine to create a perfect atmosphere in which to unwind and relax. Combine these details with the walking, riding, golf and other activities that are available in the local area, as well as the proximity of Norwich, Newmarket and Norfolk Broads, and you have the ideal location for any gathering.

Location
 The Moat House is situated near Wymondham, a lively market town famous for its glorious Benedictine Abbey, distinctive market cross, the Bridewell Museum and many other attractions. Wymondham  is one of the largest towns in South Norfolk. It has a busy centre, plenty of shops and a leisure centre with a swimming pool. The beautiful and unspoilt Tiffey Valley surrounding Wymondham provides fabulous walks as well and Wymondham itself is home to the mid Norfolk Railway and the historic Railway Station.
Newmarket is the birthplace and global centre of thoroughbred horse racing with a racing history that dates back as far as 1174. As the largest horseracing training centre in the UK, Newmarket is home to well over 2,000 racehorses. Around 70 trainers and 60 stud farms operate in and around Newmarket and the racecourse has a full racing calendar.
The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest wetland, a unique area of 200km of lock free navigable river, shallow lakes, fens, woodlands and grazing marshes. Wroxham, the ‘capital of the Broads’ is eighteen miles from The Moat House and there are several pleasure craft hire yards there. But be warned – Wroxham bridge is considered to be particularly difficult to navigate and there is a pilot station on the Hoveton side of the river ready to assist.

The History
The Moat House dates from the 16th Century and was built by the Sedley Family. The original owner, John Sedley, an architect to Henry VII, would find little changed since the day he designed it… the wonderful period features of the property have been beautifully preserved.
In more recent years the house has been owned by other wealthy individuals, including Field Marshal Sir Edmund Ironside, who was Commander in Chief of Home Forces during the Second World War and, in the Seventies, Janet Shand Kydd, first wife of Peter Shand Kydd, the stepfather of Diana, Princess of Wales. If you go into Attleborough, two miles away, you'll find lots of locals who remember Diana visiting here as a little girl to ride her pony her family had a home nearby at Sandringham. The staircase leading to the upper floors is found, strangely, behind a large curtain in the dining hall. Made of solid oak, it has stood for nearly 500 years yet doesn't make the slightest creak.
Surrounded by unspoilt beautiful countryside and included in the books "Beautiful Homes of Britain", Pevsners "Buildings of England" and Burke's "Guide to Country Houses".

The Accommodation 
The Moat House is an amazing home and is suited to smaller party celebrations and also offers a more relaxed atmosphere for business clients for meetings and special breaks.
Although not licensed for wedding ceremonies these could be held in the nearby church.  Up to 150 guests can be accommodated in a marquee in the grounds to the front of the house. This is the perfect location for an exclusive wedding.
The dining room seats up to 14 guests and is very light and provides relaxation and enjoyment in contemporary surroundings. The Moat House       is exclusive on a self catered basis and there is a very modern and well equipped kitchen with an Aga plus extra electric hotplates for your own dishes. We could also provide you with a list of our recommended caterers, top class chefs with extensive menus to suit your palate.
The bedrooms at The Moat House are spacious with luxurious, elegant decor. Beautiful linens, with comfy mattresses, large bathrooms with fluffy towels and robes, the rooms are designed to make you feel at home. 
The kitchen, formerly known as the “Great Chamber”, has spectacular views down the drive and over the gardens as does the large dining room and drawing room. Stunning open fires feature throughout the properties reception rooms.

Ground Floor:

1. Welcoming Entrance Hall
2. Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room with central  island with seating for 14 guests, Aga, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer.
3. Dining Room with Tudor fireplace seating 14 guests with views down the driveway to the gardens
4. Drawing Room with fireplace and ipod docking station
5. Downstairs Cloakroom

First Floor:

1. Twin bedroom with en-suite and fireplace
2. Sitting Room with large fireplace, TV, DVD and satellite
3. Family Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle
4. Two further twin bedrooms

Second Floor:

1. Games room including a variety of board games and Nintendo Wii
2. Twin bedroom
3. Family bathroom
4. Twin bedroom suite with Ante room and bathroom

The Grounds:

Thirty two acres of stunning gardens in total comprising:

1. Moated formal garden
2. Paddocks
3. Orchard
4. Pond
5. Woodland

The Services

The following services are included in the rental:

1. Utilities
2. Towels and bed linen.
3. Toiletries

Additional Services

The following services can be recommended:

1. Chef/catering services
2. Maid service for linen changes.
3. Activities
4. Spa Treatments
5. Girls/Boys Experience Packages

Ten Things To Do
   

1. Broads Tours
2. A day out at the races in Newmarket
3. Tour BBC Norwich
4. Visit the coastal town of Great Yarmouth, just 30 miles away
5. Walk or cycle the Norfolk coastal path
6. Tour England’s only whiskey distillery
7. Visit the puppet theatre in Norwich for a workshop or performance
8. Explore the city of Norwich from its cathedrals and museums to its parks and gardens
9. Horse riding along one of the many bridleways
10. Bure Valley railway

Pubs and Restaurants

1. The Boars – Wymondham
2. The Green Dragon – Wymondham
3. Number 24 – Wymondham
4. The Mulberry Tree – Attleborough
5. Bishops Restaurant – Norwich
6. Brummells Seafood Restaurant – Norwich

Price
The prices listed below are for the whole property and include VAT - The property will only accept bookings up to 3 months in advance.

10% surcharge for stays over a weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun night)

Restrictions

1. Minimum stay of 5 nights for Christmas and New Year
2. Minimum stay of 3 nights at Bank Holidays
3. Sorry no smoking, pets by special request only.