Manor Farm

A traditional thatched and timber-framed farmhouse with lavish oak partitions and moulded beams. Once the typical home of a comfortably off yeoman farmer now you can enjoy its pretty garden and the surrounding Norfolk countryside.

Almost demolished

It has proved impossible to pinpoint exactly when Manor Farm was built, but Dendrochronological dating (using tree rings) tells us it was probably built soon after 1597. There are some deeds dating back to 1643 which indicate that it belonged to a family called Maltiward. The family were Yeoman farmers, who had a reputation for being hard working and business minded, with a strong sense of duty. Tenants with many different occupations like weaving and milling lived here after the Maltiwards moved on. The building was almost demolished in 1945 when it was sold to a local junk dealer but thankfully he could not bring himself to do it and the building was rescued by Monica Dance, Secretary of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

Foodie heaven

The building was repaired to the highest standards by Monica and Harry Dance and was then passed onto The Landmark Trust to care for and maintain. The traditional maintenance process keeps old craft skills, like thatching, alive. There is an open fireplace, gardens and nearby moat. Guests staying here can take full advantage of its location in a paradise for food-lovers. Oysters from nearby Orford, fantastic real ales from Framlingham and locally-caught fish from Aldeburgh are all delicious highlights. The coast at Southwold is close by and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Norwich, a culturally thriving city all year round, is a little further afield.