Lynford, Thetford, IP26 5HW

The original property dates back to the mid-19th Century when it was constructed as a private residence for the wealthy Lyne- Stephens family. Indeed, the Hall as we see it today retains much o fits original grandeur. Externally, the estate features a sweeping driveway, ample car parking, courtyard, formal gardens, woodland and a lake.

In the 1920s, the east wing of Lynford Hall was a destroyed by a fire. This section of the building has not been rebuilt. However, it benefits from extant planning permissions for alterations and extensions to provide functions suites, leisure centre, retail and promotional areas.

The Hall passed through a variety of owners before being purchased by the Forestry Commission around 1930. During WWII, it was used as an officer convalescent hospital.

The property continued to change hands over the subsequent decades and is understood to have operated as a hotel since the 1960s. It was also used as a filming location for several much-loved BBC TV shows including Allo Allo and Dads Army.

The Grade II listed property is principally arranged over ground to second floors. There is also an extensive cellar incorporating modern commercial kitchen, offices, and stores.

The Lyne Stephens Banqueting Suite (with capacity for around 450) was constructed in 1997.

Location

Lynford Hall Hotel is located in the heart of Thetford Forest, the UK’s largest man-made lowland forest. at just under 19,000 hectares. It is a haven for a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts; especially cyclists, birdwatchers, and walkers.

The hotel is an ideal base for those visiting the Forest and the surrounding region. Aside from the all the Forest has to offer, other attractions in the area include Go Ape Thetford (10 miles); Grime's Graves (prehistoric flint mine) (4) and; The Royal Sandringham Estate (29). The property lies some 12 miles to the north of the market town of Thetford. The region’s principal conurbations of Norfolk and Bury St Edmunds are around 20 miles and 22 miles distant respectively. The stunning Norfolk coast is within striking distance:. Hunstanton is round 39 miles distant. Cromer is around 50 miles away.

The nearest train station is Brandon (circa 6 miles) from where fastest train journey times to Cambridge and Norwich are around 36 minutes and 46 minutes respectively.