Flemings Hall (22), Bedingfield

About this property

Gifted by William the Conqueror to one of his knights and recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, this remarkable Elizabethan manor spans nearly a millennium of history. Steeped in this heritage, Flemings Hall is a rare opportunity to stay in a true medieval moated manor, once home to the Bedingfield family for over 900 years. Its oak-panelled rooms and extraordinary Great Hall of 1306 still echo with the stories of knights, royalty and notable figures, set beneath soaring beams and remarkable craftsmanship. With medieval foundations and a fusion of architectural detail and elegant interiors, it offers a unique place to gather, celebrate and unwind in a setting that feels both timeless and deeply atmospheric.

Inside, Flemings Hall offers generous, atmospheric living spaces designed for both relaxation and connection. The Great Hall, with its vast fireplace and grand piano, forms the dramatic heart of the house, complemented by the Drawing Room and Cinema for quieter retreat. The fully equipped Kitchen is designed for sociable cooking, flowing into the Dining and Breakfast Room for more intimate meals, while larger gatherings naturally extend into the Summer House Dining Hall for shared dining and celebration.

Across the first and second floors are six individually styled bedrooms, each rich in character and history. The Leigh, Black Prince and Olivier Bedrooms form the principal sleeping quarters, complemented by the Children’s Bunk Bedroom and a family bathroom with freestanding iron bath and separate shower. Higher still, the Bucks Fizz and Conran Bedrooms continue the house’s creative lineage, supported by an additional bathroom and a second, more intimate cinema room, offering flexible and well-considered accommodation throughout.

Just a short walk from the Hall, the Summer House provides a contemporary counterpoint to the main house, centred around a vaulted open-plan living space with dining for up to twenty-two guests, a relaxed seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. This striking space opens onto a terrace with sauna and ice bath, while also incorporating the Star Bedroom as a private, self-contained retreat for guests seeking added independence.

Thirty yards beyond the Hall, across the moat, White Swan Cottage offers a fully self-contained residence sleeping a further eight guests. Set on one level, it includes a vaulted sitting room overlooking the water, a kitchen, and four individually styled bedrooms: Swan Bedroom, Green Bedroom, Red Bedroom and Terrace Bedroom, alongside a family bathroom and additional shower room. Together, the Hall, Summer House and Cottage create a rare and flexible estate, designed to accommodate large groups while still offering privacy, separation and ease of living throughout.

Beyond the house, the lifestyle offering is just as compelling. Spend summer days by the heated swimming pool, unwind in the sauna and ice bath, or enjoy slow afternoons exploring five acres of landscaped gardens designed for both relaxation and play. The Summer House itself provides a striking space for entertaining, while the fully equipped dojo offers something truly unique for fitness or mindful practice. With its blend of historic character, extensive facilities and complete privacy, Flemings Hall creates an unforgettable setting for special gatherings, restorative escapes and memorable shared moments.

Additional Information:

Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).

The swimming pool is in use from the beginning of May to the end of September and heated to a target temperature of 24C / 75F.

High chair available on request.

There are multiple unfenced water features on the grounds so care should be taken around them and children should always be supervised by an adult when outside of the Hall.