Oxburgh Hall

A House With A View

The Joly de Lotbiniere family live in a quaint Georgian rectory with outstanding views of Oxburgh Hall, one of the most important National Trust Houses in England. The gardens of the Old Rectory surround the house and lead down to the fishing lake and across to the swimming pool and pool house to the south, whilst the 10th century ruins of the church and St Mary Magdelene lie to the north of the house.

Whilst staying with the Joly de Lotbiniere family the Guests of More Than Good Manners can enjoy all the delights of an English house party, from a game of croquet to a riding expedition. From a black tie dinner party to the unusual experience of “Macnab” challenge. A gentle stroll leads you to Oxburgh Hall, which was built in 1482 by Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, and has remained the home of the Bedingfelds for more than 500 years. The gatehouse is reflected in the tranquil moat and is surrounded by formal gardens herbaceous borders.

As one of the premier Roman Catholic families of England they were given a baronetcy in 1661 by Charles 11. Oxburgh Hall abounds with heraldry and celebrates the antiquity of the Bedingfeld family. Henry VII stayed at Oxburgh Hall in 1487, and of course his room has been called the Kings Room ever since. Giles Joly de Lotbiniere is a direct descendant of Henry VII, and thus the historical links of the aristocratic families continue. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I and during her captivity Mary spent many hours creating wonderful tapestries which are displayed at Oxburgh Hall. For those with an historical interest in royalty and heraldry then a visit to Oxburgh Hall is a must.


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