Summary:

CURATED PROPERTY PRESENTS: Bixley Manor - Sip gin under cerulean skies in a magic carpet of a garden created by Sir Timothy and Lady Mary Colman. Bixley Manor in Norfolk sleeps 20 family and friends happy to swim in the pool (open from April to October) , hang out in the hot tub, load the logburners and snuggle up for Netflix nights in a high-ceilinged haven of privacy and luxury.



The Space:

Sir Timothy and Lady Mary Colman created tree-lined tapestries for decades and, Bixley Manor, sleeping 20 in sleepy Norfolk, offers multi-generational magic among manicured lawns or swim in the ten-metre outdoor pool, open from April to October. Slip into the six-seat hot tub with a view of the stars and the startling scent of the flower beds. Play tennis or croquet before dinner. Dine al-fresco on the terrace with the gas barbecue sizzling succulent steaks beneath big skies.



Head indoors to hang out in a high-ceilinged world of original features blended with mod cons against a palette of classic colours, imperious dining in front of picture windows and a playroom packed with toys, books and games. In the evening, snuggle up in front of the smart TVs for Netflix nights or bookcase bingeing.



If you enjoy knocking up your own nosh, you’ve got a fully fitted kitchen complete with gas range oven on your side. If you’d rather ditch the whites, call up the North Norfolk Catering Company for fine-dining chefs who cut their teeth at Michelin-starred eateries. Eat in the high-ceilinged dining room with garden views, or out among the flora on the terrace with a dip in the hot tub for dessert.



Bixley Manor sleeps 20 multi-generational guests in ten delightful bedrooms, eight of which offer en-suites or private bathrooms.



Bedroom one is a monster on the first floor with a superking bed, garden views and en-suite with modern bath. Bedroom two is also a superking with en-suite and views over the huge front grounds. Bedrooms three and four offer a superking or twins with a shower en-suite and a private bathroom respectively, while bedroom five provides two single beds with private bathroom opposite.



Bedroom six comes with an internal door that links to bedroom five to create a family room and offers a superking or twins with en-suite complete with freestanding bath and separate shower. Bedroom seven is also a superking or twins and shares a bathroom with eight, which has similar facilities.



Up in the attic, for those more able to climb the steep staircase, bedroom nine provides a superking or twin beds with double-aspect views to front and back, while bedroom ten also offers a superking with zip-and-link plus views over the front grounds, both having their own en-suite shower.



Guest Access:

Guests will have access to the house garden at the back and lawns to the front. There is a pond within the grounds which is fenced, however please supervise children at all times. Norfolk School of gardening sits on the right perimeter of the lawn, their garden is not accessible to guests.



Parking for 10 cars available.



The Neighborhood:

Pick from 50 breweries, take bushcraft lessons at Whitlingham Adventure, find the fairways at Dunston Hall and stick around for the spa. Tour the Broads with Loddon Pacific Cruisers, ride the Bure Valley Railway, find great beaches at Caister and Holkham, and shoot the slopes on rubber rings with Norfolk Snowsports Club.



Getting Around:

We recommend guests use cars to enjoy the surrounding area and Norfolk countryside whilst staying with us. There are however a number of lovely walks which can be enjoyed on foot from the property's doorstep.



Nearest train station Norwich (13 minute drive)

Nearest airport Norwich (23 minute drive)

Taxis A2B Taxis



Other Things to Note:

We partner with TRUVI to carry out secure guest ID verification, helping to ensure a safe and trusted stay for all parties. Once you have completed verification with TRUVI, your stay will be protected by Guest Guarantee and you'll benefit from an accidental damage cover.



Quiet hours, 10pm to 9am. Bixley Manor sits in its own grounds, but we do have neighbours right on the garden boundary, and they're used to a genuinely peaceful spot. Sound carries further here than you'd expect. From 10pm please move the party indoors, or keep voices low if you're still outside. The hot tub and terrace are wonderful late at night and you're very welcome to use them, we just ask that you keep it to a murmur.



Music. Please don't take speakers, radios or any other source of music outside the house at any time, and please don't turn up music indoors so that it can be heard outside. Inside the house, keep the volume low enough that it doesn't travel beyond the walls.



Arrivals and departures. If you're expecting deliveries or booking taxis, please give them clear directions in advance so they're not circling the lane late at night or early in the morning.



No parties or events. Bixley Manor is a house for families and friends, not an events venue. We can't accept stag or hen groups, or any celebration involving amplified music, live music, or additional visitors beyond the booked party. If you'd like to bring in a private chef or caterer for a dinner, do ask us first, we'll almost always say yes.



The swimming pool is open from April to October. Please bring your own towels for pool and hot tub use, and read the safety information provided before you use either.



The BBQ is also available April to October only, unless agreed in advance.



Bedrooms nine and ten are accessed via a steep staircase.



Three dogs are welcome at £50 per dog, and a pet policy is in place.



Interaction with Guests:

We will be on hand during your stay to make your stay more enjoyable however we will also give you privacy. You will be given the number of the housekeeper when you book who will arrange check in.