Congham Hall Country House Hotel, accommodation in an elegant Georgian manor that has retained the feel of a fine country house where you've been invited to stay as a treasured guest of the family, near Sandringham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Congham Hall Country House Hotel, Norfolk, UK

Congham Hall, is an elegant Georgian manor that has retained the feel of a fine country house where you've been invited to stay as a treasured guest of the family; it is only a few miles from Sandringham, the royal family's favourite residence outside London. Set in gracious parkland, orchards and beautiful gardens, the hotel is renowned for its awe-inspiring Herb Garden with over 700 varieties of herbs, that's also a genuine working kitchen garden. Horses graze on the parkland, wild flowers flourish in the woodland and the renowned Herb Garden is a hive of activity - both for bees and people! Herbs, salad and baby vegetables are picked daily for the kitchen. Flowers are grown especially to adorn the rooms and for the pot-pourri that scents the house. Rare birds are often sighted flying over the grounds or stopping off for refreshment at one of our ponds.

Inside, log fires and fine ceramics create a warm, homely atmosphere. Outside, Norfolk's big skies and invigorating coastline beckon - perfect therapy for those weary of everyday routine.

There are just 14 bedrooms at Congham Hall and all are individually decorated to the very highest standards, with luxurious drapes, comfortable beds and elegant furniture. All the rooms are beautifully decorated and have lovely en-suite bathrooms and excellent views. Those at the front overlook the walled garden and cricket pitch; those at the back look out over lawns and parkland.

A family celebration, intimate meals for two or formal business dinners, the cuisine at Congham Hall is a truly memorable experience. The chefs use only the finest seasonal produce, sourced locally, to produce genuinely imaginative dishes that delight and inspire. Our working kitchen garden is where you'll find over 700 different herbs. A stroll around it in the early evening when the air is fragrant with heady aromas is a delight for the senses. The cellars are equally impressive, offering an excellent selection of both rare wines and vintages for special occasions and more everyday wines.

The Orangery Restaurant leads directly on to the terrace, is beautifully light and airy and seats up to 60. Watch the sun set and owls swoop in the gathering twilight or simply enjoy the panoramic views of horses grazing in historic parkland - a quintessentially English landscape. For private dining, The Writing Room pictured is an ideal choice, seating up to 20, situated in the quietest corner of the house.

A honeymoon night in the Sandringham Suite at Congham Hall is nothing short of romantic bliss. Set in thirty acres of peaceful parkland and surrounded by paddocks, finely manicured lawns, orchards and our renowned herb garden, this must be the perfect setting to capture those cherished moments.

There are two elegant wedding ceremony rooms at Congham Hall, both of which provide the setting for the loveliest of marriage ceremonies. The Orangery can accommodate up to 100 guests and the superb Writing Room up to 30 guests.

All von Essen hotels are licenced for wedding ceremonies. A personal consultation with our Wedding Co-ordinators will ensure that the day runs smoothly.

You'll enjoy the countryside more in a weekend at Congham Hall than you will in a month elsewhere. Norfolk’s big skies and spectacular sunsets beckon as does some of the most beautiful coastline in Britain. Enjoy a brisk walk through the Ten-Acre Wood or enjoy a gentle, digestive stroll after dinner in the mint walk or thyme rockery. The gardens have been carefully designed to provide peaceful seclusion for all our guests - a sunny lawn to enjoy afternoon tea or a quiet corner to finish a book.

The renowned Herb Garden is awe-inspiring featuring over 700 different herbs. Talking of herbs the oldest established, full-time working lavender farm and famous lavender brand, Norfolk Lavender, is only a few miles down the road and well worth a visit. Sporting clay pigeon shooting, simulating all types of game bird shooting is available from on the Congham Hall estate with prior booking.

Congham Hall is 6 miles north-east of King's Lynn and 100 miles from London and provides the perfect retreat for conference and business meetings. The Orangery is an inspirational setting for meetings, small conferences and presentations with a view that is quintessentially an English landscape. The superb Writing Room, situated in the quietest corner of the house, is ideal for smaller or executive board meetings. The superb Writing Room is ideal for smaller or executive board meetings. You might like us to arrange some sporting activity for your delegates such as golf, horse-riding or even some clay pigeon shooting here at the Congham Hall Estate. Mountain Bikes can also be delivered to the hotel and we would gladly assist with route planning and provide you with a luxury picnic. All told, Congham Hall for a business meeting, conference or event is an inspired choice.

Whether you are staying in one of the Private Collection of von Essen or not, the von Essen fleet of helicopters is available for your personal, business and corporate needs or simply to offer you the experience of a lifetime. Von Essen owns an exceptional fleet of unbadged executive helicopters offering the opportunity to create exclusive and memorable adventures. Imagine – lunch in Dublin, the Yorkshire Moors on the Glorious 12th, golfing in Scotland, shopping in Paris, or perhaps a tour of von Essen hotels. Helicopter travel provides the opportunity to turn special occasions – a wedding, anniversary, private dinner, corporate or charity event into a spectacular experience. We can collect you and your guests from your home, office or airport by helicopter and arrive at your destination in style. Each aircraft is equipped and maintained to the highest specifications and can be carefully matched to meet your requirements and expections. PremiAir is the UK’s largest executive helicopter charter company and has been selected to operate the von Essen charter service. They too understand the need to provide guests with a first-class service and superb quality – of aircraft, personnel and service. PremiAir pilots are distinguished by their professionalism, judgement and discretion – many of them are armed-forces trained and are regularly selected for flying duties for a number of Royal Families.