About Bruisyard Hall

As you travel along the driveway to Bruisyard Hall you feel yourself slipping into a more gracious era. It is a historic house but for all its grandeur it remains a homely and comfortable place to stay.

The original Suffolk Manor House of Rokes Hall was converted in 1364 to the Abbey of the Poor Clares, an Order of Franciscan nuns and over the years the house has seen many changes and additions but gradually growing more derelict until in the 1990s, the Rous family acted to stop further deterioration. The whole building was re-roofed and rewired and interior work revealed several original windows, a bevel-edged doorway and an Elizabethan fireplace.

The Hall retains its historic atmosphere with oak staircases, a priest’s hole, a “sweet-toned bell” which although ancient, still works and a warren of unfurnished rooms in the attics.

Large groups of families and friends enjoy the well-equipped and spacious rooms. Downstairs, the hallway with its 16th Century beams, leads into the Drawing Room, with its oak floor, stone fireplace and tall windows looking out over beautiful, wooded countryside. The ancient site on which Bruisyard Hall stands faces south to the upper reaches of the River Alde and is surrounded by meadows, with a moat and fishponds.

The dining room, with its attractive gallery window high on the back wall, can seat 20 and is next to the 14th Century beamed kitchen which has been modernised with fridges, freezers, a range cooker, microwave and everything you could need to cater for a large party.

Upstairs, there are 10 bedrooms, sleeping 20, and five bathrooms. The Master Bedroom, with its moulded ceiling and antique double bed, has a wonderful view across the valley from its two south-facing windows. This room and two others have en-suite bathrooms while the other bedrooms are comfortably furnished, with twin beds and the attic bedroom makes an ideal children’s room. Indeed, the house is a paradise for children, who will spend happy hours exploring its nooks and crannies.

A large party can congregate or split into groups in different rooms, just as the mood takes them. One of the many joys is to sit in the Porch, just soaking up the tranquillity of the Suffolk countryside.

The house is equipped to a high standard throughout. There is a large Games/Conference Room next to the kitchen, with a pool table. The snug TV room has a video and elsewhere in the house there is also a piano. Wood is provided for an open fire, which complements the oil-fired central heating. Linen and towels are included and cot and high chairs are available too.

The housekeeper is available for cleaning and babysitting by arrangement. There is trout fishing in the large 13th Century fishpond and wonderful walks can be had along the River Alde or the farm and woodland behind the house.

Bruisyard Hall is a place where you can totally relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings.

Perfect for:-

Family gatherings and special occasions; Reunions; Entertaining friends in grand style;
Wonderful family holidays; Business training and team-building; Retreats; Filming.