
Porters Hall is a Grade II* listed country manor in Thaxted, near Dunmow, Essex. This spectacular property sleeps 22 guests across 11 bedrooms with 9 bathrooms. Perfect for large groups wanting space and style. The property features a games room with pool, air hockey and table tennis, plus two sitting rooms with wood burners and a bar room with wine fridge.
Set within extensive grounds with a moat, this rural retreat offers manicured lawns and multiple seating areas. The surrounding Essex countryside provides peaceful lanes and open farmland views.
The main house has five king-size bedrooms on the first floor, each with Smart TVs. Three attic bedrooms include two zip-and-link beds and one double.
Porters Hall is a Grade II* listed country manor in Thaxted, near Dunmow, Essex. This spectacular property sleeps 22 guests across 11 bedrooms with 9 bathrooms. Perfect for large groups wanting space and style. The property features a games room with pool, air hockey and table tennis, plus two sitting rooms with wood burners and a bar room with wine fridge.
Set within extensive grounds with a moat, this rural retreat offers manicured lawns and multiple seating areas. The surrounding Essex countryside provides peaceful lanes and open farmland views.
The main house has five king-size bedrooms on the first floor, each with Smart TVs. Three attic bedrooms include two zip-and-link beds and one double. The barn-style annexe adds three more bedrooms, including a two-storey suite. The kitchen boasts an electric AGA-style oven, two dishwashers, wine cooler and American-style fridge freezer. The dining room seats all 22 guests for memorable group meals.
Great Dunmow sits 4 miles away (8 minutes). Saffron Walden with Audley End House lies 17.5 miles distant (25 minutes). Braintree Village shopping centre is 7.5 miles away (15 minutes). Colchester offers Roman history 22.5 miles away (35 minutes).
Porters Hall delivers exceptional group accommodation combining period features with modern facilities. Ground source heating and underfloor warmth throughout ensure year-round comfort for celebrations and reunions.
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Pool table, air hockey and table tennis keep everyone entertained. The dedicated games room with Smart TV creates perfect group bonding moments.
Eleven bedrooms across the manor and annexe provide genuine space. No cramped quarters here with nine bathrooms ensuring morning routines run smoothly.
Grade II* listed building with moat and centuries of history. Original features meet modern luxury in this spectacular Essex country estate.
Two dishwashers, wine cooler and AGA-style oven handle group catering. The dining room seats everyone together for proper family meals.
Two ground floor bedrooms with electric-assisted beds and emergency alarms. Wheelchair accessible facilities ensure everyone joins the celebration.
Manicured lawns, terrace dining and multiple seating areas spread across the estate. Ten parking spaces and peaceful countryside views complete the package.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Porters Hall by car, take the A120 towards Great Dunmow, then follow signs to Thaxted. The manor is located off quiet country lanes near Stebbing, with private off-road parking for ten vehicles upon arrival.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Stansted Airport, approximately 11 miles away. From there, a taxi journey takes around 20 minutes through the Essex countryside to the property.
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