Hedingham Castle

Maximum 2-night stay, Monday-Thursday only

Hedingham Castle, surrounded by ancient ramparts and Medieval parkland, overlooks a sea of seemingly endless countryside on the Essex-Suffolk border. This 900-year-old estate, filled with woodlands and beautiful landscaped gardens, is just over an hour from London.

Privately owned by the Lindsay Family, Hedingham Castle is a timeless and romantic haven and is among the best preserved Norman keeps in England.

The Royal Chamber

The Royal Chamber is available to book for nightly stays for 2 people.

This exquisite hideaway and luxurious bedroom retreat is located on the very top floor of Hedingham Castle, within the castle keep, and is the only one of its kind in the country.

Draped in regal reds and golds and lit by two elegant candelabra chandeliers, the large room exudes ambiance. Its history and character is defined by exposed stone walls and wooden rafters and it commands glorious countryside views from authentic windows set in deep architraves.

Rest in a sumptuous super-king bed that is absolutely fit for royalty; a grand four-poster featuring beautiful ornate detailing in solid wood. Snuggle into the luxurious 400-thread count bedding atop a deep mattress, draw the hand-made drapes and forget about the world below.

Within the self-contained sanctuary, you’ll find a spacious double bath, big enough for two, that blends seamlessly into the surrounding décor. Luxuriate in this roomy bath-tub, pour yourself a glass of chilled champagne and let stresses melt away.

Unfortunately The Royal Chamber is not suitable for children.

Breakfast

The castle has teamed up with The Good Place Café, a little haven in the heart of Castle Hedingham village, to serve you a freshly cooked breakfast just a short five-minute walk away.

Check-out is by 10 am, and the café opens from 9 am, so we'd recommend checking out of your room before heading over to enjoy breakfast at a relaxed pace.

History

Hedingham Castle is privately owned by the Lindsay Family, descendants of the Earl of Oxford who built it originally, and has a significant, eclectic history spanning 900 years. It has seen Normans, Kings and Queens through its existence and has played a part in historic sieges, World Wars and the Magna Carta. As the custodians change the history continues; Hedingham is filled with tales and stories, you only have to look…

Gardens/Estate

The grounds at Hedingham Castle comprise classical sweeping landscapes and romantic gardens full of secret spaces. Whether you have just arrived down the tree-lined drive, are on the motte and bailey looking out over Essex farmland or wandering through the lime avenue by the lake, there is a tangible sense of history. The changing seasons are very apparent in the grounds, adding to the sense of adventure and wonder; bluebells and daffodils preside in spring; rhododendrons and tuneful birds welcome the summer whilst autumn’s colour is dazzling and winter brings its famed collection of snowdrops.