Cavendish Hall

This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless village. Houses like this are familiar to anyone who has ever read a Jane Austen novel and being here, in the spacious, elegant rooms, the Regency period comes alive.

Regency Elegance in the Suffolk countryside

Cavendish Hall was built by Thomas Hallifax around 1800 for one of his sons, and a stained glass window bears the family arms. This is a gracious country house that has seen no great drama in its unruffled past but is no less interesting for that. Such little estates help define the tone of our countryside, and staying here you join the generations who have loved the house, from both sides of the green baize door. This unspoilt Suffolk countryside inspired Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable alike: there is an acclaimed gallery in nearby Sudbury dedicated to Gainsborough, and Constable’s River Stour flows nearby.

A well-loved estate open its arms

In the 20th century, Pamela Matthews (who bequeathed Cavendish Hall to us), loved it so much as a little girl that later her husband bought it for her. They were a sociable couple and hosted a stream of international artists and literati. The contents of the house still reflect something of that cosmopolitan and hospitable mood. The house sleeps up to 12 people, with open fires and a 30-acre estate. There is a coach house, a pretty terraced garden, and woodland.  The unspoilt village of Cavendish is a short walk away, and Clare is just a few miles further, with its ancient church, ruined priory and excellent independent and antique shops.

Cavendish Hall is one of our more accessible Landmarks. There is level access throughout the ground floor. As all the bedrooms are upstairs, we can make a ground floor bedroom and bathroom available for those who are less mobile. To see detailed information, download the accessibility guide.

Cavendish Hall accessibility guide