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Historic Manor House and Gardens and an Outstanding Retreat Venue

Upcoming Events

  • autumn nature photography workshop

    Autumn Nature Photography

    Saturday 12th October, 2024

    Each season in the garden has its own magic.
    In this smartphone photography workshop, we will explore the gardens and grounds of Shore Hall in all their autumnal glory. We’ll slow down, connect with nature and focus of the changing season through the lens of our camera phones - all under the expert guidance of professional photographer Claire Naylor.

    U16s half price - so bring the family along!

  • Foraging wild mushrooms

    Autumn Foraging Walks with Kev Palmer

    Saturday 19th October, 2024

    Explore the rich diversity of wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms. Guided by expert forager and Primal Health coach Kev Palmer, you'll tour the gardens and grounds, celebrating the season's beauty and gaining sustainable foraging skills.

    You’ll leave with newfound confidence to identify and gather wild plants, and use them as free, nutritious food and medicine.

  • Needle Felting Decoration

    Festive Fuzzy Ornaments with Wendy Meldrum

    Saturday 16th November, 2024

    Join us for a cosy, creative workshop led by the talented Wendy Meldrum as we craft super-cute fuzzy ornaments to lift our spirits and brighten up our homes for the festive season.

    Wendy is back at Shore Hall to guide you through the wonderful world of needle felting. Whether a complete beginner or looking to refine your techniques, Wendy’s fun and relaxed workshop is perfect for all skill levels.


Retreat, restore, relax.

Shore Hall is a 16th-century manor house nestled into 22 acres of bucolic English countryside on the border of Essex and Suffolk.

Easily accessible to London and major airports, the tranquility of our gardens, orchards, and wood gives our guests a peaceful retreat like no other.


Retreats

Our individually curated retreats give you the opportunity to take a step back, reflect, relax, and revive. Using the therapeutic benefits of nature, we design programmes to meet the unique needs of individuals and teams.

Equine-Assisted Learning

Working on the ground with horses, our coaches use the remarkable dynamics of the horse-human relationship to guide our guests to understand themselves better, overcome obstacles, and move forward with purpose and confidence.

Corporate Offsites

Our executive coaches offer individual and group coaching and facilitate a wide range of sessions to help you meet your business objectives. Our facilities include state-of-the art A/V equipment and Gigabit fibre internet, enabling you to work seamlessly.

Manor House Luxury

Set on 22 acres of curated gardens, Shore Hall is a 16th-century manor house featuring all the modern luxuries and technology you need for an exceptional experience. Step back in time without stepping out of your comfort zone.

The manor sleeps up to 22 people and includes three residences: Shore Hall Manor House, Writers Cottage, and Cart Wheel Cottage.

Our rooms are appointed with luxury linens supplied by the Fine Cotton Company, a UK-based, woman-owned business dedicated to organic and sustainable cotton products. From our bathrobes to our bed linens, you’ll be wrapped in luxurious comfort and style.

Sustainability + Integrity

We are dedicated to sustainable land conservation practices and supporting minority- and women-led local businesses. We are happy to feature products by business owners who share our intention to create best-in-class experiences while leaving a light footprint. Read about our commitment to sustainability here:

Wellness in Nature

Simply existing in a natural setting reduces stress levels, inspires lateral thinking, and enables us to focus on our health and wellness. Shore Hall’s 22 acres include gardens designed to inspire tranquil walks, rare tree specimens to admire, long vistas for relaxing with a view, and a large vegetable garden to delight the senses.

Shore Hall's grounds also include an outdoor pool heated with our field of solar panels, a tennis court nestled in a grove, and a serene meditation centre for recuperative body treatments, yoga, and mindfulness practice.

  • “Never before have we had as fruitful a time off-site as we enjoyed at Shore Hall. Attentive but seamlessly unobtrusive service made us feel immediately at home. Lara and team made the whole experience smooth from start to finish and nothing – from food to recommendations for local walks - was too much trouble.”

  • "We loved being able to explore the extensive and beautiful grounds. It was so peaceful and relaxing but we were able to run to the local village, Finchingfield, every day and one evening enjoyed pizza in the local pub. The owner was really welcoming and accommodating."

  • "The Shore Hall retreat gave me the time to sit and reflect and use the tools of some really amazing practitioners. It's been absolutely amazing and I can't recommend these ladies and their programs enough."

  • "We had extremely relaxing time here, the only sound we could hear was the birds (we spotted all sort of species) singing. Overall we had an amazing time and would definitely come back."

We’d love to hear from you!