This beautiful listed building featured in Harry Potter as his family home in Godric's Hollow.
When Rubeus Hagrid uttered the famous words "You're a wizard, Harry" in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, children across the globe hoped they would also be receiving their long-overdue Hogwarts letter. For many (and to much disappointment), this didn't happen. But what if there was another way to experience the Harry Potter magic?
You can now stay at Harry Potter's family home, where his parents, Lily and James Potter, lived. Formerly a bed and breakfast, Da Vere House and the surrounding village of Lavenham was featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One. Here's how you can book a stay at Harry Potter's family home.
How You Can Stay At Harry Potter's Family Home In Suffolk
Where Is Harry Potter's Family Home?
- De Vere House, 72 Water Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9RW
Although Godric's Hollow is a work of fiction, the actual setting of the infamous village is not. De Vere House is situated in the village of Lavenham in Suffolk, a beautiful rural part of the East Anglia. We see the house for the first time in the penultimate film in the franchise, as Harry travels back for the first time since the night he got his infamous forehead scar.
The medieval cottages and wonky houses of Lavenham made for the perfect backdrop of Godric's Hollow, sending chills down viewers' spines.
How Do I Book A Stay At Harry Potter's Family Home?
You can now book a stay at De Vere House in Lavenham on the Airbnb website or app. Due to Harry Potter's understandably large fan base, this place gets booked up often, so ensure to arrange your spellbinding stay well in advance.
How Much Does It Cost To Stay In Harry Potter's Family Home?
There are two rooms available to stay in the house, which give guests private access to the courtyard garden and sitting room. A full English breakfast is also included in the stay, with a nightly rate starting from £120.
The History Of Lavenham And The Village's Connection To Harry Potter
Boasting over 340 listed buildings, Lavenham is one of the most idyllic villages in East Anglia. With history stretching back as far as the Saxon times, it was once the 14th wealthiest town in England. It's known as one of the UK's best-kept medieval villages, making it the perfect place to explore. It was also home to the famous poet Jane Taylor, the creator of the world-famous nursery rhyme 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' (not wizard related, but a fun fact nonetheless).
Chosen for its rustic and quirky charm, Lavenham made for the perfect filming location for Godric's Hollow. As well as using De Vere House as Harry Potter's family home, other notable spots within the village were featured in the film. An unusual 14th century building known as the Crooked House, which was previously the servants quarters of Hall House, can be spotted in Godric's Hollow, as well as the other bizarre buildings situated on the street.
More Harry Potter Filming Locations You Can Visit
- Leadenhall Market (London) - Known for it's iconic food stalls and quirky gift stands, Leadenhall Market was transformed into Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
- Gloucester Cathedral (Gloucester) - The famous and medieval cloisters were used as the filming location for Hogwarts in the first three Harry Potter films.
- Durham Cathedral (Durham) - This incredible Cathedral has been the setting for Hogwarts twice throughout the franchise and was notably where Harry releases Hedwig in the first film.
- Goathland Station (North Yorkshire) - Hop on a North Yorkshire Moors Railway service which will take you on a scenic trip around the countryside before stopping at Goathland Station, AKA Hogsmeade Station from film number one.
- King's Cross Station (London) - If you didn't already know, Platform 9 and 3/4 was filmed at this iconic London station (you can even have your picture taken with a disappearing trolley).
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