The beginning of April 2010 saw the glamour rating in Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast increase dramatically with the opening of fabulous boutique Bed & Breakfast, Montague House.
Location-wise, the B&B competes with the best holiday lets and hotels, being only a 5-minute walk from the town centre, the railway station and the beach. Step inside though, and you’re in for a treat that is delightfully atypical of the usual seaside accommodation. In fact, if it weren’t for the fresh sea air, and aforementioned proximity to the Norfolk coast, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in some slickly designed London bolthole.
Three individually styled en-suite rooms (The Pink Room, The Garden Room and The Gold Suite) offer luxury and quirkiness in equal measure, with sumptuous bedding, original artwork and antique furniture.
The Gold Suite is a whopping 27-feet of space to unwind and incorporates a dressing room, four posted bed and lounging area. As well as an en-suite with power shower, there is also a generous tub.
Each room features a flat screen TV, complimentary fruit bowls, chocolates by the Norfolk Truffle Company and bathroom products from Aroma Natural (who also customised bespoke scents for each of the rooms – HOW fabulous?!).
In preparation for the warmer months, owners Fiona and Tom Carville have remodelled the garden and are adding a patio, which will enable guests to take breakfast alfresco-style outside. (Fiona, who’s attention to detail and eye for style commendable, tells us she has even stocked up on some gorgeous new glass plates purely for the purpose of dining in the morning sunshine).
Breakfast is very special too – a well-conceived feast of local produce that incorporates free range and organic choices whenever possible as well as seasonal specialties. Right now the abundance of fresh asparagus sees Asparagus Benedict and Asparagus Frittata included on the menu. As we move into what Fiona calls ‘berry season’, berry compotes and lots of delicious smoothies will start to make an appearance.
Throughout the Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival (May 21st-23rd), Fiona and Tom will be offering their guests crab and lobster items for breakfast including Lobster Benedict and Crab & Sweet Corn Fritters. Though they are not licensed to sell champagne, they encourage their guests to bring their own, which they are more than happy to chill for them. What better way to start a fabulous day, or a fabulous holiday…?
Montague House.
3 Montague Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8LN.
Tel: 01263 822510.