Montague House
Montague House.
3 Montague Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8LN.
Tel: 01263 822510.
When fabulous boutique Bed & Breakfast, Montague House opened in Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, the glamour rating increased dramatically. Now well-established and going from strength to gorgeous strength, the high quality experience and exquisite attention to detail show no signs of abating.
Location-wise, the Sheringham 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. It is also close to Sheringham Golf Course. 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.
Everything is designed to ensure your break away is as relaxing and memorable as possible. Upon arrival, you’re treated to tea and homemade cake in the gorgeous dining room (or your own room if you prefer). During the summer months, Friday night arrivals can enjoy Pimms on the terrace (weather permitting!).
Three individually styled en-suite rooms (The Pink Room, The Garden Room and The Gold Suite) offer luxury and quirkiness in equal measure, with unbelievably comfy beds, 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, hairdryers, complimentary individual bottles of wine, chocolates by the Norfolk Truffle Company and bathroom products from Aroma Natural (who also customised bespoke scents for each of the rooms – HOW fabulous?!).
Along with all the above, there is free WiFi throughout Montague House, complimentary Hildon Water daily and His and Hers bikes to borrow (free of charge but on a first-come-first-served basis). DVDs are available to borrow for use in the Gold and Garden rooms and the Gold room has an iPod docking station so you can enjoy your own holiday playlist while away. Perfect.
Breakfast is a feast of local produce that incorporates free range and organic choices whenever possible as well as seasonal specialties. Veggies will find plenty to sate them with a fabulous selection of vegetarian breakfast options. View a Typical Breakfast Menu (though there is nothing ‘typical’ about breakfast at this particular B&B… fabulous, maybe…) and sample Vegetarian Breakfast Choices.
Along with the glorious interior, unparalleled breakfasts and swathe of extras, Montague House offers a Picnic Hamper service. Given 48 hours notice, you can order a delicious Mediterranean-, English- or Seafood-themed picnic to take out and about while you explore North Norfolk. Inspired.
Room rates – held with no increase for 2012 – are from £100.00 for the Gold Suite or from £80.00 per room for the Pink and Garden Rooms depending on season (please note that there is a 2-night minimum stay in high season).
Montague House cannot accommodate children or pets.
Collection from Norwich International Airport or Sheringham Station can be arranged free of charge if required.
Field House
Field House.
Moorgate Road, Hindringham, Norfolk, NR21 0PT.
Tel: 01328 878726.
Field House luxury Bed & Breakfast is a gem of a B&B for so many reasons…
Firstly, its location in the sleepy, rural village of Hindringham is perfect for access to mid- and north-Norfolk, the City of Norwich, and everything in between. It is an ideal base for walkers, birdwatchers or those steeling away for a break in Norfolk, and also perfect for a romantic escape from Norwich or environs if you live here. If you’re planning on visiting Thursford for the Christmas Spectacular, then Field House is literally on the doorstep.
Second, Field House is multi-award winning and can boast (though it is modestly proud, rather than being ‘brash’ about its numerous accolades), among others, being a AA 5 Yellow Stars Highly Commended Guesthouse (the top award from the AA), receiving a Breakfast Award from the AA as well as being one of the first B&Bs to receive the recently introduced VisitEngland Breakfast Award, being holder of the English Tourism Council ‘Gold Award’, being an English Tourism 5 diamond Guesthouse…. you get the idea!
Finally, and this is the reason why Field House has received so many awards, is the extremely high quality of not only the guest house and rooms itself, but also the warm hospitality of The Doltons, who own it. The three rooms are beautifully decorated in a chic but homely style, with superb fixtures, fittings and facilities (including flat-screen TV, DVD player, mini-fridge). Lavender Cottage is a highlight in many respects, being a secluded apartment that is separate from the main house (and accessible to wheelchairs due to its ground floor location). Breakfasts are top quality, prepared with fresh, locally produced ingredients and include delights such as the ‘Norfolk Platter’, local sea-lavender honey with toast and buttermilk blueberry pancakes. Wendy even operates a ‘turn down’ service (the practice of folding back the blanket and sheet of the bed each day so you can just slide in and drift off to dreamland, usually only practised in the finest hotels).
The Sunday Times remarked, “The Doltons should be hired by the government to run a Bed and Breakfast academy”. It’s easy to see why…
Tariffs start at £45 – £55 per person per night.
Cleat House
Cleat House.
7 Montague Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8LN.
Tel: 01263 822765.
Originally built in 1902 for a wealthy London family, Cleat House in Sheringham still provides a lavish and comfortable retreat for guests in its form as a 5-star luxury Bed & Breakfast.
Lovingly updated by Owners, Rob and Linda Ownsworth, Cleat House is detached and situated in a quiet location in the town centre, just a short stroll from Sheringham’s beautiful Blue Flag beach. Full of character, it retains many original period features, including fireplaces in the spacious and elegantly furnished bedrooms.
From the moment you arrive, receiving afternoon tea and homemade cake (served in the SW facing patio garden, weather permitting), you will feel like Royalty.
Cleat House has 3 sumptuous rooms;
The Sheringham Room, which features a King sized Mahogany sleigh bed, a luxury en-suite shower room and overlooks the lawn.
The Holt Room, a King Sized room with a double-sized shower room overlooks the renowned Sheringham Golf Course.
The Kelling Room, a Double room with distant sea views and a large private bathroom with corner bath and separate shower.
All the guest rooms have comfortable leather sofas or upholstered armchairs for relaxing, wide, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, complementary toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and Tea & Coffee making facilities.
Cleat House has Wireless Internet access throughout. Guests can also relax in the especially designated Guest Sitting Room, which has a selection of novels, DVDs, games, a computer for Guest use and an honesty bar, among other marvellous details.
Breakfast-wise, you’ll enjoy Gourmet breakfasts served from the Aga (fresh breads, cereals, yoghurts and fruit are also available), or how about a champagne breakfast for that extra-special occasion?
Cleat House has off street parking.
Cleat House cannot accommodate children or pets.
The Old Custom House
The Old Custom House.
East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1LD.
Tel 01328 711463.
As the name suggests, this fabulous 4-star B&B on the North Norfolk Coast is housed within the former Custom House. Built in 1560, it was from here that the authorities attempted to rein in the activities of smugglers and pirates (most of whom were busy frequenting The Royal Standard Inn, which is now a Chandlery and just next door!).
As if that weren’t historically important enough in itself, the garden boasts one of the only remaining original spring wells that gave Wells (later Wells-next-the-Sea) its name.
The Old Custom House has three lovely en-suite rooms, all unique and furnished to an exceptional standard. Each has digital TV, WI-FI, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and plenty of books and magazines to make you feel at home.
Additionally, the lavish ‘Four-poster’ Room has a King-sized four-poster bed and fantastic views out onto the quay and beyond.
The ‘Captain’s Quarters’ (once the Customs Office) is a King-sized double with its own spacious private bathroom. East- and West-facing windows offer lovely views over the creeks and marshes towards the sunrise (if you’re up early enough!) and along cobblestone cottages with pantile roofs, respectively.
The ‘Queen’s Warehouse’ twin room is conveniently located on the ground floor and has its own access straight to the front yard. This makes it ideal for wheelchair users. More a ‘suite’ than a ‘regular’ room, The Queen’s Warehouse also features a dining area with fridge, sink and microwave and a bathroom with a large shower cubicle. Pets with well-behaved owners are also welcome in this room.
Off-road parking is available.
As if the history, location (as beside the sea as you can get without waking with wet feet) and views aren’t enough to tempt you into visiting The Old Custom House, they also have the coveted Breakfast Award (enjoyEngland.com), a testament to the tremendous breakfasts, cooked to order from local produce. It really is a very, very special B&B.
Tariffs: from £70 weeknights/£90 weekends (Bed & Breakfast, based on two people sharing). All major cards accepted.
EnjoyMent Offer:
- £10 off the normal room rate each night of your stay between 1st December and 31st March (upon production of an EnjoyMent card – please mention when booking. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers).
Click here to become a member.
The Old Pump House
The Old Pump House.
Holman Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BY.
Tel: 01263 733789.
With a 5-star Gold Award from Visit Britain (EnjoyEngland.com) and ideally situated to explore both the City of Norwich and North Norfolk, The Old Pump House bed & breakfast in Aylsham is very special indeed.
Built around 1750 and with previous lives as a farm, boarding school and rectory, The Old Pump House still retains a wealth of charm and character. The five individually named en suite rooms were totally refurbished in 2007 and now traditional features blend effortlessly with sleek styling that verges on that found in premium boutique hotels and modern luxuries such as LCD TVs, wireless Internet access and CD players.
Served in the elegant, pine-shuttered Georgian Room, which overlooks the pretty garden and pond, breakfast (recipient of the EnjoyEngland.com Breakfast Award) is cooked to order and includes only the finest local produce. Get a flavour for the breakfast menu here.
Run by antiques dealer Marc James and Charles Kirkman, an ex-banker, The Old Pump House B&B is close to some of Norfolk’s best pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions. Marc and Charles can proficiently advise you on places to go and sights to see, as well as being more than happy to make reservations for you at nearby eateries.
Children with well-behaved Parents are welcome. Dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome by prior arrangement.
Tariff – from £98 per double room per night (from £80 for single occupancy).
Please email, call or click here (PDF 484KB) for further details.
Old Town Hall House
Old Town Hall House.
Coast Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RB.
Tel: 01263 740284.
Old Town Hall House is an AA 5-Star rated Bed and Breakfast in the charming North Norfolk coastal village of Cley-next-the-Sea. While this guarantees the obvious high standards of hospitality and furnishings, this top-level accolade also recognises that such a B&B goes above and beyond when it comes to the finer details that make a stay there simply fabulous. As well as a heightened sensitivity to guests’ needs, with nothing being too much trouble, breakfast itself must include special or home-made components, made from high-quality fresh, local ingredients. Certainly all this is evident at Old Town Hall House.
Each of the three gorgeous en-suite rooms – wonderfully called The Star Room (a King-sized double with an amazing view out on to Cley Marshes), The Globe Room (also a King) and The Heart Room (a Super-King size double), have touches such as jugs of filtered water (more eco-friendly than bottled water), mini-fridges for fresh milk with your tea or coffee, bathrobes, handmade toiletries and a tasty little ‘treat’ placed everyday that may be a cake or delicious biscuits. Intended to be a haven of peace and quiet, you will not find a TV or Wi-Fi in the rooms. The emphasis is on a technology-free stay to help you unwind (and Cley has a notoriously bad mobile signal, so that’s out too). Radios in each room provide a sedate, low-level connection to the 21st-Century.
Awarded the prestigious AA Breakfast Award, breakfast is a relaxed but special affair, including homemade bread and preserves.
Ideal as a base from which to discover the wider county, Old Town Hall House is unquestionably a Bed and Breakfast of the highest standard. Owners Louise and Fraser have made sure that nothing is overlooked and with an emphasis on high quality and guest satisfaction, a stay here is bound to leave you feeling thoroughly spoiled and rested.
Minimum stay is 2 nights. Rates range from £90-£105 per room per night. To reward their loyalty, returning guests receive a little extra-special treatment, including complimentary snacks and red wine (white also available!) in their room.
In the interest of quiet and calm, Old Town Hall House does not take children or pets.
Please click here to view an example breakfast menu (PDF 56KB).
Bluestone Farm
Bluestone Farm.
South Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9LY.
Tel: 01328 823229 / 07768 368828.
Bluestone Farm B&B offers a truly rustic escape for those looking to reconnect with the great outdoors, while retreating each night to reassuringly high quality quarters.
Set on a traditional working farm in the pretty village of South Creake in North Norfolk (just a short drive from the Burnhams, Holt and the coast), Bluestone Farm offers four large, recently renovated en-suite bedrooms (three doubles and one twin). Each oozes character, being furnished with antiques and decorated in keeping with the age and character of the house. All have wonderful views of the gardens, paddock and countryside as well as all necessary creature comforts for a relaxing home-away-from-home stay.
Speaking of paddocks… Some of the features bound to appeal to horse owners are the excellent stabling/paddock, DIY livery, good access and parking for lorries and trailers. With Holkham beach and the International Equestrian Centre at Burnham Market being within easy reach, it makes the ideal stopover for touring horses and their riders.
Those interested in other outdoor pursuits will not be disappointed. 12 miles of green country lanes surround the farm itself and there are local opportunities for shooting, golf, walking, sailing, bird watching and cycling (as well as some great places to eat, drink and shop!). Dogs are welcome in the flat.
A traditional farmhouse breakfast will set you up for the day ahead. How you choose to fill it after that is up to you…
Payment by cheque or cash only please (no cards). Please call to enquire about Bluestone Farm or to book.
