The Nest @ Felbrigg Lodge
The Nest @ Felbrigg Lodge.
School Road, Aylmerton, Norfolk, NR11 8RA.
Tel: 01263 837588.
Felbrigg Lodge is a real asset to Norfolk, accommodation-wise. A bona-fide Norfolk Country hotel, it is a marriage of diversity, with one overriding theme of fabulousness.
Originally the hunting lodge and fire station to nearby Felbrigg Hall (and once the country home of Brian Blessed and his wife), Felbrigg Lodge Hotel is positioned in over seven acres of mature trees and landscaped gardens. Combine this fabulous rural setting with luxurious, boutique styling and you have yourself a very special country retreat.
In addition to the 7 ‘rooms’ (more appropriately referred to as suites, a cottage and a pavilion – should give you some appreciation of their size), you can also enjoy The Nest – a stunning self-catering Holiday Cottage that sleeps up to 6 people.
Warm but contemporary styling throughout, the spacious Cottage features all you need for a wonderful stay, including
- a fully fitted kitchen with double oven, fridge freezer (with icemaker), dishwasher,
- an open-plan lounge/dining room with ample seating for 6 people
- Sky TV with Sky Sports among many other channels
- washing machine and tumble dryer
- Master bedroom with large en-suite shower room
- 2 x twin bedrooms
- Family bathroom with double sink, shower and bath
The Cottage stands in mature, landscaped grounds, with plenty of opportunity for al-fresco breakfasts on warmer days. If you want a break from cooking yourself, The Ivy Restaurant is only a short stroll away. Here you are welcome to hearty Lodge Breakfasts, Traditional Afternoon Teas and delicious, home-cooked evening meals.
Perhaps you fancy a refreshing dip before breakfast each day or a romantic sunset swim? Felbrigg Lodge has its own 12m private indoor-heated swimming pool, which as guests at The Nest, you are welcome to use.
With its gorgeous far-from-the-madding-crowd situation, Felbrigg Lodge is the ultimate luxury stay. The area is a haven for birdwatchers and due to so little light pollution, on a clear night you will see millions of stars. Finally, Felbrigg Lodge is wonderful in that, though you’ll find pretty much everything you need for an amazing escape there within its grounds, you’re also on the doorstep to all the charms of the North Norfolk Coast or the historical destination City of Norwich.
The Neptune Inn
The Neptune Restaurant With Rooms.
85 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6HZ.
Tel: 01485 532122.
Featured in The Good Hotel Guide 2011, The Neptune Restaurant with Rooms at Old Hunstanton is charming on so many levels that it would be a shame to miss out on such a treasure.
The site of ‘The Rifleman’ in the 1780’s when it was used as a store for seized contraband, it has been known as The Neptune since the 19th century. Now under the careful ownership of Kevin and Jacki Mangoelles, the Inn and Restaurant has been transformed to evoke images of the New England coast.
With nautical themes throughout, brown mellow tones and white clapboard walls, The Neptune could easily be fragranced by either home-baked apple pie or salty sea air. The Lloyd Loom sofas and chairs add to the relaxed ambience of the bar, lounge and restaurant.
True to its origin as a coaching inn, The Neptune offers elegant accommodation in 6 fabulous en-suite bedrooms, all furnished with the clean lines of white, hand made New England furniture. A 4-Star Inn (EnjoyEngland.com), you are assured a high level of hospitality at this charming bed and breakfast, which is perfectly located for easy access to the North Norfolk coast, Sandringham, the Burnhams and the wider County.
Under Head Chef Kevin, the classic-modern food at The Neptune is lovingly created from fresh local produce such as Thornham Oysters and Plums from Orchard Farm. Already a prestigious 3 AA Rosette restaurant, The Neptune has held a Michelin Star for two years running.
The Neptune Restaurant is open Tues-Sun (Closed Mon).
Dinner served Tuesday – Sunday 7.00 -9.00pm.
Sunday lunch 12.00 – 1.30pm.
Lunch Wednesday – Friday by arrangement.
The Neptune cannot accept pets or children under 10.
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- Complementary glass of champagne on arrival at The Neptune for dining cardholders plus one guest.
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Park House Hotel
Leonard Cheshire Disability Park House Hotel.
Sandringham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE35 6EH.
Tel: 01485 543000.
A hotel in a very special location with a very special purpose…
Built in 1863, Park House, on the Sandringham Royal Estate in Norfolk was once home to the Spencer family and Diana, Princess of Wales was born there. Now a hotel, it exists to offer high quality holidays and short breaks for disabled people and their carers.
Unique to the UK, Park House has everything to ensure that people with special care requirements can enjoy rest and relaxation without having to worry about issues concerning accessibility or assistance.
Situated in rolling parkland, Park House has 16 spacious en-suite bedrooms (8 single and 8 twin), all with the facilities and creature comforts you’d expect from a good hotel such as television, radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. Uniquely, the rooms are also fully equipped with ramps, hoists, rails etc., meaning that physical disability is no barrier to enjoying your stay.
The hotel itself has been fully equipped throughout to the highest standards; lifts, ramps and automatic doors offer excellent wheelchair access. There are spacious public rooms, including a well-stocked library (with large print/talking books), Internet access, an outside swimming pool and on-site restaurant and bar. Registered nurses and care staff are on duty 24 hours a day offering as little or as much assistance as you need.
Inside, the atmosphere is happy, relaxed and welcoming – a fact echoed by the numerous awards that Park House has won, including previously the ‘Customer Care’ award at the Norfolk Tourism Awards.
Please visit the Park House website for further information and tariff details.
The Studio Suite
The Studio Suite.
Old Town Hall House.
Coast Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RB.
Tel: 01263 740284.
Experience the space and freedom of a cottage holiday while enjoying the luxury of top-level accommodation from the owners of 5-Star Cley B&B, Old Town Hall House.
The Studio Suite (just for two) is a luxury self-contained ground floor suite let on a bed and breakfast basis. There is a fully equipped living room with sofa, TV/ DVD, table and chairs, small fridge and kettle (but no kitchen or cooking facilities – perfect if you’re planning a truly indulgent escape – why not take full advantage of the swathe of amazing eateries on the doorstep?). Best of all – a hearty and fabulous breakfast is available in the main B&B every morning. Lovely.
Travelling with friends? Rent The Mews and The Studio as one big, divine space.
Town Hall Mews
Town Hall Mews.
C/O Old Town Hall House.
Coast Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RB.
Tel: 01263 740284.
From the same pedigree as 5-Star Cley B&B, Old Town Hall House, the latest venture from owners Louise and Fraser will not disappoint in terms of a quality self-catering stay.
Step off the street and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just arrived at a chic apartment complex in some hip, cosmopolitan city. Fortunately, the tranquillity and views across the glorious marshes remind you that, in fact, you are in the heart of North Norfolk, in the beautiful village of Cley.
Located in a former 18th Century flint grain store and designed specifically with couples in mind, The Mews Apartment offers spacious, open plan accommodation. Packed with every possible creature comfort to ensure you feel at home away from home, you’ll find a Super King-sized bed and en-suite bathroom, full kitchen and laundry facilities, TV/DVD player and a wood burner. The décor throughout is stunning, with all fixtures and furnishings of the highest (and most sumptuous!) quality. The highlight is surely the west facing walled patio garden, which offers breathtaking views over Cley marshes. Perfect for watching the sun go down after a hard day of exploring, shopping or simply doing nothing in particular at all.
Travelling with friends? Rent The Mews and The Studio Suite as one big, divine space.
The Saltings
The Saltings.
Blakeney, Norfolk.
Tel: 07971 798802.
Found in a peaceful traditional ‘loke’ in the very heart of Blakeney, one of North Norfolk’s prettiest coastal villages, The Saltings holiday cottage is an exceptional base from which to explore the surrounding region.
This former fisherman’s cottage has been lovingly restored and now combines the warmth of the traditional (stripped pine floors, sash windows) with the convenience and luxury of the new (Bang & Olufson TV/Sound system, power shower).
Three double bedrooms (one with inspiring views across the marshes that are a birdwatcher’s dream!) are furnished in a sophisticated country cottage style, while a luxurious fitted bathroom features an inviting roll top bath. The kitchen has a range cooker and comes with everything you’d need to produce a hearty breakfast before embarking on the day ahead or a family dinner in the evening.
Ideal for all seasons, the cottage has central heating and a wood burner, allowing transformation into a delightful bolt hole after breezy winter strolls.
Nothing has been overlooked at The Saltings, from the stock of beach gear to the fact that linen, utilities and a welcome pack of groceries are included in your stay. Hassle-free luxury in one of the region’s most desirable locations. Wonderful.
Free parking is available close by.
Child friendly – high chair, travel cot & stair gates available.
Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
Flint Holiday Cottages
Flint Holiday Cottages.
Sheringham, Norfolk.
Tel: 01246 569650 / 07966 398245.
Situated in the heart of Sheringham, one of North Norfolk’s most established seaside holiday towns, 4-Star (Self-Catering Accommodation, by the English Tourism Council) Flint Cottage and Stone House are just a short walk from each other, making them ideal for large groups or families. Both decorated and equipped to a high standard, they offer lovely above-average self-catering accommodation on the Norfolk coast.
Flint Cottage, a sympathetically modernised Victorian semi-detached cottage located just off the main street, sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms (one double, one twin, one single). It has a large garden, making it ideal for dogs, which are welcome by prior arrangement at no extra charge.
Stone House is a quirky modern property with lots of character. Arranged over three floors, it boasts tasteful styling and unusual shaped rooms. Plenty of space and windows mean this cottage is light and airy throughout – perfect for experiencing the salty sea air! Stone House sleeps up to 7 in 3 bedrooms (a Master double that easily converts to become a Family Room, a double & a large single).
Tariffs range from £295 – £655 pw.
Please call or visit the Flint Holiday Cottages website for further information.
“I write to express our delight with your holiday cottage and our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our break and the cottage really is of an exceptional standard. There was every facility we could think of and more. The added extras were so thoughtful.“ Mrs S, Southampton, October 2010.
Heacham Manor
Heacham Manor Hotel.
Hunstanton Road, Heacham, Norfolk, PE31 7JX.
Tel: 01485 536 030.
Situated in picturesque gardens on the edge of West and North Norfolk, Heacham Manor is a recently restored 16th Century country house that offers modern luxury in a rural idyll.
Heacham Manor and its gardens have a long history of providing rest to its occupants. Legend suggests that the garden’s ancient mulberry tree was planted by the famous Native American Indian, Pocahontas, during her own time of rest and relaxation in Heacham a few hundred years ago.
14 fabulous en-suite rooms within the house itself, plus a further 15 bedrooms in the adjacent ‘Heacham Manor Cottages’ make this the perfect base to explore the wider County. Equally, if you simply want to take it easy, then this peaceful haven is just the ticket.
Whatever you’re idea of luxury, Heacham Manor has a variety of choice to suit. Choose from spacious suites with four-poster beds and stunning views, modern and airy rooms or rooms offering country house lavishness. All have high speed Internet, flat screen TVs, luscious complimentary toiletries and tea & coffee making facilities. There are Family Suites for those travelling with children and especially customised Deluxe Easy Access Rooms for guests who use wheelchairs or have mobility problems.
If you’re after self-catering, Heacham Manor has some lovely self-catering, self-contained hideaways in the form of 2- and 3-bedroom holiday cottages. Still enabling you to enjoy all the facilities of the hotel, you’ll also have the option of preparing your own meals and enjoying relaxing family evenings together in the privacy of your own space.
For dining, look no further than the Mulberry Restaurant. Offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals, it is the ideal choice whether you wish to ‘set yourself up for the day’, treat a loved one or gather the whole family together to celebrate a special occasion.
If you’re a golfer, Heacham Manor is the only hotel on the North Norfolk Coast with an 18-hole Championship Golf Course. Set within an area of Important Landscape Quality, the vista to be enjoyed here is as good as the golf.
In 2011, Heacham Manor will also have a Spa that will offer a hydro-therapy pool, a thermal suite, Rasul mud baths and a relaxation room amongst other invigorating holistic luxuries. Fabulous.
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.
