If you’re hoping for a special break away from the norm or want an above-average place to stay when visiting North Norfolk, then you won’t go wrong with Old Town Hall House in Cley-next-the-Sea. An AA 5-star Bed and Breakfast run by Louise and Fraser Wibberley, it really does tick all the boxes when it comes to offering superior comfort and guest satisfaction.

 

 

As the name suggests, the building was formerly the Mayoral Residence in Cley. It features three gorgeously styled en-suite rooms: The Star Room (a King-sized double which looks out on to Cley Marshes), The Globe Room (also a King) and The Heart Room (a Super-King sized double). All are decorated and furnished to a standard comparable to that found in any top class luxury accommodation. Silent mini-fridges provide fresh milk for your tea or coffee, bathrobes and handmade toiletries make for shower time bliss and a tasty little ‘treat’ such as cake or delicious biscuits are placed in the rooms everyday to maintain a high level of pleasure.

 

 

Muted tones of pale peach, white and cream soothe the senses, creating an air of calm throughout. This atmosphere of tranquillity and relaxation is further sustained by the brave move to avoid an excess of modern technology in the guest rooms. Televisions and WI-FI are replaced by radios and since the mobile signal in Cley is virtually non-existent, temptation to connect with the office is already removed.

 

 

Fear not those among you who feel lost without your ‘Blackberry’ - Cley and the surrounding area has more than enough to occupy you, no matter what sort of holiday you have in mind. Cley-next-the-Sea itself is a pretty, unspoilt coastal village that sits on the River Glaven (within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The A149 coast road weaves through Cley. This and the fact that it is virtually single-file traffic most of the time prevents anyone from exhibiting much speed through the village. Cley (‘pronounced ‘Cly’) has a handful of delightful shops (including an art gallery and an award-winning delicatessen), a pub and hotel that both serve food, a café and a very nice garden centre within strolling distance. A little further still (but not that far) you’ll find the villages of Wiveton and Blakeney. Both have excellent places to eat and drink and can be reached on foot from Old Town Hall House. With only a short car ride, you have access to all the delights of North Norfolk, making Old Town Hall House an ideal base for exploring this diverse and wonderful region.

The immediate area is extremely popular with birdwatchers and walkers - Cley is an excellent site for seeing rare birds due to its location and habitats.

 

 

To set you up for all the shopping, sightseeing or twitching that you might be planning to do, owners Louise and Fraser really know how to put the ‘breakfast’ in “Bed and Breakfast”. Recipient of the prestigious AA Breakfast Award, breakfast at Old Town Hall House is a relaxed, but special affair, including homemade bread and preserves. Cooked options such as French Style Omelette, Kedgeree with Locally Smoked Haddock and of course favourites like the Full English and the Classic Bacon Butty sit alongside options such as a Continental Breakfast Basket, Stewed Rhubarb with Brulee Topping and Apricot Fool with Fruit Garnish. Most ingredients are sourced locally and the food is organic wherever possible. The breakfast room itself is elegant and airy, with a full compliment of ‘proper’ tableware, including crisp white cotton tablecloths and napkins, stylish lighting and subtle decor.

 

 

In summary, it is evident throughout that nothing is too much trouble and that every possible detail has been considered to make you feel like royalty. For a wonderfully restful stay of the highest quality that is home-from-home with all the best bits about a larger, luxury hotel or guest house included, Old Town Hall House is a noteworthy destination you’ll want to come back to long after you’ve forgotten the delicious scent of the salt-tinged North Norfolk air.

 

 

There is a two night minimum stay policy at Old Town Hall House.

Rates range from £75-£95 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 cannot take children or pets.

Old Town Hall House.

Coast Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RB.

Tel: 01263 740284.

 

* Old Town Hall House / EnjoyMent Offer *

Owners of Old Town Hall House Louise and Fraser are offering EnjoyMent Cardholders a very special treat. Book 3 nights or more at Old Town Hall House between now and November 1st and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and luxury chocolates upon arrival. Just mention that you’re an EnjoyMent member when you book and take your valid Privilege card along with you when you go.