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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 is a very special bed & breakfast 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 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 £95 per double room per night (from £75 for single occupancy).
Please email, call or click here (PDF 484KB) for further details.
*WIN!* A STAY AT THE OLD PUMP HOUSE B&B.
Sample the delights of The Old Pump House for yourself. We’re giving away ONE NIGHTS STAY (including breakfast) – perfect for a post-summer romantic night away or escape to North Norfolk.
To enter, simply email your name and address to contact@enjoynorthnorfolk.com with the subject ‘Old Pump House’ by 30th September.
Competition closes at Midnight on Thursday 30th September, after which time one winner will be selected at random and awarded a voucher for their prize, one nights Bed & Breakfast stay at The Old Pump House. The winner can then book their stay in the usual way (obviously availability allowing). No cash alternative is offered. Judges decision is final.
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.
Woodfarm House B&B.
Broomsthorpe Road, Nr. Helhoughton, Norfolk, NR21 7BT.
Tel: 01485 528586 / 07789 518975.
Hidden in secluded woodland in North-West Norfolk (within easy access of Sandringham, Pensthorpe and the Thursford collection among other places of interest), this beautiful Grade II listed house offers the ultimate relaxing escape with lashings of added luxury to ensure a deliciously comfortable stay.
Three sumptuous suites (the Chinese Suite, the Ivory Suite and the Tartan Suite) each feature their own unique styling – all to the highest quality and containing details such as original oak beams, Super King-sized or Queen-sized luxury beds, walk-in closets, en-suite bath/shower rooms with indulgent towels, toiletries and bath robes, slimline digital TVs and tea and coffee making facilities.
All suites offer wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and have access to a large sun deck and terraces.
Testament to the high quality of service and the great experience you’re guaranteed at Woodfarm House are the multiple accolades and awards that it has received. A 5-Star Silver Bed & Breakfast (enjoyEngland.com), as well as being winner of the Regional Awards For Excellence Bed & Breakfast/Guest House of the Year 2007, the Sunday Times Travel magazine included Woodfarm House in it’s 100 finest places to stay.
Rates from £70 per suite per night including breakfast.
Woodfarm House also offers delicious home cooked evening meals at only £25 for two courses.
There is ample private parking.
Children are welcome to share their Parents’ room at a supplement of £15 per child per night (max. two children per suite).
Pets with well-behaved owners welcome by prior agreement.
The Neptune Restaurant With Rooms.
85 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6HZ.
Tel: 01485 532122.
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 7 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 also recently been awarded a Michelin Star.
The Neptune Restaurant is open Tues-Sun (Closed Mon).
EnjoyMent Offer:
- Complementary glass of champagne on arrival at The Neptune for dining cardholders plus one guest.
Click here to become a member.
The Lodge.
Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6HX.
Tel: 01485 532896.
Transformed by the owners of the warm and comfortable Briarfields Hotel, The Lodge is a delightful pub with a restaurant and rooms, of a quality usually only found at a stylish, designer inner-City hotel. A Dower House in the early 1800’s and The Lodge Hotel from 1912, the listed building offers a lovely mix of the old and the new, with wooden floors and real ales sitting happily alongside new world wines and the latest technology.
Situated in the attractive costal village of Old Hunstanton, The Lodge is only 400 hundred yards from quiet sandy beaches, and just along the road from some of Norfolk’s best golf courses, including Old Hunstanton and the Royal and West Norfolk at Brancaster.
The Lodge has fifteen freshly-refurbished en-suite rooms, along with two suites on the top floor.
The ground floor hosts a spacious open bar and lounge area (complete with oversized, flat-screen TV and comfy leather sofas) and a contemporary-styled restaurant that serves the highest quality locally sourced ingredients in its selection of mouth-watering dishes.
Perfect as a base for exploring North Norfolk, or as a rest stop for lunch and refreshments, The Lodge offers a warm welcome all day and is well worth a visit to experience its laid-back charm and hospitality.
Don’t just take our word for it – The Lodge is proud to hold 4-Star Silver status (EnjoyEngland) and 4-Star Inn With Rooms (AA).
Restaurant open 12noon-2pm and 6.30pm-9pm.
*NEW! For 2010* The Lodge Cottage which is opposite the hotel and has just been awarded 5* Tourist Board rating. The accommodation is very versatile and generous sleeping 6 people.
The Lifeboat Inn.
Ship Lane, Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LT.
Tel: 01485 512236.
www.maypolehotels.com/lifeboatinn
The charming Lifeboat Inn at Thornham is a real North-Norfolk treasure. Its coastal location provides breathtaking views towards Thornham beach and it is a romantic, rustic and atmospheric escape.
From the cosy smugglers bar lit by hanging oil lanterns to the large fireplace when you first walk in (you’ll have to fight for space in front of it during the winter – often with a few dogs!), the ambience remains faithful to traditional inn-keeping values (after all, The Lifeboat has been receiving guests since the 16th century). Fantastic all year round because its situation is perfect for exploring the North Norfolk coast, as well as taking in golf at nearby Hunstanton, where the Brabazon Trophy was held in 2003. The Lifeboat comes into its own throughout the winter months when it is an inviting and snug bolthole.
For dining, there is a lovely walled patio garden and bright conservatory, the roof of which is covered by an ancient vine that apparently thrives on Abbot Ale. For evenings and special occasions, try the more formal dining room with its welcoming traditional décor and daily-changing one rosette standard menu (3 courses for £28.50). Year-round, the reasonably priced bar menu features local delights and daily specials and is very popular in the evenings. Children’s meals are available and there are options for vegetarians.
The Lifeboat bar is popular and often bustling into the evening – a perfect retreat to recover from walks along the beach or from exploring the area.
The Lifeboat, and its nearby sister Inn, The Old Coach House, offer comfortable and traditional bed and breakfast (all rooms en-suite) from around £50 pppn (£60 Fri, Sat and Bank Holiday Sundays). Offers and special deals are available for 3-night stays and throughout January and February.
Dogs are welcome (£5 per stay) and extra beds can be provided for Children.
Please ask about the special Midweek Dinner, B&B Break.
Plenty of parking is available.
EnjoyMent Offer:
- 10 per cent off your food bill (bar & restaurant) Oct-Jun 31st upon presentation of an EnjoyMent Card. Excludes School Holidays, Bank Holiday Mondays, Saturdays & Sunday Lunch. Please book in advance if possible.
Click here to become a member.
The Stiffkey Red Lion.
44 Wells Road, Stiffkey, Norfolk, NR23 1AJ.
Tel: 01328 830552.
On first impressions, The Red Lion at Stiffkey is a traditional Norfolk Pub in almost every sense of the word, from the rustic wooden pews and four log fires to the original stone floor and selection of local brews on offer. However, since the 1st May 2008, this popular refreshment stop for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers has seen the addition of 10 fabulous rooms, making it one of the most special places to stay near the North Norfolk Coast.
Modern, chalet-style rooms (5 on the ground floor with a small terrace and garden area outside and 5 on the first floor, each with a private balcony) offer luxurious hotel accommodation at a location that is perfect for discovering the entire North Norfolk region. Well-equipped with en-suite bathroom, high quality furnishings and details like flat-screen televisions, there are 6 King-Sized Double rooms, 3 Twin rooms and a Family Double room with sofa bed. There is WIFI Internet access in the adjacent pub (along with great food all day long and a refreshing pint or glass of something cold), but this will be accessible in the rooms shortly.
The first floor rooms have amazing views out over the Stiffkey valley and the hills beyond.
The accommodation building is eco friendly, with a sedum roof that not only ensures the rooms are warm in winter and naturally cool in summer, but also collects and recycles rainwater, using it to flush the toilets. All the rooms are ultra-insulated – there are no fewer than 14 layers of insulation between the ground floor rooms and the first floor rooms, ensuring total peace and privacy if you so desire it.
Room tariffs between £80 and £120 depending on room type, season and whether you want to include a delicious dinner. All room tariffs include a full English breakfast.
Children & babies welcome.
Dogs welcome in some rooms.
Online booking available through the Stiffkey Red Lion website.
The Old Coach House.
High Street, Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LT.
Tel: 01485 512229.
www.maypolehotels.com/oldcoachhouse
Despite its name, this former Coaching Inn on the North Norfolk Coast is not all it seems… Multifaceted, this particular hostelry combines a charming country pub with a rather swish Italian restaurant and comfortable country Inn accommodation.
The rooms have been simply and tastefully styled to enhance the natural charm of the building with reassuring warmth – perfect after a day of sightseeing, walking, cycling or splashing in the sea.
All rooms have double beds, some of which can be converted to offer twin accommodation, and a Family Room has a double bed with a set of bunks in an attached annex. A cot is available for very young guests.
In keeping with the welcoming allure of The Old Coach House (everyone seems welcome, and refreshingly, everyone seems accommodated), dogs are also welcome at a small supplement.
To set you up for the day ahead, choose the hearty English breakfast or select from the Breakfast Buffet.
For lunch or your evening meal, you don’t have to venture far either – The Old Coach House has two bars complete with sink-into-sofas and local ales and a bright, open restaurant offering homemade pies, pizza and pasta dishes.
Tariffs from £47-£77 per person per night, including a full English breakfast.
Dogs are welcome – £6 per stay.
Extra beds for children can be provided at a cost of £20 per night.
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.
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).
Montague House.
3 Montague Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8LN.
Tel: 01263 822510.
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?!).
Breakfast is a feast of local produce that incorporates free range and organic choices whenever possible as well as seasonal specialities. Veggies will find plenty to sate them.
All things considered, it is hard to describe Montague House as ‘home from home’, because your home would have to be very, very special to compete!
Room rates 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.
Field House.
Moorgate Road, Hindringham, Norfolk, NR21 0PT.
Tel: 01328 878726.
www.fieldhousehindringham.co.uk
Field House is a real gem of a bed and breakfast 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 in Norfolk.
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 2008/09 (the top award from the AA), receiving a Breakfast Award from the AA, winning ‘Bed & Breakfast Of The Year’ in the Excellence in England Awards 2004-05, 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.
Latest News: Field House awarded new VisitEngland Breakfast Award for Hotels & Guest Accommodation 2009/10.
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.
Blakeney House.
High Street, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NX.
Tel: 01263 740561.
AA 5-Star rated, Blakeney House is a beautiful Victorian Guesthouse set in its own private grounds in the heart of the North Norfolk coastal village of Blakeney. It offers a great base from which enjoy this picturesque village, the quayside and beyond.
Seven luxurious and individually styled en-suite rooms all have TV/DVD and wireless broadband Internet. Most offer lovely views of the garden (one even boasts a glimpse of the sea!). A large family room is available for families with older children, which features a roll top bath and extra-large shower.
Superb breakfasts are served to order in the gorgeous dining room that overlooks the gardens.
With the idyllic combination of the peaceful surroundings, excellent hospitality and high standard facilities, why not treat yourself to a truly relaxing break at this faultless guesthouse?
There is ample off-street parking within the grounds.
Tariffs from £75 – £140 per room per night including breakfast, depending on choice of room and season.
Minimum stay of 2 nights is required at weekends.
Children over 12 are welcome in Room 6 (the Family Room).
Bay Tree Cottage.
17 Sculthorpe Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9HA.
Tel: 01328 863667 / 07951 432 076.
The aim of Paul and Sarah Hughes, owners of Bay Tree Cottage, is to provide friendly and comfortable accommodation, which combines high quality with great value for money.
The family home is found in the friendly and unpretentious market town of Fakenham and makes a great base for exploring the whole of North Norfolk. Cyclists, birdwatchers, walkers, sailors and photographers all enjoy the area and many return again and again. Paul and Sarah are or have been active in all those hobbies and would be happy to advise newer visitors – there are plenty of guidebooks and maps for you to borrow.
Guests at Bay Tree Cottage have a well-appointed en-suite room, with a TV, DVD player and radio, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. The room is quiet and overlooks the pretty garden to the countryside beyond.
Ideal for families, a second room is available for children. This has twin beds and a cot for a baby or toddler (Paul and Sarah can often baby-sit by arrangement – a real luxury as most parents will appreciate!).
Rates are £55 per night for the en-suite room and £25 for the children’s room, with reductions for single occupancy. These rates include a full English or continental breakfast.
Evening meals are available upon arrangement.