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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.
Situated on East Quay in Wells-next-the-Sea, Standard House Chandlery has a long tradition of catering to the needs of sailor-types. As The Standard Inn during the 1700s, a young Nelson sat and watched sailors performing shanties and generally discussing all things nautical, an experience that can only have helped him find his own ‘sea legs’ only a few years later.
Doubling as the first rural post office in Norfolk, and located on the then-busy sea-going harbour of Wells, it must have been quite a lively place.
Nowadays, Wells Harbour is more famed for its visual appeal than its functionality. It is lovely to sit on the quay and watch the yachts or fishing boats (even better with a portion of salty chips from one of the chip shops opposite). The Albatross sailing ship (one of the oldest sailing ships still afloat, and the last ship to bring a cargo to the harbour) is moored there as a permanent visitor attraction and rather nice restaurant (great pancakes!).
The Standard Inn is now Standard House Chandlery – an emporium of all sorts of equipment and accessories for boating and sailing, from footwear and clothing to outboard engines. You can even buy new and used craft.
Proprietor John Crook (who, along with wife Marion, has run Standard House for over twenty years) is an experienced marine engineer. Consequently, Standard House Chandlery is able to offer storage, maintenance and repair services for all types of inboard or outboard engines.
Whether you’re a keen sailor (or aspire to be one), or simply visiting Wells, a visit to Standard House Chandlery is a great opportunity to experience a little, local feature of maritime history.
Standard House Chandlery.
East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JY.
Tel: 01328 710593.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Cley Marshes.
On the A149 coast road, 1/2 mile east of Cley-next-the-Sea,
4 1/2 miles north of Holt.
Postcode: NR25 7SA.
Tel: 01263 740008.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
The original Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve and a blueprint for nature conservation that has since been replicated across the Country, Cley Marshes in North Norfolk is regarded as one of the UK’s best bird watching sites. Deservedly so, with pools, scrapes, trails and hides, this nature reserve attracts water birds in the thousands throughout the year (more than 300 species of birds have been recorded at Cley Marshes, with regular visitors including Avocets, Kestrels, Bearded Tits, Cormorants and Oystercatchers).
The Reserve boasts an inspiring and award-winning ‘eco-friendly’ visitor centre that employs a wind turbine to generate its power and harvests rainwater to flush the toilets, among other fascinating green innovations. Inside, the café and gift shop provide protection from the elements on chillier days, whilst still allowing a fabulous view of the Reserve through a vast observation area along one side of the Centre (complete with telescopes and audio-visual presentations).
Nature Reserve and visitor centre open all year (except Christmas Day) 10am-5pm (10am-4pm 1st Nov-1st Mar).
There is a small charge for entry to the Reserve (about £4) but entry is free for children and members of Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Boardwalks provide access for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout the reserve and the visitor centre is accessible to wheelchair users via a lift.
There is ample parking in front of the visitor centre.
Other Norfolk Wildlife Trust sites across North Norfolk that are well worth a visit include Salthouse Marshes (just along from Cley Marshes), Foxley Wood, Thursford Wood, Ringstead Downs (near Hunstanton), Syderstone Common and Booton Common.
The White Horse.
34 High Street, Overstrand, Norfolk, NR27 0AB.
Tel: 01263 579237.
www.whitehorseoverstrand.co.uk
With an AA 4-star rating, The White Horse offers a unique opportunity to combine the escapism of a traditional seaside holiday with the quality and comfort you’d expect from a luxury hotel.
Situated in Overstrand, a pretty coastal village, which was so popular with the Victorian rich that it became known as ‘Millionaires Village’, The White Horse has seven superb en-suite bedrooms. All are spacious and individually styled to a high standard, with the added benefit of that warm cosy feeling that you get from feeling at home away from home. Wake in the morning to a three course home-cooked breakfast before starting your day exploring the beauty of North Norfolk.
With the philosophy that ‘eating out should always be special’ and a growing reputation for quality cuisine, The White Horse is well equipped to provide a relaxed, enjoyable experience for diners. Take pleasure in a pre-dinner drink or unwind at the end of a day of sightseeing in the bar and lounge area, or enjoy a romantic meal for two in the stylish restaurant.
Tariffs start from £68-£85 per room per night (double room) depending on season.
Dogs welcome at no extra charge.
Family room available.
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.
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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.
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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.
Titchwell Manor Hotel.
Titchwell, Nr Brancaster, Norfolk, PE31 8BB.
Tel: 01485 210221.
*Featured in Sunday Times Travel Magazine November 2008 – The World’s 100 Best Hotels*
Perfectly located for exploring Brancaster, Burnham Market and Holkham, taking in the rich diversity of flora and fauna on the RSPB Titchwell Nature Reserve or simply enjoying a spot of golf at the championship courses nearby, Titchwell Manor offers exceptional luxury and quality without sacrificing the charm of its family-run pedigree. A 3-star hotel, it feels 5-star on every level.
Beautiful and modern throughout, with emphasis on details that create an inviting romantic atmosphere, Titchwell Manor has 30 rooms in all, including 13 stunning chalet-style cabins built around a herb garden. Rooms in the main hotel building offer more traditional elegance with sumptuous fabrics and warm lighting, while the herb garden rooms are light and contemporary, decorated with a coastal-chic flair. All rooms are en-suite, some with baths and/or showers or wet rooms. Other delights to expect include views over the RSPB reserve (Room 1 Lavender Fields) or out to the sea (Room 3 Scolt Head Island), original period features such as an amazing oak open fire (Room 12 The Lounge), handcrafted furniture (various rooms), a 32-inch plasma TV (Room 19 The Potting Shed) and French doors leading to a private patio area (various rooms).
For drinking and dining, Titchwell Manor has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant and the brand new ‘Eating Rooms’, offering a less-formal atmosphere and a fabulous well-stocked marble bar.
Ground floor rooms provide accessible accommodation for wheelchair users or those who have difficulty with stairs.
Children are welcome at Titchwell Manor. Please ask about the larger rooms – ideal for a family stay.
Titchwell Manor is pet-friendly! There are some dog-friendly rooms. Dogs are also welcome in the bar and lounge areas.
Planning a special occasion? Ask about the function rooms at Titchwell Manor. Titchwell manor is licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies and bespoke menus and cakes can be made according to your personal requirements.
Tariffs range from £65 pp pn (B&B) to £125 pp pn (B&B), depending on season and room. Visit the Titchwell Manor website for further details.
Sunday Jazz at The Manor:
Every second Sunday of the month is Jazz Night with The Matt Hodges Jazz Band. Traditional Sunday lunch and full a la carte menu available.
Latest News/Offers From Titchwell Manor:
Romantic Break.
Two nights dinner bed and breakfast in one of the romantic rooms with sea views or garden views. Champagne in your room on arrival with homemade chocolate and fresh flowers, followed by dinner in the conservatory restaurant.
Sunday-Thursday from £215 per person for 2 nights.
Weekend Break from £250 per person for 2 nights.
Go on – spoil him/her!
Offer valid all year round excl. Bank Holidays.
Sunday Night Special.
Make your Sunday night truly special with relaxation and a great meal at Titchwell Manor.
£75 – £95 Per Person Dinner Bed and Breakfast. (Excludes Bank Holidays. Cannot be taken as part of a longer stay).
Offer valid all year round.
EnjoyMent Offers:
- Complimentary upgrade upon booking your room for Cardholders (please mention you hold a card when you book and bring it along with you).
- Bed and breakfast from £55 per person midweek.
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The Briarfields Hotel.
Main Street, Titchwell, Norfolk, PE31 8BB.
Tel: 01485 210742.
www.briarfieldshotelnorfolk.co.uk
Conveniently located on the A149 coast road in the pretty village of Titchwell, and with prestigious 3-Star Silver (Visit Britain) and 3-Star (AA) status, Briarfields Hotel is a warm and welcoming place to stay in North Norfolk. Made up of a collection of sympathetically converted barns and farm buildings, it offers a relaxed and cosy atmosphere that is perfect for helping you settle in to holiday mode, or to escape for a short getaway.
All rooms are en-suite and the homely traditional decor is brought bang up to date with flat screen televisions, luxurious four-poster beds and heated towel rails, offering you the best of both worlds. Family-friendly (check out the impressive play area to the rear), there are 4 family rooms that comprise a second bedroom adjacent to the main bedroom – perfect for keeping an eye on the little ones.
The hotel has a wonderful restaurant that serves the finest locally sourced produce at lunchtimes and dinner time and there is a large bar and lounge area if you fancy kicking back and relaxing with a newspaper and a drink.
For the more adventurous, Briarfields makes the perfect base for exploring the delights of the surrounding area, including Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve (which the hotel overlooks).
Aside from all this, one of the biggest surprises about Briarfields is that it is so reasonably priced. In keeping with their aim to remain accessible to all, room rates start at £100 for a double room, bed and breakfast in high season and £80 in low season. Dogs are welcome at a nominal charge of £7.50 per night and a discount can be arranged for groups of 10 or more.
As well as being perfect for a romantic retreat or a family adventure, Briarfields is also available for weddings, conferences and other functions and events.
Happenings/Events At Briarfields:
Seafood Bar – 12Noon-5pm – Sunday 18th/25th July, 8th/15th/22nd/29th August.
Jazz & Seafood Bar – Sunday 1st August 12Noon-5pm.
The Blakeney Hotel.
Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NE.
Tel: 01263 740797.
Just right for total escapism, The AA 3* Blakeney Hotel is situated beside the quay with outstanding views across the estuary to Blakeney Point (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). A traditional, family hotel that prioritises quality and value for money, it is a good base for exploring the wider area (ideal if you like walking, bird watching or want to visit the nearby towns of Holt, Norwich or Aylsham), but equally perfect if all you want to do is kick back, read a paper and gaze out dreamily over the salt marshes.
The Blakeney Hotel boasts over sixty rooms, all furnished to a high standard and some with balconies or terraces offering wonderful views over the estuary and salt marshes. Extra beds or cots for children can be provided and the ground floor rooms are ideal for holidaying dogs.
If you don’t feel like going too far, there is plenty to occupy and delight you within the hotel itself. The Hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool with adjacent Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and air-conditioned mini gym. There is a games room for table tennis, pool and darts and a billiard room with a full-sized table for billiards or snooker. Use of all the leisure facilities is free for residents.
For eating and drinking, the Hotel has two lounges, an AA Rosette restaurant and a bar, offering hearty English breakfasts, light lunches and seasonal À la Carte choices.
Picnic hampers can be made up for residents.
Great for enjoying the whole North Norfolk area, or a getaway destination in itself, The Blakeney Hotel is worth discovering whether you’re planning a romantic break for two, a half-term getaway with the kids or a weekend of walking and exploring with just you and the dog!
Norfolk Afternoon Tea.
Throughout September (as part of the Norfolk Food Festival) 3pm-5.30pm from September 4th.
Made from local ingredients, the Blakeney Hotel’s Norfolk Afternoon tea not only tastes delicious but use ingredients which have been locally sourced including Letheringsett Mill Flour, local jam and Norfolk Spelt Bread.
£8.50 per person.
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.
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 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.
Sheringham, Norfolk.
Tel: 01246 569650 / 07966 398245.
Latest News: Jan 2010. Both Flint Cottage & Stone House awarded 4-Star rating (Self-Catering Accommodation) by the English Tourism Council (EnjoyEngland.com).
Situated in the heart of Sheringham, one of North Norfolk’s most established seaside holiday towns, 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 also sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms (a Master double, a double & a large single).
Tariffs range from £295 – £595 pw.
Please call or visit the Flint Holiday Cottages website for further information.
“The house is very welcoming, we would definitely recommend to family and friends – it has the ‘WOW’ factor in holiday homes and we have been to a few!” Mrs A, Windamere, June 2010.
Bird Cottage.
Weybourne, Norfolk.
Tel: 01692 402137.
Under the careful and expert management of Black Cat Cottages (who’s portfolio also includes some rather special self-catering properties in other areas of North Norfolk), Bird Cottage is a wonderful base from which to explore the wider area or to simply escape the rat race for a few peace-filled days.
Located in the beautiful coastal fishing village of Weybourne (conveniently just around the corner from the excellent Ship Inn), which is a marvellous spot for walkers and birdwatchers, Bird Cottage sleeps a maximum of 6 in two double bedrooms and a double sofa bed in the lounge.
Very cosy with a real ‘cottage-y’ feel (complete with flint exterior, wood burner and low, beamed ceilings), Bird Cottage has been styled inside to combine the best elements of contemporary chic and simple rural-coastal charm. The beautiful, recently extended kitchen is fully equipped, including a washing machine, and the inviting lounge comes complete with a TV and DVD player.
Outside, the pretty rear garden is perfect for lazy alfresco breakfasts before you embark on one of the many walks in the immediate locale or venture out to spend the day on the beach.
Pets allowed by prior arrangement.
As with all Black Cat Cottage properties – book early to avoid disappointment!
Please call Rebecca on 01692 402137 or send an email for further details.
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.
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).
Standard House Chandlery.
East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JY.
Tel: 01328 710593.
www.standardhousechandlery.co.uk
Conveniently located on the East Quay, just a short distance from the main quay, the pontoons, long term moorings and the Harbour Masters office, Standard House Chandlery has pretty much everything you need when it comes to staying afloat and coming back to shore! Inside you’ll find a huge array of nauticalia, marine products, sailing accessories, footwear and clothing. When we say everything, we mean just that – from clothing by Henri Lloyd and Helly Hanson to a Suzuki outboard engine, you’ll find it here. Proprietor John Crook is an experienced marine engineer able to offer storage, maintenance and repair services for all types of inboard or outboard engines. You’ll even find new and used craft for sale.
Standard House Chandlery also offers a full rigging service, boat repairs and boat and trailer storage – ideal when holidaying in North Norfolk.
The Chandlery building itself is worth a visit purely on its historical merit. In the 18th Century it housed The Royal Standard Inn, a lively haunt frequented by a young Nelson that doubled as the first rural Post Office in Norfolk.
A family business run for over 20 years by John and Marion Crook, Standard House Chandlery is a must-visit destination for anyone with a passion for boats, whether you’re a dedicated sailor with bona fide ‘sea legs’, a holidaymaker sailing on the North Norfolk coast, or simply a fan of the lifestyle who prefers to remain on land.
Clothing brands stocked at Standard House Chandlery include: Musto, Helly Hanson, Henri Lloyd, Joules, Weird Fish, Saint James, original Blues Nautical Knitwear.
The Chandlery is an agent for Suzuki outboard engines and also stocks English Braids ropes, Plastimo and Crewsaver.
Nelson’s County Marine Covers Ltd.
(workshop) Drove Orchard Farm, Main Road,
Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LS.
Tel: 01485 210 218 / 07860 236 905.
Please telephone first to let us know you’re coming.
Based on the Drove Orchards site at Thornham, Nelson’s County Marine Covers has grown quite spectacularly in the past two and a half years, since it was started by Nicholas Healing from his garden shed! Nowadays, Nelson’s County Marine Covers is known for producing very high quality marine covers and associated products at refreshingly competitive prices.
Items manufactured by Nicholas and his team (which includes his wife, Lucy and experienced seamstress Diane) include bespoke boat covers (made to order to suit your requirements), splash covers, sail covers, and cushions for boats, worked in both canvas and PVC.
Nelson’s County Marine Covers also specialises in sail repairs and cover bags constructed from reclaimed sails. The repair service extends to items of an equestrian nature.
Outside the immediate marine sphere, Nelson’s County Marine Covers makes game bags and also all-weather awnings and umbrellas (the like of which you may see outside some North Norfolk inns!).
Key products by Nelson’s County Marine Covers are the security covers for outboard motors. These can be bought directly from Nelson’s County Marine Covers a swell as through Police forces around the region. The fabric cover, which replaces the motor’s removable cowling protects the engine parts but devalues the motor in the eyes of a thief.
In their own words, Nelson’s County Marine Covers value flexibility and creativity, ensuring that while their items are high quality and functional, they are also fun and make use of the latest manufacturing techniques.
