Sweetpea Cottage
Sweetpea Cottage.
Mundesley, Norfolk.
Tel: 01328 856853 (Kett Country Cottages).
Sweetpea Cottage is a superb holiday cottage set in the centre of the village of Mundesley, on the North Norfolk Coast. It occupies a peaceful location just off Mundesley High Street. Over 100 years old, the cottage has been recently renovated but retains a ‘traditional’ cottage feel, and offers refreshingly spacious and comfortable accommodation throughout.
Sweetpea Cottage sleeps up to 5 people in 3 first floor bedrooms (a Master double, with ensuite, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom). All inclusions, fittings and furnishings are of high quality and have obviously been chosen with care, from the 100% cotton bed linen and thick, fluffy towels to the provision of a welcome ‘starter’ pack of tea, coffee, milk, sugar, condiments, bottle of wine and homemade cake upon arrival. (We have tried said cake. It is very good!).
All mod cons are in situ. The large, fully fitted kitchen has a microwave and washing machine (no dishwasher as yet, but we’re told there will be one shortly), while there is a TV/DVD/Blue Ray in the lounge and a DAB radio with iPod dock in the dining room.
There is plenty of space for the whole family to relax after a hard day enjoying Norfolk. Sweetpea Cottage has a lounge, conservatory and separate dining room (with a table that seats 6).
Outside there is a patio garden with garden furniture and BBQ – perfect for al fresco dining on balmy summer evenings and a small front garden that is quite the sun trap.
Sweetpea Cottage is a retreat for anyone wanting to change pace and get away from it all for a while. It is equipped to a high specification, with guest comfort being a priority.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
No pets are allowed at Sweetpea Cottage.
Tariff from £320 per week.
The Lodge
PLEASE NOTE: The Lodge will be closed for essential maintenance on Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th February 2012 and will re-open on Thursday 9th February at 12noon.
Valentine’s Day 2012. Romance your Loved One at The Lodge this Valentine’s Day.Room, 3-course Dinner & Breakfast from £169 per couple. Break available between Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Monday 13th or Tuesday 14th of February 2012. View full offer here.
All Inclusive Golf Breaks From £100 per person.
The Lodge is now offering All Inclusive Golf Packages in conjunction with Hunstanton Golf Club (a championship links course).
The Briarfields Hotel
The Briarfields Hotel.
Main Street, Titchwell, Norfolk, PE31 8BB.
Tel: 01485 210742.
Valentine’s Day 2012 at Briafields.
Tuesday 14th February.
3 course dinner (including Coffee & Petite Fours and half a bottle of Champagne) £85 per couple.
See the Valentines Menu.
Conveniently located on the A149 coast road in the pretty village of Titchwell, 3-star (Visit Britain) Briarfields Hotel is a warm and welcoming place to stay, eat, meet and unwind in North Norfolk. Made up of a collection of sympathetically converted barns and farm buildings, it offers a relaxed and cosy atmosphere that is the perfect setting for a romantic or celebratory meal or to stop for some sustenance while exploring the North Norfolk coast.
The bright and open hotel restaurant with views towards Titchwell Nature Reserve serves the finest locally sourced produce at lunchtimes and dinnertime and traditional roasts and special dishes are available for the perfect lazy Sunday afternoon. A large wine selection will complete the occasion. Vegetarians are well catered for, as are children with their own menu.
For a more informal experience, there is a large bar and lounge area if you fancy kicking back and relaxing with a newspaper and a drink. A selection of meals can be ordered from the bar at lunchtimes. Again, with a children’s menu, families are more than welcome.
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.
Enjoy ‘Posh Afternoon Tea’ 2pm-5pm – £10.50.
Restaurant open for lunch 12noon-2pm and for dinner 6.30pm-9pm.
Bar snacks available from the bar at lunchtimes.
View a Sample Lunch Menu.
View Briarfields evening menu.
The Briarfields Hotel
The Briarfields Hotel.
Main Street, Titchwell, Norfolk, PE31 8BB.
Tel: 01485 210742.
Valentine’s Day 2012 at Briafields.
Tuesday 14th February. 3 course dinner (including Coffee & Petite Fours and half a bottle of Champagne) £85 per couple.
See the Valentines Menu.
Conveniently located on the A149 coast road in the pretty village of Titchwell, and with prestigious 3-Star Silver (Visit Britain) 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 £125 for a double room, bed and breakfast in high season and £100 in low season. Dogs are welcome at a nominal charge of £8 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.
The White Horse at Brancaster Staithe
The White Horse.
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BY.
Tel: 01485 210262.
A 3-star, 2 AA Rosette Inn on the A149 coast road in Brancaster Staithe, The White Horse is undoubtedly one of the best places to stay or dine in the region (corroborated by its inclusion in Alistair Sawday’s Special Places Pubs & Inns of England & Wales 2011).
It is located on an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with some of the most stunning panoramic views across tidal marshes and sandy beaches that you’ll see anywhere in North Norfolk. Sunsets seen from The White Horse terrace (and rises as well if you’re an early bird) are truly dazzling.
A coastal pub built in 1934, The White Horse has been refurbished and tastefully styled with chic, modern décor that perfectly complements its seashore setting. Plenty of natural materials and nautical blues, greys and whites create a calm, welcoming environment.
The White Horse has 15 large en-suite rooms that are uncluttered and contemporary, promoting total relaxation. They are beautifully decorated to reflect the colours of the surrounding seashore environment, with hues of blue, green, lavender and sand.
There are 7 rooms in the main building, including the split level ‘Room At The Top’, which has its own viewing terrace and telescope.
There are 8 rooms on the ground floor, all built into the natural contours of the land, with grass and sedum roofing that blends with the neighbouring marshland. Each has its own outside terrace. One of these has disable access and five are designated ‘Family Rooms’. Dogs are welcome in these rooms.
All rooms feature digital flat-screen TVs and WI-FI.
For dining, the light, airy conservatory restaurant overlooks the Norfolk Coastal Path and the tidal marsh beyond to Scolt Head Island, offering sweeping views. If you want to dine al fresco, the restaurant leads to a sun deck terrace or there is a gorgeously groomed sunken garden.
As if sleeping yards from the sea were not soothing enough, The White Horse can arrange for you to have a relaxing holistic therapy treatment in the comfort and privacy of your room. Fabulous.
Tariffs from around £50 per person, per night, including breakfast. Please visit The White Horse’s own website for further details about special offers and breaks.
Winter 2012 A Season Of Tastes
5 courses & meet the local suppliers £27.50
Local Game Dinner – 17th Jan 2012 8pm
A Celebration of Seafood – 7th Feb 2012 8pm
Booking Essential – 01485 210626
View full ‘A Season of Tastes’ schedule and menu.
Special Offers at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe.
Early NEW YEAR offer.
Monday 2nd to Tuesday 31st January inclusive.
Stay in a garden or sea view room for £40.00 per person per night, bed & breakfast. Telephone booking only, please call on reception on 01485 210262, quoting Enjoy North Norfolk.
The Lifeboat Inn
The Lifeboat Inn.
Ship Lane, Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LT.
Tel: 01485 512236.
Now part of Marco Pierre Whites Wheeler’s family, 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, The Lifeboat comes into its own throughout the winter months when it is a snug and inviting bolthole.
All 13 rooms are en-suite, and some offer stunning views over the marshes and Thornham Harbour to the sea.
For dining, there is a lovely walled patio garden and bright conservatory, as well as a more formal dining room. Year-round, the reasonably priced bar menu features local delights and daily specials. 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.
Tariffs start at £80 for a single room and £120 for a double/twin room, including a full English breakfast. See all 2012 Tariff information.
Dogs are welcome (£8 per dog) and extra beds or cots can be provided for Children.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout.
Plenty of parking is available.
The Funky Mackerel
The Funky Mackerel Café.
Cliff Road Car Park, Cliff Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 9BJ.
Tel: 07887 676649.
Imagine a funky surf-shack style café that wouldn’t be out of place on any beach from Newquay to Maui, and you’ll get an instant flavour of The Funky Mackerel Café. Except this relaxed shore-side family-run business is located on Sheringham beach in North Norfolk.
Dog- and Family Friendly (there is a Café dog – ‘Sparkle’), The Funky Mackerel Café prides itself on offering great food but with an all-inviting, non-pretentious atmosphere.
The Mackerel Menu is comprehensive and uncomplicated with great Fair Trade coffee, toasted sandwiches, pasties and sausage rolls. As you’d expect from a Café that overlooks the ocean, there is often seafood on the menu as well, for example Peppered Mackerel, Sardines on Ciabatta and Crayfish. Most noteworthy are their Bacon Sandwiches, said to be the best in town (and perfect after a morning on the beach, no matter what the season).
For those with a sweet tooth, The Funky Mackerel is also renowned for their delicious homemade Flapjacks. Available in a rainbow of flavours, including the likes of Cherry & Ginger, Bombay Mix, Banana, Fig and Cherry & Toasted Coconut, these tasty treats will leave you with plenty of energy to enjoy the delights of Sheringham and the surrounding area.
Unashamedly quirky, The Funky Mackerel has a delightfully unique ‘Rummage Room’, an Aladdin’s Cave of second hand clothing and accessories, where browsing is an art form and you’re likely to find the most amazing bits and bobs if you well… rummage long enough.
The Jolly Sailors
The Jolly Sailors.
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BJ.
Tel: 01485 210314.
Fri 2nd March The Return of Fruitpig.
Demonstration by award winning Fruitpig’s Master Butcher, Matt Cockin, on how to make the most of your meat … lots of ‘Jolly’ tasters … judge the best terrine … ‘piggy’ quiz – win a stuffed rolled roasting belly joint …
AND
ENJOY slow roasted belly pork with all the trimmings & jam rolly polly with custard
all for £16 per person … booking essential. Not to be missed!See all The Jolly Sailors’ upcoming events.
Situated on the A149 coast road at Brancaster Staithe, The Jolly Sailors is a long-established North Norfolk pub, updated by the same owners as the nearby White Horse. It offers great food and ales at good value prices and is very family friendly.
Housed in a white painted façade with blue door and windowsills that you can’t miss, the inside of The Jolly Sailors is rustic and warm, with plenty of wood and stone. It is also smart and cared-for, giving it an appealing vibe that elevates it to a higher-than-average-quality traditional eating pub.
The bar offers a wide selection of real ales and guest beers. Being the associated pub of the independent, family-owned Brancaster Brewery, The Jolly Sailors has many of this breweries’ ales on tap. View tasting notes and a Brief History of the Brancaster Brewery.
If ale isn’t your thing, there is a comprehensive wine list, with choices by the bottle and glass and there’s always a good cup of tea or coffee on the brew.
Outside is a large, leafy beer garden for warmer days with an adventure play area that would occupy even the most energetic child.
Food-wise, you’ll find home cooked pub food (including a plethora of local seafood) as well as delicious stone baked pizza (an unusual twist) that you can eat in or takeaway. Perfect if you’re holidaying nearby. There’s a Children’s Menu, a Daily Specials board and lighter options for lunch.
A sign outside reads “Children, muddy boots and dogs welcome” and this pretty much sums The Jolly Sailors up. Unpretentious and open to all, it has been providing warm hospitality to friends and strangers since the 18th Century. Still true to its traditional roots, it is also firmly 21st Century, focusing on good quality food, drink and service. Among other publications of note, The Jolly Sailors is featured in the Michelin Eating Out Pubs Guide 2011 and The Good Pub Guide 2011. Rightly so.
Bar open 7 days. Mon-Thurs 12noon – 3 pm & 6 – 11pm, Fri 12noon-3pm & 5-11pm, Sat 12noon-11pm, Sun 12noon-10.30pm.
FOOD SERVED Mon-Thurs 12noon – 2 pm & 6 – 9pm, Fri 12noon-2pm & 5-9pm, Sat/Sun 12noon-9pm. See menu boards for Daily Specials.
PIZZA TAKEAWAY available at serving times PLUS late night Friday & Saturday until 10.45 pm. View the Jolly Sailors Pizza Menu.
News & Upcoming Happenings At The Jolly Sailors.
The Jolly Runners
Meet every Saturday morning @ 10am in the car park. Whether you’re a regular runner or a keen starter – set your own pace and enjoy the great outdoors!
Wednesday is CURRY NIGHT 7pm onwards
£7.95 for the best home made curry with sundries.
The Lodge
The Lodge.
Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6HX.
Tel: 01485 532896.
PLEASE NOTE: The Lodge will be closed for essential maintenance on Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th February 2012 and will re-open on Thursday 9th February at 12noon.
Valentine’s Day 2012. Romance your Loved One at The Lodge this Valentine’s Day.Room, 3-course Dinner & Breakfast from £169 per couple.Break available between Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Monday 13th or Tuesday 14th of February 2012. View full offer here.
Transformed by the owners of the country-meets-coast 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 coastal 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 over-sized, 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.
Latest News – All Inclusive Golf Breaks From £100 per person.
The Lodge is now offering All Inclusive Golf Packages in conjunction with Hunstanton Golf Club (a championship links course).
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. 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 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, 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?!).
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.
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 – 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.
Get ‘In The Pink’ at Montague House on Valentine’s Day 2012!
Gorgeous Pink Package especially for Valentine’s Day – £100.00 per night including a bottle of pink champagne and Pink Truffles in the Pink and Garden Rooms. View full details about Valentine’s Day at Montague House B&B.
The White Horse at Overstrand
The White Horse.
34 High Street, Overstrand, Norfolk, NR27 0AB.
Tel: 01263 579237.
With an AA 4-star rating, The White Horse at Overstrand 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.
Special Offers:
Short Break Saver
Stay for a minimum of 3 nights benefit from the Short Break Saver:£30 off the cost of your break for a 3 night stay
£40 off the cost of your break for a 4 night stay
£50 off the cost of your break for a 5 night stay
One night free for a 6 night stayPartnership Discounts
The White Horse is delighted to be able to offer a 10% discount off their standard rates between 1st October and 31st March, for the following:- Members of the National Trust, The Ramblers Association and The RSPB; Employees of the NHS, Network Rail, The Police, Fire/Ambulance Service, Local Authorities, Public Service Workers and the Armed Services.
The White Horse Restaurant
The White Horse.
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BY.
Tel: 01485 210262.
A 3-star, 2 AA Rosette Inn on the A149 coast road in Brancaster Staithe, The White Horse is undoubtedly one of the best places to dine or stay in the region.
It is located on an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with some of the most stunning panoramic views across tidal marshes and sandy beaches that you’ll see anywhere in North Norfolk. Sunsets seen from The White Horse terrace (and rises as well if you’re an early bird) are truly dazzling.
A coastal pub built in 1934, The White Horse has been refurbished and tastefully styled with chic, modern décor that perfectly complements its seashore setting. Plenty of natural materials and nautical blues, greys and whites create a calm, welcoming environment.
The light, airy conservatory restaurant overlooks the Norfolk Coastal Path and the tidal marsh beyond to Scolt Head Island, offering sweeping views. If you want to dine al fresco, the restaurant leads to a sun deck terrace or there is a landscaped sunken garden.
Dining is an unhurried experience, intended to be savored. A range of tantalizing menus bursting with fresh, local cuisine (including oodles of seafood) offers something for all tastes (children and vegetarians are well served). When in season you’ll find Oysters and Asparagus farmed from Brancaster Staithe itself alongside the likes of Cromer Crab, Button Mushroom and Binham Blue Cheese Crepes and Pan roast Gressingham corn fed Chicken Breast.
The dessert selection is equally mouthwatering and there is an extensive wine list to accompany the great food.
The lunch menu consists of classic pub dishes such as Fish and Chips, Ploughman’s and salad as well as some rather fabulous Tapas options.
Dining times in the restaurant (booking advised) 12Noon-2pm, 6.30-9pm.
The bar is open for drinks at 12noon.
Bar breakfast 9am-11am (just walk in)
All day dining al fresco or in the bar 11am-9pm.
Winter 2011-12 A Season Of Tastes
5 courses & meet the local suppliers £27.50
Taste of north Norfolk Supper – 8th Nov 8pm
Taste of Spain – 6th Dec 8pm
Local game dinner – 17th Jan 2012 8pm
A celebration of seafood – 7th feb 2012 8pm
Booking Essential – 01485 210626
View full ‘A Season of Tastes’ schedule and menu.
Norfolk Home and Garden
Norfolk Home & Garden.
32 High Street, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5AF.
Tel: 01485 534509.
Norfolk Home & Garden has been carefully sourcing unusual plants and distinctive decorations for the home and garden since 2008. Customer demand has seen the business expand to deliver their wonderful products from a shop on the main High Street in Hunstanton town centre, as well as through their website.
A business run by family and friends, Norfolk Home & Garden is passionate about quality and being able to offer accessories and gifts that are ‘just that little bit different’. Some items in store are locally made, while others (such as the delightful wood carvings) come from as far a field as Indonesia, where they are Fair Trade, being bought directly from the woodcarvers themselves. Around 90% of what you’ll find on offer is hand crafted, making for a really unique gift or talking point for your home or living space.
Wood, and natural materials feature quite heavily on the ranges stocked at Norfolk Home & Garden. The fabulous ‘Driftwood’ collection (as featured on TVs ’60 Minute Makeover’) comprises one-off pieces such as mirrors, clocks and candleholders that are, as the name suggests, formed from genuine driftwood washed up on the North Norfolk Coast.
Norfolk Home & Garden are happy to discuss bespoke items – they make signs to order, for example. If you have something in mind (be it a lampshade, a mirror or a bird house), owner Debbie and team are more than happy to talk it through with you.
A great place to find beautiful and special objects for your home or garden, or to give as a gift, Norfolk Home & Garden is well worth a visit.
East Runton Fish and Chip Shop
East Runton Fish and Chip Shop.
Beach Road, East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9PA.
Tel: 07538 564753 (Orders).
Follow the A149 coast road out of Cromer and you’ll pass East Runton Fish & Chip Shop. Obviously, this would be a terrible shame, given that these are some of the best fish’n’chips you’ll find in North Norfolk.
At East Runton Fish & Chip Shop you’ll find all the usual favourites – cod, haddock, plaice, rock, scampi, sausages, pies and burgers. This is a traditional seaside chippy – no pretensions or bells and whistles, just high quality, honest fish & chips done very well and delivered with an obvious passion.
There are a few subtle nuances that distinguish this chip shop from similar establishments. For example, owner Will Watson makes his own homemade Tartare Sauce, and every fish is served with a slice of fresh lemon. Lovely.
East Runton Fish & Chip Shop is a Registered Member of the National Federation of Fish Friers as well as holding a 5* (Excellent) rating for Food Hygiene.
An essential ingredient for any holiday on the Norfolk coast, or simply a great end to a day out at the beach, this is one North Norfolk chip shop that is well worth seeking out.
Opening Times
Mon – Thurs 12.30pm-2pm & 5pm-8pm
Fri & Sat 12.30pm-2pm & 5pm-9pm
Sun (Mornings vary) 5pm-8pm
The Blakeney Hotel
The Blakeney Hotel.
Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NE.
Tel: 01263 740797.
Winner of the EDP Tourism in Norfolk Award 2010 for Best Hotel.
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!
The White Horse Brancaster Staithe
The White Horse.
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BY.
Tel: 01485 210262.
A 3-star, 2 AA Rosette Inn on the A149 coast road in Brancaster Staithe, The White Horse is undoubtedly one of the best places to drink, dine and relax in the region.
It is located on an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with some of the most stunning panoramic views across tidal marshes and sandy beaches that you’ll see anywhere in North Norfolk. Sunsets seen from The White Horse terrace (and rises as well if you’re an early bird) are truly dazzling.
A coastal pub built in 1934, The White Horse has been refurbished and tastefully styled with chic, modern décor that perfectly complements its seashore setting. Plenty of natural materials and nautical blues, greys and whites create a calm, welcoming environment.
The bar at The White Horse is well stocked with real ale on tap from the associated Brancaster Brewery (view tasting notes and a Brief History of the Brancaster Brewery), along with other local brews including Woodfordes Wherry, Adnams Bitter and changing guest ales.
A well-chosen wine list offers choices from around the world both by the bottle or the glass.
There are plenty of non-alcoholic choices too, including a variety of teas and coffee. We like the wonderfully refreshing ‘Norfolk Orchards’ assortment, with locally produced Cox apple juice and non-alcoholic Pippin cocktail (local cider also featured, which is alcoholic. As cider should be).
For the peckish, a bar menu features delicious local, seasonal fare all day long.
Dining is an unhurried experience, intended to be savored. Food can be eaten at the bar or, if you want to dine al fresco, there is the landscaped sunken garden.
Breakfast menu available 9-11am.
Bar Menu available 11am-9pm.
The bar is open for drinks 11am-11pm (Mon-Sat) and 12Noon-10.30pm (Sun).
Winter 2011-12 A Season Of Tastes
5 courses & meet the local suppliers £27.50
Taste of north Norfolk Supper – 8th Nov 8pm
Taste of Spain – 6th Dec 8pm
Local game dinner – 17th Jan 2012 8pm
A celebration of seafood – 7th feb 2012 8pm
Booking Essential – 01485 210626
View full ‘A Season of Tastes’ schedule and menu.
Titchwell Manor Hotel
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 / Regional EnjoyEngland Awards For Excellence Winner 2010 / EDP Tourism In Norfolk Awards Winner 2010 *
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 ‘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 £55 pp pn (B&B) to £125 pp pn (B&B), depending on season and room. Visit the Titchwell Manor website for further details and additional special offers.
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.
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The Blakeney Hotel
The Blakeney Hotel.
The Quay, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NE.
Tel: 01263 740797.
Winner of the EDP Tourism in Norfolk Award 2010 for Best Hotel.
Memorable and inspiring, 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). 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 for holding a conference or function away from the usual distractions and limitations of an inner-city venue.
The Mayflower conference suite can accommodate up to 240 delegates. Comprised of five rooms (Billiard, Trinity, Victory, Trafalgar and Revenge) that have adjustable sliding walls, it can be adapted for smaller or more intimate functions.
Conference equipment, including wireless Internet access, flip charts and pads, overhead projectors, audio-visual equipment is available and other equipment and facilities can be arranged at an additional cost. The Hotel can support your conference by providing photocopying, fax, secretarial and office facilities. The Revenge room features a private bar and double doors that lead out onto the garden.
The hotel has on-site free car parking.
Both residential and non-residential packages are available. 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. The Hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool with adjacent Jacuzzi, two saunas and an 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-awarded restaurant and a bar, offering hearty English breakfasts, light lunches and seasonal À la Carte choices.
Vintage Home and Garden
Vintage Home and Garden.
On the main A149 coast road, Drove Orchards, Thornham Road,
Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6SL.
Tel: 01485 525714.
The White House
The White House.
Burnham Overy, Norfolk.
Tel: 01566 782461.
The White House is located in the pretty coastal village of Burnham Overy Town. Burnham Overy lies only 1 mile from North-Norfolk-retreat-for-the-rich-and-famous, Burnham Market, 2 miles from beautiful Holkham and 1 mile from Burnham Thorpe, birthplace of Lord Nelson.
A stunning and spacious 250-year-old house, with original features, including exposed beams throughout, you couldn’t ask for a better base for your break in North Norfolk. Sleeping up to 8 people, and welcoming dogs, it is perfect for both smaller groups and family getaways.
The ground floor features an open kitchen/dining room, two sitting rooms – one with a wood burner, one with a large LCD TV and DVD player, books and games (perfect if you’re travelling with children – one room for them, one for you!), a twin bedroom, a shower room and a small utility room.
The second floor has a further three bedrooms: two double (one en-suite with shower over bath) and a twin room and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms have plenty of storage space with drawers, shelves and wardrobes.
Tastefully furnished throughout, The White House offers a really nice home-from-home stay in a superb location on the North Norfolk Coast. Large enough to accommodate families with ease, we can imagine it bustling with laughter after a day at the beach or beside the wood burner on chilly winter evenings. We’ve no doubt at all that memories of family holidays taken here would last for a lifetime.
Outside, there is off-road parking for 2-3 cars and a pretty walled courtyard garden.
Free Wi-Fi available.
One dog with well-behaved owners are welcome.
Tariffs:
3 night break: from £450
Price per week: £645 – £1350
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 Jolly Sailors
The Jolly Sailors.
Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BJ.
Tel: 01485 210314.
Fri 2nd March The Return of Fruitpig.
Demonstration by award winning Fruitpig’s Master Butcher, Matt Cockin, on how to make the most of your meat … lots of ‘Jolly’ tasters … judge the best terrine … ‘piggy’ quiz – win a stuffed rolled roasting belly joint …
AND
ENJOY slow roasted belly pork with all the trimmings & jam rolly polly with custard
all for £16 per person … booking essential. Not to be missed!See all The Jolly Sailors’ upcoming events.
Situated on the A149 coast road at Brancaster Staithe, The Jolly Sailors is a long-established North Norfolk pub, updated by the same owners as the nearby White Horse. It offers great food and ales at good value prices and is very family friendly.
Housed in a white painted façade with blue door and windowsills that you can’t miss, the inside of The Jolly Sailors is rustic and warm, with plenty of wood and stone. It is also smart and cared-for, giving it an appealing vibe that elevates it to a higher-than-average-quality traditional eating pub.
The bar offers a wide selection of real ales and guest beers. Being the associated pub of the independent, family-owned Brancaster Brewery, The Jolly Sailors has many of this breweries’ ales on tap.
If ale isn’t your thing, there is a comprehensive wine list, with choices by the bottle and glass and there’s always a good cup of tea or coffee on the brew.
Outside is a large, leafy beer garden for warmer days with an adventure play area that would occupy even the most energetic child.
Food-wise, you’ll find home cooked pub food (including a plethora of local seafood) as well as delicious stone baked pizza (an unusual twist) that you can eat in or takeaway. Perfect if you’re holidaying nearby. There’s a Children’s Menu, a Daily Specials board and lighter options for lunch.
A sign outside reads “Children, muddy boots and dogs welcome” and this pretty much sums The Jolly Sailors up. Unpretentious and open to all, it has been providing warm hospitality to friends and strangers since the 18th Century. Still true to its traditional roots, it is also firmly 21st Century, focusing on good quality food, drink and service. Among other publications of note, The Jolly Sailors is featured in the Michelin Eating Out Pubs Guide 2011 and The Good Pub Guide 2011. Rightly so.
Bar open 7 days. Mon-Thurs 12noon – 3 pm & 6 – 11pm, Fri 12noon-3pm & 5-11pm, Sat 12noon-11pm, Sun 12noon-10.30pm.
FOOD SERVED Mon-Thurs 12noon – 2 pm & 6 – 9pm, Fri 12noon-2pm & 5-9pm, Sat/Sun 12noon-9pm. See menu boards for Daily Specials.
PIZZA TAKEAWAY available at serving times PLUS late night Friday & Saturday until 10.45 pm. See the Jolly Sailors Pizza Menu.
News & Upcoming Happenings At The Jolly Sailors.
The Jolly Runners
Meet every Saturday morning @ 10am in the car park. Whether you’re a regular runner or a keen starter – set your own pace and enjoy the great outdoors!
Wednesday is CURRY NIGHT 7pm onwards
£7.95 for the best home made curry with sundries.
Cley Windmill
Cley Windmill.
Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RP.
Tel: 01263 740209.
Cley Windmill is arguably one of the most distinctive and delightful attractions that Norfolk has to offer.
Featured in The Independent Top 50 British Hotels 2010, it combines the novelty and character of a beautiful early 18th Century windmill (in a fantastic North Norfolk coast location), with slickly designed interiors and locally sourced cuisine. Quite a package wouldn’t you say?
Accommodation is offered in two forms – Bed & Breakfast and Self-Catering.
The rooms inside the windmill itself are all unique in layout and feel, depending upon their situation within the mill. For example, the cosy and traditional Wheat Chamber (a beamed, circular room) is the first of the rooms in the tower, offering superb views across the river Glaven. The Miller’s Room, occupied by the last Miller and his Wife, has its own lobby and private entrance. The Stone Room features a dramatically high ceiling and a private doorway that offers access onto the balcony that encircles the windmill. At the very top, the fabulous Wheel Room can only be accessed by a steep carpeted ladder, or can be taken along with The Stone Room to form a unique ‘suite for the adventurous’ at the very top of the windmill.
The Long House and The Boat House offer B&B accommodation outside the mill itself. Ideal hideaways, they all offer the same fabulous fittings and views as the rooms inside the Mill.
Also external to the Mill itself, The Dovecote is a snug flint-walled cottage. It can be occupied on either a B&B or a Self-Catering basis and allows dogs.
Aside from the wonderful rooms, relaxation and comfort are provided via a magnificent circular sitting room (complete with antique furniture, inviting sofas, roaring fire and honesty bar) and a stunning beamed dining room (that also serves dinner).
Extraordinary and romantic, a stay at Cley Windmill is something you will remember always. Definitely an experience of a lifetime that everyone should try at least once.
The entire Mill can be hired on a self-Catering basis over Christmas and New Year.
Cley Windmill is licensed for civil ceremonies and weddings and the entire windmill can be occupied afterward for the wedding and reception. It is an unforgettable and stunning venue for a small romantic wedding (also more than perfect for the honeymoon!). View the 2011 Cley Windmill Wedding Brochure.
Tariffs begin at £89 pp pn (minimum 2 nights stay), but book promptly as Cley Windmill’s rooms are in high demand.
Tidal Therapies Health & Fitness
Tidal Therapies.
Creake Abbey, North Creake, NR21 9LF.
Tel: 07854 001590.
and
Suite 4, High Silver, 35 High Street, Holt, NR25 6BN.
Tel: 07773 252170.
Based at both Creake Abbey Studios and Holt, Tidal Therapies offers a unique and holistic approach to wellbeing through the combination of complementary therapies, exercise and nutrition. Think less beauty salon, and more ’Wellness Centre’.
That’s not to say you won’t find a plethora of utterly divine sounding beauty-boosting treatments available, but all also provide the added benefits of treating the mind, body and soul. Beauty is more than skin-deep at Tidal Therapies.
Treatments for the body include the full body Hot Compress Massage, which involves compresses made of traditional Thai herbs being heated and applied to the skin using a time-honoured Thai Massage technique and the Intensive Back Facial Treatment, designed to target one of the most neglected areas of the body and essential for swimwear-clad holidays.
Facial treats include the Collagen Hydrating Facial – perfect for dry, dehydrated and tired skin and the Holistic Facial, which also includes a back and scalp treatment to leave you feeling shiny and super-chilled.
If it’s a more complete overhaul you’re looking for, why not try Tidal Therapies’ nutritional and weight loss consultations, or fitness programs, including Personal Training, 1-to-1 Yoga for remedial therapy or the unbelievably fabulous Nordic Walking Classes. Developed by the Norwegian Cross Country Ski Team, this workout uses specially designed Nordic Poles to tone the whole body in a fun, sociable way that is easy on the hip and knee joints. Burning 45% more calories than ordinary walking, yet still enabling you to enjoy fresh air and the best scenery North Norfolk has to offer. Getting fit and healthy never sounded so appealing.
Gift vouchers available.
Appointments: Sun-Weds: 9am – 5pm, Thurs – Sat: 9am – 7pm.
View full Tidal Therapies Treatment List.
Timetable for Nordic Walking Classes:
Weds 9.30am-10.30am (begin at Creake Abbey Studios), 6-7.30pm (Creake Abbey or Burnham Deepdale May-Sept)
Thurs 9am-10am (begin at Burnham Deepdale)
Fri 9am-10am (begin at Dersingham)
Sat 9am-10am (begin Fakenham)
Taster Class – £5, including hire of pole
Normal Class £7.50 incl hire of poles or £30 for 5 classes.
Pre-booking is essential – call 07854 001590.
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.
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