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.
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
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 2011 for Best Hotel.
Memorable and inspiring, The AA 4* 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.
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.
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.
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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.
EnjoyMent Offer:
- £10 off the normal room rate each night of your stay between 1st December and 31st March (upon production of an EnjoyMent card – please mention when booking. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers).
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The Mo – Sheringham Museum
The Mo – Sheringham Museum.
Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8BG.
Tel: 01263 824482.
Fittingly located on the seafront in Sheringham’s east end, The Mo (named after a girl called Morag who lived over 130 years ago) is a commentary and celebration to the extraordinary heritage of this coastal town.
Looking very ‘new’ and modern – The Mo opened in March 2010, it offers a glimpse into the past with a display about the towns history, including the growth of its popularity as a seaside resort in late Victorian times.
Obviously, the town’s history would be very spartan without a nod to the sea, and the fishing industry that has played a huge part in the development and continued growth of Sheringham. The need for lifeboats became important to a community so reliant on the sea, and Sheringham is the only community in the world to possess four of its original lifeboats. The Mo houses a collection of lifeboats and fishing vessels among other displays that reflects the town’s origins as a fishing village that specialised in crabs and whelks.
From the circular viewing platform, enjoy fantastic views over Sheringham as it is now and beyond. There is also a museum shop well stocked with gifts, souvenirs and works by local artists and craftspeople.
There is ample parking nearby.
Open February Half term 11th-19th February. Main Season 19th March to 4th November 2012, Tues-Sat, 10am-4.30pm; Sun, Midday-4pm.
Admission: Adults £3.70, Conc. £3.20, Children (5-16) £2, U5’s free.
The Nest @ Felbrigg Lodge
The Nest @ Felbrigg Lodge.
School Road, Aylmerton, Norfolk, NR11 8RA.
Tel: 01263 837588.
Felbrigg Lodge is a real asset to Norfolk, accommodation-wise. A bona-fide Norfolk Country hotel, it is a marriage of diversity, with one overriding theme of fabulousness.
Originally the hunting lodge and fire station to nearby Felbrigg Hall (and once the country home of Brian Blessed and his wife), Felbrigg Lodge Hotel is positioned in over seven acres of mature trees and landscaped gardens. Combine this fabulous rural setting with luxurious, boutique styling and you have yourself a very special country retreat.
In addition to the 7 ‘rooms’ (more appropriately referred to as suites, a cottage and a pavilion – should give you some appreciation of their size), you can also enjoy The Nest – a stunning self-catering Holiday Cottage that sleeps up to 6 people.
Warm but contemporary styling throughout, the spacious Cottage features all you need for a wonderful stay, including
- a fully fitted kitchen with double oven, fridge freezer (with icemaker), dishwasher,
- an open-plan lounge/dining room with ample seating for 6 people
- Sky TV with Sky Sports among many other channels
- washing machine and tumble dryer
- Master bedroom with large en-suite shower room
- 2 x twin bedrooms
- Family bathroom with double sink, shower and bath
The Cottage stands in mature, landscaped grounds, with plenty of opportunity for al-fresco breakfasts on warmer days. If you want a break from cooking yourself, The Ivy Restaurant is only a short stroll away. Here you are welcome to hearty Lodge Breakfasts, Traditional Afternoon Teas and delicious, home-cooked evening meals.
Perhaps you fancy a refreshing dip before breakfast each day or a romantic sunset swim? Felbrigg Lodge has its own 12m private indoor-heated swimming pool, which as guests at The Nest, you are welcome to use.
With its gorgeous far-from-the-madding-crowd situation, Felbrigg Lodge is the ultimate luxury stay. The area is a haven for birdwatchers and due to so little light pollution, on a clear night you will see millions of stars. Finally, Felbrigg Lodge is wonderful in that, though you’ll find pretty much everything you need for an amazing escape there within its grounds, you’re also on the doorstep to all the charms of the North Norfolk Coast or the historical destination City of Norwich.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust – Cley Marshes Nature Reserve
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.
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 Neptune Inn
The Neptune Restaurant With Rooms.
85 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6HZ.
Tel: 01485 532122.
Featured in The Good Hotel Guide 2011, The Neptune Restaurant with Rooms at Old Hunstanton is charming on so many levels that it would be a shame to miss out on such a treasure.
The site of ‘The Rifleman’ in the 1780’s when it was used as a store for seized contraband, it has been known as The Neptune since the 19th century. Now under the careful ownership of Kevin and Jacki Mangoelles, the Inn and Restaurant has been transformed to evoke images of the New England coast.
With nautical themes throughout, brown mellow tones and white clapboard walls, The Neptune could easily be fragranced by either home-baked apple pie or salty sea air. The Lloyd Loom sofas and chairs add to the relaxed ambience of the bar, lounge and restaurant.
True to its origin as a coaching inn, The Neptune offers elegant accommodation in 6 fabulous en-suite bedrooms, all furnished with the clean lines of white, hand made New England furniture. A 4-Star Inn (EnjoyEngland.com), you are assured a high level of hospitality at this charming bed and breakfast, which is perfectly located for easy access to the North Norfolk coast, Sandringham, the Burnhams and the wider County.
Under Head Chef Kevin, the classic-modern food at The Neptune is lovingly created from fresh local produce such as Thornham Oysters and Plums from Orchard Farm. Already a prestigious 3 AA Rosette restaurant, The Neptune has held a Michelin Star for two years running.
The Neptune Restaurant is open Tues-Sun (Closed Mon).
Dinner served Tuesday – Sunday 7.00 -9.00pm.
Sunday lunch 12.00 – 1.30pm.
Lunch Wednesday – Friday by arrangement.
The Neptune cannot accept pets or children under 10.
EnjoyMent Offer:
- Complementary glass of champagne on arrival at The Neptune for dining cardholders plus one guest.
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Town Hall Mews
Town Hall Mews.
C/O Old Town Hall House.
Coast Road, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RB.
Tel: 01263 740284.
From the same pedigree as 5-Star Cley B&B, Old Town Hall House, the latest venture from owners Louise and Fraser will not disappoint in terms of a quality self-catering stay.
Step off the street and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d just arrived at a chic apartment complex in some hip, cosmopolitan city. Fortunately, the tranquillity and views across the glorious marshes remind you that, in fact, you are in the heart of North Norfolk, in the beautiful village of Cley.
Located in a former 18th Century flint grain store and designed specifically with couples in mind, The Mews Apartment offers spacious, open plan accommodation. Packed with every possible creature comfort to ensure you feel at home away from home, you’ll find a Super King-sized bed and en-suite bathroom, full kitchen and laundry facilities, TV/DVD player and a wood burner. The décor throughout is stunning, with all fixtures and furnishings of the highest (and most sumptuous!) quality. The highlight is surely the west facing walled patio garden, which offers breathtaking views over Cley marshes. Perfect for watching the sun go down after a hard day of exploring, shopping or simply doing nothing in particular at all.
Travelling with friends? Rent The Mews and The Studio Suite as one big, divine space.
The Saltings
The Saltings.
Blakeney, Norfolk.
Tel: 07971 798802.
Found in a peaceful traditional ‘loke’ in the very heart of Blakeney, one of North Norfolk’s prettiest coastal villages, The Saltings holiday cottage is an exceptional base from which to explore the surrounding region.
This former fisherman’s cottage has been lovingly restored and now combines the warmth of the traditional (stripped pine floors, sash windows) with the convenience and luxury of the new (Bang & Olufson TV/Sound system, power shower).
Three double bedrooms (one with inspiring views across the marshes that are a birdwatcher’s dream!) are furnished in a sophisticated country cottage style, while a luxurious fitted bathroom features an inviting roll top bath. The kitchen has a range cooker and comes with everything you’d need to produce a hearty breakfast before embarking on the day ahead or a family dinner in the evening.
Ideal for all seasons, the cottage has central heating and a wood burner, allowing transformation into a delightful bolt hole after breezy winter strolls.
Nothing has been overlooked at The Saltings, from the stock of beach gear to the fact that linen, utilities and a welcome pack of groceries are included in your stay. Hassle-free luxury in one of the region’s most desirable locations. Wonderful.
Free parking is available close by.
Child friendly – high chair, travel cot & stair gates available.
Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
Flint Holiday Cottages
Flint Holiday Cottages.
Sheringham, Norfolk.
Tel: 01246 569650 / 07966 398245.
Situated in the heart of Sheringham, one of North Norfolk’s most established seaside holiday towns, 4-Star (Self-Catering Accommodation, by the English Tourism Council) Flint Cottage and Stone House are just a short walk from each other, making them ideal for large groups or families. Both decorated and equipped to a high standard, they offer lovely above-average self-catering accommodation on the Norfolk coast.
Flint Cottage, a sympathetically modernised Victorian semi-detached cottage located just off the main street, sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms (one double, one twin, one single). It has a large garden, making it ideal for dogs, which are welcome by prior arrangement at no extra charge.
Stone House is a quirky modern property with lots of character. Arranged over three floors, it boasts tasteful styling and unusual shaped rooms. Plenty of space and windows mean this cottage is light and airy throughout – perfect for experiencing the salty sea air! Stone House sleeps up to 7 in 3 bedrooms (a Master double that easily converts to become a Family Room, a double & a large single).
Tariffs range from £295 – £655 pw.
Please call or visit the Flint Holiday Cottages website for further information.
“I write to express our delight with your holiday cottage and our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our break and the cottage really is of an exceptional standard. There was every facility we could think of and more. The added extras were so thoughtful.“ Mrs S, Southampton, October 2010.
Heacham Manor
Heacham Manor Hotel.
Hunstanton Road, Heacham, Norfolk, PE31 7JX.
Tel: 01485 536 030.
Situated in picturesque gardens on the edge of West and North Norfolk, Heacham Manor is a recently restored 16th Century country house that offers modern luxury in a rural idyll.
Heacham Manor and its gardens have a long history of providing rest to its occupants. Legend suggests that the garden’s ancient mulberry tree was planted by the famous Native American Indian, Pocahontas, during her own time of rest and relaxation in Heacham a few hundred years ago.
14 fabulous en-suite rooms within the house itself, plus a further 15 bedrooms in the adjacent ‘Heacham Manor Cottages’ make this the perfect base to explore the wider County. Equally, if you simply want to take it easy, then this peaceful haven is just the ticket.
Whatever you’re idea of luxury, Heacham Manor has a variety of choice to suit. Choose from spacious suites with four-poster beds and stunning views, modern and airy rooms or rooms offering country house lavishness. All have high speed Internet, flat screen TVs, luscious complimentary toiletries and tea & coffee making facilities. There are Family Suites for those travelling with children and especially customised Deluxe Easy Access Rooms for guests who use wheelchairs or have mobility problems.
If you’re after self-catering, Heacham Manor has some lovely self-catering, self-contained hideaways in the form of 2- and 3-bedroom holiday cottages. Still enabling you to enjoy all the facilities of the hotel, you’ll also have the option of preparing your own meals and enjoying relaxing family evenings together in the privacy of your own space.
For dining, look no further than the Mulberry Restaurant. Offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals, it is the ideal choice whether you wish to ‘set yourself up for the day’, treat a loved one or gather the whole family together to celebrate a special occasion.
If you’re a golfer, Heacham Manor is the only hotel on the North Norfolk Coast with an 18-hole Championship Golf Course. Set within an area of Important Landscape Quality, the vista to be enjoyed here is as good as the golf.
In 2011, Heacham Manor will also have a Spa that will offer a hydro-therapy pool, a thermal suite, Rasul mud baths and a relaxation room amongst other invigorating holistic luxuries. Fabulous.
Standard House Chandlery
Standard House Chandlery.
East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JY.
Tel: 01328 710593.
Conveniently located on the East Quay in Wells, 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.
Stiffkey Antiques & Stiffkey Period Lighting
Stiffkey Antiques & Stiffkey Period Lighting.
The Old Chapel, Wells Road, Stiffkey, Norfolk, NR23 1AJ.
Tel: 01328 830099 (The Old Chapel)
01328 830690 / 07855 371779 (Antiques)
01328 830460 (Lighting).
Standard House Chandlery
Standard House Chandlery.
East Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JY.
Tel: 01328 710593.
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.
Sheringham Golf Club
Sheringham Golf Club.
Sweetbriar Lane, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8HG.
Tel: 01263 823488 / 01263 822980 (Professional).
Titchwell Manor
Titchwell Manor Hotel, Restaurant & Bar.
Titchwell, Nr Brancaster, Norfolk, PE31 8BB.
Tel: 01485 210221.
Once a Victorian Farmhouse, Titchwell Manor Hotel, Restaurant & Bar has the presence and romance characteristic of its coastal-mansion origins together with the benefit of a fabulously contemporary, stylish interior. Its situation right on the coast, close to Brancaster, the Burnhams and the RSPB Titchwell Nature Reserve, mean Titchwell Manor is ideal as a rest stop or base if you want to explore the wider region.
As well as offering extremely luxurious hotel accommodation, it has a superb new bar and dining area – both of which are open all day, every day to hotel guests and non-residents alike.
The large marble bar is well stocked with tipples from wine to real ales, while The Eating Rooms is a relaxed, but elegant, setting that is a great destination for a mid-morning top-up, an intimate evening rendezvous, or a jolly family celebration. View a sample menu for The Eating Rooms here.
For more formal, fine dining, Titchwell boasts the modern 2 AA Rosette Conservatory Restaurant. Here Head Chef Eric Snaith delivers a daily ‘Tasting Menu’ of seven mouth-watering courses composed from the highest quality, freshest ingredients (so lots of lovely local produce). View a sample menu here.
See the Sunday all-day Menu here.
While you have the choice of where to dine, and whether you plump for modern European cuisine in the Conservatory Restaurant or satisfying traditional dishes from the Eating Rooms menu, the emphasis here is very much on enjoying good food in a great atmosphere. Children welcome at Titchwell Manor and a Children’s Menu is available.
Titchwell Manor is pet-friendly! Dogs are 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.
Bespoke Catering Service also available – ideal for private dining, dinner parties & weddings. Services include picnic hampers, afternoon teas, meals delivered. For quotations, enquiries or to book a consultation call Mark on 01485 545816.
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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- 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 Mulberry Restaurant at Heacham Manor
Heacham Manor Hotel.
Hunstanton Road, Heacham, Norfolk, PE31 7JX.
Tel: 01485 536 030.
Situated in picturesque gardens on the edge of West and North Norfolk, Heacham Manor is a recently restored 16th Century country house that offers modern luxury in a rural idyll.
For dining, look no further than the airy and stylish Mulberry Restaurant (named after the garden’s ancient mulberry tree, said to have been planted by the famous Native American Indian, Pocahontas, during her stay in Heacham a few hundred years ago). Offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals it is the ideal choice whether you wish to ‘set yourself up for the day’, treat a loved one or gather the whole family together to celebrate a special occasion.
Head Chef Neil Rutland (formerly of the much-celebrated Hoste Arms in Burnham Market) is a champion of keeping dishes fresh and simple to create a pure ‘dining experience’ and makes a point of using local produce throughout his menus. Suppliers to Heacham Manor include Arthur Howell butchers in Wells-next-the-Sea, while seafood hails from King’s Lynn and Thornham (or sometimes local fishermen), fruit and veg from Coldham Fruit and ice cream from Norfolk Farmhouse Ice Creams of Dereham. Superb.
French Pastry Chef Fabien compliments Neil’s main courses with deserts that’ll satisfy even the sweetest of tooths!
Depending on your preference (and the time of year), you can dine in the stunning Conservatory, in the stylish Bar & Lounge area or outside on the terrace.
Service Times.
Lunch: 12Noon-2.30pm (full A la Carte and Daily Specials menus are available).
Traditional Afternoon Tea & Champagne Cocktail Afternoon Tea: Mon, Weds, Fri 12.30-4pm (View Menu here).
Dinner: 7-9.30pm (View a Sample Menu).
Sunday Lunch is served on Sundays – £12.50 per head.
The bar is open to guests as well as non-residents.
The Neptune Inn & Restaurant
The Neptune Restaurant With Rooms.
85 Old Hunstanton Road, Old Hunstanton,
Norfolk, PE36 6HZ.
Tel: 01485 532122.
Recipient of a coveted Michelin Star (one of only two Norfolk eateries to receive such an honour) The Neptune Restaurant at Old Hunstanton is exceptional on so many levels that it must be visited at least once when visiting the area. And if you are lucky enough to reside in Norfolk then this charming treasure is more than worth the journey.
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 Restaurant with rooms has been transformed to evoke images of the New England coast of Maine – warm and friendly, but with a generous portion of outstanding quality.
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.
Under Head Chef Kevin (who also earned a Michelin star in his last restaurant on the Isle of Wight), 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 is a permanent 5 star fixture in the Good Food Guide.
True to its origin as a coaching inn, The Neptune offers accommodation in 7 fabulous en-suite bedrooms, all furnished with the clean lines of white, hand made New England furniture.
Dinner served Tues – Sun 7pm-9pm.
Sunday lunch 12Noon – 1.30pm.
Lunch Tuesday – Friday by arrangement.
Closed Mondays.
See an example Dinner menu.
Sunday lunch is available – 2 courses £22, 3 courses £27.50. View an example of the delicious Sunday Lunch menu.
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- Complementary glass of champagne on arrival at The Neptune for dining cardholders plus one guest.
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