Blakeney Hotel

A sense of timeless tranquillity abounds at the Blakeney Hotel, one of North Norfolk’s best-kept secrets. Enjoying panoramic views across the estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point – designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – this privately-owned, family-run hotel appears, from the outside at least, to have changed little over the years. Step inside, though, and while all the traditional charm remains, you’ll find plenty of contemporary updates to the 60-plus bedrooms, spacious lounges, bar and restaurant.

This is a place to relax and rejuvenate; many of the rooms have magnificent views over the estuary and salt marshes, some have balconies or south-facing garden views, and others have patios leading onto the gardens. The quayside location makes this hotel perfect for people-watching. But for those with energy to burn, there’s plenty to do here – along with a billiard and games room, there’s a heated swimming pool, spa bath, steam and sauna room and a mini gym.

Highly regarded as one of the leading restaurants in the region, the AA rosette-awarded restaurant offers a range of hearty breakfasts, light lunches, local, seasonal a la carte and daily table d’hote menus as well as delicious afternoon teas, all available for residents and non-residents to enjoy.

The Blakeney Hotel is ideal as a short break destination – park, unpack and for a couple of days you can forget what’s going on in the world.