Some friends and I stayed at The Victoria Inn for two nights as we were attending a friend's…read morewedding at Holkham Hall which is less than a mile away. The hotel is ideally situated if you're a wedding guest, as it's five minutes by car or a 20 minute walk - so if you can't get a taxi at the end of the night you don't have to trek too far. They have 20 bedrooms - 10 within 'The Vic' itself and a further 10 in Ancient House, located directly opposite. The Vic has a large restaurant and bar, spacious conservatory, outside terraces and drawing room (where paying guests have sole access to complimentary whiskies, ports and rums!). It's almost completely dog-friendly here - there were about six in the restaurant alone! We ended up having dinner here on the Friday night and then breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday. All of the food was delicious and locally sourced. Their wine list was also really good, though expect to pay a premium here. The staff were all terrific and you were made to feel right at home. Our room ('Joe's Stop') was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfy and my huge walk-in shower in the en suite was a definite highlight! The hotel has seriously enviable views over the Holkham National Nature Reserve. It's also very close to Holkham Beach. The location is just superb in every way. Tip: Breakfasts are included in the room rates. Tip: Check in is after 3pm on the day of arrival. Check out is 11am or earlier on the day of departure.

The Victoria is actually situated in the hamlet of Holkham, a couple of miles, outside Wells on the…read moremain road that passes the Holkham hall estate. It's a great place serving outstanding food. It's more than a gastro-pub, more of a restaurant with a bar area attached the style is unusual a sort of colonial British Raj effect but it's done well and works. It's not cheap but if you're looking to splurge it's great for an evening meal out. If all you're looking for is a pint and some top-quality bar food it's the place to head for too. It's right opposite the Lady Anne's road that leads down to the stunning Holkham beach too a great place to stop off after a walk in this truly beautiful area.

The Edinburgh is a decent pub situated in the middle of town, near Staithe street the main shopping…read moreroad and just round the corner from the Buttlands, the town green. It's frequented by tourists and locals alike and there's usually quite a buzz, particularly on a weekend evening. The food is decent pub-grub at a fair price and the beer is well-kept and supplemented with a range of lagers and a decent wine selection. The décor isn't exactly state-of-the-art and seems rather stuck in a time-warp but the service is friendly and swift and there's a little courtyard area out the back which is a real sun-trap on a warm day. Recommended.

We were warned before visiting that Burnham Market was the 'Chelsea' of Norfolk, so we should…read moreperhaps have anticipated that a pot of tea wasn't going to come cheap! However, when on holiday, it's rather nice to have a treat - and afternoon tea at The Hoste Arms is a real treat. The scones were warm and delicious and some people sitting at tables around us had the full works including bite-sized sandwiches and cakes - all of which looked as delicious as they no doubt tasted. The Hoste Arms describes itself as 'a 35-bedroom hotel with, five different restaurant areas and 80 staff'. It also has a full bar and is a large, rambling place with loads of cosy nooks and comfortable sofas where one can find a quiet corner surrounded by quaint artifacts. We sat out in the sunny 'Tranquil Garden' and found the service in that remote outpost somewhat slow! Perhaps one or two more staff wouldn't go amiss.

We stayed here for one night for a quick, unplanned beach getaway. A good friend of mine loves this…read morepub for a weekend away, so we took the advice. This place is good with a potential to become great; unfortunately, a few things bring it down. Still, it's undervalued with my 3 stars rating. We checked in with the very friendly reception desk, and the woman who assisted us seemed genuinely interested in our enjoyment of not only the hotel, but the town and the surrounding areas, offering suggestions for things to do. We were taken to our room, a junior suite in the spa building across the parking lot from the main entrance. The room was gorgeous! The room was hugely spacious with a massive four-post bed and a very nice seating area with a seemingly vintage leather couch. The room had a hugely unique African safari-style theme, which I found interesting. But here's where we discovered our first downside: the windows. Soundproofing was very poor, and as staff members shuttled rolling carts and trash bins from one building to the other, we heard every movement. This included waking us up earlier than we would have liked and keeping us up fairly late, too. We still managed a good night's rest, but it took away from the experience. Stepping back a bit, we had dinner in the restaurant. We arrived for our 7pm reservation to discover that the staff had somehow erroneously confused our reservation with another. They straight-up panicked! We were asked to have a seat while it was sorted out; however, once we were seated, we discovered only one other couple in the dining room at the time, so I have no idea what caused the panic. It was odd and shows they don't adapt well. Now, here's where things get a bit strange for me. The dining room we were in was not wired for sound, so, someone (I don't know who, but presumably the restaurant manager and hopefully not an ambitious staff member) was playing music from an iPod attached to a portable speaker. I know, you think I'm being too harsh, but bear with me. This portable speaker, in the posh restaurant, was blasting an old Maroon 5 album on repeat. It killed the ambiance completely. On the one hand, the staff is very well trained in proper service, while on the other they apparently can bring an iPod and play whatever crap music they want. What the hell? How has nobody noticed this and rectified the issue? Is this how Maroon 5 gets royalties now? Eventually, as the restaurant got busier, the staff forgot about the iPod and we were mercifully spared a third run-through of Songs About Jane. If you don't want to shell out cash for a speaker system, fine, but at least hide the speaker and create a carefully curated playlist. Hell, I'll volunteer to do it for you for free. The food was okay, but nothing special. I did love the house Bordeaux, but it had been a few very challenging months since I had a glass of wine, so I would have probably enjoyed even white zinfandel at that point. The next morning, we work for breakfast and experienced another oddity. If you a book a room with breakfast included, you still only receive a continental offering. If you want a scrambled egg, it will cost you an extra 5 quid. I don't consider myself a cheap guy, but, I paid £225 to stay here. For that price, you can't throw in a poached egg? Come on, guys. Ultimately, I almost feel like this place is trying to give its notoriously posh Chelsea visitors exactly what they've come to expect from other hotels, and, in offering these things in name only, revealing a collective lack of thoroughness to the more observant guest. The hotel is nice, but it's niceness is only an inch deep. Dig deeper and it spoils quickly, but I guess it's good enough to fool the aloof West End crowd on a warm summer's day.

I recently had my wedding reception here. Planning a wedding is anything but easy especially when…read moreyou live on the other side of the world from where the ceremony and reception are to take place. Harry and the people at The Feathers were extremely accommodating and helpful. We had a local friend check out the place and it came highly recommended. We contacted the hotel and restaurant by email and were able to work out all of the details. We had about 40 people in attendance for a sit-down dinner of traditional roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. We also had a band, which The Feathers also had no problem accommodating. The Feathers did not charge a room fee or hourly use fee; only food, drink, and some fresh flower centerpieces at reasonable prices.. They put down a small dance floor in front of the band at no additional charge too. On the morning of the reception the tables were beautifully set and they allowed us to come and place additional wedding favors down with no problem. They handled the placement and took extra care to set up our guest-book, cake, and gift tables with our wedding colors. We had an open bar, which served us all night. The Feathers really made our reception perfect. I can't thank them enough. May not be great for larger weddings, 75 and above, but great for us.

I've never stayed here, being a local, but I have had plenty of meals out at this destination, or…read moreeven just drinks with friends, come to think of it! They have a good number of big tables so it's great for a gathering and the prices aren't too bad. The food has always been good as well. Also been to a few functions here. They keep everything flowing well and make it into a nice, intimate evening!

Comfortable accommodation in a charming listed home set in its own grounds and enclosed by the…read moretraditional brick and flint walls so characteristic of Norfolk. Built over two hundred years ago its history dates back to a time when Wells-next-the-sea was a port of major significance in England's trading with Europe. Wells is ideally situated for exploring the North Norfolk coast with its rich history, National Trust Houses, famous bird reserves, excellent golf courses and miles and miles of unspoilt beaches. Put your mind at ease and relish the delightful accommodation and relaxing atmosphere that is: Ilex House. The accommodation comprises: Three well appointed bedrooms with tea\coffee making facilities. Ample car parking within the grounds. Separate guest-sitting room with television Pets welcome I have stayed here six times on business I enjoy my stays but like everything else in Wells, Ilex house is approaching its sell by date. Rooms have showers and wash basin but no lavatory and no TV but there is a TV lounge.

I've just returned home from a few days spent in the sleepy gem of a place that is Sheringham. For…read morethose of us who were actually alive the last time England won the World Cup (I was a mere few months old at the time but a fact I feel is important to stress!) the scenery and ambience of the town invokes a nostalgic quality of the type of countryside read about as kids - it's a Secret 7, Famous 5 style environment. You interact with close knit, polite and friendly townsfolk, view pretty cottages with their perfect gardens and pass twitchers, clutching their binoculars on their way to the marshes to view some lesser spotted variety of bird that are seen at this time of year. Hopefully I've set the scene here - it is quintessentially the most olde English town I have ever visited. However, it's not a place I would have chosen to frequent had it not been for my dear old mum, who moved to Sheringham 8 years ago for some sea air and stress free living. Having previously just spent day trips or the odd one night at mum's, I decided the time was right was a few days of rest and relaxation by the sea with my other half to chill away from the hustle and bustle of London. So, my search through various online sites began. To cut a long and arduous story short, after a few hours I thought we would be doomed to stay in some dreary B&B or spend a small fortune at some ancient hotel that looked like the setting for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest' with the cast of 'Cocoon'! However, after spending what seemed like an ice age trawling the web, I found The Two Lifeboats. It looked good, was reasonable and right near the seafront, so I booked up. My mum seemed dubious at my choice after I'd informed her of where we would be spending our time, recalling a time she'd been there 6 years ago and never having gone there since. On the first night, we treated her to dinner here and she has been converted. First off the place was unrecognisable from her last visit. Next, the staff are lovely and helpful. The food is above average fayre and priced well - there are tables outside to view the spectacular sunsets (to compete with my fading memories of Ibiza in the 90's!) The room we stayed in was small but perfectly equipped and a great view of the sea. It's an old pub, so the stairs are quite narrow and steep so perhaps not best suited to all but for us, it was perfect. The breakfast is served in the pub area too and very delicious before our epic walks along the coast. For a nostalgic and welcome short break, I would highly recommend.

Great location. Friendly staff. Perfect for enjoying an evening drink and watching the sunset over…read morethe sea. Decent food too - just standard pub fare but good value and tasty!

This is by far one of the best hotel's and restaurants in the area. They have a head chef who was…read moretrained in France and he really does offer some of the best food in town. It is very homely and comfortable. In the winter they usually have a real log burning fire and plenty of winter warmers on the menu. The Sunday lunch is also particularly good. The staff are very nice and well trained, especially in the wine and the food. Great place..highly recommend it.

What a sweet experience within the Angel Hotel. We looked for a tea, and when we visited and saw…read moreothers enjoying theirs so much we decided this is the place! Reservations are a must. Some of us began with a selection of teas, and others chose coffee. The finger sandwiches were delicious and included turkey and cranberry sauce, egg salad, and cucumber & cream cheese. My friends raved about the scotch eggs and sausage roll, but I enjoyed the salmon and dill roll. The buttermilk scone was perfectly tender and was served with jam and clotted cream. Desserts included a macaron, a chocolate orange profiterole, an apple crumble tartlet and Christmas cake. All were perfection. Staff were very attentive. Paid parking is adjacent.

I've always wished you could do half star reviews on Yelp as I would give this restaurant a 4.5…read morestars. Everything was just right, the only negative was the waiter was rushed. He did a fine job waiting on our table but we felt like it was always rushed. We had short rib pie, the sea bass & the snapper & they were all excellent. The birthday brownie was complimentary & a nice touch. Their warm bread was outstanding. They have a nice wine list, although being from the states I wasn't familiar with most of their wines. The atmosphere is just right, not too stuffy but does have class. I'd definitely would go again whenever I'm back visiting.