Hotels East Anglian hotels

The Blakeney Hotel, BLAKENEY

'One of our regular haunts where a pleasant stay is assured,' say fans of this large, traditional hotel, which has 'inspiring' views across the tidal estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point. Owned by Michael Stannard, it is managed by Anne Thornalley; their staff are 'friendly, reliable, unobtrusive'...

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The White Horse, BRANCASTER STAITHE

On the sea marsh side of a village in north Norfolk, Cliff Nye's informal inn (managed by Kevin Nobes) is liked for its 'relaxed' style. There are panoramic views across the tidal marshes from the conservatory restaurant and terrace...

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The Wentworth, ALDEBURGH

Owned for 90 years by one family, this traditional seaside hotel faces fishing huts and boats on Aldeburgh's shingle beach. The 'hands-on' Michael Pritt, the third generation, runs it...

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Byfords, HOLT

Seven bedrooms, including one for disabled guests and one (with an adjacent room) suitable for a family, and a new reception area have been added to Iain and Clair Wilson's unusual venture, a combination of 'posh B&B', continental-style café/bistro and delicatessen. The 'higgledy-piggledy' conversion of old houses (Grade II listed) is on the main square of a charming little Norfolk town...

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Morston Hall, MORSTON

In an area of outstanding natural beauty on the north Norfolk coast, this Jacobean flint-and-brick mansion 'lived up to its reputation for exceptional food' when inspectors called. Owners Tracy (front-of-house) and Galton Blackiston, chef/patron (who appears on television), are sometimes away...

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