The Old Rectory

In the Yare valley on the outskirts of Norwich, this three-storey Grade II listed Georgian rectory is the family home of Chris and Sally Entwistle and their Birman cats, Rollo and Milli. 'A very comfortable family-run hotel', it returns from the Shortlist to a full entry thanks to a positive report by regular correspondents. 'The house is spacious and the cooking is of a high standard; we would readily return.' The bedrooms in the main house have Georgian proportions; some have the original fireplace. 'Our standard room was large with an excellent bathroom with bath and separate shower. We were given a choice of blankets or duvet.' Three rooms in a converted coach house (20 yards away) have sloping beams. In the panelled restaurant, which faces the south lawn, chef James Perry has a short menu of modern dishes, perhaps smooth parsnip and thyme soup; roasted marinated chicken breast, crushed new potatoes, Puy lentil and vegetable sauce. Breakfast has 'chef's own' toasted muesli; local bacon, sausages and ham, free-range eggs. In summer, it can be taken in a gazebo by the swimming pool. (Bryan and Mary Blaxall)

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The Old Rectory, Norwich, Winter Warmer Break

Jan 3rd to Feb 28th (excl Feb 14-16th). Two nights or more, D,B&B for two with a glass of mulled wine by our log fire on arrival, three-course 2AA Rosette dinner and locally sourced English breakfast. Mon to Sat inclusive. Call us on 01603 700772 or book online at www.oldrectorynorwich.com/book-online . From £150 per room per night.

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  • A very comfortable family-run hotel near the river, in attractive grounds. The house is spacious. Our bedroom was large, with luxurious bathroom, choice of blankets or duvet. Cooking of a high standard. Breakfast has wide and freshly cooked choice.

    Brian and Mary Blaxall, 07/10/2011

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The Old Rectory, Norwich, Winter Warmer Break

Jan 3rd to Feb 28th (excl Feb 14-16th). Two nights or more, D,B&B for two with a glass of mulled wine by our log fire on arrival, three-course 2AA Rosette dinner and locally sourced English breakfast. Mon to Sat inclusive. Call us on 01603 700772 or book online at www.oldrectorynorwich.com/book-online . From £150 per room per night.

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

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The Old Rectory, Norwich, Winter Warmer Break

Jan 3rd to Feb 28th (excl Feb 14-16th). Two nights or more, D,B&B for two with a glass of mulled wine by our log fire on arrival, three-course 2AA Rosette dinner and locally sourced English breakfast. Mon to Sat inclusive. Call us on 01603 700772 or book online at www.oldrectorynorwich.com/book-online . From £150 per room per night.

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

Contact Details

The Old Rectory

103 Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew NORWICH Norfolk England NR7 0HF

Telephone

01603 700772

Website

www.oldrectorynorwich.com

Further Information

Bedrooms

8, 3 in coach house.

Open

all year except Christmas/New Year, restaurant closed Sun.

Facilities

drawing room, conservatory, dining room, 1-acre garden, unheated swimming pool (9 by 5 metres, summer only), unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

in drawing room, dining room.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

only guide dogs allowed.

Credit cards

Amex, MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2012] B&B £65-£80 per person, set dinner £30, full alc £50, 1-night bookings refused weekends (spring and summer).