The Blakeney Hotel

Blakeney, Norfolk

‘A wonderful reminder of the delight a well-run, imaginative hotel can offer,’ reads one of many good reports of this family-friendly hotel with shimmering vistas over estuary and salt marsh. More

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‘A wonderful reminder of the delight a well-run, imaginative hotel can offer,’ reads one of many good reports of this family-friendly hotel with shimmering vistas over estuary and salt marsh. There is a wide choice of fairly pricey, smart, contemporary rooms in three grades. The best have antiques, perhaps a four-poster, a patio or balcony. ‘Our A+ room in the Granary annexe was charming, with a very comfortable bed, a small but pleasant bathroom with under-floor heating.’ ‘Our rooms were classed B, but we need not have been anxious . . . What we lacked in views was well compensated for by the magnificent first-floor lounge with picture windows over the salt marsh and treats for lunch – seafood platter and crab sandwiches especially.’ In the restaurant, expect dishes such as seared cod with sweetcorn, ham hock, crab chowder, spinach and lemon. ‘The food exceeded expectations by a wide margin.’ ‘A good choice’ of breakfast dishes includes ‘kedgeree, undyed smoked haddock’. A boat trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point is a must. (JK Chothia, David Sowden, Lady Elizabeth Akenhead, and others)

Hotel details

Address

The Quay
Blakeney
Holt
Norfolk
NR25 7NE
England

Telephone

01263 740797

Bedrooms

64. 16 in Granary annexe, some on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year.

Facilities

lift, 2 lounges, bar, restaurant, in-room TV, function facilities, heated indoor pool, steam room, mini-gym, games room, terrace, ¼-acre walled garden, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed, family rooms with bunk beds, cot £6, extra bed from £20, adult £45.

Dogs

allowed in some bedrooms 
(£20 per night), not in public rooms.

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £306, singles from £132. Set-price 3-course menu £40. 1-night stays refused Fri, Sat, bank holidays.

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Comments about The Blakeney Hotel

We had an excellent 3-generation holiday at the Blakeney Hotel. The staff were all friendly and helpful, the meals tasty and we had much enjoyment in the inviting indoor pool. There is lots to do in the area - boats to see the Blakeney seals, long sandy Holkham beach, a steam railway, glass blowing and several stately homes to visit. - Jane & Martin Bailey - July 2021
I have already submitted a review for this visit but in the light of your "kipper" campaign I thought I should single out the kippers I had here for breakfast every morning - from the nearby Cley Smokehouse - perfection. - David Sefton - January 2020
A lovely, comfortable hotel with an excellent pool. Their January three-night package was tempting. I will certainly return, - David Sefton - January 2020
I took advantage of their January offer - just £115 pn for a single room (with estuary view) D,B&B. I enjoyed it so much I have rebooked for later in the month. Excellent staff, lovely pool, relaxing lounges and delicious food. I was particularly pleased that there were no 'extras' on the daily dinner menu (even for cheese - my particular bete-noire). Top notch. - David Sefton - January 2019
A classic country house hotel, offering a range of public rooms, some with wonderful views over the estuary, but all with armchairs and sofas distinctly more comfy than those available even in a large bedroom; an indoor swimming pool, steam room and lukewarm jacuzzi; comfortable beds in tastefully decorated rooms; universally friendly and efficient staff; an ambitious menu,with some unusual combinations; and a first rate wine list. It is by any objective standards rather pricey. It has insufficient parking facilities. - Andrew Warren - January 2018

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