You don't have to blow a fortune to stay at this relaxed yet refined hotel in converted barns, the former home of Langham Glass, and featuring many charming nods to its heritage. Created by Sam Cutmore-Scott, the style is artfully mismatched, with old car seats and upcycled pipework. In Ivy's lounge (after Sam's granny), with its decadent sofas, an enormous stained-glass window features Norfolk birds, plus a couple of canaries to honour Norwich City FC. The characterful restaurant, Stanley's (Sam's granddad), has exposed brick, beams, wood floor, copper tables. Tasting menus are served here, which might include BBQ mackerel, and lamb rump with anchovy cream. There is also a tempting all-day bar menu: eat indoors or in a courtyard with fire pit and water features (the mac 'n' cheese is recommended). Bedrooms have a heated oak floor, complimentary cocktails, fresh milk and goodies in a fridge, an espresso machine, posh bathroom products. 'They are very rustic chic, many with a modern four-poster; some with a bath as well as a shower.' A reader had a 'very pleasant room' in the eaves. After breakfast, set off to explore the beaches of the North Norfolk coast.