Best Country house hotels in Norfolk (2025)

Just two hours from London, Norfolk stretches out with wide-open countryside, stunning beaches, and sleepy villages dotted along 90 miles of coastline. The region is also full of characterful country house hotels, some boasting indoor pools and Michelin-starred cuisine. Families can find roomy, welcoming stays, while couples have romantic hideaways at their fingertips. Each hotel in our selection is chosen for its service, design, and memorable experiences. Explore our guide to Norfolk’s best country house hotels and start planning your next trip.

For a swimming pool

Set amid lush gardens, The Grove is a charming family-run country retreat. Interiors feature elegant wood-panelled lounges, cosy fireplaces, and softly lit sitting areas, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests can unwind in the indoor pool, enjoy treatments at the massage hut, and dine on seasonal dishes at the 2 AA Rosette restaurant.

For the spa

Congham Hall is an elegant country house boasting interiors that mix period charm with contemporary sophistication—think oak-panelled lounges, grand staircases, and individually styled bedrooms. The spa offers a tranquil escape with hydrotherapy pools, treatment rooms, and a tranquil relaxation lounge, perfect for unwinding in the countryside.

For foodies

Step into timeless elegance at Morston Hall, where traditional interiors exude warmth and character. Its standout feature is the acclaimed restaurant, boasting a Michelin star and 4 AA rosettes, serving inventive dishes that make every meal an unforgettable gastro experience.
Perched on the coast with breathtaking views, Titchwell Manor impresses with chic, contemporary interiors. Yet it’s the award-winning European restaurant that steals the spotlight, delivering refined, imaginative cuisine that draws food lovers from near and far, making it the ultimate destination for a culinary-focused coastal retreat.
Norfolk Mead offers countryside charm on the Norfolk Broads, complete with its own boat for scenic exploration. The elegant restaurant showcases innovative, seasonal cooking with two AA rosettes, creating a dining experience that perfectly complements the riverside surroundings, ideal for a relaxed foodie getaway.

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The 5 Best Country House Hotels in Norfolk

Titchwell Manor

Norfolk

Boutique Norfolk coastal hotel with stunning views. Individually designed rooms offer traditional touches; flagstone floors, chintz wallpaper and sash wallpaper - all with contemporary bathrooms. Stunning modern European cuisine served in a lovely conservatory. Wonderful rural abode.

Private Hot Tub - There are two rooms whose private patios offer a luxurious wooden outdoor hot tub.
Views - Overlooking the North Norfolk coastline and marshes.
Great walks - Lovely walks on the Norfolk coastal path.
Birdwatching - Midweek birdwatching packages available

from £145 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Morston Hall

Norfolk (Holt)

Renowned gastro-hotel. A traditionally-furnished small country house hotel in this small coastal village. Great food, but set menu. Morston renowned for seal trips. Sailing.

Foodies - Morston Hall's restaurant holds a Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes!
Cooking classes - Half day cookery demonstrations and three day residential courses available.
Sights nearby - Close to plenty of East Anglia's stately homes.
Great walks - Walk the coastal path

from £320 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Norfolk Mead

Norfolk (Coltishall)

Charming country house hotel in Norfolk Broads with its own boat for exploring the waterways. Lovely grounds and lake. Smart individually decorated bedrooms. Sumptuous breakfast, Sunday lunch, proper afternoons teas and hampers provided. Perfect for short breaks, weddings or business conferences.

Garden - Well-kept pretty garden with lake and wildfowl. The 12 acres extend to bank of the River Bure
Sights nearby - minute drive away or visit the Sandringham Estate and its beautiful grounds
Fishing - There is a fishing lake in the grounds and off-river mooring
Great walks - There are over 300km of footpaths around the Norfolk Broads

from £130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Grove

Norfolk (Cromer)

A family run hotel that's been passed down through three generations. Boasting a secluded setting within mature gardens, an indoor pool and massage hut this is a place to come and unwind. As suitable for children as is for a romantic weekend away. It has a fantastic British restaurant too.

Local exploring - Perfecty located to explore the best of Norfolk's sites.
Great walks - Take long walks along the beautiful coastline.
Swimming Pool - Indoor pool
Restaurant

from £120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Congham Hall

Norfolk (Kings Lynn)

An elegant rural property set in a beautiful part of Norfolk. Chic rooms are individually styled and boast sink-into beds and egyptian cotton sheets. An indulgent spa and award winning restaurant make this the perfect place to return to after a day exploring the countryside.

Total relaxation - A tranquil country house set in beautifully manicured gardens and boasting a fantastic spa.
Spa - The Secret Garden Spa offers signature herbal treatments, plus there's a thermal suite, experience showers & outdoor hot tub
Spa breaks - Sublime herbal treatments, plus superb facilities including a thermal suite, experience showers & much more! Truly spoiling.
Birdwatching - Norfolk is known to be the bird watching capital of Britain and there are numerous nature reserves to visit

from £135 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The 5 Best Country House Hotels in Norfolk (2025)