The Gunton Arms
Pub with rooms in Thorpe Market, Norfolk
Curator's notes:
- Stunning parkland setting
- Gorgeous views from every window
- Country-house chic
- Gutsy, ingredient-led cooking
Rooms from
Doubles: £95
Good to know
- All major credit cards accepted
- Parking available
- Alfresco dining
Quiet
romance
The fabulous baronial interiors make for an ideal candlelit date
night come rain or shine.
Dog-friendly
Dogs are always very welcome in the bar and overnight in two of the
rooms.
Water and
waves
Famous for its deserted beaches which stretch for miles, don't miss
getting to know the stunning North Norfolk Coast either on foot or
in the water!
Rooms
A sweeping staircase leads upstairs to the eight gorgeous bedrooms named after locals that work on the estate - all ooze country-house style and period charm. Expect rich fabrics and wall coverings, antique furnishings and objet d'art, Persian rugs on thick carpets, feature fireplaces, and comfortable beds topped with Egyptian cotton, traditional bedspreads and blankets.
There's no TV, just a Roberts radio, so relax and savour the peace and quiet and the far-reaching parkland views. Brilliant bathrooms have marble-tiled floors, old washstands and posh smellies, the biggest and best having deep tubs and separate walk-in showers. Don't miss the mini roof terrace off the landing with its deck chairs - perfect for a sundowner on a summer's evening.
Restaurant & bar
Simple, gutsy, ingredient-led cooking is engrained into the menu, which prioritises local seasonal fare, hearty dishes and big flavours. Venison comes from the deer park, seafood and Cromer crab is caught by local fishermen and samphire foraged along the coast. Roasted, well-aged meats, cooked over the vast open fire in the Elk Room is a highlight - the impressive dining room is dominated by huge elk antlers over the equally vast open fire and features a vaulted wooden roof, old pew benches and scrubbed tables, and colourful drapes at the French doors leading out to the parkland garden.
Four handpumps on the bar dispense East Anglian ales including locally brewed Woodforde's Wherry, Adnams Southwold Bitter and Broadside, as well as a local guest beer. Behind the bar you'll find some boutique gins and a good range of malts, plus a concise list of wines, which includes a decent house wine from a small French vineyard.
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