Victoria

Upmarket but informal small hotel (owned by Holkham Estate), eclectic mix of furnishings inc deep low sofas, lighted candles in heavy sticks, big log fire, well kept Adnams Bitter, Woodfordes Wherry and a guest, nice wines and coffee, good local seasonal food, friendly if not speedy service, anglo-indian décor in linked dining rooms (best to book); piped music; children welcome, dogs in bar, sheltered courtyard with retractable awning, walks to nature-reserve salt marshes and sea, ten stylish bedrooms, open all day