The Mail's hotel inspector calls out to the Blakeney Hotel - the grand dame of the North Norfolk coast
The Mail's hotel inspector stops at the Blakeney Hotel, the 'grande dame' of the North Norfolk coast, with customers who have been regulars for 40 years. Here's his verdict... The Blakeney is 'expensively dressed, well-mannered, self-assured' Go between now and Easter and there are deals, Inspector reveals READ MORE: The new $2.3million Gruffalo attraction pounds arriving in Blackpool
The Blakeney Hotel is the grand dame of the North Norfolk coast: expensively dressed, well-bred, self-assured - and has been around for ages.
It occupies a prime position on the quayside, with spectacular views of the estuary and marshes salt flats to Blakeney Point and the seal colony.
It's expensive in the spring and summer, with a loyal clientele, many of them during our stay winter midweek are of a certain age. A couple is heard telling a waitress that they have been regulars for 40 years.
In return for this loyalty, customers are assured of a service seasoned, tastefully decorated with a nautical theme, formal dining room, indoor pool, full-fledged gym, and plenty of space to sit and think.
Go between now and Easter and there are deals. We're on a dinner, bed and breakfast package for £330, which is still plenty, but nearly £100 cheaper than normal. We were offered a choice of room - either a small one overlooking the estuary or something larger on the garden side.
Of course we choose the former, which even has a balcony with table and chairs. It's a nice piece...
The Blakeney Hotel is the grand dame of the North Norfolk coast: expensively dressed, well-bred, self-assured - and has been around for ages.
It occupies a prime position on the quayside, with spectacular views of the estuary and marshes salt flats to Blakeney Point and the seal colony.
It's expensive in the spring and summer, with a loyal clientele, many of them during our stay winter midweek are of a certain age. A couple is heard telling a waitress that they have been regulars for 40 years.
In return for this loyalty, customers are assured of a service seasoned, tastefully decorated with a nautical theme, formal dining room, indoor pool, full-fledged gym, and plenty of space to sit and think.
Go between now and Easter and there are deals. We're on a dinner, bed and breakfast package for £330, which is still plenty, but nearly £100 cheaper than normal. We were offered a choice of room - either a small one overlooking the estuary or something larger on the garden side.
Of course we choose the former, which even has a balcony with table and chairs. It's a nice piece...
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