I like this site. Sure, it's a "holiday park" so not as small, boutique, "cool" or whatever as some…read moremight like, but the setting in the middle of woods in the middle of nowhere with the cliffs and sea to one side and nature reserves on the other three is fantastic. It's only a short cycle from several decent pubs, Dunwich, the beaches thereof etc and they hire bikes which you can then take (with sprog in trailer) far and wide along bridleways across the nature reserves. There's a basic playground and a basic shop that will sell you a very good map of the aforementioned highways and byways as well as the usual stuff, and if you are in a tent rather than a van you can camp under the trees near the sea. And if you don't fancy tent or van they've got giant statics, wood cabins and a couple of cottages as well.

I have checked into this hotel over 40 times since my Norwich project started and I think it might…read morebe time to update my review. That number of "check-ins" above accurately reflect the number of days I've stayed. I have stayed in several different rooms and depending on how busy they are will depend on whether or not I get upgraded or just get a regular room. It is a conference center and it's the nicest hotel in Norwich, so it can fill up when there is a special event. (A movie was recently filmed in town so most of the cast and crew stayed here for two weeks.) While the upgraded rooms are nice (I had the honeymoon suite a couple of times) even the standard rooms are clean and comfortable and plenty roomy. Flat screen TVs, a work desk with UK power sockets, a trouser press, bathrobe and slippers, plus wifi that works everywhere in the hotel (not free unless you are Gold or Platinum elite) though it does get VERY slow between 21:30 and 23:00. The staff are very friendly and most welcoming. Once a month is a meet-and-greet with the management, which has allowed me to provide them with some feedback and opportunities for improvement. The 1559 Restaurant serves a continental and English breakfast buffet in the morning and a decent (if spendy) dinner. The Zest Bar is more like a golf club with less expensive entrees and the same selection of drinks and beers. Room service is expensive but good if you have to spend the night in your room on conference calls. Most of the time, the rooms are very quiet and very peaceful. I'd recommend avoiding the '01 rooms as inconsiderate guests who shout in the hallway can be heard in your room. I've also had to deal with the noise from the marquee once or twice, but closing the windows usually solves that problem. As part of a proper golf resort, there is a full 18 hole course which I have not played. There is a nice driving range that has allowed me to burn off a little frustration by smacking little white golf balls off into the distance (or not so far into the distance because I suck!) and the Pro Shop does have "house clubs" you can borrow. There is plentiful parking and it's free. The speedbumps on the drive are awful, so go slow! There are only two things that keep this property from getting that fifth star: - It is a couple of miles from the Norwich city center which means cellular coverage is poor. A taxi from the rail station will run about £10. - The hotel is not air-conditioned. Rooms are outfitted with radiators (that work well) and a three-speed rotating fan (that is great for pushing the warm air around).

Great place to play golf and have a drink in the club house cafe…read more Had brunch here when my parents stayed once. It was excellent. Great looking indoor pool.

The George restaurant here is wonderful!!! I had a wonderful meal and it was delicious grated…read morefestive for the holidays!! The staff was really friendly.

Best Western hotels can be quite unique and quaint - and frankly that's not always good! But this…read morehotel is a little gem and much effort has gone into refurbishing the rooms without losing their character. The restaurant dishes out fairly simple but varied fare, the bar is well stocked and the cooked breakfast decent. This is my preferred Best Western in this part of the country. Owners certainly take pride in its upkeep.

General- Dunston hall looks stunning from the outside, but a little disappointing inside…read more We had a random maze like walk to find out hotel room, down some stairs, along a corridor and then up a lift and some more corridor! Room- The room itself was poor, as in a previous review, no aircon and our room was equally hot and we visited in November! how they manage this i dont know considering the rest of the hotel is so cold. Bathroom- Poor level of finish in the bath room, while it has a bath and shower, was not by any means special. Dinning- Our dinning experience was poor. Our waitress gave us bread, but no butter, when our food finally came it was poor. Took and age to get a desert menu. We ordered desert and coffee, of course the coffee came first! Then to add insult to injury, and automatic 10% was added. While i'm aware this is common practice, normally the service would have been good! Gym- The gym had a range of weights machines and CV but very little room. No room to stretch etc... Overall- Stunning looking building, but nothing to write home about!

Old British style hotel. The staff is very friendly and available. The room is clean and "OK",…read moreexcept for the old, faded decoration. It should be a bit refreshed... The bar is really great to drink and relax after a long day. The food in the restaurant is the weak point, but the service is still great.

Affordable clean hotel/b&b overlooking the river close to Norwich town centre. Great room layout…read moreand decor, food was delicious and fresh. Staff are very friendly, it's on a main road- so sometimes you can hear the cars outside. Beds are comfortable, hairdryer, tea and coffee, tv, towels and soap provided. Would definately stay again.

The Blyth at Southwold is a place to unwind and relax…read more The hotel is relatively new, and you may not agree with all the interior decor decisions made by the owner, but it is fresh and comfortable none the less. Located in some of Englands most lovely walking countryside, you will have no problem walking up a thrist and appetite, both of which can be admirably satiated at the Blyth. And, if you want variety, the village of Southwold is well served with bars and restaurants. All in all, a hearty recommendation.

Wonderful hotel, I stay every few years and I will keep coming back…read more The crown jewel of this hotel is the Wine Press restaurant which is fantastic. You get your breakfast here which is first rate and the restaurant in the evening serves incredible local, seasonal food. Location is perfect, you can see the cathedral from your window. Everything worth seeing in Norwich is very nearby. Rooms are fine, we only stayed in a basic room because it's all that was available over a busy Easter weekend but had zero complaints. Beds are comfy, rooms are clean, no crappy minibar which is a huge plus in my eyes.

We stayed at the Maids Head Hotel on a freezing cold snowy March day, and after parking in their…read morespacious free car park, we were pleased to find a warm welcome from the very helpful and professional receptionist. We had opted for their Historic Norwich package which for £150 per night had included free Thornton's chocolates and a bottle of prosecco on arrival in one of their feature rooms, two free passes to Norwich castle, a £25 allowance per person towards dinner in their beautiful WinePress@Wensum restaurant, and breakfast for two also in the WinePress@Wensum restaurant the next morning. Well I must say, even though I am a right mean bugger I thought the package was good value for such a nice room and such excellent food. Every part of the hotel oozed class, from its pleasant comfortable sitting areas, to its beautiful spacious restaurant, and I would go so far as to say it was the finest hotel I had stayed in for year. The location was excellent, just a stone's throw away from the Cathedral, and a five minute stroll from the city centre with its market and many shops. I honestly could not find a single fault with any aspect of our stay apart from, next time we stay with you, could you do something about cold wintery weather? Free Wi-Fi and parking, excellent staff, superior hotel and restaurant with exceptional food, means the Maids Head Hotel deserves your consideration next time you stay in Norwich. Highly recommended!

We spent four pleasant days at the Nelson Premiere Inn at Norwich…read more Chloe and Sylvia in reception were very helpful, Chloe organised the room overlooking the river for us after a little bit of juggling.... I would have preferred a stand alone shower rather than a shower in the bath as I have a bad back making access stressful and scary. although the water pressure was fantastic, best ever experienced! Amy in the restaurant and bar was great. Even though the restaurant was really busy, we were served really quickly she was also very helpful and friendly. Also, Gordon in the bar made an excellent Passion Martini cocktail. The breakfast was great, really good selection, we've never had crumpets for breakfast at a hotel before. Our evening meals were excellent, tasty and the plates were hot, so no food cooling rapidly... all good value for money. All in all a good experience, when staying in the UK, we will only use Premiere Inn In future.

I had a fantastic night's sleep when I stayed here. The bed was comfy, the room was clean, the…read morestaff were polite and helpful, and there was free parking at the public car park just 2 minutes' walk down Duke Street. You get what you pay for in most Premier Inns, but I'd definitely use this one again. Excellent value for money, and conveniently located for all the local restaurants and bars.