Hotel Norfolk or Suffolk, nice but traditional food

Hotel Norfolk or Suffolk, nice but traditional food

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Norfolkandchance

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2,010 posts

198 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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Hi,

We are trying to book a hotel for my in-laws (mid 70s but fit and active) for their golden wedding. We were looking at places like Dunston Hall - around a couple of hundred quid for dinner, bed and breakfast.

Unfortunately, my father-in-law has a very limited range of food he'll eat and modern menus with jus, pestos, pine nuts or similar, even garlic, will concern him. He would genuinely find it very stressful and the evening would be spoiled. Basically he wants steak. He would not feel comfortable asking for a steak that came with a sauce without the sauce.

So we thought a posh pub, like the Victoria at Holkham, but even those seem to do every thing "fancy".

So we are looking for a nice hotel with nice rooms that does simple food. Any suggestions gratefully received!

Thanks

ClaphamGT3

11,269 posts

242 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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The Crown at Southwold?

Mrs Muttleysnoop

1,412 posts

183 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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Not sure about Dunston, few years ago OH and I popped in for a drink and it was rather run down and the chairs were really dirty in the bar.

I have the same probs as your father, mine being due to serious health problems.

If you ring the Victoria at Holkham prior to booking and explain your concerns re your father I am sure they would be very understanding and do all they could to help.

AndrewEH1

4,917 posts

152 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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Where ever you do book for them maybe just call ahead and order a nice steak for him? I can't imagine any place having an issue with that request.

Grandad Gaz

5,089 posts

245 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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Byfords - Holt.

The Feathers - Holt.

Blakeney Hotel, Blakeney.

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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The Gunton arms does food as basic as it comes, but brilliantly. They cook on an open fire. It's the other side of Norwich, on the way to Cromer, but is a superb venue and a really "special" place.

Mrs Muttleysnoop

1,412 posts

183 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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jayemm89 said:
The Gunton arms does food as basic as it comes, but brilliantly. They cook on an open fire. It's the other side of Norwich, on the way to Cromer, but is a superb venue and a really "special" place.
MMM just looked on Trip Adviser, not sure if that is basic cooking.

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Sunday 12th June 2016
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The last meal I had there was a rib of beef, shared between two, cooked on a hot piece of metal over an open fire, with some potatoes on the side (also cooked over open fire) - pretty sure it doesn't get much more basic!

They do also have a "restaurant" and I am sure that probably has a fancier menu too

herbialfa

1,489 posts

201 months

Monday 13th June 2016
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Sprowston Manor Hotel????

Your parents could also have a swim/ sauna/ steam etc.

Look for the .pdf menu on their web site.

The 1559 Lounge is a bit more formal inside the hotel but the Zest Bar (which is in the grounds) is a lot less formal.

Or stay there and they could eat at The Blue Boar which is literally a 1 minute drive from there.

I know the owner very well and he would bend over backwards to make sure your parents were well looked after.

Let me know if you need any more info.

Norfolkandchance

Original Poster:

2,010 posts

198 months

Monday 13th June 2016
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Thanks for all the replies. I'll follow them up.

My in-laws however, would not like anything "sharing" - they don't even really like buffets - and certainly wouldn't go anywhere near a spar / sauna!

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Monday 13th June 2016
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I think Mrs Muttley might have it right and say why don't you phone ahead and pre-book their meals for them? Would take a lot of stress out I think

mach1

121 posts

282 months

Monday 13th June 2016
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Saracens Head, Wolterton. Simple food, beautifully cooked & a fantastic location. Away from the crowds but only a short drive up to the coast.

Plenty of walks round there as well if they're active.

ziontrain

284 posts

120 months

Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Mrs Muttleysnoop said:
Not sure about Dunston, few years ago OH and I popped in for a drink and it was rather run down and the chairs were really dirty in the bar.

I have the same probs as your father, mine being due to serious health problems.

If you ring the Victoria at Holkham prior to booking and explain your concerns re your father I am sure they would be very understanding and do all they could to help.
I used to work at DH, it was a bit tired when I was there (2011/12) but the hotel has since been taken over by a new owner and they've done a lot of work freshening the place up.

MattS5

1,896 posts

190 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2016
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The Pigs in Edgefield would be worth a look.
Dial House in Reepham

dub16v

1,115 posts

140 months

Friday 1st July 2016
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The Pigs
Byfords
The Feathers

^those are the usual candidates, The Pigs usually is booked up for months though.

We recently stayed at Congham Hall (near Sandringham) after our wedding, around £220 for the night but that included dinner in their restaurant (which was excellent by the way). https://www.conghamhallhotel.co.uk/