Sculthorpe Mill, Fakenham, Norfolk - Explore & Book

"Heading home after a glorious day on the beach at Holkham, you might wish you could just stumble upon a welcoming old pub on a sleepy river somewhere. You’d sip gin as the sun sinks over the fields, then dine in style on smoked trout and samphire before wandering upstairs to fall into a sumptuous bed. Well now you can. Sculthorpe Mill is just 20 minutes inland from the finest stretch of North Norfolk’s coast but far from the thronging hordes at Burnham Market. Steeped in fields, it’s so tranquil here that there’s a nature reserve next door; the mill pond looks like Constable’s Hay Wain. Inside, though, it’s another story. The Peyton sisters (veterans of The Atlantic, and Peyton and Byrne gallery eateries) have poured gallons of style into this quaint 1757 mill, creating warm contemporary spaces with flamboyant touches, and filling 7 spacious bedrooms with luxuries such as super-kingsize beds, Nespresso machines, and drenching rain showers.But locals flock here for the fabulous food. Executive chef Elliot Ketley has created a brilliant menu, working his alchemy on Norfolk’s finest produce. So spend a few days here, sign off from the modern world, and explore Norfolk’s wondrous beaches. Highs The food is phenomenal. Local ingredients made epic Great location, 30 minutes from King’s Lynn: easily accessible from London, Cambridge or the northA whole array of beaches lie within easy reach Modern, stylish and feel-good décorVery comfortable rooms: deeply cosy beds, excellent showers, Nespresso machines and good tea Lows No lift in this quaint old building, so the 7 bedrooms are reached by stairs No televisions in the rooms – take this chance to switch off from the modern world – but the WiFi is excellent and Roberts Bluetooth speakers are there for your own soundtrack, if you need one This is a buzzy pub, and music from the bar, mellow as it is, can be heard on the top floor" - Christabelle Dilks