Congham Hall – King’s Lynn, Norfolk

This calm and handsome Georgian house, beautifully cared for by owners Nicholas and Ruth Dickinson, sits just five minutes drive from Sandringham and 20 minutes from the amazing stretches of Norfolk beaches. Inside, a lovely stone floor graces the elegant hall with its grey-green walls, antique furniture, sofas in front of the fire and vases of fresh garden flowers. To either side is a drawing room and library, and there’s also a slick bar. The Samphire Kitchen restaurant is airy and relaxed with locally sourced dishes such as pressed beetroot with goats’ curd followed by baked hake with parsnip velouté and rhubarb crumble tart. The bedrooms are all impeccable and comfortable, divided between the house (the top floor rooms are small but charming); the garden wing next to the pampering Secret Garden Spa; and five orchard cabins with outside baths among the trees. The house rooms are cool and classical in style, making lovely havens in which to relax. Afternoon tea is a delight here; afterwards, walk it off exploring the 30 acres of gardens and woodland, among the best in England.

Doubles from £169, room only

+44 (0)1485 600250; conghamhallhotel.co.uk