The Gunton Arms

Item: The Gunton Arms
Rating: 43
Author: Gemma Bell

Where:
Why:Just a chance to hide away in the countryside.
When:end of December 2013
Who:Me and my hubbie.

Stuart the head chef at the Elk Room fire.

The Gunton Arms when we arrived in the glorious winter afternoon sunlight.

We got the last room in the house, so this is the smallest room, but we loved it.

The bathroom with Cowshed amenities.

The Gunton Arms We loved the brilliantly curated art at The Gunton Arms. From traditional ‘pub’ art to contemporary works, this dining room is, of course, called the Tracey Emin Room.

We loved the brilliantly curated art at The Gunton Arms. From traditional ‘pub’ art to contemporary works, this dining room is, of course, called the Tracey Emin Room.

Deer… everywhere!

Beautiful, staring right at us!

Our room, you’ve gotta love a Roberts digital radio, so stylish!

The welcoming entrance hall with a blazing fire and lovely leather furniture.

The next-door dining room is the Elk Room, with its fully working fire for the chef. Lots of beef cooking for someone’s dinner here.

We relaxed with a cup of tea in the afternoon and whiskey after dinner in this cosy guest’s lounge.

The Gunton Arms The upstairs landing, like the rest of The Gunton Arms has been thoughtfully and lovingly designed, we loved their wallpapers and fabrics.

The upstairs landing, like the rest of The Gunton Arms has been thoughtfully and lovingly designed, we loved their wallpapers and fabrics.

A stunning Norfolk sunset.

A communal area just outside our room and by the entrance to the roof terrace.

More gorgeous wallpaper.

Just imagine this place in the summer with all this space, great big banqueting tables and outside bar… I’m there!

Highs & Lows

Attention to detail – every room had a different wallpaper and luxurious fabrics, vintage light switches, carefully chosen lamps and comfortable furnishings.
We loved the juxtaposition of contemporary art (one of the dining rooms is called the ‘Tracey Emin Room’) with traditional ‘pub’ art and pub vibe.
Open hearth dining room, home-smoked salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast, friendly and attentive staff all come together to make this a really warm and welcoming country retreat.

Our room overlooked the roof terrace, which we can imagine could be quite noisy and disruptive in the summer months.

The Barometer

Design
Website
Environmental Consciousness
Night's Sleep
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Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 43/50

Important Bits

Type
A traditional pub and dining room with bedrooms.
Vibe
Country pub with a taste for contemporary art, traditional furnishings and good grub.
Location
Set in the heart of an extensive historic deer park near Cromer in North Norfolk.
Rooms
8 rooms
Music
Pub ‘popular music!’
Year Opened
October 2011.
Designed By
Robert Kime and Martin Brudnizki.

Health & Wellness
No, not that sort of place.
Restaurant
Oh yes, a great restaurant with an open fire where the chef cooks the steaks, pork chops and of course, the deer.
Bar
Proper pub bar.
Children
Yes absolutely, bring the dog too!
Price
Affordable country comfort.
Tel.
+01 263 832 010