Cley Hall Hotel

We booked the Cley Hall Hotel for a single night on Valentine's Day on our way to Norfolk on a short break. Set on a one way street and adjacent to a water course, our first impressions of the hotel weren't terribly positive, a car park riddled with pot holes and a dishevelled façade didn't bode well. However, this first impression quickly faded away; friendly staff showed us to our room, which was immaculately furnished with a contemporary feel, a modern en-suite, free WiFi and a HD TV with Freeview. On arrival we had afternoon tea in the regally furnished lounge, very civilised!

As we were only staying a single night we had booked the special Valentine's Day Meal at £60 for two. The meal started with an aperitif of crab bisque, followed by a game terrine for starter and superbly cooked sea bass for main. A luxuriant chocolate dessert rounded off a hugely impressive meal. The first impressions were now but an afterthought. After a comfortable nights sleep and a comprehensive breakfast, on leaving we met the new owner, whose next project we were informed was the car park and the façade, which will definitely improve the hotel's kerb appeal.