Congham Hall, Grimston, Norfolk

Golf, birdwatching and walks along the Peddar's Way or coastal footpath are some of the fab local activities on offer. Try Congham Hall's local trails for an introduction to the region's best art, gardens, nature and seafood.

Congham Hall is a short drive from King's Lynn in Norfolk. It is surrounded by 30 acres of parkland and close to Sandringham and the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
By car: Congham Hall is around 110 miles from central London (3 hours), 50 miles from Cambridge (1.5 hours) and 85 miles from Nottingham (2 hours). There is free parking at the hotel.
By rail: London King's Cross to King's Lynn takes around two hours. A taxi from the station to the hotel takes 10 minutes. thetrainline.com.

Families, couples and groups of friends looking for spa treatments, active breaks and days out in Norfolk will love it here. Make sure you explore hotel's herb garden, which is used by the chefs in the kitchen. It has a collection of nearly 400 varieties, including rare medicinal plants.

The staff are friendly, warm and helpful without being intrusive or over-familiar.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Herb garden
• Free Wi-Fi
• Swimming pool
• Spa
• Sauna, steam room and hot tub
• Fitness suite
• Free parking
• Dog-friendly rooms

Garden rooms are dog-friendly (£10 per night) and they are welcome in the bar and library (on a lead). The hotel will provide a water bowl and treats for your room.

We loved the spacious Achillea suite with its huge picture windows overlooking the flower garden. Our favourite room is Hollyhock, with a small sun terrace, plush sitting room and a free-standing bathtub in a seductive bedroom.

Standard Rooms, Good House Rooms, Better House Rooms, Better Garden Rooms, Best Garden Rooms, Best House Rooms, Dandelion Suite, Achillea Suite, Orchard Cabins
Facilities include: twin or double bed, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, ensuite bathroom, slippers and bathrobes, mineral water, Nepresso coffee machine, homemade cookies, fresh milk

Fruit, vegetables, salad and herbs are dug from the hotel's kitchen garden or sourced locally. We loved the slow-cooked rump of lamb, with fondant potato, roast button onion, confit carrot and red onion marmalade.

The Restaurant: Kitchen garden produce, British and European inspired seasonal menu. Mains from £16-£24. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.