STAYCATIONS
THE SEASIDE ESCAPE The Grove
Nestled right on the edge of the North Norfolk coast, The Grove has been run by the Gravelings for over 80 years. The family have cared for and curated an assortment of sleek yet snug rooms, with breakfast included when booked direct. An array of cottages, a converted barn (kitted out with a ceramic BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven with recipe books to boot) and even glamping options are also available to choose from. Aside from luxurious accommodation, dining at The Grove is not to be missed. Dinner, bed and breakfast rates are now offered on nearly all rooms. Take your pick from award-winning restaurant fare, which makes full use of local ingredients – often grown onsite in kitchen gardens – or summery tapas, pizza and seafood served from inside a giant tipi. For a holiday detox, look no further than the massage parlour and indoor pool – a sanctuary in the heart of the hotel.
POETS HOUSE In need of a quick and stress-free weekend escape? Poets House in Ely – named for the previous occupant, wordsmith Sybil Marshall – may be just the place, offering a Friday or Sunday deal for two (£229 or £220), including a bottle of bubbly on arrival (Friday deal only), breakfast in bed and a delicious dinner thrown in for good measure. Have a proper unwind, taking a decadent soak in a copper bathtub while sipping on fizz – with the beautiful city of Ely just on your doorstep if you ever feel like venturing out. The Sonnet Lounge menu then boasts a sumptuous selection of meals, cocktails and afternoon teas – perfect for a special getaway. THE LUXURY ROMANTIC GETAWAY
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