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GREEN AND PLEASANT Titchwell Manor (left, bottom right) offers striking Norfolk surroundings and amazing cuisine, while Barsham Barns (below, bottom left) delivers a taste of luxury on a serene country estate

f you are looking to down tools and escape for a while, it could be wise to look just beyond the boundaries of Cambridgeshire. East Anglia – featuring Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire – is often overlooked by British holidaymakers in favour of the more famous counties of Cornwall, Dorset and Devon. But, made up

With moody fens, lush pastoral scenes and untouched beaches, our region is a treasure trove

Dining is a highlight, with the main restaurant holding three AA Rosettes. Under the eye of chef-owner Eric Snaith, head chef Oliver Bacon-Hilton’s menus celebrate fresh ingredients and seasonal produce from the kitchen garden and local artisans. A must are Cyril Southerland’s Brancaster oysters, known to be among the best in the country, farmed in the crystal- clear waters of Brancaster Staithe Harbour. A short drive inland and you’ll come to the West Barsham Estate, enveloped

spending days on epic beaches or visiting the nearby villages of Burnham Market and Wells, returning to this boutique property carved out of a Victorian farmhouse is like coming back to a welcome embrace. Each of the 28 rooms have a unique feel with bespoke schemes – flashes of bold colour and original features such as rolltop baths meet characterful, vintage furniture. There are also two luxury shepherd’s huts which come with wood-burning stoves and private, sunken hot tubs.

of moody fens, lush pastoral scenes and untouched beaches, the word is out that our region is a treasure trove of places to stay, with beauty spots that inspired the likes of Gainsborough and Constable. Overlooking the RSPB reserve at Titchwell Marsh, Titchwell Manor (titchwellmanor.com) immerses you in North Norfolk’s coastal nature. After

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