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6 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
The Experience
Amelia and Marcus have transformed a derelict 17th-century pub overlooking the village common into a handsome inn with two stylish dining rooms, a book-lined garden room and a cosy snug with an open fire for winter. Sit at the friendly bar or in one of the many nooks and crannies.
Bedrooms are in the converted barns set around a courtyard in the garden; find some homemade shortbread as a welcome. Breakfast is in the Garden Room or outside on the terrace – you can opt for continental or anything you like cooked to order. You’ll want to stay for lunch and dinner too – the French chef’s hearty pub fare attracts plenty of locals.
Settle in the snug or out in the garden with a good book and a coffee, or chat in the bar over a hand-drawn local ale. The nearest town is Dereham, six miles away; Norwich is 20 miles, and the many attractions of the north Norfolk coast about the same.
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We think you'll love
- Being welcomed so warmly – along with your dog
- Exploring the big garden and the countryside around you
- Watching locals play cricket on the village green in summer

You should know
- The village is quiet
- You’ll need a car to go sightseeing
- You need to book in advance if you want supper
Essentials
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- 3-9pm
- Check out
- By 10:30am
- Booking restrictions
- Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- Meals
- Lunch/Dinner from £14.95. Sunday lunch from £15.75.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £105
- Surcharges
- Z-bed available £25 per night.
- 4 Doubles
- From £105
- 2 Twin/doubles
- From £105
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Accommodation
Location
The neighbourhood
The Brisley Bell is located at the edge of the village of Brisley, in the Brecklands, a protected area of gorse and sandy heaths that is of special interest because of its often unusual flora and fauna; it's a favourite of bird enthusiasts, walkers and cyclists. Golfers of all handicaps will find plenty of courses.
Local points of interest from Marcus Seaman & Amelia Nicholson
- GOLF: The Brisley Bell is ideally placed as a base to explore the county’s abundance of golf courses. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, you’ll find something to suit all tastes.
- NORWICH CITY: a wonderful fusion of the modern & historic. As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent and high street shops, lively restaurants, bars and night life.
- COUNTRY ESTATES: if you're a National Trust enthusiast, we've a plethora of beautiful houses, gardens and grounds to visit. From Sandringham estate and Blickling Hall to Holkham estate and Houghton Hall.
- NORTH NORFOLK’S HERITAGE COASTLINE: Most people visit our coast for the wonderful birdwatching that the area presents, the vast open beaches and the diversity of landscape and terrain, (salt-marshes, woods, shingled beaches, clifftops and sand dunes).
- HOLT: A charming Georgian town in North Norfolk. Beautiful market square with lots of interesting shops and plenty of antiques. Not far from Blakeney if you’re planning a boat trip to see the seals.
- PENSTHORPE NATURE RESERVE: Spectacular gardens with nature trails throughout that are great for birdwatching or casual strolls. There’s an impressive children’s play area that goes down just as well as the scrummy cakes in the nearby café.
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Introducing
Marcus Seaman & Amelia Nicholson
Marcus was a farmer before he and Amelia took over the inn. He has practical skills and a keen eye for design; he also devised the unusual copper bar. Amelia was a producer/director in professional theatre for much of her previous career and also bought and sold the odd antique. They are both keen cricketers and on taking over the pub they sponsored the village cricket club on the common outside and are active members.
The Brisley Bell is another example of the enthusiasm and flair of a young couple turning round completely an almost derelict old country pub, to retain its original appeal but through careful additions to add modern style and attention to the needs of the guests, which are clearly paramount.