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The Brisley Bell
Brisley,
Norfolk
Inn
+44 (0)1362 705024
Visit owner's website
£130 - £245
6 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare
£130 - £245
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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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 cooked or continental; you can choose anything you like cooked to order. You’ll want to stay for lunch and dinner too – the French chef’s hearty pub food attracts plenty of locals.
On sunny days you’ll be supping a hand-drawn local ale in the large garden, playing croquet or listening to the comforting sound of leather on willow from the cricket club. Norwich is 20 miles, and 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
- EV charger
- 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
- Fire guard
- 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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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £130
- Surcharges
- Z-bed available, £30 per night.
- 4 Doubles
- From £130
- 2 Twin/doubles
- From £130
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3-9pm
- Check out
- By 10:30am
- Closed
- Pub closed Mon & Tues before 5pm.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Dog bowls, treats and towels are all provided.
£20 per stay.
All rooms lead directly onto the garden and there are plenty of lovely walks from the pub. Two dogs max per room.
- Meals
- Kitchen closed Mondays. Tue: Steak night. Wed-Sat: Lunch/Dinner from £19. Sunday lunch from £20.50. Restaurant 20-minute drive.
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Reviews
Peter
Sawday's Inspector
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We couldn't fault our visit, as soon as we walked in we were greeted so warmly, the fantastic decor (in both the pub and the room) and the hubbub in the bar of locals just makes it - we settled in by the fire on arrival and stayed there all evening! The food lives up to all the awards they've won, a couple of extra pounds than your run of the mill pub, but worth every penny. We loved the rural location and explored both the North Norfolk coast and the local area where there are some great local walks. What a find... we'll be back soon.
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My husband and I spent such an enjoyable evening and overnight stay at the Brisley Bell. We were just in need of a quiet night away and got so much more than we could have hoped for. Our room was somehow both luxurious and homely and after a few glasses of wine by the fire we enjoyed a fabulous meal! We left feeling calm, refreshed and ... well... happy and ready to face our kids again! I cannot recommend the Brisley Bell highly enough.
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Wonderful stay. The room was immaculate and beautifully decorated, the pub has a great atmosphere and the service and food were superb.
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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.
What an AMAZING place! Spent two nights at the Brisley Bell for a reunion. The atmosphere in the pub was buzzing and the rooms better than many 5 star hotels we have stayed in . Could not recommend more highly. Definitely making a return trip! Food outstanding too and staff friendly and polite.