Hotel of the week

The Vine House is "no novice operation", says Sally Shalam in the Guardian. Just a short drive from Holkham Beach, it is owned by the same people who run the popular Hoste Arms over the road. The "vibe" here is more private dwelling than boutique hotel, and there is much "attention to comfort and detail", from the "tumult" of towels in the bathroom to the kettle, which tucks away on a sliding tray. The décor is quite grand, with four-poster beds, roll-top baths and "sparkly" chandeliers, although two TVs seems "excessive". There's no dining room, but guests can simply "scoot across the road" to the Hoste when they're hungry.

Contact: 01328 738777; Vine House. Doubles from £125 b&b. ·