James and Mary's guidebook

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James and Mary's guidebook

Eating out

Good restaurants pubs nearby are listed below. If you crave fish and chips, the nearest shops are: North Elmham - Fish and Chip Shop, Station Rd, North Elmham, Dereham NR20 5HH and Eric's Fish and Chip in Holt, 4 Fish Hill, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BD. Information on takeaways: The Ordnance Arms in Guist provides Thai food and is recommended by our neighbours. They do not deliver but are only about 10 minutes away by car. The nearest Indian takeaway is the Melton Spice in Melton Constable, which will deliver. We are pretty sure that they only take cash so you should have some with you if you do decide to use them. The Fakenham Tandoori does not deliver and is about 20 minutes away by car. We have not used either of these Indian takeaways ourselves but both have reasonable reviews. Our neighbours have used the one in Melton and say that the food is good. There are a couple of Chinese restaurants that do takeaways (probably not delivery though) in Fakenham. Pearl River has been used in the past by our neighbours and they were pleased with their meal. New World has slightly better reviews online but neither we nor ours neighbours have tried it.
Great pub, about 5 miles from Well Cottage, caters for adults and families - very popular so best to reserve a table
22 locals recommend
The Hunworth Bell
22 locals recommend
Great pub, about 5 miles from Well Cottage, caters for adults and families - very popular so best to reserve a table
Award winning, dog friendly pub, restaurant and hotel about 10 miles from Well Cottage. Excellent food by Michelin trained chef. Reservation essential.
48 locals recommend
The Brisley Bell Inn
The Green
48 locals recommend
Award winning, dog friendly pub, restaurant and hotel about 10 miles from Well Cottage. Excellent food by Michelin trained chef. Reservation essential.
Wonderful farm shop and excellent restaurant in a large converted barn serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea about seven miles from Well Cottage. Lovely food which is mostly sourced from their own organic farm. Great for families. N.B. restaurant currently closed for refurbishment but farm shop is still open.
25 locals recommend
Back to the Garden - Farm Shop, café, Restaurant & Garden
25 locals recommend
Wonderful farm shop and excellent restaurant in a large converted barn serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea about seven miles from Well Cottage. Lovely food which is mostly sourced from their own organic farm. Great for families. N.B. restaurant currently closed for refurbishment but farm shop is still open.
Wonderful lunches available at the bar or in the dining room before or after a bracing walk on Holkham beach. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
28 locals recommend
The Victoria Inn
Park Road
28 locals recommend
Wonderful lunches available at the bar or in the dining room before or after a bracing walk on Holkham beach. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
Closest pub. Excellent food with lovely indoor and outdoor dining areas and friendly staff.
9 locals recommend
Three Horseshoes Briston
West End
9 locals recommend
Closest pub. Excellent food with lovely indoor and outdoor dining areas and friendly staff.

Children's activities

Great day out for the whole family. A favourite with our visitors with a young family.
96 locals recommend
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
96 locals recommend
Great day out for the whole family. A favourite with our visitors with a young family.
Treetop adventures for the whole family in the beautiful Thetford forest. The site hosts a range of additional activities for a great fun day out.
54 locals recommend
Go Ape Thetford
54 locals recommend
Treetop adventures for the whole family in the beautiful Thetford forest. The site hosts a range of additional activities for a great fun day out.
Boat trips to see the seals and birds up very close at Blakeney Point. The highlight of many family holidays.
46 locals recommend
Beans Seal Trips
46 locals recommend
Boat trips to see the seals and birds up very close at Blakeney Point. The highlight of many family holidays.
Recommended by previous guests as being great for children. Has an excellent outdoor play area.
128 locals recommend
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe Road
128 locals recommend
Recommended by previous guests as being great for children. Has an excellent outdoor play area.