Meadowsweet Hotel

Norfolk

Charming art galleries, cosy tea rooms and independent shops make fitting neighbours for this restaurant with rooms in the sleepy market town of Holt, North Norfolk. Within a newly renovated, Grade II-listed Georgian building, co-owner and chef Greg Anderson – previously of Michelin-starred Morston Hall – cooks up an intimate feast. His single five- course tasting menu brings together the very best regional produce in dishes that are refined, modern and driven by the seasons. Expect the likes of Hindolveston lamb with wild garlic and artichoke, Brancaster oyster with jalapeño, and Doddington cheese with sherry and smoked ham. Citrus vacherin with orange blossom and yoghurt will wrap it all up nicely before you head upstairs; three rooms – aptly named Verbena, Mallow and Borage – marry a crisp, minimalist vibe with original fireplaces and beams.

Holt is home to a buzzing Sunday market, so shopping bags are a must-bring, but don’t forget your wellies, either – pay a visit to the nearby Cley Marshes, great for spotting spoonbills and crabs, or to the vivid rhododendron gardens of Sheringham Park. Take the steam train for top- notch coastal views.

Doubles from £375, including dinner and breakfast. 01263 586954, meadowsweetholt.com

Words by Jasmina Matulewicz