The Victoria At Holkham

**Location:** 5/5 **Hotel Highlights:** Luxury, Amazing Views, Romantic Atmosphere, Peaceful Environment I highly recommend this restaurant for its perfect location and exceptional highlights!

Always exceptional experience Hotel highlights: Luxury, Romantic, Quiet

**Hotel Review:** Is it an upscale B&B or a boutique hotel? It's a bit of both—although the reception isn't open 24 hours. It's worth taking the time to choose your room since they are individually listed on the website and each has its unique layout. We had a large group and had to shuffle between our four rooms to accommodate everyone's preferences after seeing them. Our rooms, all located in the Ancient House, were spacious and tastefully decorated, making for a very comfortable stay. There were generous complimentary refreshments in the fridge. The breakfasts were excellent, cooked to order from a menu with plenty of options. One thing to note is that the earliest breakfast is at 8 AM, and since you have to wait for your order to be prepared, it isn't ideal for an early departure. The location is fantastic for visiting the Holkham Estate and Nature Reserve, and they also provide helpful free parking permits for several local car parks managed by the Estate. **Restaurant Review:** Please note that the restaurant appears to be reserved for guests during breakfast and dinner but welcomes non-residents for lunch, which is when most guests are likely out sightseeing. I expected a gastropub experience, but this place is aiming much higher (I understand that offering an amuse-bouche is a standard practice if you're targeting a Michelin Star?). The menu is concise and frequently changes, featuring a range of excellent meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes with a fine dining emphasis. However, the restaurant can accommodate those with simpler tastes if you're dining in a larger group. Be sure to check out the daily specials, known as Plats de Jour. For hotel guests, the dinner, bed, and breakfast package offers great value (drinks not included). The service is excellent, and the atmosphere leans more towards fine dining than a gastropub.

We did have a late service yet that shouldn't mean the roast beef was well cooked. The veg was ok. Except for the braised cabbage which was good. Shame they automatically add 12% service charge to your bill.

We stopped here for lunch after walking on Holkham Beach, certainly upmarket but not overpriced for the quality of the food and impeccable service. Will definitely be back. Food drinks: Excellent food! Service: 5 Location: 5