KINGS ARMS, Fleggburgh

This red-brick pub is in the heart of the small village of Fleggburgh, close to Great Yarmouth, which is set in the Broads National Park. Relax with a glass of ale or wine in front of the log burner, enjoy fine- dining in the two AA-rosette restaurant, or book a stay in one of the seven rooms. The Kings Arms serves locally farmed produce, meat from a local family butcher and fresh fish daily, plus herbs from the pub’s own garden. Set in the grounds is The Barn, which offers a cosy drinking experience, paired with a log fire and rustic charm.

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You can take a relaxing romantic break with your partner at this unique 17th-century country pub just outside Holt. It not only has its own spa, but also offers private spa rooms and suites complete with facilities, such as in-room saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs. The pub itself is warm and welcoming and has a foodie reputation, offering innovative dishes made from local ingredients. Sunday lunch includes roasts and a Norfolk version of tapas. As hinted by the pub’s name, there’s an emphasis on local pork, but plenty of other options are available too, including vegetarian dishes. thepigs.org.uk

THE HONINGHAM BUCK, near Norwich

Just a stone’s throw from Norwich city centre, in the village of Honingham, The Buck is a cosy and friendly pub with a traditional beamed bar, log-burning fire and stylish restaurant. In the restaurant, you can enjoy seasonal pub classics or fusions from around the world. There is also a snug for small get-togethers and eight bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms in the adjoining converted barns, all named after the pub’s wonderful selection of Lacons Ales. Don’t leave your four-legged friend at home – dogs are welcome in the pub’s bar. In 2025, The Buck was voted the best destination pub in the Muddy Stilettos awards for the second time.

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A warm welcome is guaranteed at this historic pub in the middle of Holt’s Georgian high street, where you can relax in front of blazing log fires in winter. The menu includes coastal favourites and seasonal dishes inspired by local produce. If you’re looking to get away from it all with your Valentine, this is the perfect place to come. Holt is bustling with cafés, galleries, antique stores and independent shops. You can book a romantic break, including dinner for two and a bottle of bubbly in your bedroom, plus a luxurious lie-in with late check-out. The Feathers is run by the Chestnut Group and, to add to its cosy flavour, it is famously dog-friendly. It’s also just four miles inland from the Norfolk coast, so it’s a great spot for exploring the local countryside.

THE DABBLING DUCK, Great Massingham

You’ll find a welcoming atmosphere at this award-winning gastropub standing proudly in the centre of the village, near the North Norfolk coast. A favourite with foodies, it offers a welcoming atmosphere and is visited by royals and celebrities and has been chosen as a ‘local gem’ by The Good Food Guide.

Dishes on the menus range from casual pub classics to sophisticated seasonal dishes. You can spend the night in a cosy country pub room, choose a garden room or stay in the house next to the pub.

The Dabbling Duck is run by husband and wife team Mark and Sally Dobby. thedabblingduck.co.uk

Romance is in the air at this pub-restaurant near Burnham Market, recently named by The Times as one of the country’s 20 best getaways for couples. The newspaper said the pub has ‘everything you need to spend quality time with someone special’. That’s Valentine’s weekend sorted then!

The cosy pub dates back to the 1700s and is known for its quality food, ranging from classics, such as burgers, steaks and haddock, to a loin of local Houghton deer. There are two recently refurbished rooms situated above the restaurant where guests can stay, which both overlook the garden and have super king-sized beds and their own private lounge areas.

THE WIVETON BELL, Blakeney

Overlooking the village green, The Wiveton Bell is just a mile from the village of Blakeney and close to North Norfolk’s unspoilt salt marshes. Its roaring fires and cosy corners make it the perfect place to relax after wandering around the area on a winter’s day. Even better, make a weekend of it.

Run by Chestnut Group, The Bell serves lunches and dinners using food from artisan local suppliers, including freshly-caught seafood, cheese and meat. If you want to take a short break here, perhaps for Valentine’s Day, there are six AA four-star gold award luxury rooms to choose from. The hotel is pet-friendly and even offers dog beds for overnight stays.

This pub-restaurant with rooms is in the historic village of Brancaster, close to Burnham Market. Dating back to 1790,

The Ship has started a new chapter as a relaxed, food-focused pub, run by the team behind Sculthorpe Mill. The pub has a casual bar food menu, served all day, including Brancaster oysters, washed down with local ale, fine wine, a cocktail or a pot of tea. Alternatively, you can dine in the restaurant, which offers British gastropub cooking with Mediterranean influences. Guests can stay in nine wood-beamed rooms, all en suite.

THE BRISLEY BELL, near Dereham

An old coaching inn near Dereham, The Brisley Bell was recently included in The Good Food Guide’s first-ever list of the UK’s 100 best pubs. The Bell is known for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere, with open fires, a beamed bar and snug, and an array of full bookcases in the dining room. Its menu prioritises fresh, homemade dishes combining classic English cuisine with global influences. If you want to book a stay, the pub is set in almost two acres of grounds and offers six boutique hotel bedrooms, all en-suite. Dogs are welcome.

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