The Red Lion, Stiffkey

My husband and stayed at this pub last weekend. We have used the pub many times when in the area and always found it to be good. The pub is a nice country pub and very popular with locals. So we decided to have a treat and a night away staying in one of the rooms in the new block at the back of the pub.

The rooms were built last year so they are very modern and well done. The website shows the rooms as they are. We had lots of nice white fluffy towels it was very clean with a modern bathroom. You get a TV and kettle with lots of tea (all types)/coffee/hot chocolate etc. Plus a nice balcony or patio area to sit on.

We had our evening meal at the pub and got so much we couldn�t eat it all. It was a hot summer evening and we sat outside on one of the new table/chairs. It�s set out really nicely. My husband is a fussy eater but loves the food here.

Breakfast is taken in the conservatory / dining area of the pub. We were greeted and allowed to sit where we �felt comfortable� then offered tea/coffee and you get a nice big pot of tea. We had the full English plus toast and there are also juice/cereals too. I couldn�t fault it. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We will return thank you we enjoyed out stay and the rooms where full, which I think, speaks for itself. There is a lot to do in the area. The village has a shop, church, walks and antique shop. Go to Burnham Market and Holt both nearby with nice shops/pubs etc. Also go to Holkham Hall that is nearby and the park is free to visit.

8 Jul 2009 09:39

The George, Hintlesham

I have been to this pub quite a few times now. They do nice food and it has been refurbished so is a very venue.

The downside is that the staff (management) fall down on their organisational skills. I have booked a party of people to have a meal. But it is a hard job. They don�t send menus when they say they will � you have to chase them. Then they sent a list to book but not the full menu so I had to query items. We arrived to be told 2 times �we are getting your table ready� then �just doing some writing� (eh what!!). Having finally got to the table it wasn�t laid out properly. We had to chase for items and finally the coffee was cold.

So sorry they need to get a lot more organised. If they did it would be great as I say the food is nice. I know of others who have had the same problems so it no just me.

12 May 2009 15:23

The Fountain, Tuddenham

I have been to this pub quite a few times now. It has always without exception been (even on very busy days) excellent service and food. They were very good about changing items on the menus and accommodating special diets. The staff are just in the background but ready to appear just as you wish to order food/drinks. They have the idea of good service down to a tea. I really do recommend this pretty and friendly pub.

They also do set priced menus and I hear you can now book tables. I can�t fault it.

12 May 2009 15:14