Heacham Manor

The hotel has 52 guest rooms, with options ranging from family suites through to deluxe four-poster rooms, all en-suite and finished to a high standard. If you're coming as a society or mixed-ability group, it's the sort of set-up that works well, plenty of room types, good communal spaces and an easy post-round flow from locker room to bar to restaurant.

For downtime, The Mulberry Spa includes a Coyote Spa, steam room, monsoon shower and sauna. The thermal suite is available to residents and can be pre-booked from £10 per person per hour, and there's a solid menu of beauty treatments and alternative therapies if you want to turn your golf break into more of a golf-and-spa weekend. It's a nice option for couples or groups where not everyone wants 36 holes.

You also get access to the facilities at Searles Leisure Resort, about five minutes away by car, which is handy if not everyone in the group wants back-to-back rounds. Expect indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, gym, bars, restaurants and entertainment. It's particularly useful if you're bringing family or non-golfing partners who want their own itinerary.

Food is a real strength here. The Mulberry Restaurant holds an AA Rosette and regularly gets strong feedback from guests. Norfolk produce features heavily, with locally caught fish and seasonal veg, plus meat sourced from respected local estates including Royal Sandringham. Head Chef Dale Hurlimann keeps the menu fresh and the execution consistent, which matters when you're staying a few nights and eating in the same place. There's also a lounge bar and terrace overlooking the course and gardens, ideal for a relaxed drink after your round.

Finally, The Pavilion adds extra space and a more modern golf hub, with a function suite for up to 150, a private entrance and bar, plus a landscaped enclosed garden. It also houses seven suites, a golfer's bar facing a putting green, changing facilities and a pro shop. If you fancy a '19th hole' debrief, the first-floor bar and balcony give you great views back over the course, perfect for post-round analysis and a cold pint.

If you want to build this into a weekend package with guaranteed tee times, include Heacham Manor on your next Norfolk golf break.

Bar / Restaurant

8 / 10

Facilities

7.4 / 10

Location

8.8 / 10

Room comfort

7.6 / 10

Staff

7.8 / 10

Value for money

8 / 10