Trio of ‘exceptional’ Norfolk hotels ranked among best in UK

They are awarded by a team of inspectors to places that offer “top-class hospitality”.

There are currently 152 hotels in the UK that hold three, four or five AA Red Stars.

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This includes three establishments in Norfolk that each have four – The Blakeney Hotel, Congham Hall Hotel and Spa and Morston Hall.

Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston at Morston Hall (Image: Archant)

They all also hold AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, with one, two and four respectively, and Morston Hall boasts a Michelin star with chef Galton Blackiston at the helm. 

Congham Hall, an 18th-century Georgian manor, has an AA-recommended spa. 

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The AA said: “Red Star hotels stand out as the very best in the UK, regardless of style.

The Blakeney Hotel by the quay (Image: Newsquest)

“They offer excellent levels of quality and outstanding levels of hospitality and service throughout.

“These hard-earned accolades are a reliable sign that a hotel is not just great, but exceptional.”