Melody House Bed and Breakfast

We stayed for 14 nights over the Christmas and New Year holiday. We had a fabulous and unique experience at Melody House. Audrey and her son, Christopher, were excellent hosts, and made us feel very welcome from the start. With no unnecessary fuss or silly rules, they felt like our new friends. Our room was tastefully decorated in a vintage style with modern facilities; spotlessly clean and warm; ours had a jacuzzi and a very comfortable bed and bedding. The small fridge in our room was very useful. Our breakfasts were perfectly cooked by Audrey and the choices were many. We ate at traditionally dressed tables with proper china crockery and teapot. This was 5 star service. Looking around the dining room and lounge area, there are hundreds of artefacts collected by Audrey and her family over many years. In itself, a collective history of her own colourful life but also an insight into the beautiful county of Norfolk, of which Audrey and son Christopher are true ambassadors. We have no hesitation in recommending Melody House to those who respect quality service in a unique setting.

This is traditional real Norfolk B&B hospitality with the emphasis on customer service. Audrey is a wealth of local knowledge (just listen and learn) and a really lovely person willing to share her life and learning, traits equally reflected in Chris, who fronts and hosts the house. Rooms are in keeping with the traditional theme of attention to detail with fresh milk in the fridge, cut glass tumblers and wine glasses and fluffy towels and slippers provided. Lovely warm wood burner in snug and a wonderful historic and well preserved building. Ideal for Thursford Spectacular and North Norfolk coastline, and an ideal relaxing get away location for a break away from the hubbub of modern life, whatever time of year. We loved just talking with Audrey and Chris about life past and present. Lovely place, lovely breakfast, cooked fresh with local produce to order, proper coffee in cafetiere and scrambled eggs properly cooked, lovely people. 5+ out of 5 - but if you don't like bone China, fresh cloths, traditional decor and lovely people, go elsewhere and leave this gem for those of us who do - and who respect customer service and will return - time and again. Thank you Audrey and Chris, we had a lovely 71st birthday and Thursford experience with you - you made it fun and memorable for us - thank you, we will be back.

Lovely, homely, quirky private residential b&b. Exceptionally good breakfast served in 1940’s ambience. Full of charm. Very comfortable rooms with high standards throughout. Quiet location. Went to the Cromer Pier Summer show which was amazing entertainment

Very clean and great ambience, a very traditional establishment, Audrey has lots of memorabilia from her entertainment days and 40's style nostalgia, great breakfast, presentation best I have seen. Looked like a nice bar, however we did not use, managed to park at rear of property two out of three nights, first night safe on the main road as car park full. Very quite village, Fakenham is the nearest place with facilities.

So was not the welcome we had foreseen , rather abrupt rude lady answered the door . I’ve been waiting for you I’ve got a prescription to collect from the chemist , rather taken back we commented well on a previous call we had stated it would be after 2.00 pm . Then we were told the booking is only for 1 adult ? So we bought the booking up on my phone where it clearly stated 2 adults , the proprietor then said she will phone her son who is out all day , she returned to us explaining it was a mistake on the guest house side . The parking is down a narrow road by the side of the chip shop you cannot view your car parked from the guest house . Anyway we were then taken to room 3 , nice en-suite , pleasant decor , milk in fridge for tea and coffee , no use by date on it , no label could it be skimmed / semi / or ?? . The bed in this room is very very low to the floor , if you are of senior age this is not practical at all. Light bulb on one of the wall lamps blown , needs replacing . Breakfast was excellent, if you would like to return to pre war era this is the place to stay , not modern old fashioned , 1940s music playing at breakfast . Very cluttered with ornaments etc . Noticed by front door loads of clean laundry bags that had been delivered but not packed away left at guest house entrance . Won’t be returning.

What a place! The staff are friendly and very intesting. The B&B itself a treasure trove of interesting items and story's to be told. The bar was well stocked and there was plenty to choose from. We stayed in a double room which was very cozy and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The bathroom was very modern, a pleasant surprise for such a historic building. If you're looking for a hidden gem, this is it. Will definitely visit again