Morston Hall
Morston, near Blakeney, North Norfolk · Hotel
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Michelin-starred country house hotel run by chef Galton Blackiston, with 13 rooms and suites set in three acres near the Blakeney marshes.
What's nearby
- The Anchor Inn next door
- Morston Private Hire Swimming Pool next door
- Temple Seal Trips next door
- Bishops Boats 200m away
- Beans Seal Trips 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Morston Hall
Morston Hall is a small country house hotel on the coast road between Blakeney and Stiffkey, owned and run by chef patron Galton Blackiston and his wife Tracy for more than three decades. The Jacobean flint house sits in around three acres of walled and lawned garden, with the salt marshes and the Blakeney Point seal colonies a short walk away. It is first and foremost a restaurant with rooms, and the kitchen has held a Michelin star for over 25 consecutive years alongside four AA Rosettes.
There are 13 bedrooms and suites in total. Six are in the main house, decorated in a traditional country style with antique furniture and garden views, while the newer garden pavilion rooms are larger and quieter, several with private terraces, underfloor heating and freestanding baths. All are en suite, with fresh flowers, robes, and tea and coffee provided. Rates normally include breakfast, and most guests book on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Dinner is a set daily-changing tasting menu served at a single sitting, preceded by canapes and drinks in the conservatory or garden. Produce is heavily local: Morston mussels, Cromer crab, Brancaster oysters, game from nearby estates and herbs and vegetables from the kitchen garden. There is a serious wine list and the service is formal but unstuffy. Cookery demonstrations and gourmet weekends run through the quieter months.
The hotel suits couples and food-led travellers who want a proper dining destination rather than a resort. It is well placed for birdwatching at Cley and Titchwell, boat trips from Morston Quay, and the Georgian shops of Holt. There is no spa, no pool and no lift, and children over eight are welcome by arrangement, so it is a better fit for a quiet two- or three-night stay than a family holiday base.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
We had dinner in the restaurant. The food is very high quality and delicious, as are the cocktails and the wine. Service is a little old fashioned and formal for our tastes, but efficient and professional. The exception was the sommelier, who was much more friendly and took time to chat and make us feel welcome. We had a lovely meal, but the overall experience could have been better if they'd just loosen up a little bit.
a month ago · via Google
I’m going to say from Black Adder ‘Contrafibularities’…Morston Hall is what you want it to be; it is an odd place lacking attention to detail in many areas yet the staff are so delightful and, in a blink, it’s all forgiven. I have to say, the scone I had was probably the worst one I have ever tasted and I like a scone or three! Yet dinner in the restaurant was just superb, the staff wonderful and the food excellent.
2 weeks ago · via Google
We booked to stay for a two night stay which included bed, breakfast and evening meal back in October 2025 when the Hotel was still shown as being the flag ship of Galton Blackiston. When we arrived we found out that the hotel had been sold the previous year. It would have been nice to have been informed of this prior to our arrival. The room and the house keeping were great as were the young staff who were attentive and humorous The meal on the first night the canapes were fantastic as they were on the second night. The Venison en croute came with celeriac which was so under cooked that could not be eaten. I pointed this out to the waiter who made no comment and took the plate away also the venison was tiny in comparison to the mouse that surrounded it The second night the dishes of Hake en croute and the Lamb arrived tepid and on cold plates, the Rum Baba also had very little taste. Being very picky . The food description, a piece of sourdough disk on top of fish is not en croute as sliced avocado on toast in the morning is not smashed as described A chair I sat on in the orangery was broken, again I pointed this out to the staff with no reaction. When we checked out we found that we had been over charged by in excess of £600. Overall I found the experience disappointing. Prior to posting this review I sent a more in depth email directly to the hotel manager on the 20th March and to date have not received any reply. Again very disappointing. John Metcalfe
4 months ago · via Google
Little late to review, as it's been over a month since our Afternoon Tea experience. Such a treat! I have done Afternoon Tea in many notable places, in London and Edinburgh, and this has to have been the best. Our server was, Caroline was ever so sweet, and informative, and incredibly kind to my son who is on the autism spectrum. The food itself was delicious- freshly prepared and beautifully presented. it was truly such a memorable treat, and we thoroughly enjoyed it, and have recommended to all friends and family. The venue and grounds are picturesque, with beautiful in the gardens and on the tables. A shame to see a negative review when they clearly did not book in advance- as is the way for such establishments to be able to execute the entire experience as superbly as they do. 10/10. Cant wait to come back.
3 months ago · via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and high-quality food, especially the tasting menus, afternoon tea, and canapés. They also highlight the attentive and knowledgeable staff, who provide excellent service. Guests mention the relaxed dining experience and the beautiful property and gardens.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Street, Holt, NR25 7AA Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Morston, near Blakeney, North Norfolk
- Star rating
- 5 star
- Guest score
- 9.4 / 10 (620 reviews)
- Prices from
- £380 per night
- Good for children
- No
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Norfolk