The White House, Burnham Market, Norfolk

The White House is located within a North Norfolk country estate and accessed down a long track. Although it feels remote, smart Burnham Market, with its independent shops and the dunes and beaches of Titchwell, Thornham and Brancaster are a short drive away. There's a great choice of good pubs and restaurants, such as the Duck Inn at Stanhoe, the White Horse at Brancaster Staithe, the Hero at Burnham Overy and the Socius and the Hoste Arms at Burnham Market.

By car: the journey takes 1 hour from Norfolk, 3 hours from London and 4 hours 30 minutes from Manchester. There is free parking on site.

When you enter this large, elegant Georgian manor house, the smart hallway leads to a lovely sitting room with rich red walls, leather and velvet easy chairs and a comfy pale blue sofa. There are artworks by local artists and a nice selection of books on Norfolk and interior design and style. Also on the ground floor is a further room for lounging, a dining room and the restaurant.

Check-in and check-out emails are slightly overkeen, but the welcome, unobtrusive service is friendly and efficient. Things like picnics and hot soups can be provided for the beach. The sitting room and lounge areas, containing a great selection of books to browse, provide ample space and comfort to relax. A large lawn is ideal for boisterous kids, and there are Tesla and electric car charging points.

• Garden
• Bar
• Tennis court
• Family-friendly
• Pet-friendly
• Free parking on site
• Free Wi-Fi

The 12 double rooms - ten in the main house and two in an extension - are sumptuous and spacious, and painted restful, earthy colours. Antique and vintage furniture and lively artworks add to the charm. Bathrooms are marble-tiled with gleaming fixtures and complimentary 100 Acres products made with natural essential oils.

Room types: Room 1-11, Sussex Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with rain shower, 100 Acres toiletries, Roberts radio, tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi

The breakfast room is light and bright, with big windows to let the light flood in. There's a terrace for warmer days. The regularly changing restaurant menus have a strong French influence and include slow-braised bavette of beef, local Staithe smokehouse salmon and confit duck rillette.

Breakfast: locally sourced ingredients, continental and cooked options.