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2 Hunstanton Town & Around March 2015 Tel: 01485 533422 email: editor@townandaround.net
THE LODGE OLD HUNSTANTON RE-OPENS AFTER MAJOR REFURBISHMENT

A stylish new look has been The Lodge’s courtyard rooms,
unveiled at the historic Lodge which provide a flexible,
Hotel in Old Hunstanton secluded area at the rear of the
following a major refurbishment. property that can be booked as a
Cleverly incorporating the group or singly. Each of these
latest technology within its bedrooms – additionally the
historic setting, the popular inn Garden Shed, the Bottle Store and
features a completely new bar the Coal Bunker – have been
area, cellar and kitchen, plus a created around the original store
stylishly redeveloped bedroom. rooms, with a Jacuzzi bath in the
An intimate setting greets Coal Bunker. Dogs are welcome
guests on arrival, with in these rooms.
comfortable wing armchairs and “We have worked hard to
sofas by an open fireplace. create a warm, welcoming
A new central bar has been atmosphere at The Lodge that
built to create a key feature and reflects the excellent service and
visual impact. The bar provides a experience, that is widely
central hub to enjoy The Lodge’s recognised by our customers,”
outstanding service, which has say The Lodge’s owners. “We
earned it a TripAdvisor have used a blend of premium
Excellence Award. A range of materials and high quality
new beers and coffee are being workmanship to achieve a ‘home
introduced from launch. On the from home’ setting and we look
far side of the bar, a bank of forward to welcoming back old
booths creates the perfect spot for friends and new guests alike in
couples and families alike. the coming weeks and months.”
Outside, an enclosed seating
area – the ‘sitooterie’ – offers the
perfect sheltered spot, whatever
the weather. Further plans to
develop The Lodge’s outdoor
space will be announced shortly.
Bedroom 17 has been
remodelled and renamed The
Snug, as it now incorporates a log
burner– which can be lit for
guests for a luxuriously intimate
atmosphere. The fireplace bears a
coat of arms, believed to be Le
Strange. Widowed Emilia
Styleman (nee Le Strange)
purchased The Lodge around
1825 and the family owned the
property until 1925.
The Snug bedroom completes