Bedingfield Arms in Breckland

This was our second visit we had not enjoyed our previous visit due to the service but decided to try again as it is a lovely venue we hoped it was just a bad day so we took friends for dinner there yesterday and the service was awful again ! Staff need training and communication from management ! Staff gave us incorrect information when ordering, were not aware the kitchen had run out of certain dishes which caused disappointment when food came! Wait times were very long and it’s difficult getting drink refills ! Desserts came out wrong and cold ! Such a shame as it could be fab if the management could get staff trained better and more of them !

Last people out of NT Oxburgh estate literally over the road on a sunny Sunday. We weren't ready to end our day out, so pulled into the carpark just to assess where next. Ended up staying for drinks in the garden and it was lovely. We both commented on the decent quality garden furniture and sculptures. Loved that they offer doggie roast dinners too!

We stayed as a large family group at The Bedingfeld Arms to celebrate my father’s 80th. We had mixed age groups to cater for and the team at the venue were incredible in managing our requirements. The staff were exceptional- friendly, going above and beyond to help us create a really special occasion, both before and during the event. They were super accommodating and we felt very, very lucky to have chosen such a wonderful place to celebrate such a special occasion. The private dining room was perfect for our evening celebrations and the food was fantastic - particularly given that there were 30 of us in total! The rooms were comfortable and the location, near Oxburgh Hall, provided the perfect setting. Would most definitely recommend.

Thank you to all staff at Bedingfield Arms for making our evening and stay perfect 🥰 We received a warm welcome from the moment we arrived, the meal was outstanding with personal service from Andrew giving excellent recommendations, the food was delightful, From presentation to taste, we completed our evening in one of the pubs rooms for the night 🌙 Don't wait to treat your loved one, book a room and table and indulge yourselves. Ps if you have room, the sticky toffee pudding with pistachio ice cream was beyond words 😋 Thank you again from Mr and Mrs hagger x

With a group of colleagues staying overnight so we booked a table for dinner. It was quite busy but the staff were attentive and welcoming. Andrew gave us some recommendations from the menu including the fish. Everything was very fresh and tasty. A couple of the main dishes were on the smaller side but the desserts (profiteroles and strawberry cheesecake) were generous portions. One colleague was celebrating a birthday - we hadn’t mentioned this when booking but the staff went above and beyond to recognise this which was a lovely touch. Would definitely visit again.

Just checked in this afternoon. Lovely room , excellent meal and extremely friendly and helpful staff . I'm looking forward to the next two days

Had a great lunch, the food was excellent, and the service was great, very friendly and helpful, our American cousins were very impressed.

Called in after visiting Oxburgh Hall today, on the off chance they might have a table free. They were almost fully booked, I think we got the last free table. We were instantly made to feel welcome. The service, considering how busy they were was quick, but we didn't feel rushed. The food was delicious, lovely starters and a gorgeous Sunday roast! Tasty meat, lots of vegetables and piping hot. Couldn't fault anything.

We had a wonderful 2 night stay here. The room was beautiful, we had breakfast which was out of this world and dinners which were also so good. The staff are so friendly it's so welcoming and relaxing here.. lovely garden to sit in. Perfect spot. We highly recommend.

We dropped in for lunch - what a lucky find! The food was superb the staff so kind, friendly and efficient- particularly Andrew! The atmosphere was great and we are definitely planning to return - possibly even staying over so we can enjoy dinner and breakfast 😀

My wife and I along with our dog stayed at The Bedingfield Arms 29/3/24 and were warmly welcomed, checked in and shown to our room (9) by a lovely young lady. Our room was lovely and clean with a full try of complimentary satchets of a choice of hot drinks and biscuits. We had a lovely view of the park and the bed was amazingly comfy! We had an evening meal which was really good with generous portions and then breakfast in the morning which was again very good sized portions. We will definitely come back here to enjoy the peace and quiet and food again. Thank you to Andrew and Co for looking after us so well! See you again soon. Richard and Lisa

What a place!! The food is amazing & the service is friendly yet professional. We stayed for one night in this beautiful pub for our 25th wedding anniversary, we both had a 3 course meal that evening and the food was amazing, it’s only the second time we’ve eaten at the Bedingfeld Arms & the food on both occasions was excellent. We stayed in a room above the pub, the room was tastefully decorated and comfortable all though a little warm 🥵, we should have slept with the window open!! In the morning we met Andrew who is the host for breakfast service, yet again the food was excellent & the service from Andrew was first class, playing our music from our first dance was a nice touch. I can’t praise the staff enough in the Bedingfeld Arms, they all made us feel so welcome, a special mention to the chef, what you produce is exceptional & I can’t wait to return in a few months to try your summer menu. Many thanks

Oh, what a shame ! Lovely pub/restuarant and very helpful staff but the food needs to be better.For the main my wife and I had the 'half chicken with fries'. Must have been a small chicken and a modest portion of fries,which were from frozen. £18 each was very excessive ! The desserts,mine was an excellent sticky toffee pud with custard (no choice ?) and my wife had a strawberry cheesecake which lacked strawberries & side fruit or cream(as in menu picture) at £9 & £8 respectively. Not the best and could do better !

We came for Sunday lunch, my husband had chicken liver pate £10 as a starter I had terrine of ham hock £8 both starters tasted fine but the portions were minute for the prices that were charged! We both had roast beef £20 per person , the potatoes were Aunt Bessie, frozen potatoes and vegetables were hard and undercooked! The beef tasted nice but a third of it was fat which I left on my plate, we were not asked if we enjoyed our meal by the waiter! Including some bread and oil, a bottle of mineral water and a small glass of cider our lunch came to over £70 which is very expensive for what it was! The staff was not very attentive although it wasn’t very busy!

We had dinner at The Bedingfeld Arms four evenings in a row as we were staying in a cottage nearby. We have visited several times over the last three years. It is a lovely country pub. The food has always been good but it is even better now; apparently there is a new chef. Service is very good when Andrew is there (but it felt slightly disorganised and less relaxed when he wasn’t around). Giving five stars.

Possibly the best ever Sunday lunch I’ve had today truly first class I had roast pork with six different vegetables roast potatoes and a huge Yorkshire all for £18.00 not the cheapest but certainly one of the best I’ve had. Thanks you team you did us proud for Mother’s Day

Gorgeous food, lovely cosy place and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Would recommend and would return! Thank you x

On arriving it was very quiet - but we had to wait whilst person at bar finished a chore to be seated ( this happened at our last visit too). When meal arrived ( roast)- it looked lovely but was cold. I asked to have it reheated ( didn’t want it wasted) but it came back with beef over cooked and curled up at edges. .The room was cold - no heating on. This occurred at our last visit too when we were told it was on a timer and staff could not turn heating on. The fire was so smokey that we and others had to move to the side room where music was too loud. - we were not allowed in other room as they wanted to lay tables for breakfast ( this was at about 6pm) We finished drinks outside but were asked to make sure we returned the glass ourselves… we have visited here to eat for many years and never found waiting staff so indifferent. And prices now high at £20 for roast beef and £8 for a posset ( sweet)…

After having many delicious Sunday lunches here this was so disappointing. No side vegetables which usually consist of red cabbage creamed leeks or cauliflower cheese. Veg consisted of one carrot, one parsnip and small portion of green cabbage and peas. No tasty gravy, very bland. No mashed potato either. I was told there was a new chef. I have emailed with my thoughts but no reply.

Had a very functional stopover here and was pleasantly surprised by the place. Really friendly staff and a great atmosphere. What did stand out was the most excellent breakfast served by Andrew whose knowledge and love of the area was quite infectious, giving us some interesting background to the hotel and restaurant but also other points of interest. Definitely will be returning.

Fabulous food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend Very friendly and relaxed but professional service. Will definitely be back.

Thank you for another fabulous evening at the Beddingfeld. Our meals were all lovely and the service was excellent. We will be back soon 🩷

Our family of 13 met up for pre Christmas Sunday lunch. We were seated in the conservatory which was perfect for us as we had children in the party. The food was excellent and serving staff were very attentive. Also ideal as the children could...

I recently enertained a group of clients at the Bedingfield. We took all the rooms which and my guests were all very complimentary about the comfort and decor. We enjoyed a fantastic meal in the conservatory and it was a pleasure to be able to...

Nice location and full of character, the restaurant has a good atmosphere but can be surprisingly busy, so booking i suggest booking is a must.

A really disappointing lunch here. My Auntie likes it here so she took me, but it wasn't a good visit. The location/setting itself is great. The staff were friendly, but the good stopped there. The food was overcooked (as you can see in the photo,...

Rachel and I decided to have a luxurious couple of days break in Norfolk, have a look around Norwich and then explore the beaches on the north coast so we booked a couple of nights in a Stately Pile that looked like it fitted the...

Delicious food, excellent service, comfortable setting - thoroughly recommend. Being dairy free and having the Sunday roast adjusted to accommodate was appreciated. Servings a generous and we left a happy group. Throughly recommended and a must to reserve in advance.

A nice stay with evening meal and breakfast, staff were friendly and efficient - special thanks to Andrew for ensuring we’d locked our car up properly and making us and our friends feel welcome.

This is a gem of an establishment, set in a beautiful village next to Oxborugh Hall. Andrew and the team gave a warm welcome and impeccable service. The room was clean and spacious, and very comfortable. The menu is extensive, portions are generous, and the...

I’ve been going to the Bedingfield Arms for years but lately the service and food has majorly gone downhill. The table was booked online and in the notes section we specified a high chair would be needed. When we arrived we got told they didn’t...

The food was okay but nothing more as I ask for my burger to be well done and it came very pink with blood seeping out of the middle. No one ever came to ask if everything was ok so I pointed it out to...

Had a lovely stay last night with our dog. Andrew and the team couldn’t do enough to help. Dinner and this mornings meals were absolutely yummy. Would recommend this place for food and for accommodation!!

Voor de verandering eens een lunch op zondag aangezien onze Cottage om de hoek ligt. Afgelopen donderdagavond ook hier gegeten, toen vergeten om aan te geven dat we een pauze willen tussen voor- en hoofdgerecht. Vandaag komt er een oudere dame het eten op nemen,...

We have been visiting for food and drinks for the last couple of years. Sadly, customer service, quality of food, quantity of food have all deteriorated. Additionally, the prices have skyrocketed to an unaffordable level - I get that the cost of living has increased...

We chose the Bedingfeld Arms for many personal reasons associated with the area.

Having eaten here twice before deciding to use it as our base from which to attend our annual family reunion, we were happily surprised last year with the pretty, mildly quirky, full service restaurant, bar, hotel in this unlikely yet lovely, country-village setting. Last year we booked a room and dined here and the fact that we re-booked for this year should be tribute enough for last year's review. However, this will be our last visit to The Bedingfeld Arms - as diners and as overnight guests. Here is why so far....(we only checked 6 hours ago and have another 40 hours or so to go):The dinner: Four courses - all exceedingly amateur, some inedible. Cackling with applesauce was tough and sauce sickly sweet. Thai crab cakes had nice flavour but were so crumbly you could not dip them in the sauce and had to eat with spoon. Marinated mackerel with bilberry sauce came on top of a fresh but wilting green salad; should have been served without salad and with far less sauce. Local calves liver, onions and bacon main dish was extremely over-cooked (re: burnt). The bacon was actually inedible and liver so obviously burned on one side it was shocking it left the kitchen. Five of the desserts offered included ice cream and there was an ice cream 1, 2 or 3 scoop choice. We both fancied the 3 scoops only to be informed latterly that their freezer had broken down and there was no ice cream. The bottle of wine was nice. I think by now you get my drift. One poor plate might be excused. All of them being poor is way more than three strikes...The room: Well, with the exception of the fan on the bedside table not much has changed....and really, it needs to. There are considerable attributes or we would not have returned - nice size (Room 6 is their largest) with generous bathroom, comfy bed and some nice decorative features. But please owners, you must reinvest and refresh and stop with the stupid, supercilious fairy lights, cheap rattan drawers and leaf-shaped mirror pieces. Get rid of the cheap crap. Go to the local antique furniture shop and buy what is needed. Install a proper hanging rail or really go wild and create a proper wardrobe! And where the heck is the bath soap, bottled water, telephone?!! There is NO phone signal in the room!!! I am using a wifi signal but have no idea to whom it belongs....and that keeps dropping out!We are not impressed. We are actually seriously disappointed by the failure of the owners to deliver a proper product in the ding room and in the bedrooms. There is lovely potential here and it would not require a lot of investment to right the wrongs and bring the products up to a standard for which they could be proud. We hope they do. But for us, we will be sampling the competition next year.

Good menu selection and reasonable wines. Food was very well cooked and presented. Great value for money. Would recommend a visit. Wild trout was excellent.

We went for dinner on a Friday night whilst visiting the area and were pleased with the selection and quality of food and good service.

Having been to the restaurant previously and being subjected to very load swearing from the bar which was not discouraged by the 'real character' landlady so bit confused what type of clientele they are trying to encourage. This in all ended up spoiling our evening meal but we thought that maybe things would be better for a lunch as the restaurant is situated in a beautiful area of Norfolk and near to some of our family live so we arranged for our family (nine in total) to have luncn together after burying our Mother's ashes. We arrived and had a drink, then sat for 45 minutes until our order was taken. Then we were ushered into the dining room and eventually eight starters arrived so we waited but it took so long so we told everyone to start and the starter arrived when everyone had finished! Then the main course arrived and another persons meal arrive late. The food was OK but the portions were so small e.g. four miniscule prawns as a starter!) The service was very slow. When a member of staff was asked a question about the food they had no idea (why don't restaurants ensure the staff have been trained, tried the food and know the ingredients etc. - good practice?). So sorry but the whole family will not be frequenting this establishment again.

My wife & I visited this establishment on 19th September, we found the female staff to be very pleasant. We ordered one rib eyesteak medium rare £17.95. My wife had the pork which came with sweet potatoe wedges which she enjoyed. My tomatoes were a bit overcooked and the steak was a bit overcooked as were the mushrooms. My wifes meal cost £13.95.The toilets were clean and tidy, no hand drier only a cloth towel.I would come again if in the area.

We stayed here for 4 nights in September 2013 and ate in the restaurant twice from the bar menu. Both times, the service was fast and the food excellent. The staff were really friendly which made our visit all the more special.

Worth a visit with the landlady mixing and joining customers in the bar, a real character to be reckoned with, nice fun

Looked great to arrive at, Sunday lunch time. Ordered the set lunch x2 (1 the last beef)and 1 starter. 45 mins, two beers and no food. Then starter, another wait and 2 plates of only just warm, but old looking dinner. Should have stopped then, but hungry! Stopped half way as veg actually cold. They gave us one meal for free, but I now wish I had complained and not paid at all. Spoilt a good day out.

I recently ate at the Bedingfeld Arms again and I'm very pleased to say that the food is back to its previous fantastic level. I had venison wellington, which was gorgeous. A few extra vegetables would have made it perfect. We shared a vanilla tart and a chocolate brownie for dessert; the brownie was divine but the vanilla tart was disappointing - four tiny squares of dryish cake arranged pretentiously on a big plate.In all, it was an excellent meal. Keep up the great work!

A real treasure which you would not find unless you were visiting Oxborough Hall as it is quite remote. Superb food and excellent service which you would go a long way to beat.

A very nice pub which we visited for lunch after spending some time in Oxburgh Hall.They do whopper sandwiches which were very nice and served up super quick.We sat outside which was very pleasant and I must mention the loos,some of the nicest pub loos I've been in,they think of everything.Try them ladies,you'll see what I mean.

We went to this beautiful restaurant at the end of a 6 day trip to the great houses of Norfolk, having just visited Oxborough Hall, a short walk brought us to this delightful place. The dining room was set out beautifully, and considering we were a group of over 20 people the service was terrific, every meal that was ordered was good and arrived on time, the only problem was that we were not staying there. A place thats hard to leave.Most definitely somewhere to be remembered and returned to - lovely.

Had lunch here and enjoyed the food very much.Staff were fine and the pub is very clean.If you visit Oxbouogh Hall which is near by I think you should pop in here even if its only for a pint of local ale.

We went here for dinner during a disastrous stay at a nearby B&B. Highlight of our weekend. Superb menu attentive staff lovely ambiance.

We went here on local recommendation - family table of 11 and we were accommodated at short notice - beautiful setting and very nice decor - friendly welcome and attentive service. Very special food - I think the best I have had. Child friendly. Definitely recommended.

Arrived late afternoon just as the local shoot were arriving for their post shoot lunch, but we were made very welcome without being rushed. Very well appointed and comfortable Inn with well cooked food. Will not hesitate in going back when next in the area.

The menu choice was more interesting than some I have been to. I would have preferred the food to be hotter and maybe my raspberry parfait should have been more thawed. Overall a nice meal served by a very pleasant and helpful young lady.

We had a pre-hen do lunch at the Bedingfield Arms last week and the owner and staff couldn't have done more! They decorated the room for us and made the whole group of 13 girls feel special. The food was amazing too and great value. Would like to say a big thank you to all the team!

Having visited Oxburgh Hall, my wife and I decided to have a light lunch at this neighbouring inn. Country house meets Chelsea with an imposing oak bar softened by lots of comfy sofas, cushions and fresh flowers. There was a small hen party going on in one room and we were made very welcome by the friendly staff. An interesting menu with a good choice of wines and real ales; the pub had a nice mixture of locals/visitors and old fashioned style with contemporary decor. Having spoken to the owner, Catkin, we were invited to view the newly redecorated guest bedrooms and luxury ensuites. Again a very creative mind in evidence and the tour enlivened by lots of background information, polite enquiries and enthusiastic conversation - shame we weren't staying overnight!

We stumbled across this place whilst on our way to visit Oxborough hall. We had lunch which was excellent and the staff were very accomodating to all our requests with the main theme of no mayo as none of our party like it. The owner was very interested to hear our views and also showed me around the rooms which are just lovely. There are some really nice touches which include fresh cut flowers, lovely smelling toilets and facilities for everyone and most eventualities!We enjoyed lunch so much we came back on the Friday evening for tea. This was supurb and I would highly recommend the duck spring roll and sirloin steak they were just divine. This made a fabulous end to our holiday in Norfolk and this pub is worth travelling for we were based in Pentney and it took about 30 mins to get to here from there but well worth it.

Visited end of March and instantly loved the atmosphere and decor. A lot of thought has gone into making the interior welcoming with lots of 'coffee tables' books on the area and history , nice touch. Menu looked delicious and the food was really very good but maybe not quite up to what we were expecting for the price. Although my glazed pineapple with coriander coulis dessert was truly memorable. Right next to Oxborough Hall so very convenient for a great day out as the national trust property is well worth visiting

Excellent standard of food and friendly atmosphere. The only thing i would say is that it is quite pricey for a country pub.

Nicki and I love this place. Further to get to but worth the journey. I had the rump steak with the peppercorn sauce and its a must. Local food, local landlord, local staff and a fantastic atmosphere. Well done again Bedingfeld x

I really hope The Bedingfield can return to last year's standard of food - they've had a change of head chef and the food has gone from fantastic to just 'quite good'. A real shame; there aren't many good places to go for wonderful food around here. I recently had fish and chips there, and was expecting something along the lines of a large piece of cod with a heap of wonderfully crisp, flavourful chips (as I've had there a few times in 2012). But I got some kind of pretentiously arranged piece of fish with seven (yes, SEVEN!) chips stacked on top of each other, like some kind of half-completed Jenga puzzle. PLEASE dig out 2012's recipes and replicate them exactly...you were onto a winning formula and you went and ruined it! I've been there a few times since the change of chef to give them the benefit of the doubt - the food is quite good, but nowhere near the previous level.

excellent menu accompanied by some very good wines, quality locally sourced produce very well cooked and presented.

First time staying here, the food and service was excellent. The pub is in a wonderful part of Norfolk. We came on the Friday night having a lovely first meal, the food was first class, we were shocked with the quality of the room it was beautiful and we were very impressed. On the Saturday afternoon the pub was full and the atmosphere was tremendous with some lovely young people watching the rugby. Another great supper on Saturday night, the service was very sharp and friendly and we shall without a doubt be returning.

This place really is a gem, the place looks absolutely stunning. Bood for 5 2 weeks ago and was not dissapointed went for a traditional pie, was to die for, tried some of my wifes chicken and it just melted in your mouth... canlt wait for a chance to book here again

The room and the food, there were no dislikes or criticisms, we paid the full price (Not Groupon!!!) it was still very very good value and would recommend this hotel to everybody.

Having purchased a night away with Groupon for me and my wife we were truly stunned to find a village pub with a perfect atmosphere, on our arrival we were greeted and offered drinks before being shown to our room in the converted cart lodge with underfloor heating and all the facilities you would expect and perfect decoration for our night away. The room was already warm with very good quality bedding fixtures and fittings to the point we want to redecorate our own bedroom in that style, the only small fault was they use electric showers that could be more powerfull. We came back to the bar for lunch and sat in the bar next to the open fire both having club sandwiches with massive chips more like roast potatoes already saying this was a great choice everyone who came past said hello even the guests. We booked for dinner in the evening when we returned people remembered our names and we had a great meal to include peasant and ribeye steak with fried spotted dick for desert all was cooked to perfection as was the service. The owner KatKin came for a chat and clearly loves this place like a baby and took a genuine interest in us. Breakfast was also perfect with very good quality food and service I personally can't wait to visit again and KatKin said we should bring the dogs as well behaved ones are welcome. This is the perfect retreat.

A very nice place to relax and enjoy some superb food. Very nice interior, a warm and cosy place. Service was very good, kind and polite.

I've just returned from another excellent dinner at this superb pub. I am lucky enough to live only a couple of miles from this place, so am able to head over there (as we did this evening) for a fantastic meal bathed in a lovely sunset in their beer garden.I was tempted out of my usual vegetarianness to dive into the steak & frites, which was as good as you'd expect in a wonderful Parisian restaurant. My wife went for the bangers & mash - which was also superb.The only down side is that the Adnams Broadside is a bit pricey at £4 a pint. But it's gorgeous. And that it's really popular on weekends so it can be hard to get a table. Which is why I really shouldn't be writing this review. So...it's a fantastic pub, please don't go there.I've never stayed in one of their rooms so can't comment on the hotel part.