The Boat House - Ormesby Broad in North Norfolk

Stayed here 2 nights. Every member of staff was friendly and helpful. Lovely room with very comfy bed. We had breakfast and dinner both days and everything we had was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend, we will be back.

My wife and I booked a nights stay, We arrived and the staff were very welcoming and our room was perfect. Living room onto a bathroom and up some stairs to the bedroom. Views from windows over the broad amazing! Dinner was excellent no issues at all and after a lovely nights sleep we had a full English in the morning before heading home. All in all I would 100% recommend to try it for yourself.

Visited the Boathouse on our last night in Norfolk and we chose well for our farewell dinner. The weather was terrible so it was lovely to step inside the really tastefully decorated restaurant. The staff were lovely and friendly and gave us a warm welcome. My husband had the mussels which were delicious he had asked for a starter sized helping but he was given the full meal size so I had to help him to eat them. I had the cod it was enormous and also absolutely delicious, it came with Indian flavours and an onion bhaji absolutely gorgeous. We would highly recommend a visit there were so many tempting dishes to choose from. The lady on the next table had the homemade beef and ale pie it smelt amazing.

This place is located at a wonderful setting, right on the edge of a Norfolk Broad. The menu is plentiful, staff friendly and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. We had lunch, really enjoying our food (Steak baguette and a Cajun chicken baguette). Our son loved the outside play area too, with his pizza as well. Prices are high, but the produce is excellent, so don't let this put you off. A little gem of a place.

My friends and I enjoyed a glorious evening out. The atmosphere was perfect, the right amount of noisy without being rowdy. It looked stunning as we drove down the drive. The inside had lots of character and a warmth feel. The food was flavoursome and we were impressed with the presentation. Wonderful experience and we all agreed it was a place we shall revisit.

Stayed for three nights also had three evening meals and can honestly say what a lovely experience The room was very comfortable and the food was excellent also the staff very friendly and helpful

Beautiful venue, super efficient and friendly staff, best Sunday roast ever! Had the roast beef, which was thickly sliced and tender. Perfectly cooked to my taste (just slightly pink). Generous helping of beautifully cooked vegetables - carrots that actually tasted like carrots! The whole meal was perfect.

Again the Boathouse has ticked all the boxes for lovely setting, great food, welcoming staff and comfortable rooms. We were here to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and were welcomed as old friends by Sally and Kim, who joined in our celebration with humour and great service. Our first visit to the Boathouse was for our granddaughter’s wedding, and come back as often as we can.

Great place to eat. Food and drinks very good. Service great. Atmosphere very welcoming. We have been before and will go again when next in the area.

Fabulous, cannot fault this restaurant. Food and service was excellent and we will definitely return again. Our friends who live far away said if they lived locally they would visit at least every month for a meal. Well done to all the staff who made our visit very welcoming.

First visit to The Boathouse having prev visited The Waterside - but will def not be the last - lovely place food lovely very quick to be served by very friendly staff

Family of 10 today for Sunday Roast superb roast one of the best all fresh homemade plentiful. First class service from the staff so friendly and helpful couldn’t do enough. Very busy recommend booking. Hot and delicious good selection of veg although red cabbage was left by some of us not nice and also mixed in with peas so they were left too. Beautiful sweets the Boathouse Saundae was lovely but really hard (rocky road) at bottom. Great location by the river outside tables available and plenty of parking. Would definitely visit again

The Boathouse is a beautiful restaurant to eat in lovely surroundings. The moment you walk in staff are happy to greet you . It was full capacity on Sunday afternoon. The staff are so attentive and polite . The Sunday roast was delicious and plenty of selection for a roast on the plate and a good price too , plenty of choice for the menu to choose from . Highly recommend the boathouse definitely will become a regular there . Well done to all the staff couldn’t do enough for you

Just to say cannot fault from the decor, food, cleanliness ( and that inc toilets ...spotless ) and amazing staff that regardless how busy they were .... and believe me they were continuously busy .... we were not rushed just so able to be relaxed and enjoy. So well done and cannot wait to go back.

Wow. The food was excellent. Best meal my wife and I have had for a long time. Pork loin was to die for. Good service. Very friendly staff.

Whether can I say. On arrival we were greeting by the manager who was very attentive . Absolutely all of the staff were 100% perfect . Excellent service indeed . All our roasts were amazing plus my granddaughter was given a free baby plate , which we all thought was a lovely touch. It's been our 3rd visit and once again perfect . There was a wedding on and the restaurant was totally full . We'll done to all the management and staff. Gill Williams

Had a lovely lunch on the outdoor seating with family. Food was lovely very prompt service. Good menu lots of options very nice in the sun. Great environment

Amazing setting and even more amazing food. The staff were warm, friendly and attentive. Restaurant was extremely well set out, clean and the seats were comfortable. The food was served hot and fresh and everyone enjoyed their meals. Quality of food was excellent and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good nutritious meal. Will definitely return when we are next in the area.

Not only did we have a lovely evening meal here, we also stayed in one of the rooms, and had breakfast. The evening menu was extensive, and the food was great quality and freshly cooked. Same for breakfast....wide choice of cooked or cold options. The room was lovely, with a good sized modern bathroom, and an amazing view over the broads. Staff were very friendly and efficient, even during a very busy evening. A great experience, from the warm welcome on arrival, to the moment we left after a hearty breakfast. Definitely somewhere we will look to re-visit.

Such a lovely venue by the water. Food was beautiful thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The occasional blast of cold air when one of the doors were opened and on occasion left open by patrons was slightly off putting but the overall dining experience was really good

We had a 2 night stay here and can thoroughly recommend it if you are looking for a quiet chilled break away. The owner and staff were very helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Our room was stylish and very comfortable with a lovely view over the Broad. It was very peaceful at night which ensured a good night’s sleep. Breakfast menu was varied, cooked to order and was excellent value. The dinner menu offered lots of choice and the food was excellent with large portions. There was the option for smaller portions too. All in all an excellent place to stay offering great value for money and excellent customer service.

we were recommended this restaurant by our rental cottage in Winterton. The location is stunning. Staff very welcoming. Food was amazing. Sadly too full to go for a walk after so would recommend if walking do it before. I had the slate which was beautiful. Husband and sister in law had lamb shank which was really tender. Highly recommend

We had a lovely experience and would 100% come back again You often find that big events, like mother’s day, can be a bit chaotic and not always in the most of relaxing atmospheres. This was a very different positive experience. This was felt immediately on arrival. As soon as we arrived , we were greeted in the car park and shown a suitable car park slot - very organised. We were greeted by the owner, Mike and shown to our seat. Quickly followed by a friendly waitress to take out drinks orders and showed a genuine interest in the family. We were given plenty of time to look through the menu - but once we had chosen, we really didn’t have to wait long for the food to arrive . Portions were great, presentation was lovely and quality was amazing. Whilst the tables were ‘full’, you didn’t have to wait long for any service , food or additional drinks - it was a very relaxed afternoon - we also didn’t feel like we outstayed our welcome, enjoying a coffee and wonder around the lovely place before we left. It was a great deal, with mains and a dessert for £24.95 for a set mother day menu. Would 100% come back , for a special occasion or just a lovely meal. Well looked after, great food, scenic beautiful location, friendly and smiling staff - what more could you want?

Another lovely meal at the Boathouse. The food is always excellent and the staff are so friendly . Looking forward to the next visit .

I almost don’t want to share this fabulous hotel. The staff can’t do enough for you. Nothing is too much trouble. They are all so friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was to a high standard with a view of the broads. The restaurant overlooks it and the broads has different moods depending on the time of day. The restaurant has a very calming restful effect. The food is excellent, every meal is so well presented and tastes delicious. This is a very popular restaurant and hotel so make sure you book in advance to secure a room/table. We will come back here and that is something we don’t often do.

Four of us have just enjoyed a two night break here, courtesy of a Travelzoo deal. What can I say? So very friendly and such a beautiful setting. We arrived on Sunday afternoon and found the place packed, I soon found out why. We stayed in rooms two and four, both were beautiful. Our first evening was spent in the restaurant which is where we found out why the place was heaving. The Sunday roasts were plate fulls which tasted lovely. The sea bass was superb. After dinner we asked if they had a couple of chairs we could take to the room so we could play cards, the answer was, the suite is free, feel free to use that. Fantastic customer service. We ate out on the Monday as the restaurant is closed, when we came back we were given the suite again. Cannot speak too highly of the boathouse.

It’s been a few months since my last review and let me tell you it’s just got better! The last couple of weeks we have gone for Sunday dinner, it just gets better every time we have one. The first thing I try is always the roast potatoes- my god the crunch was just the best! I like that there is other things on the menu too on a Sunday, so the children could have something else. Thank you Mike once again for fitting us In at last minute and always looking after us, also a very big thank you to Donna for looking after us yesterday nothing is ever to much trouble! I’m sure we will be back soon.

We hadn't been here for many years - it was the Eel's Foot then! The very friendly staff made us feel very welcome, and the interior is well done and spacious. However, whilst the food was very good, the service was a little slow, but I am guessing it was due to a wedding in the function room, another large table, and being busier than perhaps they expected. The food was worth the wait and the staff were good, so it was only the wait before taking orders and delivery that let it down, but only slightly as everything else made up for it.

Once again, The Boathouse did us proud for providing such a lovely spread of food. Our late Mum, Mary, would have been so impressed. Thank you to Michael and team for everything you did.

Super on every level. The sea bass was wonderfully tasty... clearly fresh. The triple chocolate heart was impressive. This is a very very talented chef. Highly recommend. Staff were very friendly and really good quality. Finally the harpist was excellent and added a lovely dimension to a fab evening

My wife and I took our very good friend out to Lunch . We had Main Meals and Deserts . The Food and Service was very good . We wanted to raise a glass to her husband whose Birthday was on the 10th Feb and he liked visiting The Boathouse .

We were staying nearby on a winter break and decided to book The Boathouse for our Sunday lunch. What a great choice we made. Lovely warm welcome on a cold, blustery January day. Brilliant service and great food. We both had a roast dinner and it was well cooked and really plentiful/tasteful. Would love to come again if we are ever in the area.

Best place for Gluten Free food in Norfolk area. Never had a bad meal. Always large portions and the desserts are amazing.

We had a great meal for our party of 14 to celebrate a family birthday The food and service were excellent I would highly recommend

Took my mum for Sunday lunch at the boathouse . It was excellent we have never had a bad meal there. Staff are really friendly and efficient . Will definitely return

This venue is in a beautiful spot and you can see the broad from the windows of the dining room. We stayed for two nights and the staff could not have been more helpful. We would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a quiet place to relax.

This was an excellent lunch and all the staff and Katie who was front of house were fantastic, really made us feel welcome and really looked after us.

We were a party of 10 and we meet up here annually - family. The service is always good and food and drink great quality It’s kind of out of the way and there’s nothing much around that touches this place - has to be good to survive and it excels Thank you and well done

Lovely room with a view of the broads, great breakfast and dinner, welcoming staff and lovely position- what more can you want?

Dreadfully long wait for food almost an hour. Food ok but a bit pricey for veg option. Missed coffee and mincepie due to slow service and having be away after 2hrs. Not the first time service has been slow.

Wow ! This place is definately a 10/10 . We had a lovely meal here on Saturday night and enjoyed it so much we immediately booked for Sunday evening too . From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave the service from all members of staff is exceptional . Great food , fantastic service , beautiful surroundings , highly recommend !

We have been here many times and always thoroughly enjoy our meal. The staff are excellent and always friendly, the outside area is lovely with such beautiful views and plenty of ducks to keep you company!

Not a great start, waited 20 minutes before we were served - really busy lunchtime but no excuse if you have pre-booked a table. Young girls that were waiting on tables didn’t acknowledge us. As we got up to walk out the manager ( mature gentleman) noticed and we explained why we were leaving - he sincerely apologised. We sat back down and we’re then immediately asked what we would like to drink and we’re given menus. The lady who bought the drinks said they were complimentary due to the wait. The food arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. Beautiful setting, gorgeous food shame to have poor service - I hope this is rectified.

Once again, superb, service, food, ambience, staff and Management , excelled. Thankyou so much to one and all xxx

what a fabulous place, with an overnight stay in a superb chalet (pigeon hole) and an absolutely wonderful evening meal with 18 friends. a truly memorable day. without a word of a lie it was the best food we have had whilst away from home. The service was excellent. Breakfast was equally good, none of this self service stuff, you order exactly what you want and lo & behold it arrives as ordered perfectly cooked & presented. fifteen out of ten in every aspect.

We attended for our granddaughter’s wedding, lovely venue, amazing staff, great food, wonderfully organised, just a beautiful day all round, finished off by family breakfast on following morning. Thank you to the cleaners who made up our room for us as we arrived too early for checkin, thank you for all at the Boathouse for making this occasion even more special.

Visited The Boathouse in September 2023. Amazing food, super staff, wheelchair friendly and very accessible, stunning surroundings and excellent value. Highly recommended.

We found this place on a Monday so sadly no meal for us, but what a beautiful setting for a quiet drink beside the river. The staff were just lovely and drinks reasonably priced. Definitely will return to this place for a meal soon.

We found this lovely pub when away on holiday. Great for family’s as also has a little park. Food was amazing and great price. Staff so helpful. If ever in this area again will be going back for a second visit.

A fantastic location, we stayed for one night. Excellent accommodation, fantastic dinner and breakfast with excellent choices. Probably the best breakfast I've had, it was superb. Good choice of local ales and very friendly staff. Would definitely return.

We visited for dinner this week as part of a group of 4 people. The food was beautifully cooked and very tasty, our only complaint was that it was served a bit cold, Our Australian guest had the lamb as did I and he said that it was the tastiest piece of lamp he'd ever eaten and I have to agree however I have an asbestos mouth and if only it had been a couple of degrees warmer. The other two people in our group had the sausages, they both said they were very good. A beautiful place to eat with scenic views and reasonable quality food.

We waited hours for food and dessert, despite preordering, only to have the staff rudely complain three times that the young children were then becoming restless waiting for their food.

Dinner, was enjoyed by all 10 adults! Superb location, friendly and helpful staff, food was delicious and very well presented! Definitely come again all way from Kent... Was pre dinner before my daughters wedding on Sunday, in the Wedding venue... Certainly reccomend to everyone!

Had evening meal here with family and friends. Gorgeous spot on the river! Food was amazing and good value for money for the quality! Staff were really friendly and helpful. My daughter is coeliac and see worry about eating out but after reading such good...

Fabulous plated carvery the freshest produce perfectly cooked. Don’t miss this is The best in Norfolk.

After walking away from another restaurant we popped in with our dog, the weather was great so sat outside. The staff are excellent, if there is a delay in food they will tell you. The food is great and the service and staff are exceptional,...

Stayed here for a couple of days in Early August 23. Could not fault this stay whatsoever. The location is stunning; the food is exceptional; the accommodation is superb; but most of all the hosting and the staff were absolutely brilliant. This place was a...

Easily the best meal I’ve had in a long time! We visited early one Sunday evening in August as a group of 14, including a toddler. (I had booked). Picturesque setting, stylish decor, friendly staff, beautifully presented food. I throughly enjoyed my sea bass and...

Set on a the broads very picturesque. You need to book as it is very popular and a lot of people were being turned away. The food was very nice and tasty. The staff were very pleasant and the decor was nice. I would return.

Came here for dinner. You definitely need to book as very popular. Set on a beautiful lake. The food was lovely and the staff very pleasant. Very clean and good decor. I would return.

This lovely restaurant/wedding venue/hotel it was a please to stay. Wonderful food, delightful staff, nothing was to much trouble. The food was amazing both breakfast and main meals in the evening.

This place is absolutely lovely and the food at the restaurant at night was brilliant and the location/scenery. We stayed in tern lodge just recently and it was gorgeous, however their website said fully equipped kitchen in lodge therefore we bought lots of full English...

First visit in years - a friends lunch catch-up. The setting is beautiful sitting on the Broads with lovely grounds. Great place to eat and catch up. Food was tasty and cooked fresh. Attentive staff and lovely bustling atmosphere. Great place to visit.

We visit the Boathouse quite regularly and we are NEVER disappointed. the service, the food, the drinks, the setting is always perfect. We never book because we are unorganised but they always try and find a table for us. We came Sunday 16th July to...

Very nice meal, hence the three stars, but service was extremely poor, one main course in an hour and a half, dessert, waited forever, so never happened because we left and complained, apology given, but said we was unfortunate, not what we saw whilst waiting...

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights in June. This is a lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Everything is spotlessly clean, the bedrooms well decorated and tastefully furnished. The breakfast is absolutely superb, without a...

This was our second visit to the Boathouse and it won't be our last. our first visit last year we stayed in one of the hotel rooms on our return visit this year we stayed in the one bedroom lodge. I can honestly say this...

We were staying at the amazing Boathouse accomodation and also decided to try the Restaurant for both nights. The Boathouse management found us a table, even though the Restaurant was fully booked. The food was delicius, fantastic children’s selections. Service took a wonderful care of...

Beautiful pub with wonderful views. The welcome was very friendly and the food was amazing. Was able to cater for our dietary requirements. Been a few times and my favourite place to have lunch when visiting Norfolk. Highly recommended.

If you are travelling to Cromer and fancy a coffee don't bother stopping at The Boathouse. Despite a beautiful setting the welcome and service is very poor. If you drive a little further you will come to The Waterside where the reception is friendly and...

After losing a relative recently it was a much needed trip out with friends and I'm so glad we decided to try somewhere new. The restaurant itself was quaint and traditional and obviously rather busy but the waitresses were friendly and welcoming. There was a...

This was our second visit to this beautiful pub in a very scenic location. The staff and service couldn't be better. The menu is extensive with good veggie options. The food was well cooked apart from some cold chips that were replaced immediately. We’ll be...

Me and 3 friends had a table booked for 7.30pm on a Friday evening. We arrived just after 6.15pm so we could sit outside and chat with a drink as it was a lovely warm balmy evening. We went to the bar and ordered drinks...

Absolutely fantastic meal and service will definitely go again will recommend to friends and family

Excellent service, fantastic food, lovely surroundings, will definitely be back 👌 will highly recommend to family and friends

If I could give The Boat House 10 stars I would ! Superb rooms fantastic food and staff that really can’t do enough for you . Such a fabulous setting for a get away from it all break . We will most definitely return ....

We have just returned from a short 3 night delightful stay. Food excellent and staff most attentive. The surroundings are UK at its best. We will be returning as The Boathouse has been added to our favourites list Thank you Mike and staff

Just had a delicious Sunday lunch with family and a friend . The service was excellent and the food was amazing . Will definitely be back .

We had an overnight stay at the Boathouse. Immediately it felt special: easy spacious parking, a beautiful building on the waterfront. Michael, the host, was very mindful of our convenience. The rooms were superb: so well appointed, spacious and top quality. Everywhere, on the walls,...

My partner and I came to the boathouse for Saturday Lunch, our first time dining instead of attending a wedding there.. The weather was lovely and so we sat outside, such beautiful surroundings with a great busy atmosphere. A nice friendly greeting on arrival by...

We were delighted to finally try the dinning experience at the boathouse, we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and attentive from stat to finish, somewhat something we look for. The beautiful setting is second to none and the food was very well...

My husband and I stayed at the boathouse for 2 nights. Two breakfasts and one evening meal. The hotel is really lovely, our bedroom no.2 was like a little apartment, a living room and bathroom on one level then bedroom upstairs. All food was delicious,...

Was so looking forward to visiting The Boathouse for a friends birthday celebration as such a beautiful setting but it was anything but a celebration !! Our table was booked for 7.30 and we got seated at around 7.35 however the staff just seemed to...

this is one of my regular haunts as I've found the food is always fresh and tasty and the staff are friendly, it also has lovely views. I do love their burgers and have been for Sunday roasts too. I look forward to my next...

Our party of six came to celebrate a birthday on Saturday evening. Overall, we were very disappointed with our experience. This is not the first time we have visited and felt underwhelmed, but we had returned with hopes that things had changed. I usually only...

We stayed at the boathouse and had dinner in the restaurant. Room was great. Nice view over the broad, very well appointed room. Dinner was lovely. We both had fish. I had a medley of three types. I am normally sceptical about fish dishes with...

This was a last minute break, a travelzoo deal and I’m so glad we went. Can’t fault a thing, Mike and his staff were very friendly and helpful, our room was lovely with a pretty view. The food was amazing, the continental breakfast kept me...

Decent food, appalling service. Staff were trying their best but it was desperately understaffed. A starting platter arrived with the other starters but we waited ages and gad to ask twice before we were brought plates. We were without drinks for long stretches of time...

Been here so many times as live 10 mins up road, lovely meal as always but spoilt by a very rude waitress, only 1, rest were great, watched her serve other tables, no please, Thankyou, smile, nothing, should of asked her name, but my advise...

As on arrival got seated by the gentleman the owner 5 minutes wait a lady came took out drinks order took a little while bringing the drinks back then we waited 15 minutes for someone to come back to take our meal order no one...

Lovely spot with a great view. The staff were very busy as the restaurant was quite full, but they still found us a table. My parents are still getting used to going out again and being around people, but we were found a table in...

We had our order taken about 1:30 and after about 45 minutes the table next to us who had ordered after us received their food, at this point as we were still waiting for our food we asked the waitress how long our food be....

Came here for a pub lunch, the restaurant was very busy but all the friendly staff worked hard to ensure no one was waiting to be served. The manager kindly offered us the option of moving to a large window table as soon as one...

Stayed in a lodge here for 2 days and had a fab stay. Arrived Sunday and had an excellent roast on arrival. All the staff were excellent here too so highly recommend and will come again!

What a wonderful stay. Nestled next to Ormsby Broad, this place has it all! The lodge was immaculate with everything you need and the staff at the Boathouse couldn’t do enough for us. We had a delicious Sunday lunch - food was 10/10 and the...

We picked the Boathouse as our wedding venue after visiting the wedding fair here last year. This is an absolutely stunning venue, staff are all super friendly and helpful. Belinda and Mike the owners, go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. Our...

Had a fantastic 2 night stay, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly, the food was great, especially the breakfast. Hope to be back soon.

Sunday lunch visit to The Boathouse. Its always busy but always great food and attentive staff . Thank you guys thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

From the post card location to the flawless service what's not to love about this place. We stayed for 2 nights in 'Paddle Away' - a very well appointed room which suited our family of 4 perfectly. The food was excellent, but the breakfast, particularly...

Had lunch with friends. It was well worth the visit. The meal was excellent. I had the lamb shank. It was perfectly cooked with a nice selection of vegetables. My wife had the skate wing. It to was beautifully cooked with shrimps and it was...