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Morston Hall
Morston, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
Chef Galton Blackiston and his wife Tracy opened this 17th-century flint-and-brick manor as a restaurant with rooms in 1992, thirteen keys on the north Norfolk coast by Blakeney. The kitchen has held a Michelin star since 1999, more than 25 consecutive years on the local larder. In 2025 hotelier Henry Elworthy took over after three decades of Blackiston stewardship.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
About Morston Hall
- Galton and Tracy Blackiston opened the 17th-century flint hall as a restaurant with rooms in 1992, thirteen keys beside Blakeney.
- The kitchen has held a Michelin star continuously since 1999, more than 25 years on Norfolk's local larder.
- Hotelier Henry Elworthy took over in 2025 after three decades of Blackiston stewardship.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Dating back to a 17th-century flint-and-brick manor house, Morston Hall was established as a country house hotel and restaurant by chef Galton Blackiston and his wife Tracy in 1992. The property is globally recognized for holding a Michelin star for over 25 consecutive years, a testament to its enduring quality and dedication to Norfolk's local larder. In 2025, the hotel transitioned to new ownership under hotelier Henry Elworthy after three decades of stewardship by the Blackistons.
The setting
1.4 miles from Blakeney.
Restaurants and bars
- Morston Hall Michelin star restaurant — Restaurant
- Morston Hall restaurant — Restaurant · Seasonal, produce-led · One MICHELIN Star
Experiences
- Kitchen garden and garden-to-table dining — Produce from the kitchen garden, worked on with head gardener Robin, features in the daily changing menu and cocktails.
- Coastal path walks — The hotel sits next to the coastal path, a place to walk dogs.
- Swimming pool, sauna and steam room — Facilities next door to Morston Hall, available daily 1-5pm by reservation.
- In-room massage treatments — In-room massage treatments offered when booking a Pavilion Suite.
- Holiday With Your Horse — Stabling beside Morston Mews for guests' horses, with riding and hacking nearby; livery enquired via reception.
- Group & Family Stays — Self-catering three-bedroom Morston Mews cottage beside the hotel, with hotel amenities when booking direct.
Amenities
- Michelin-starred restaurant (held since 1998)
- Four AA Rosettes for culinary excellence
- On-site kitchen garden providing seasonal produce
- Dog-friendly accommodations (available on request)
- Suites with private patios and garden views
- Complimentary on-site parking and high-speed WiFi
- Spa
Awards
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
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