The Gunton Arms 2024 New Years Eve  Honky Tonk Hoedown!

This year's event at The Gunton Arms is now SOLD OUT, as an alternative please see the NYE event at our sister pub The Suffield Arms.

This year The Gunton Arms infamous New Years Eve party celebrates all things country music, with a New Year’s Eve Honky Tonk Hoedown! Imagine Nashville Broadway relocated to North Norfolk! The party will take over all areas of the Gunton building with live music and DJs in The Elk Room. The live music comes from The Laurence Kingston band playing stone cold country classics to make you dance and cry in equal amounts!  Dropping the Honky Tonk wax all night will be Texas Radio & The Big Beat fresh off a US tour with the US’s rising country superstar Charley Crockett.

Doors open at 7:00pm and canapés will be served 8:30–10:00pm with Champagne, Cava, cocktails and more available from the bar to fuel your revelry!   Last orders are at 1:00, doors closed 1:30am. Please ensure you have pre-arranged your taxi or lift prior to arrival.

Now in its tenth year, The Gunton New Year’s Eve Party has established itself as Norfolk’s premier NYE celebration. Every year the blowout has sold out well in advance, so we strongly recommend buying your tickets ASAP.

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Suffield Lodge

Suffield Lodge is a luxury self catering four-bedroom flint and thatched cottage on the estate at Gunton, owned and managed by The Gunton Arms. Ideal for family gatherings or a country getaway with groups of friends, it accommodates up to eight people.

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About Suffield Lodge

First built as a gate house, the lodge is situated on a private corner of the estate backing onto woodland with beautiful views across Norfolk farmland. The cottage is a convenient twenty minute stroll from the award- winning pub, The Gunton Arms. Access by car to the pub will soon be along a dedicated private track.

Beautifully and individually designed by Robert Kime it has an eclectic mix of antique furniture, art and a sunny private garden.

Available for a minimum stay of 3 nights, it is ideal for those looking to get away for longer.

Room Type	Mon–Thu (min 3 nights)	Fri–Sun (min 3 nights)
Suffield Lodge	£550	£600

Lodge specifications

Ground Floor

Spacious double-height living room, with French doors opening onto the garden
Fully equipped kitchen with oak table that seats eight.
Master bedroom with super king bed and views over the garden, wardrobe, dressing table, Roberts radio
Large double bedroom with king size bed, wardrobe, chest of draws, Roberts radio
Bathroom with walk in shower and roll top bath, bathroom products branded by The Gunton Arms

First Floor

Double bedroom, wardrobe, chest of draws, Roberts radio
Twin bedroom (suitable for children only) chest and childrens board games
Bathroom with bath only

Outside

Enclosed private garden, patio area with table and chairs, accessible through the living room via French doors. Outdoor games
Parking outside the cottage
Utility room with washer dryer, including Norfolk Natural Living fabric softner and clothes wash.

Facilities

Fully inclusive of all utilities, central heating, linens (including beach towels)
Smeg fridge freezer
Oven
Dishwasher
Nespresso coffee machine
Flatscreen TV with Freesat
Wifi
Iron/ Ironing board
Travel cot and highchair available on request, bedding excluded
Washing facilities for dogs, dog bed, dog bowl, dog shampoo
Cleaning products
First aid box

Booking terms

Dogs

Dogs are allowed to stay at Suffield Lodge but are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture. Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring a dog.

Reservations for lunch and dinner

Reservations for both the Gunton and Suffield Arms can be made by contacting The Gunton Arms reception team via email at office@theguntonarms.co.uk or by telephone on 01263 832010.

Conditions

A deposit of 20% of the total rent is to be paid upon confirmation of booking and we must receive the balance 4 weeks prior to your arrival. Cancellation policy 4 weeks prior to date of arrival.
For booking made less than 4 weeks in advance, the total amount is payable on booking.
No hen or stag parties.
Any extras and breakages are to be paid for prior to departure.

The Suffield Arms

Under the same management team and ownership of the Gunton Arms, The Suffield Arms is located directly opposite Gunton Train Station and is only a couple of miles away from The Gunton Arms and the neighbouring villages of Southrepps, Antingham and Thorpe Market. The extraordinary Art pub offers all the comforts of a North Norfolk pub, alongside a Mediterranean Tapas Restaurant, Saloon bar and a private collection of diverse mix of modern and traditional artworks.

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About The Suffield

The Suffield Arms was built in the 19th century by Lord Suffield, who lived at nearby Gunton Hall, a close friend of the Prince of Wales and a major investor in the original East Norfolk Railway which built the line from Norwich to Cromer

As you enter the building you are greeted with a large and impressive bar area which is akin to a classic 19th century pub, with a roaring open fire and a large selection of local real ales.

As you head further into the building you walk into a light and airy conservatory restaurant which overlooks a beautiful walled garden with lots of outside seating.

The restaurant host’s many larger sharing tables along with a marble tapas bar which spans across the entire restaurant. Behind the tapas bar guests can look out to the open plan kitchen where chefs prepare Tapas dishes predominantly from Spain.

Upstairs, there’s a sumptuous saloon bar dripping with luxurious deep hues of velvet and a roof terrace where you can enjoy seasonal and classic cocktails created by the Suffield Arm’s very own mixologists.

Terms & Conditions

THE GUNTON ARMS ROOMS

BOOKING TIPS

To make a reservation we require full card details. Your card will be charged 48 hours prior to arrival, unless you decide to use the pay now option. For all group bookings please contact the reception on 01263832010 or send an email to office@theguntonarms.co.uk. Bookings made within 48 hours of arrival will be charged in full on booking. If you any specific needs or requirements, please contact us before of arrival to make sure we can accommodate your needs.

DAMAGES AND THEFT

Our hotel has a strict no vaping or smoking policy within the premised anyone found of breach of this will be charged £100. Any damages occurred in any of our rooms will also be charged at the cost of replacement or maintenace, including damages made by dogs. Any items removed from rooms will be charged at their replacement cost.

CANCELLATION POLICY

When booking direct, we offer a 72 hour booking cancellation policy. This means that if you cancel at least 72 hours prior to your arrival date your card will not be charged. If the booking is cancelled within 72 hours the total reservation amount will be fully charged to the card provided. Please note that for group bookings of 4 or more rooms we operate a 7-day cancellation policy.

LATE CHECKOUTS

For any check outs later than 10.30am there will be an additional fee of £50 to pay unless authorised by Management.

SUFFIELD LODGE AND WOODSIDE COTTAGE

BOOKING TIPS

The Hirer shall have the right to occupy the Property specified on the booking form together with its gardens for the agreed period. You are responsible for your children's safety at all times.

The number of persons using the accommodation shall not exceed the number of people listed on the booking form if you require day visitors, please notify us in advance.

The person booking the property will be responsible for the obligations and conditions of the booking.

The Hirer shall not pass his/her booking to another party.

The owners accept all bookings in good faith. However, in the unlikely event of the owners having to cancel any booking previously confirmed, their liability will be limited to the return in full of any monies paid.

A deposit of 20% of the rental is payable on booking. The balance of the rental is payable 2 weeks prior to arrival. For booking made less than 2 weeks in advance, the total amount is payable on booking.

The Hirer shall permit Gunton Arms staff the right of entry to the property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection or to carry out repairs deemed necessary to the property, or equipment including gardening.

Bookings are from 4.00pm on the day of arrival to 10.30am on the day of departure.

Restaurant reservations at The Gunton Arms or The Suffield Arms are not included and must be arranged prior to arrival.

The Gunton Park is privately owned, guests staying in the Lodge and Cottage are not to roam freely on the park. Please see the map as to where you may walk.

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of cancellation the hirer will have a cancellation period of 4 weeks prior to arrival. If cancelled within 4 weeks of arrival date, then the total balance of stay will be non-refundable.

In the event of cancellation by the owner there would be a full refund of any deposit or rent paid.

DAMAGES AND THEFT

No smoking/vaping, fires or BBQ's are permitted in or on the grounds of Suffield Lodge.

Woodside has two log burners indoors, please do not leave lit log burners unattended. Woodside is a no smoking/vaping property.

Any damages or breakages which may occur, must be paid for. Any damage (which must be reported to the Owner immediately) or excessive cleaning required may incur an additional charge, which will be at the Owner's discretion. Any items taken from the Lodge will be charged accordingly for replacement.

Any complaints must be made known to the proprietor immediately. No complaints will be entertained at the end of the hiring period or after the hirer has departed.

Guests are asked to leave accommodation clean and tidy when vacating, to ensure this, a £500.00 deposit is required prior to arrival which will be refunded within 7 days of departure after inspection of the premises. Guests are asked to consider other residents and not to cause nuisance or annoyance.

Please take out your own insurance cover as the owners cannot be responsible for any loss incurred from theft or damage to your belongings, also arrange cancellation insurance if you wish.

PETS

Pets by arrangement, but no young pets or birds. Please note:

Dogs must be under strict control at all times while in the property. Any fouling of lawns etc. must be cleared up without delay.

Dogs MUST NOT be left alone in the property or elsewhere at any time.

Dogs MUST NOT lie on beds or furnishings, & hair must be cleared up before departing.

Dog owners must ensure that their pets are free from parasites and fleas. Failure to do so will incur subsequent charges.

AMENITIES

Heating and water included. Linen is provided including beach towels. Bathroom products are included.

Travel cots and highchair are provided upon request, although we must point out that the travel cots are for children UNDER 2 only. No bedding is provided with travel cot.

If there is any breach of these conditions by the Hirer, the landlord may re-enter the premises and there upon the Hiring created shall absolutely determine but without prejudice to other rights and remedies of the landlord.

Covid-19 Policy - New Year's Eve Party 2021

Covid entry requirements

We are kindly requesting all guests take a lateral flow test on the day and show Covid passports on the door. If the event the party cannot go ahead due to a last minute change in government guidances, all tickets will be refunded. The NHS test at home kits have been freely available across the country from most pharmacies, and can be ordered online via the link below.

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Privacy Policy

This website privacy policy describes how The Gunton Arms (operated by The Gunton Arms Ltd, UK Company Reg No: 06997263) protects and makes use of the information you give the company when you use this website. If you are asked to provide information when using this website, it will only be used in the ways described in this privacy policy.

This policy is updated from time to time. The latest version is published on this page.

This website privacy policy was updated on: 26th March 2025

If you have any questions about this policy, please email office@theguntonarms.co.uk or write to: The Gunton Arms, Cromer Road, Thorpe Market,Norfolk NR11 8TZ. Tel: 01263 832010

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Finding Us

Gunton station, which connects to other rail networks via Norwich, is one mile away. Norwich Airport is 25 minutes away by car and there are flight connections to worldwide destinations via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, which is a 30 minute flight from Norwich.

The Gunton Arms,
Cromer Road,
Thorpe Market,
Norwich NR11 8TZ

Telephone: 01263 832010
Email: office@theguntonarms.co.uk

Reception

Located on the driveway on the left before the gates, the Reception office is open from 9.00am till 9.00pm. If not available please go to the office in the main building. The Bar and Restaurant opens at 12.00 noon each day.

Things to do

We are 4 miles from the sea and a short drive from Cromer, Holt and within one hour of Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall.

Blickling Hall and Felbrigg are within 20 minutes by car.

Norwich is 18 miles to the south.

The Sainsbury Centre of Art is 25 minutes away. Designed by Norman Foster, the collection includes several works by Francis Bacon and Giacometti, as well as an extensive collection of tribal art.

Seal watching at Blakeney and Morston.

Golf at Cromer, Sheringham and Mundesley within 20 mins drive.

Brancaster course under 1 hour.

Tennis and squash within 10 minutes.

The Norfolk Broads are a 25 minute drive away.

Employment

We are looking for enthusiastic staff to join our existing team.

If you are interested please send your CV to recruitment@theguntonarms.co.uk

About Us

Opened October 2011, The Gunton Arms is a traditional pub with 16 bedrooms in an extensive historic park near Cromer in North Norfolk. The chef Stuart Tattersall (ex head chef at Mark Hix) cooks from local ingredients including venison from the surrounding deer park.

Bar & Hall

Stamp Rooms

History

The Gunton Arms is situated in the one thousand acre deer park which surrounds Gunton Hall near Cromer in Norfolk. The park was created in the early 18th Century by the Harbord family and was comparable in scale to the great estates to the west, Holkham and Houghton. The Park evolved over a 150 year period with a succession of great landscape architects being employed: Charles Bridgman, Humphrey Repton, Gilpin and Teulon.

The Gunton Arms, originally Steward’s Farm, became the second house to Gunton Hall; and during the 1890s a frequent visitor was Lillie Langtry, actress, famous beauty, and mistress of the future King Edward VII. In the 20th Century the park declined into ruin, buildings were sold, the land ploughed up and the woods cut down. In 1982, rescue came in the person of Kit Martin, who along with Charles Harbord-Hamond and Ivor Braka succeeded in buying back much of the land and the buildings. In 2007 the park won the 'Genius of the Place’ Country Life / Savills award for the best restoration of a historic landscape.

The Restaurant

Stuart Tattersall cooks from local ingredients and seasonal produce. Venison from the deerpark and beef from the local herd at Blickling are cooked over a large open fire in the Elk Room. The Gunton Arms also has its own seafood, mussels and Cromer crab are caught by local fishermen.

Opening Times

Restaurant:
Monday–Saturday: Lunch 12pm to 3pm, Dinner 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Sunday: Lunch 12pm to 3pm, Dinner 5.30pm to 9pm
Bar food served: 12pm to 9pm

PLEASE NOTE
We do not cook on the Elk Room fire on a Sunday
We are closed on Christmas Day.

GROUPS
The Gunton Arms is often frequented by a mixture of locals, diners, families and those visiting overnight from out of town. It is really important to us that each of our guests has an enjoyable experience. As such the pub does not lend itself to group bookings or weddings.

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A la Carte Menu

Vegetarian and Vegan Menu

Rooms

The rooms at The Gunton Arms are all designed by Robert Kime and have views over Gunton Park. The room formerly occupied in the 1890s by society beauty Lillie Langtry has photographs of her and her lover The Prince of Wales, who was later to be King Edward VII. The marble in the bathrooms was found in Egypt by Robert Kime and came out of derelict mansions in Alexandria.

If you wish to bring your four-legged friend along, to stay in one of our stated dog friendly rooms, please let us know at the time of booking and we will prepare your room for you and your extra special guest.

Due to the extra preparations for cleaning the rooms check in is now from 4.00pm onwards.

Please note that the Coach Houses are Barn House Suites are a short stroll away from the Main House.

The Gunton Arms welcomes a mixture of locals, families, diners and overnight visitors from out of town and it's important to us that all guests have an enjoyable experience with full access to our facilities. As such, the pub does not lend itself to group bookings and weddings.

For larger groups of up to 8 people, please see the Suffield Lodge a luxury four-bedroom flint and thatched cottage located on the estate.

Room Type	Sun–Thu	Fri–Sat (min 2 nights)
Main House
Small standard double	£145	£165
Standard double	£185	£205
Superior double	£235	£255
Coach House
Coach House	£280	£295
Barn House
Barn House Suites	£350	£375

Welcome to The Gunton Arms, a traditional pub with bedrooms in an extensive historic park near Cromer in North Norfolk.

Recent History

Ivor Braka bought the building in 2009, converting a country house hotel into a traditional pub. Robert Kime designed the bedrooms and interior. Stuart and Simone Tattersall, who formerly worked at Mark Hix’s restaurants in London are partners in the business. They bring with them the Hix ethos of using local, seasonal produce and a style of cooking which is vigorous and ingredient led. The Gunton Arms has its own venison. Seafood, mussels and Cromer crab are caught by local fishermen.

Art

The pub reflects its owners passion for art and has works by Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Lucian Freud, Glenn Brown, Beatriz Milhazes, Albert Oehlen, Glenn Ligon, Paula Rego, Frank Auerbach and many others. The surrounding park has sculpture by Sol Le Witt, Dan Graham, Ulrich Ruckriem, Anthony Caro, Ernesto Neto, Mona Hatoum and Phillip King.

Bedrooms

The rooms at The Gunton Arms are all designed by Robert Kime. and have views over Gunton Park. The room formerly occupied in the 1890s by society beauty Lillie Langtry has photographs of her and her lover The Prince of Wales, who was later to be King Edward VII. The marble in the bathrooms was found in Egypt by Robert Kime and came out of derelict mansions in Alexandria.

Suffield Lodge

Suffield Lodge is a luxury four-bedroom flint and thatched cottage on the estate at Gunton, owned and managed by The Gunton Arms. Ideal for family gatherings or a country getaway with groups of friends, it accommodates up to eight people.

Location

Four miles from the beaches of the North Norfolk coast, Gunton is a one thousand acre deer park established in the eighteenth century. Nearby are other historic parks, churches built from the profits of the wooltrade in the middle ages, the Norfolk Broads, and a range of sporting activities, in particular the area has some of the greatest golf links courses in England.

The Gunton Arms

The Gunton Arms 2024 New Years Eve Honky Tonk Hoedown!

Book Tickets

Suffield Lodge

About Suffield Lodge

Lodge specifications

Booking terms

The Suffield Arms

About The Suffield

Terms & Conditions

Covid-19 Policy - New Year's Eve Party 2021

Privacy Policy

Finding Us

Reception

Things to do

Employment

About Us

Bar & Hall

Stamp Rooms

History

The Restaurant

Opening Times

Rooms

Recent History

Art

Bedrooms

Suffield Lodge

Location

The Gunton Arms 2024 New Years Eve  Honky Tonk Hoedown!