In the pretty village of Langham, just a mile inland from the salt marshes and seals of Blakeney, you’ll find The Harper, a 32 bedroom bijou hotel, restaurant and spa. Located in the former Langham Glass factory, it exudes the kind of relaxed, understated glamour that many hotels aspire to but miss the mark.

Since the summer of 2021, this Muddy Award-winning hotel has provided a welcome injection of modernity to our North Norfolk coastline. The low-key luxe bedrooms with their high-spec bathrooms and four-poster beds are categorised as Big, Bigger and Biggest. Every room has similar amenities to enjoy (Nespresso coffee machines, Negronis in the fridge, sleek LED TVs, vegan products to use, etc), the only difference being the space with which to enjoy it all. There’s also family rooms available, depending on how much of your brood you’ve been coerced into bringing with you.

At Stanley’s, the hotel’s intimate dining room, refined plates showcase world-class technique and extraordinary ingredients – from Norfolk’s day boats and heritage farms to handpicked global delicacies like Argentine prawns and British Wagyu. Executive Chef Jack Gosling, fresh from six years at two-Michelin-starred Spectrum in Amsterdam, brings international fine dining expertise to the Norfolk countryside. The seasonal 5-5-5 menu embodies this philosophy of focused excellence, celebrating flavour, comfort and the pure joy of a remarkable meal. For a more relaxed bite, The Harper Menu is served throughout Ivy’s (the lounge), The Den (the games room) and The Yard. Fancy a stroll? The Harper’s charming little sister, The Langham Blue Bell, is just down the road and serves up beloved Sunday roasts.

Every overnight guest has access to The Harper’s invigorating spa facilities. Like the rest of the hotel, the spa is a little slice of understated heaven – there’s no flickering candles, incense sticks or pot-bellied Buddhas here. Instead, it’s all Scandi vibes with a simple approach to wellness – lengths in the pool followed by a cleanse in the sauna and steam rooms. For treatments, the offering is modest – less deliberation and more time to zen-out! – and all are performed using products from queen of sustainable skincare, Irene Forte.

We know, there’s sooo much to fall in love with here, which makes The Harper the ideal spot to get hitched! Offering super bespoke packages and so many wining, dining and celebrating options, brides to be, start taking note.