The Hill House has just opened so the decor was brand new and fantastic - a stylish refit of a 17th century house.

The main thing I liked was the friendliness and helpful attitude of the staff. A few small things weren't right yet (no saucer with my breakfast cup of coffee, no instructions on how to connect to the internet) but they really wanted to help and nothing was too much trouble.

I had to go up some stairs to my room (no lift) and they carried my heavy bags. I noticed some elderly guests with walking difficulties so I guess some rooms are more accessible than mine.

Room comfortable, shower brand new, bed kingsize and brilliantly comfortable. Parking for guests.

Dereham itself has plenty of pubs and was pleasant to walk round.

I didn't eat at the Hill House though - it only had a carvery and limited food choices. But there were other optins in the town, less than 100 yards away.