Norfolk venue named one of UK's best 'posh pubs'
A north Norfolk venue has been named one of the "best posh pubs to stay in".
Jane Knight, the editor of the Good Hotel Guide, compiled a list of the "inns whose beds are as fabulous as their beer".
The Pigs - which sits in the countryside in Edgefield, near Holt - was included.
The pub boasts 18 rooms which all come with their own spa facilities as well as a restaurant and bar area.
"It's hog heaven at this Norfolk pub, which is all about wallowing," Ms Knight wrote in the article.
"Even the standard sties (sorry, rooms) have a sauna and a bath made for two, while spa suites also feature a steam room and an outdoor hot tub alongside a fire pit.
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She added that there is an impressive range of treatments on offer, including a champagne and truffle facial.
"As for food, the pub's Marmite and white chocolate pot after dinner is its signature dish - and yes, you'll either love it or hate it," she added.
This is not the first time the Pigs has earned acclaim.
It was named Pub of the Year at the Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards in March and, last summer, the Times called it one of the country's best dog-friendly hotels.
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