As Anton Wimmer, proprietor at the King's Head in Bawburgh will tell you, it's been a long ambition of his to convert old disused rooms above the 1602 inn into accommodation.
The King's Head has been in Mr Wimmer's family for 32 years and for nearly a decade, he has had a vision to create rooms above where people could stay.
And after a year of stripping back walls, uncovering old features, sandblasting beams and finally enlisting the work of an interior designer, Mr Wimmer is about to officially unveil six bedrooms where you can stay and extend the experience of being at the King's Head.
'We are not a hotel, what I wanted to create was a country pub inn where you can enjoy good food and stay the night,' said Mr Wimmer, married with two children.
'I know it sounds a bit of a cliche to say it has been a dream but it really has. I want to love the soul of this building.'
The bedrooms are just about ready with an official opening date of July and when I visited there was lots of activity with beds being put up and rooms dressed with beautiful bed linen in neutral shades which compliments the original features each room has.
What is a real achievement, in my opinion, is how the space at the King's Head has been utilised; there isn't an extension but the original building has been cleverly divided to create the six bedrooms with super en suites.
Just a small section of the restaurant at the rear has been used to create an entrance for the rooms and when you see how en suites and storage has been created from nooks and crannies, you can appreciate just how special this conversion is.
And the result is stunning; you have rooms with original timbers and trusses yet top quality en suites with large power showers and deep baths and big beds with super soft pillows.
Tami Collins was the interior designer on the project and I loved her use of distressed furniture and large gilt mirrors that set off small spaces with style.
Each room has a name which pertains to the local history.
For example, Room 3 is called Blyth (Sarah); named after the first lady licensee and inn keper in 1853.
Room 5 is the Tilney suite; William Tilney built the Kings Head in 1602.
Three generations of the Tilney family ran the mill in Bawburgh.
Room 6 is the Walstan Suite; Saint Walstan was born in Bawburgh in the 10th to 11th century.
Walstan's imminent death was foretold by an angel and he asked a priest for his last rites.
No water was available but a miraculous spring welled up on the spot. St Walstans Well at Bawburgh is the only one of the legendary springs that remains identifiable. Walstans body was taken into the church and several miracles were recorded, so the legend goes.
This is a fascinating project and lovely to see how someone has worked with the original building to make it work in such a different way.
However, its character as an inn, very much remains.
• Rooms are priced from £90-£150 a night but for the tariff, contact the King's head at Bawburgh on 01603 744977.
Each room is offered on a bed and breakfast basis.
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