Two pubs in Norfolk have been named among the cosiest watering holes in the country by the Good Food Guide.

The guide was founded in 1951 and has become one of the reputable places for people to find recommendations for British restaurants, pubs, hotels and cafes.

The publication recently released an article highlighting the cosiest pubs in Britain and The Gunton Arms in Thorpe Market and The Dun Cow in Salthouse were among the 50 noted.

The Gunton Arms in Thorpe Market is set in an 18th-century 100-acre deer park (Image: Denise Bradley)The Gunton Arms is set in a cosy 18th-century building within a 100-acre deer park.

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The chefs cook using local ingredients including venison from the deer park and beef from the local herd at Blickling and the venue is full of artwork from Damian Hirst and Lucien Freud.

The Dun Cow in Salthouse (Image: Google) The Good Food Guide currently ranks the pub as a "good" choice for visitors.

The Dun Cow in Salthouse - near Holt - is described as a "local gem" by the guide.

The coastal pub is renowned for its secret garden with views of the marshes, a Wildlife Trust bird reserve and the sea as well as plenty of fire-warmed cosy spots within.