Norfolk
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Norfolk is an ever popular holiday destination. There is so much to do for all ages: from solitary walks along stunning, huge sandy beaches (and if you pick the right time of year, often quite empty), to crabbing off the piers and in the rock pools of the charming coastal villages.
Bird watching is another big pull here with nature reserves galore to satisfy even the pickiest of twitchers, and the sailing and boating goes without saying!
Inland, the rolling countryside is criss-crossed by footpaths and dotted with woods and unspoilt flint villages. There are walks everywhere, from gentle rambles to serious hikes.
Even the serious hikes don’t involve too many hills in this flattest of counties. Popular walks include the Roman Peddars Way and the North Norfolk Coast Path.
There are many good restaurants in Norfolk and a lot of them have crab caught off the coast of the village of Cromer on the East Norfolk coast. Considered the best crab in Britain it is well worth trying.
As with all popular holiday spots, there is an increasing number of hotels, B&Bs and pubs with rooms in the area. Our pick of the best places to stay in Norfolk is mainly concentrated around the beautiful north coast. But there are a couple of choices for those who might prefer the bright lights of Norwich, rather than the genteel market towns of Holt or Burnham Market.
Best places to stay in Norfolk – North Coast
The North coast of Norfolk has a large concentration of some of the best places to stay in the county. Here’s a few suggestions for our personal favourites.
The Victoria Inn is the perfect spot for a family holiday. Situated within walking distance of Holkham beach and just beside Holkham Estate it offers activities for everyone. Plus when you get back from a days exploring the buzzy restaurant serves great food.
The Hoste is in the centre of trendy Burnham Market, a couple of miles inland from the coast. With its wide selection of independent boutique, delis and galleries there is plenty for the more urban minded visitors. The Hoste offers a wide selection of stylish rooms and has great food and a spa too!
The White Horse at Branscombe occupies one of the best locations on the North Norfolk coastline. Directly overlooking the waterfront, it has panoramic views of tidal marshes and endless sandy beaches. The nautical themed bedrooms don’t let the side down either, and with great food too there’s no downside!
Best places to stay in inland Norfolk
If you prefer be somewhere slightly more urban, then we can also suggest some good places to stay in Norfolk.
The Bank House in King’s Lynn was, as its name suggests, once a bank and before that a rich merchant lived there. Its new incarnation offers stylish interiors where old and new blend seamlessly together. The brasserie too, comes highly recommended .
Further south in the county’s main town of Norwich you’ll find 38 St Giles. This small B&B is perfectly located in the heart of the town’s boutiquey shopping area and is just a stone’s throw from the Theatre Royal, Maddermarket and the Forum.
Whether you’re looking for a cosy B&B, a smart country house hotel or a simple pub with rooms, we think that our selection is a true reflection of the best that’s out there.
Browse through our list of the best places to stay in Norfolk and start to plan your stay. Please feel free to call or email a friendly guru for advice. Contact
The best hotels in Norfolk
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Morston Hall
North Norfolk
Renowned gastro-hotel. A traditionally-furnished small country house hotel in this small coastal village. Great food, but set menu. Morston renowned for seal trips. Sailing.
13 rooms from $515Restaurant - Restaurant holds a Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes.Cooking classes - Half day cookery demonstrations and three day residential courses available.Sights nearby - Close to plenty of East Anglia's stately homes.Great walks - Walk the coastal path -
Victoria Inn
Holkham, Norfolk
A comfortable, modernised pub & hotel with a traditional ‘British Country Inn’ ambience on North Norfolk's coast road, with access to Holkham estate behind and an expansive sandy beach (one of England's best) half a mile away. Ideal for beach walks, birdwatching and playing. Good restaurant.
10 rooms from $209Beach nearby - Large sandy beach with dunes within walking distanceWildlife Area - Holkham National Nature Reserve on the doorstepGreat walks - Good for walkers. -
38 St Giles
Central Norfolk
Small boutique B+B in the heart of Norwich, for great shopping and a good value, relaxed stay.
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The Old Rectory
Norwich, Norfolk
Family run eight room Georgian Rectory just outside Norwich for quiet getaway and outside pool.
8 rooms from $209Great walks - Plenty of maps and routes available plus picnics to take with you!Birdwatching - Nature reserves nearbySwimming Pool - Unheated - summer onlyRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Johansens -
Strattons Hotel
Swaffham, Norfolk
Eclectic, welcoming, family-run bolthole of just 14 rooms in a charming market town, famed for its homely cooking and personal comforts
14 rooms from $208Restaurant - Award winning English cooking using local and organic ingredients -
Titchwell Manor
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Boutique Norfolk coast hotel with stunning views from some rooms and superb birdwatching, with decent brasserie food and a pretty walled garden
27 rooms from $177Birdwatching - Midweek birdwatching packages availableViews - Overlooking the North Norfolk coastline and marshesRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
The Hoste
North Norfolk
Comfortable, modernised hotel in the centre of this trendy North Norfolk village, just in-land from the coast. Decent food. Excellent beach walks nearby.
64 rooms from $177Beach nearby - Only 2 miles from award winning sandy beachesRestaurant - 2 AA RosettesSpa - Clarins or Gatineau treatments availableGreat walks - Explore the North Norfolk coastline.Recommended by - Sawdays, Mr & Mrs Smith -
Bank House
North Norfolk
A friendly well-run hotel with an excellent brasserie in a Georgian King’s Lynn townhouse
11 rooms from $161Great walks - Jump on the ferry across the Ouse to get to the Peter Scott Walk around the edge of The Wash.Sights nearby - Visit the Customs House and explore the cobbled streetsRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
Cley Windmill
Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Characterful windmill B&B overlooking marshes of Cley, a pretty village near shingle coast where locals swim. Good birdwatching nearby.
9 rooms from $159Views - Panoramic views over the salt marshesBirdwatching - Good birding near the hotel.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Sailing - Can be booked nearby.Recommended by - Sawdays -
The White Horse
Norfolk
Lively pub overlooking Brancaster estuary. Popular with families and sailors.
15 rooms from $153Exclusive offerBar - Very popular with locals, especially in summerLively - Hip and happening.Sailing - Can be booked nearby.Seaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
The Gunton Arms
Thorpe Market, Norfolk
Lavish, recently restored country inn on a country estate. Much modern art from a famous collector. Bags of character and excellent Mark Hix inspired food.
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The Rose and Crown
Snettisham, Norfolk
Charming traditional pub with a stylish twist - well adapted for families, with log fires and within easy reach of the beach.
16 rooms from $145Birdwatching - At nearby Snettisham BeachSeaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Sailing - Can be booked nearby.Great walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
The Blakeney Hotel
Blakeney, Norfolk
Recently refurbished, but traditional hotel with 60 rooms overlooking Blakeney's small harbour and marshlands. Many guest areas including tea room with great marsh views, swimming pool and gym, and several small gardens. Good for children.
60 rooms from $129Families - Plenty for the children including indoor pool, games room, board games and more!Views - Fantastic views over the marshes - but ask for the right roomsBirdwatching - Good birding near the hotel.Great walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide
