“A charming rural inn set in an enviable location on Norfolk's beautiful coastline. Atmospheric rooms have undergone a sensitive renovation bringing some contemporary style yet keeping the original charm. Downstairs find a warm fire lit lounge, buzzing bar and exemplary restaurant.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • The ideal rural escape: fire lit lounges, cosy bedrooms, coastal walks and fabulous food.
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the houses, gardens and museums of grand stately homes such as Sandringham Estate and Holkham Hall.
  • Birdwatching

    • North Norfolk is the UK's birdwatching capital and just over a mile from Thornham is RSPB Titchwell.
  • Other Activities

    • The 326 acre working farm, Snettisham Park, makes for a great family day out.
  • Great walks

    • Discover the coastline, forests, parks and gardens of Norfolk.
  • Pet friendly

    • Well behaved dogs are welcome in certain rooms
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Restaurant

  • Quiet

  • Secluded setting

  • Romantic

  • Luxury

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

  • Inn

  • Boutique

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Well behaved dogs are welcome in certain rooms
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Meeting Room

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Room service

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the houses, gardens and museums of grand stately homes such as Sandringham Estate and Holkham Hall.
  • Birdwatching

    • North Norfolk is the UK's birdwatching capital and just over a mile from Thornham is RSPB Titchwell.
  • Other Activities

    • The 326 acre working farm, Snettisham Park, makes for a great family day out.
  • Great walks

    • Discover the coastline, forests, parks and gardens of Norfolk.

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The Lifeboat Inn

Arguably the most romantic and best-positioned retreat on the North Norfolk coast; this wonderfully atmospheric inn has had a sympathetic face-lift and now offers smart bedrooms, a good restaurant and cosy public areas.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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