Business Details
We have been welcoming guests to our family-run country inn since 1992, continuing a tradition of hospitality that began in 1652. Our establishment sits opposite the village green, built into a Norfolk hillside, offering a unique layout where bars sit at ground level and restaurants open onto the first floor garden. We take pride in serving home-made food crafted from locally sourced produce, including prime cuts of meat from our local butcher and fresh fish from the Norfolk coastline. Our two dining rooms, the Old Court Restaurant and the Club Room, each possess their own distinct character for guests to enjoy. We maintain two traditional log-fire bars, with the Lounge Bar offering a quiet retreat and the Public Bar providing a livelier atmosphere. Our bars feature quality real ales such as Courage Directors and Woodforde's Wherry, alongside a worldwide wine list and over fifty different whiskies.
We provide forty en-suite rooms, including double, twin, and family accommodations, as well as self-contained holiday houses just a short step from the inn. Our establishment is an ideal base for exploring Thetford Forest, the Norfolk Brecks, and the North Norfolk coastline. We welcome travellers, walkers, cyclists, families, and dogs alike, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere for all. We are fully equipped to host weddings, functions, and gatherings of all sizes, any day of the week. Our commitment to quality and comfort is reflected in every aspect of our service, from our locally sourced menus to our characterful rooms. We invite guests to experience centuries of welcome, where we handle the details so they can simply enjoy their stay.
We provide forty en-suite rooms, including double, twin, and family accommodations, as well as self-contained holiday houses just a short step from the inn. Our establishment is an ideal base for exploring Thetford Forest, the Norfolk Brecks, and the North Norfolk coastline. We welcome travellers, walkers, cyclists, families, and dogs alike, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere for all. We are fully equipped to host weddings, functions, and gatherings of all sizes, any day of the week. Our commitment to quality and comfort is reflected in every aspect of our service, from our locally sourced menus to our characterful rooms. We invite guests to experience centuries of welcome, where we handle the details so they can simply enjoy their stay.
Highlights and features
- We have been family-run since 1992, building on hospitality from 1652.
- Our food features locally sourced produce from Norfolk suppliers.
- We offer over fifty different whiskies and quality real ales.
- We provide forty en-suite rooms with dog-friendly accommodation.
- Our inn uniquely built into a hillside with two distinct dining rooms.
Services
Dining
We serve home-made food in two characterful dining rooms, the Old Court Restaurant and the Club Room. Our menus feature locally sourced produce, including prime cuts of meat from our local butcher and sustainable fish from the Norfolk coastline. Guests can enjoy a selection of regularly changing homemade puddings to finish their meal.
Drink
We offer two traditional log-fire bars, the Lounge Bar and the Public Bar, each with its own atmosphere. Our selection includes quality real ales like Courage Directors and Woodforde's Wherry, a worldwide wine list, and over fifty different whiskies. Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are served throughout the day.
Accommodation
We provide comfortable en-suite rooms in our characterful inn, including double, twin, and family rooms. Our accommodation serves as an ideal base for exploring Thetford Forest, the Norfolk Brecks, and the North Norfolk coastline. We also offer self-contained holiday houses just a short step from the main inn.
Events
We welcome groups of all sizes for weddings, functions, and gatherings, any day of the week. From intimate family meals to larger celebrations, we handle all the arrangements for our guests. We invite clients to tell us their plans and we take care of the rest.
Reviews (7)
Martin K. Head
Jun 18, 2022
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Very nice hotel. Affordable, good rooms, and very friendly and helpful service. Really good restaurant and excellent breakfast.
Liz Goodenough
Jun 03, 2022
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We stayed for one night and that was enough The room would benefit from a good deep clean and some money spent on it to bring it up to a good standard the duvets and pillows were so thin and cheep We had an evening meal which was nice but we ordered a lovely bottle of white wine which was served to us at room temperature in a cooler 30 mins before it was anywhere near drinkable also one of the 2 glasses brought to drink out of was filthy and had to ask for a clean one Breakfast was cold apart from the eggs and poor quality The staff were very friendly but bar staff were unorganised and forgetful Would not stay here again
Jo Kesbey
May 31, 2022
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We stopped at The Crown Hotel for lunch after a walk. It was delicious, the garden is beautiful and the service was fantastic. We will definitely visit again.
Sean Hedley
May 17, 2022
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Was lovely, on arrival we were met by a great lad named Harrold, he served us drinks before showing us to the room. Hurt my knee on the foot board of the bed, limped for days. otherwise good
Andrew Snyder
Apr 24, 2022
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My Room was a little small and didn't have a mini fridge or microwave. The hotel staff was amazing, the city was tiny but felt homey and the people were amazing. Good area for great price.
Hazel Bourne
Apr 20, 2022
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Excellent as always, good service plenty of choice totally recommend for drinks, meals and staying with them, wants not to like.
Alan Downie
Apr 16, 2022
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Went for Sunday lunch. Accommodated 8 of us plus our dog at short notice. The staff were friendly & cheery, and, also working hard! This was a very busy Sunday lunch service for them but you wouldn't have known. Food delivered in a timely manner and delicious. Well done to all at The Crown!
