Historic Hotels in Norfolk: King's Lynn, Norwich, Thetford and more

The Maid’s Head. Norwich

This could well be one of the oldest hotels in England, perhaps dating back as far as the 13th century.

Rumoured to have been visited by Elizabeth I in 1587, the room in which she is said to have slept is today named in her honour. Other notables reputed to have rested here include the Black Prince and Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife.

Today the hotel boasts a total of 84 bedrooms and offers four star accommodation in one of the country’s most historic towns.

For further information and secure online booking, visit the Maid’s Head pages at LateRooms, www.lastminute.com and Expedia

The Hoste Arms. Burnham Market.

Dating from the XVII century, The Hoste Arms is a former coaching inn which today offers over 30 guest rooms.

Located in one of Norfolk’s most beautiful villages, its most notable claim to fame is that it was here that Lord Nelson would receive his dispatches every Saturday between 1788 and 1793. The building was also once owned by the Pitt family - relatives of the political dynasty.

For more information, try TripAdvisor

Dereham

The King’s Head. A former coaching inn dating from the 17th century, The Kings Head is conveniently located for both Norwich and Cambridge. LateRooms

Diss

Gissing Hall. An extremely attractive 15th century country house offering 22 en-suite rooms. LateRooms

Holbeach

The Mansion House Hotel. The birthplace of Norman Angell Lane (Nobel Peace Prize Winner of 1933) the building is most probably early eighteenth century. However, records suggest that it may be a few centuries older. LateRooms

Holt

Morston Hall. Dating from the 17th century, Morston Hall is a former winner of the East Anglia Small Hotel of the Year Award. The north Norfolk coastal town of Blakeney is only a few miles away. TripAdvisor

King’s Lynn

Congham Hall. Built circa 1780, Congham Hall was a private house up until little over twenty years ago. Today it is a country house hotel located within a few miles of the Royal residence at Sandringham. Expedia | LateRooms

Heacham Manor Hotel. A very pretty sixteenth century house, Heacham Manor is rightly a listed building. It offers sixteen en suite rooms (in addition to self catering cottages alongside) as well as its own par-72 golf course. Interestingly, the first inhabitants of the property are thought to have been Cluniac Monks. LateRooms

Norwich

Marriott Sprowston Manor. Attractive country manor house dating back to the 1500‘s, now providing four-star hotel accommodation and a golf course. Expedia | www.lastminute.com

Caistor Hall. Early nineteenth century property offering 21 guest rooms. LateRooms

Catton Old Hall. Guest house acommodation on the outskirts of the city. The building dates back to 1632, it is said to have once been the Mayor’s residence. LateRooms

The Old Rectory. Highly acclaimed as a hotel, this fine early-Georgian property was constructed in 1754. Most of its eight suites are located within the main house, while others are situated in the Victorian coach house. LateRooms

Old Hunstanton

Caley Hall. Dating back to 1648, this former manor house has been welcoming guests since 1976. Much of the accommodation is set within renovated outbuildings which would once have formed the farm. LateRooms

Swaffham

The George. A former coaching inn, this 17th century building is situated in a small town used previously for the filming of British television’s ITV series Kingdom. www.lastminute.com

Thetford

Bell Hotel, The. A fifteenth century inn retaining much of its historic charm. LateRooms | Expedia | Bell Inn at Thetford Website

Thornham

The Lifeboat Inn. A well preserved 16th century inn offering 14 bedrooms. LateRooms

Wroxham

Broad House Hotel. With favourable reviews from guests and critics alike, Broad House must certainly be one of the best hotels in Norfolk. Dating from the 18th century, it has only been offering accommodation since 2007 establishing itself via a blend of the period and the boutique. Its nine rooms are all individually styled, and include the charmingly named Aunt Diana’s Suite and the Lady Betty Suite. . LateRooms

New... You might also try looking for period places to stay in Norfolk and the surrounding region in our Haunted Hotels in the East of England section. It really doesn’t matter if you believe in ghosts or think it nonsense, there are still some fine examples of heritage architecture to be found.

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