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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 Booking.com, LateRooms and Lastminute.com
Lynford Hall. Mundford.
Just a little to the north of Thetford, Lyndford Hall dates from the mid-1800’s and replaced an earlier 18 th century building.
It has welcomes a fair few notable 20th century figures, not least Joseph Kennedy while acting as US Ambassador – the future President John F Kennedy accompanying him as a little boy on occasions. Ernest Hemingway is another famous visitor who enjoyed shooting on the estate.
Often used for the filming of television series’ in the past, the property is now a three-star hotel offering 40 guest rooms.
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It has welcomes a fair few notable 20th century figures, not least Joseph Kennedy while acting as US Ambassador – the future President John F Kennedy accompanying him as a little boy on occasions. Ernest Hemingway is another famous visitor who enjoyed shooting on the estate.
Often used for the filming of television series’ in the past, the property is now a three-
Check availability and reviews through Booking.com
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 -
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More Period Accommodation in Norfolk
Cromer
Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel. Built in 1793 on the Northrepp’s Estate, this intimate little hotel has plenty of plaudits. Once visited by the notable social reformer Elizabeth Fry, it offers just seven guest rooms and a ‘boutique’ ambience. Booking.com
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. For more details and to check availability, try Booking.com | LateRooms
Gayton
The Crown. Offering only four guest rooms, this traditional little inn dates from the 16th century, although parts are reputed to be some three hundred years older still (the original building being constructed to house stonemasons working on the local church). Dog friendly, the Crown is within easy reach of Kings Lynn and Swaffham. Booking.com
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. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
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. Booking.com | 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-
Norwich
Marriott Sprowston Manor. Attractive country manor house dating back to the 1500‘s, now providing four-star hotel accommodation and a golf course. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Caistor Hall. Early nineteenth century property offering 21 guest rooms. Booking.com | 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. Booking.com | 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. More details are to be found with Booking.com | LateRooms
Caistor Hall. Early nineteenth century property offering 21 guest rooms. Booking.com | 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. Booking.com | LateRooms
The Old Rectory. Highly acclaimed as a hotel, this fine early-
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. Booking.com | 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. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Thetford
Bell Hotel, The. A fifteenth century inn retaining much of its historic charm. Booking.com | LateRooms | Bell Inn at Thetford
Thornham
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
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Historic Hotels in Norfolk
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Gissing Hall
The Maid’s Head, Norwich
Sprowston Manor