Getting there: Take the A149/8 to north Norfolk and head for Great Bircham. There is free parking available on site. King's Lynn, the nearest railway station, is a 30-minute drive away. A taxi will cost about £35.
Once part of the nearby Sandringham Estate, the 3-star Kings Head Hotel is a Grade II-listed coach-house hotel with only 12 rooms. It's 10 miles from the Norfolk coast and is a good base from which to explore the surrounding area.
Houghton Hall is a 10-minute drive away, and Holkham Hall and Estate is less than 30 minutes by car. The market towns of King's Lynn and Fakenham are also nearby. There are bikes to hire on site if you don't feel like driving.
The hotel's AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant "makes good use of Norfolk's plentiful larder" (The AA Restaurant Guide) and serves a roast lunch on Sundays. The bar has a vast gin collection with 80 varieties from all over the world, and a neighbouring play area for children. The sitting room features a grand piano and comfy sofas around a roaring fire.
Take the modern glass staircase upstairs to reach the 12 bedrooms, which are all individually designed. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and most rooms have enough space for two extra beds for children.
From the press:
"This is a small contemporary hotel that serves some of the best food in North Norfolk" -- Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay
"The kitchen makes good use of Norfolk's plentiful larder… everything looks good on the plate" -- The AA Restaurant Guide
Amenities
General
Bar
Restaurant
Pet-friendly
100% smoke-free
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Complimentary parking
Please note: Some amenities may not be available in all rooms and some amenities or services incur an additional charge and are subject to change. Please check with the hotel directly.
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 2pm.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Pets: Pets allowed
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Additional details: Pets allowed Check-in time starts at 2pm Check-out time is 11am
Know Before You Go
Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: GBP 10 per person (approximately)
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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