West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk

Grimston (map 1: D4)
A pleasant village with a spacious common and the remains of a Roman villa nearby.
In the churchyard an anvil marks a blacksmith’s grave.
Congham Hall Hotel & Spa ★★★ Country House Hotel page 36
Heacham (map 1: C2)
Long associated with Pocahontas, the Indian Princess who married into the Rolfe
family, this large and attractive village by the sea has many shops and places to eat out.
Heacham House ★★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 24
Heacham Manor Hotel ★★★ Hotel page 23
Briar Cottage & Bluebell Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 26
Cedar Springs ★★★-★★★★ Self-Catering page 26
Cedar Springs Chalet Park ★★ Self-Catering page 27
Cheney Hollow Cottages ★★★★ Gold Award Self-Catering page 30
The Old Station Waiting Rooms ★★★★ Self-Catering page 27
Hillington (map 1: D4)
A small attractive village, 7 miles east of King’s Lynn. The village is mentioned in the
Domesday Book and was known by the name Helingetuna, meaning ‘lying near the
water’.
The Coppice ★★★★ B&B page 33
Holme-next-the-Sea (map 1: D2)
The attractive village is about a mile from the sea and the sands from which a Bronze
Age timber circle was excavated. The village has pretty carrstone and chalk cottages.
9 Barnwell Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 27
Beach Cottage ★★★★ Gold Award Self-Catering page 27
Broadwater Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 27
Brook Bungalow ★★★★ Self-Catering page 27
Eastgate Barn ★★★ Self-Catering page 27
Sunnymead Holiday Park ★★★★ Holiday Park page 31
Hunstanton (map 1: C2)
Affectionately known as Sunny Hunny, this popular seaside resort was developed by
the Le Strange family and its elegant Victorian origins are still very evident. With its fine
green, extensive promenade, good beaches and the distinctive red and white striped
cliffs, Hunstanton provides an excellent holiday base.
Ashleigh Lodge ★★★★ Guest House page 44
The Bays ★★★★★ Gold Award Guest House page 44
Belgrave House ★★★★ Silver Award Guest Accommodation page 44
The Burleigh ★★★★ Silver Award Guest Accommodation page 43
Burlington House ★★★★ Gold Award B&B page 44
Claremont Guest House ★★★★ Guest House page 44
Deepdene House ★★★★ Silver Award Guest House page 45
Ellinbrook House ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 45
The Gables ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 45
Garganey House ★★★★ Guest House page 45
Gate Lodge ★★★★ Gold Award Guest Accommodation page 45
Gemini Lodge ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 45
Miramar ★★★★ Guest House page 45
Richmond House ★★★ Guest House page 45
Rosamaly Guest House ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 46
The Shellbrooke ★★★★ Guest House page 43
Altera ★★★★ Self-Catering page 46
Belle Vue Apartment ★★★★ Self-Catering page 46
Birdwatch ★★★★ Self-Catering page 46
Crow’s Nest ★★★★ Self-Catering page 46
End of the Road ★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Forget-Me-Not Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Foxgloves Cottage ★★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Horizons ★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Kingfisher ★★★★ Gold Award Self-Catering page 47
Lavender Cottage ★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Lavender House ★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Midway ★★★ Self-Catering page 47
Minna Cottage ★★★ Self-Catering page 48
Moonfleet ★★★ Self-Catering page 48
Surf ★★★ Self-Catering page 48
Searles Leisure Resort ★★★★★ Holiday, Touring & Camping Park page 49
Ingoldisthorpe (map 1: C3)
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On National Cycle Route 1, the village climbs towards the previous site of an old hall.
St Michael’s Church next to the quaint school has some remarkable stained glass
windows.
Foxes Croft ★★ Self-Catering page 30
King’s Lynn (map 1: C4) see also North Wootton and South Wootton
Perhaps one of England’s most interesting historic towns, King’s Lynn’s medieval
heritage and its maritime trading background have left a rich legacy of buildings, many
of national renown. Its grand Tuesday Market Place and fine Georgian houses are in
contrast to the little medieval market place around King’s Lynn Minster. Rich history,
good shopping and fine cultural entertainment make King’s Lynn an excellent base.
Bank House Hotel, Bar & Brasserie ★★★ Hotel page 36
The Beeches Guest House ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 36
Duke’s Head Hotel Inspection Awaited Hotel page 35
Fairlight Lodge ★★★★ Silver Award Guest Accommodation page 36
The Grange Hotel & Restaurant ★★ Hotel page 36
Maranatha Guest House ★★★ Guest House page 36
The Old Rectory ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 35
Stuart House Hotel ★★★ Hotel page 37
North Creake (map 1: E2)
An attractive village with great amenities and surrounded by lovely countryside. The
12th-century Augustinian priory, now managed by English Heritage, is well worth a visit.
Highfield ★★★ Self-Catering page 30
North Runcton (map 1: C5)
Lying in a wooded retreat very close to King’s Lynn, the church, school and cottages all
gather around the green. The lovely little church was built in an unusual classic style in
the early 18th century by Henry Bell who built the Custom House in King’s Lynn.
King's Lynn Caravan & Camping Park ★★★★uuuu Touring Park page 37
North Wootton (map 1: C4)
A very popular satellite village close to historic King’s Lynn, it is an ideal base for
exploring West Norfolk. Mostly fine detached houses but still with a village feel.
Red Cat Hotel ★★★ Inn page 35
Willow Barn ★★★★ Self-Catering page 33
Old Hunstanton (map 1: C2)
Separated from the resort of Hunstanton by the stunning striped cliffs and with access
to a fine sandy beach, Old Hunstanton has a village feel, with cottages, a pond and
fine church as well as pubs and a good choice of accommodation.
Best Western Le Strange Arms Hotel ★★★ Hotel page 41
Caley Hall Hotel & Restaurant ★★★ Silver Award Hotel page 42
Lakeside ★★★★ Guest Accommodation page 46
The Linksway ★★★★ Silver Award Guest Accommodation page 44
The Lodge ★★★★ Gold Award Inn page 23
The White Cottage ★★★ Guest Accommodation page 46
The Beach House ★★★ Self-Catering page 30
The Lodge Cottage ★★★★★ Self-Catering page 27
Malgwyn ★★★ Self-Catering page 30
St Crispins ★★★★ Self-Catering page 30
Pentney (map 1: D5)
A scattered village east of King’s Lynn, Pentney has 12 lakes formed from old gravel
workings – now a leisure park. A massive gatehouse is all that remains of the priory.
Little Abbey Farm ★★★★ Silver Award Farmhouse page 33
Pentney Park ★★★★ Camping & Touring Park page 33
Runcton Holme (map 1: C6)
A pretty village near the historic town of Downham Market and ideal for exploring the
Fens of West Norfolk. The small church is a fascinating patchwork of brick and stone.
Thorpland Manor Barns ★★★★ Gold Award Self-Catering page 39
Sandringham (map 1: C3)
Famous home of the Royal Family since 1862, Sandringham House is surrounded by
fine grounds and woodland. The village itself features houses of flint and carrstone,
which were mostly built by Edward VII and belong to the estate.
Park House Hotel ★★★ Hotel page 37