The Rose & Crown

'In most respects a delight,' says a visitor this year to Jeannette and Anthony Goodrich's 14th-century inn opposite the cricket pitch in a village on the Wash. Although many original features remain - low ceilings, old beams, winding passages, log fires - the bedrooms, in the original part of the building and an extension, have been given a contemporary make-over using bold candy colours. They are well equipped with tea- and coffee-making equipment, books, and a useful guide to the area written by the Goodriches. There is a separate guest lounge, or visitors can sit in one of the three dining areas, which have been refurbished this year. The cellar bar now has a dado rail with a subtle taupe colour; the garden room, popular with families, has new roman blinds and giant photographs of Norfolk beaches and boats. Jamie Clark has been promoted to head chef: he uses local suppliers for his traditional food with a modern twist and his dishes might include Brancaster mussels in marinière sauce; sweet chilli beef stir fry, udon noodles. The Goodriches also own The Bank House, King's Lynn (see entry).

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  • A delight in most respects. Lunch was well prepared and served. My room was smallish, plain and comfortable. No bar snacks in the evening.

    D., 07/11/2011

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Local attractions

Holkham Hall
One of the finest stately homes in Norfolk.
Burnham Market
A small, chic market town, with a variety of independent shops.
Sandringham
The Queen's Norfolk retreat, with a country park for public use.

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Contact Details

The Rose & Crown

Old Church Road, Snettisham, nr King's Lynn SNETTISHAM Norfolk England PE31 7LX

Telephone

01485 541382

Website

www.roseandcrownsnettisham.co.uk

Further Information

Bedrooms

16, 2 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year.

Facilities

ramp, garden room with guests' seating area, lounge, 3 bars, 3 dining areas, large walled garden (play galleon, barbecue, heat lamps), beaches 5 and 10 mins' drive.

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

allowed.

Credit cards

all major cards.

Prices

[2012] B&B £45-£85 per person, D,B&B (Sun-Thurs) £67.50-£95, full alc £32.50, website breaks, Christmas/New Year packages, 1-night bookings occasionally refused bank holiday Sat (supplement charged July/Aug).