Hotels near Blickling Estate
The Saracen’s Head
Wolterton - 2.3 miles away
The north Norfolk countryside stretches away in all directions from Tim and Janie Elwes’s ‘enjoyable’ Georgian inn, which stands in ‘a beautifully rural setting’ not far from the coast.
The Gunton Arms
Thorpe Market - 5 miles away
Ivor Braka has indulged his passion for art at his pub-with-rooms set in a deer park near the north Norfolk coast.
The Dial House
Norwich - 6 miles away
Studied eccentricity abounds at this Georgian house on the market square with most rooms styled on a geographic theme – and a hairdresser and boutique on site.
Beechwood Hotel
North Walsham - 6 miles away
‘A bright spot’ in a north Norfolk market town, Emma and Hugh Asher’s hotel is also something of a night spot, with a rolling programme of events: taster nights, comedy nights, murder mystery nights (a nod to Agatha Christie, who stayed often when this was a private house), and South African Nights (to celebrate Hugh’s native land).
Norfolk Mead
Norwich - 8 miles away
‘Perfect peace and quiet’ drifts across ‘lush grounds’ to James Holliday and Anna Duttson’s ‘splendid’, wisteria-hung Georgian house by the River Bure.
Byfords
Holt - 9 miles away
At the heart of a ‘bustling’ market town, a higgledy-piggledy building, said to be Holt’s oldest, houses this all-day café and store with ‘very comfortable’ accommodation and a lively holiday atmosphere.
The Pheasant
Kelling - 10 miles away
On a 2,000-acre estate of woods and parkland, this traditional hotel is a tranquil country retreat.
Cley Windmill
Cley-next-the-Sea - 13 miles away
Rising above the reed beds and River Glaven in a pretty village no longer ‘next the sea’, Julian and Carolyn Godlee’s 19th-century windmill offers characterful accommodation.
38 St Giles
Norwich - 13 miles away
‘Well placed’ for city exploration, this luxury B&B, in a grand 18th-century house, is within walking distance of the Theatre Royale and the central marketplace.
The Assembly House
Norwich - 13 miles away
People danced beneath the crystal chandeliers in the magnificent Great Hall of the ‘House of Assemblies’ to celebrate Nelson’s Victory at Trafalgar in 1805, and they’re dancing still.
The Harper
Holt - 13 miles away
Bubbled up in a former glassblowing workshop, Sam Cutmore-Scott’s contemporary country hotel is a fusion of informality and understated luxury.
The Blakeney Hotel
Holt - 13 miles away
On the quayside overlooking the estuary and salt marshes, in the luminous landscape of north Norfolk, Emma Stannard’s ‘lovely, comfortable’, child-friendly hotel gets another thumbs-up from a trusted reader.
Morston Hall
Holt - 14 miles away
‘Amazingly gorgeous.
The Brisley Bell
nr Dereham - 15 miles away
From lively quiz nights and Friday-evening cricket matches, to relaxing in the garden and board games by the inglenook fireplace, this 17th-century inn facing on the edge of the village common has all the traits of a buzzy local landmark.
Hotels not in the Guide that you may want to consider
Hotels near Blickling Estate
Stuart House Hotel
King's Lynn - 35 miles away
Up a quiet lane, this informal hotel is within easy walking distance of the centre via a pretty park. Real ales, fine wines, malt whiskies, and pub fare is taken by a roaring fire in the bar, or outside in warmer months, in a resident-only area or lively beer garden. Cosy rooms are individually decorated and well equipped. The Stuart Restaurant serves traditional British food and hosts gourmet dinners, theme evenings and special events.
Goldings Public House & Rooms
Kings Lynn - 35 miles away
With parts dating back to the 18th century, an old pub near the high street has received a stylish revamp. The bar (moody colours, leather Chesterfield seating, wide wooden floorboards) has pub fare, craft beers and ales, wines and local spirits. Contemporary bedrooms (two are dog-friendly) include four self-catering suites. Breakfast is served until 11.30 am. Grab some food for lunch, a picnic or provisions for a light supper from Golding’s Deli. In the same ownership, Market Bistro next door has seasonal and tasting menus.
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