The Rose & Crown

Snettisham, Norfolk

As ringed plovers and pink-footed geese flock to Snettisham’s shingle beaches, lagoons, tidal mudflats and cattle-grazed salt marsh, so happy families and their dogs flock to Jeannette and Anthony Goodrich’s friendly pub. More

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As ringed plovers and pink-footed geese flock to Snettisham’s shingle beaches, lagoons, tidal mudflats and cattle-grazed salt marsh, so happy families and their dogs flock to Jeannette and Anthony Goodrich’s friendly pub. They are constantly upgrading, and have created a new residents’ lounge for guests seeking a quiet corner. ‘Redecorated, and new menu since I last stayed two years ago, not that either needed doing,’ writes a reader. Bedrooms are light and airy, in seaside colours of white and blues, coral and sand. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower, luxury toiletries. ‘The room was well laid out and very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable,’ another reader reports. ‘The food was brilliant – lots of choice and delicious.’ The locally sourced menu changes every six to eight weeks, with three or four daily specials. Pub classics such as fish and chips sit alongside Brancaster mussels, Moroccan spiced lamb tagine, a superfood salad. You can eat in the garden, where a new beach hut dispenses ‘street food’ and children swarm over the Merry Rose climbing ship. ‘I cannot speak more highly of the staff.’ (Helen Lewis, Rupert Baker, TS)

Hotel details

Address

Old Church Road
Snettisham
Norfolk
PE31 7LX
England

Telephone

01485 541382

Bedrooms

16. 2 on ground floor, 
1 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year except lunch on 25 Dec.

Facilities

3 bar areas, 2 restaurant rooms, in-room TV (Freeview), large walled garden (children’s play area, climbing ship), EV charging, Garden Room restaurant wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.

Background music

low-key, mainly soft jazz in dining areas.

Children

all ages welcomed, cots £10, extra bed £20, children's menu.

Dogs

well-behaved dogs allowed in bedrooms (max. 2, £15 per night), bars and garden room, not in dining areas.

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £140, singles from £110. À la carte £38.

Comments about The Rose & Crown

A fabulous pub in a gorgeous village, just a couple of miles from the sea. It has bags of history and character. Our bedroom was spacious and comfortable; the bathroom felt like a treat. The food was fantastic: some great-quality pub classics and a nice choice of specials, too - all reasonably priced. The generally young, capable staff were universally friendly without being in any way obsequious, and seemed genuinely to enjoy working there. - Steve Jack - September 2018
A delightful pub, with masses of small bar areas as well as comfortable restaurants. Our room at back was reached by a steep, narrow staircase but we found an easier, though longer, way to reach it subsequently. It was comfortable, with an excellent bathroom. Fresh milk available, always a bonus. Dinners were very good. It is the place of choice for locals. Breakfasts in the large garden room had a buffet table with dried and fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, et,c as well as good freshly cooked food. All the staff were friendly and helpful. - Sara Price - March 2017

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