The Kings Head, Holt

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“A charming country inn with beautifully styled interiors and impeccable pub fare. Four elegantly styled rooms are traditional yet unfussy, with well placed art, crisp white linen and soft pastel hues; dog-friendly, too. The restaurant uses mainly local produce and there's a great ale selection too. ”

Hotel review

Only 50 metres from the main road which takes you into the nearby market town of Holt, yet this place feels deep in the countryside. Cows graze in the surrounding fields, and there’s not a building in sight. A handsome, Georgian affair with creeper-covered walls and wide sash windows, it’s deceptively big. The tiled-floor bar curves round into a rustic-style dining room; all scrubbed wooden tables and leather-seat chairs, pale-grey walls and exposed beams. A large wood-burning stove keeps everything toasty-warm. Local ales are on tap while the menu is big on local produce, including Brancaster mussels, Cromer crabs, and game that’s shot just a couple of fields away. Even the flour for the home-made bread comes from the 19th-century watermill at the other end of the village. Bedrooms aren’t huge - and rear rooms look over a flat roof - but are quietly stylish and make the most of their space with pale colours, and a mix of antique and contemporary furniture. In summer, everyone spills into the huge beer garden with its children’s play area and ‘shack’ with bar and BBQ grill. A great place to unwind after a day exploring north Norfolk’s beaches.

Helen Pickles
Helen Pickles Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Expect fantastic food, warm service, open fireplaces and excellent walking country.

  • Great walks

    • Take long walks along Blakeney beach and through the National Nature Reserve.

  • Other Activities

    • Discover the nearby Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve.

  • Sailing

    • Take a boat from Morston Quay to spot Norfolk's seals.

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the impressive Holkham Hall Estate.

  • Full of character

  • Restaurant

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Owner managed

  • Intimate

  • Luxury

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Village

  • Antiques

  • Inn

  • Boutique

Facilities

  • Rooms

    4 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Take long walks along Blakeney beach and through the National Nature Reserve.

  • Other Activities

    • Discover the nearby Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve.

  • Sailing

    • Take a boat from Morston Quay to spot Norfolk's seals.

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the impressive Holkham Hall Estate.

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See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? For the peace and tranquility of a small family owned country Inn and a true taste of north Norfolk living. What is there to do in the area? Shop in the exquisite small market town of Holt just a mile up the road with its fine architecture and individual shops. Beaches to discover, What kind of breakfast do you offer? Farmhouse, full English. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We offer a wholesome rustic menu full of local produce lunch or dinner What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Visit the beautiful north Norfolk coast and enjoy a true taste of North Norfolk living.

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