Spread Eagle Inn

In the quiet rural hamlet of Barton Bendish, in the centre of the beautiful south-west Norfolk region, the Spread Eagle is a traditional village inn, with tons of character and charm.

The Spread Eagle Inn offers great hospitality and service, as well as comfortable accommodation in the inn’s recently converted barns and outbuildings. The excellent food and wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks make the inn popular with locals, visitors and guests alike. The en suite accommodation features contemporary furniture alongside authentic traditional charm. Rooms are serviced daily, have controllable heating, flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities.

The restaurant has received an AA Rosette and offers modern British cuisine made with the finest, freshest seasonal produce available locally.

The Spread Eagle is a true country inn in lovely picturesque surroundings. With great food, traditional charm and comfortable accommodation, the inn is a great place to enjoy a break away from it all.

Rooms: 5

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Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – Non-Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests

Internet

Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Hotel information

The inn’s location is quiet and peaceful and yet convenient, with good access to the region’s roads. There is plenty to see and do in the area, with the north Norfolk coast only 40 minutes’ drive away and the beautiful market towns of Swaffham and Downham Market only 10 minutes away.

There are 2 separate rooms in the restaurant. The round table room has one large round table that can accommodate up to 13 diners and is perfect for parties and celebrations. The main restaurant is on 2 levels, separated with a hand rail. This area is great for intimate dining or it can accommodate large parties of up to 23. The main restaurant area offers a fine dining experience and is decorated in keeping with the character of the building, with bric-a-brac and wall plates. The crackling log fires will warm you in the winter, whilst in the summer, meals can be enjoyed outdoors in the large cottage garden.

Ample free car parking is available for guests.

With superb Sunday roasts, a family garden and a convenient location, your hosts, Martin and Lori, look forward to welcoming you to the Spread Eagle Inn.

Food & beverage

The Spread Eagle Inn is renowned for its food, both locally and throughout Norfolk. The restaurant offers fine modern British cuisine, freshly prepared and cooked. Wherever possible, dishes are made using the finest, freshest produce available locally. The menu changes on a monthly basis to reflect the best seasonal ingredients in the region. The restaurant has received an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses. The restaurant has made the inn a real destination venue. The restaurant is open for lunch from Thursday to Sunday and in the evenings from Monday to Saturday. Booking is advisable, particularly at weekends.

The Barton Bar is a great place to relax, eat and drink. The bar offers an extensive range of fine wines, real ales, cider, larger, spirits and soft drinks. Light lunches and a full à la carte menu are available at lunchtimes.

Room information

The old cart sheds and the blacksmith's forge have now been converted to form the inn’s newly built accommodation. These historic buildings have been sensitively renovated to ensure that they remain in keeping with the village’s charming aesthetics. The furnishings are luxurious and contemporary, without compromising the building’s authentic traditional charm. There is one king-size double room, 2 double rooms and one twin room with disabled facilities. There is also a one-bedroom suite with a separate sitting room that can also accommodate 2 rollaway beds.

Area information

The Spread Eagle Inn is situated in the heart of the village of Barton Bendish, a rural hamlet in beautiful west Norfolk. The inn is between the historic market towns of Swaffham, the location of Stephen Fry's hit TV series Kingdom, and Downham Market, with its famous ginger bread houses (so called as they are constructed of orange-coloured Norfolk carrstone).

The inn is just 30 to 40 minutes’ drive from the scenic north Norfolk and north-west Norfolk coast, making it a great base from which to explore both countryside and coast alike.

West Norfolk boasts some of the best footpaths and bridleways for walkers and cyclists, with the famous roman path of Peddars Way and the scenic Nar Valley Way only a short distance from Barton Bendish. West Norfolk and the fens also offer some of the best fishing and shooting in the country and these time-honoured sports are still available for your enjoyment.

If heritage is your passion, the area is also home to the National Trust's Oxborough Hall, home of the Bedingfeld family since the 1500s. The Royal Estate at Sandringham is also well worth a visit.

For the children, the rare-breed animal farm at Stow Bardolph offers both enjoyment and an educational experience. For the birdwatchers, why not visit The Wild Fowl Trust at Welney, only a short drive away. For wildlife enthusiasts, Thetford Forest offers all kinds of flora and fauna, including wild deer, nightjars and barn, tawny and little owls. The forest is also rich in interesting plant life, including fungi and woodland flowers.

West Norfolk really does have something for everyone, so whether you are after rest and relaxation, activity and adventure, or a little bit of both, the Spread Eagle is a great base.

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