The Edwardian King’s Head Hotel offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodations in Great Bircham, around 20 minutes’ drive from King’s Lynn. This boutique hotel on the Sandringham Estate also features a cozy bar and AA Rosette restaurant using the best of the area’s produce. All rooms at the King’s Head are furnished in a unique and contemporary style, with en suites all including baths, as well as a separate or overhead shower. Large beds come with luxury duvets and plenty of pillows, and the rooms are spacious enough to accommodate extra beds or cots. The restaurant serves traditional British food, including seasonal local specialties such as Cromer mussels and crab. There are Norfolk steaks, chicken and pork, as well as a lunchtime menu of sandwiches and light meals. An hour’s drive from Norwich, Great Bircham is also less than 10 minutes from the stately Houghton Hall and Gardens. The north Norfolk coast, with resorts including Hunstanton, is also within 20 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Great Bircham
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  • Imogen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, comfortable and clean room and overall a brilliant stay. Friendly and helpful staff upon arrival, good communication prior to arrival also.
  • Hugh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel and staff were lovely we had a great time
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food is excellent - both dinner and breakfast Room size give a sense of quality to the hotel Nicely proportioned- Lots of room around bed, no issue for space in bathroom Nice outside space Friendly staff

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 600 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

At The Kings Head Country Hotel, we take pride in ensuring everyone's stay is a special one. With our team of friendly staff and not forgetting the friendly locals, we like to give each guest an enjoyable and memorable stay. Our staff are all individually trained within their roles at the hotel and provide excellent customer service. Nothing is too much trouble for us and we are always there to accommodate and provide knowledge on places to visit within the area. For a special occasion, if you let us know in advance, we can provide the extra special finishing touches either in your room, such as petals on your bed for an anniversary, card, chocolates, a birthday cake anything for that special occasion or surprise. Charges may apply.

Property info

This boutique hotel offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation on the Sandringham Estate. The hotel features a bar, snug area with a comfortable lounge where you can enjoy various fresh coffees, teas with a homemade scone. There is a spacious patio area which leads onto the lawn garden, with a seating area and a children's play area. All rooms at the King’s Head Country Hotel are furnished in a unique and contemporary style, with en-suites all including baths, as well as a separate or overhead shower. All our king size beds come with luxury duvets and plenty of pillows and the some of the rooms are spacious enough to accommodate extra beds or cots and some of the rooms can be twinned into two single beds. Our restaurant offers a an a la carte menu and all our produce is locally sourced. Please see our website for a sample breakfast, lunch/dinner menu. Lunch time service is Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon to 2.30pm and evening service is Tuesday to Sunday 6.00pm to 8.45pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays for lunch and evening meals. Within an hour’s drive from Norwich, Great Bircham is also less than 10 minutes from the stately Houghton Hall and Gardens. The North...

Neighborhood info

Situated on the Royal Sandringham Estate, close to local walkways and cycle routes. Listed below are some places on interest within 15 miles of the Hotel. Sandringham House - 5 miles RSPB Titchwell Marsh - 7.2 miles Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary - 7.9 miles Wells next the sea - 11 miles Old Hunstanton Beach - 8 miles Brancaster Beach - 8.1 miles Holkham Hall - 9.9 miles Holt - 17 miles Houghton Hall - 3 miles Burnham Market - 8 miles

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Kings Head Country Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash The Kings Head Country Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Dogs can be accompanied for an additional GBP £15 per dog per night. Dogs must be kept on lead at all times.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Kings Head Country Hotel

  • Yes, The Kings Head Country Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Kings Head Country Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Kings Head Country Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double

  • The Kings Head Country Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Great Bircham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Kings Head Country Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • The Kings Head Country Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Fishing

  • Check-in at The Kings Head Country Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Kings Head Country Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1