Bed and Breakfast Byfords

1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt, NR25 6BG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 420 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
419 reviews

Byfords far exceeded all our expectations! It is a fantastic place, beautifully decorated and in an ideal location. The food was amazing, and the staff so helpful and cheerful. We really enjoyed our stay.

Tracy United Kingdom

Fantastic food and excellent breakfasts. Staff were friendly and courteous.

Sandra United States of America

Great food excellently cooked. Portions were huge. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely quiet room which was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was very luxurious.

Beverley United Kingdom

Very clean and all Covid precautions taken. Quality amenities. Great food, staff really friendly and helpful.

Joanna United Kingdom

Room 1 was comfortable, clean neat well decorated. Staff were lovely and especially helpful.

Oliver United Kingdom

I didn't like it! I LOVED IT! It was amazing! Staff were friendly and so happy to help! Room and food was amazing! I will be visiting here again there is no doubt about it!

Mike United Kingdom

lovely,comfortable room. very friendly staff, central location with parking.

Anne United Kingdom

Perfect from start to finish, could not fault a single thing, have already booked again for August!

Amanda United Kingdom

Everything about Byfords is all about customer service and experience. Always have an excellent stay and amazing food.

Aaron United Kingdom

quaint little place - cosy room lovely bath with bath salts - clean and modern bathroom excellent big head shower

Ali United Kingdom
8.9
Excellent
419 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Byfords far exceeded all our expectations! It is a fantastic place, beautifully decorated and in an ideal location. The food was amazing, and the staff so helpful and cheerful.”
    Tracy Tracy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic food and excellent breakfasts. Staff were friendly and courteous.”
    Sandra Sandra United States of America United States of America
  • “Great food excellently cooked. Portions were huge. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely quiet room which was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was very luxurious.”
    Beverley Beverley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean and all Covid precautions taken. Quality amenities. Great food, staff really friendly and helpful.”
    Joanna Joanna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room 1 was comfortable, clean neat well decorated. Staff were lovely and especially helpful.”
    Oliver Oliver United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I didn't like it! I LOVED IT! It was amazing! Staff were friendly and so happy to help! Room and food was amazing! I will be visiting here again there is no doubt about it!”
    Mike Mike United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely,comfortable room. very friendly staff, central location with parking.”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect from start to finish, could not fault a single thing, have already booked again for August!”
    Amanda Amanda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything about Byfords is all about customer service and experience. Always have an excellent stay and amazing food.”
    Aaron Aaron United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “quaint little place - cosy room lovely bath with bath salts - clean and modern bathroom excellent big head shower”
    Ali Ali United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.9

Experience World-class Service at Byfords

Believed to be the town’s oldest building, this Grade II listed property offers bed and breakfast accommodations with free WiFi. A 10-minute drive from the coast, it consists of a charming all-day café and a shop selling a fantastic range of homemade food.

Byfords retains charming original features like old wooden beams, and features characterful antique furniture. In the morning guests can enjoy award-winning bacon, free-range eggs, and local Cley kippers. Fresh homemade bread, croissants, and Danish pastries are also served.

Rooms at Byfords are stylish and elegant, with an private bathroom, double-ended bath, fresh flowers, and under-floor heating. Other features include a Samsung TV with sound bar and multi-media hub for streaming movies.

The on-site shop serves freshly baked goods, from cakes to bread and pastries. Guests can also buy pizza, local jam and chutneys, sandwiches, chocolate, and coffee. Byfords is also just 45 minutes’ drive from the city of Norwich.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Byfords has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 29, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Restaurant
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 419 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.9

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  • Tracy United Kingdom

    “Byfords far exceeded all our expectations! It is a fantastic place, beautifully decorated and in an ideal location. The food was amazing, and the staff so helpful and cheerful. We really enjoyed our stay.”

  • Sandra United States of America

    “Fantastic food and excellent breakfasts. Staff were friendly and courteous.”

  • Beverley United Kingdom

    “Great food excellently cooked. Portions were huge. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely quiet room which was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was very luxurious.”

  • Joanna United Kingdom

    “Very clean and all Covid precautions taken. Quality amenities. Great food, staff really friendly and helpful.”

  • Oliver United Kingdom

    “Room 1 was comfortable, clean neat well decorated. Staff were lovely and especially helpful.”

  • Mike United Kingdom

    “I didn't like it! I LOVED IT! It was amazing! Staff were friendly and so happy to help! Room and food was amazing! I will be visiting here again there is no doubt about it!”

  • Anne United Kingdom

    “lovely,comfortable room. very friendly staff, central location with parking.”

  • Amanda United Kingdom

    “Perfect from start to finish, could not fault a single thing, have already booked again for August!”

  • Aaron United Kingdom

    “Everything about Byfords is all about customer service and experience. Always have an excellent stay and amazing food.”

  • Ali United Kingdom

    “quaint little place - cosy room lovely bath with bath salts - clean and modern bathroom excellent big head shower”

Property questions and answers
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  • Where do you recommend parking please? Thanks fiona
    Access to the carpark is between Barclays Bank and Starlings newsagent on the main Holt High Street. It's a touch narrow, and the car park is a little tight (spaces are first come, first served),
    Answered on October 3, 2019
  • Hi there, Can you advise on where the nearest parking is to the hotel? Thank you! Olga
    Hello, The nearest would be Albert street public car-park Holt NR25 6HG Thank you
    Answered on July 23, 2021
  • Is breakfast included?
    Yes, breakfast is included, Thank you
    Answered on February 5, 2022
  • Can you bring a dog
    Hi, I'm sorry The Byfords is not dog friendly, Thank you
    Answered on May 21, 2022
  • Hi there it says no parking on the booking info, where would I park my car please?
    Hi, access to the car park is between Barclays Bank and Starlings newsagent on the main Holt High Street. (spaces are first come, first served), alternatively there are public car park in 2 minutes walk in Albert street, Thank you
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on June 12, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Blakeney Harbour Room
    4.3 miles
  • Blakeney Point
    6.6 miles
  • Blickling Hall
    8.8 miles
  • Cromer Pier
    9 miles
  • Holkham Hall
    12.2 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Sheringham Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Norwich International Airport
    17.9 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    61.4 miles
How to get to Byfords from Norwich International Airport
    Car
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Amenities of Byfords

Most popular amenities

Restaurant
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Byfords takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Byfords accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

There are only 6 parking spaces on site. Public parking on street is available from 17:00 - 09:00 for free. Pay and display is available at other times.

Please note that children can only be accommodated in the family room.

FAQs about Byfords

  • Room options at Byfords include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Byfords offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cooking class
    • Live music/Performance

  • Byfords is 1,150 feet from the center of Holt.

  • Guests staying at Byfords can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

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

  • Byfords has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Byfords by:

    • Car 30min

  • Check-in at Byfords is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.