Located in the rural Norfolk village of Hilborough, The Swan Inn offers traditional home-cooked food made from local ingredients. Its rooms provide private bathrooms and charming original features. Each room at the Swan Inn includes a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer. The traditional pub bar serves a range of ales, lagers, and wines surrounded by exposed beams and historic whitewashed walls. Guests can enjoy the weekly Sunday traditional roast meal. Free parking is available at The Swan, and both Castle Acre Priory and Oxburgh Hall are a 15-minute drive away. Gooderstone Water Gardens can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

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 (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.6
High score for Hilborough
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the accommodation , friendly staff and we had a fab dinner at the pub
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was excellent. Hotel was 300 years old so full of character. Very friendly and helpful staff.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All Food Ok Room clean, old fashioned shower but comfortable

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,044 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a family run pub with rooms to let

Property info

The Swan is in the village of Hilborough which has very strong connections to Lord Nelson and his family. We have a full gluten free menu available for those who find it difficult to find somewhere to to go for a meal. We are a dog friendly and allow our guests to have their precious pets in the bedrooms and also in the bar area.

Neighborhood info

The Hilborough Swan is located in the beautiful Norfolk country side with Thetford forest a short distance away for many good walks and wildlife.

Languages Spoken

German,English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Swan Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

FAQs about The Swan Inn

  • Yes, The Swan Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Swan Inn is 0.6 miles from the center of Hilborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Swan Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The Swan Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

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

  • Check-in at The Swan Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Swan Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment
    • Suite