The Kings Head Country Hotel, King's Lynn

This 3-star, family-run Edwardian property in Great Bircham offers boutique accommodation with a dog-friendly policy at a nightly fee. Its bar stocks over 70 gins, and the AA Rosette restaurant serves seasonal traditional British dishes, including Cromer mussels and crab. All twelve rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with baths and separate or overhead showers, luxury duvets, and the option for extra beds or cots. The landscaped terrace and patio provide outdoor seating with sun umbrellas, overlooking a garden with a children's playground. Onsite amenities include free parking, accessible parking, free WiFi, and facilities for disabled guests. The hotel is 60 km from Norwich International Airport and within 10 minutes' drive of Houghton Hall and Gardens, with the north Norfolk coast and Hunstanton reachable in 20 minutes by car. Business services include a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities, while family extras feature a picnic area, cycling, and fishing options. A daily cooked-to-order breakfast is available each morning at The Kings Head Country Hotel, with room service also offered.

Located in a quiet village less than 10 minutes from Houghton Hall and 20 minutes from the North Norfolk coast.

Restaurant holds an AA Rosette, with dinner options like pasta and pizza nights at £18 per person.

Rooms are spacious, well-decorated, and include en-suite bathrooms with both a bath and shower.

The property is dog-friendly, with a dedicated nightly fee and access to all areas except the main restaurant.

Evening service winds down early, with the bar and restaurant closing around 9:30 PM.

Some rooms lack air conditioning and fans, which can make them uncomfortably warm during summer.