The Ship | Inn in Norfolk | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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The Ship - Inn in Norfolk

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Brancaster, King’s Lynn, PE31 8AP, Norfolk
England, Regno Unito

the Bookings Team at The Ship Inn

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+44 (0)1485 210333(landline)

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

You're on the coast road, a ten-minute walk from Brancaster beach, and this bustling bolthole for drinks, super food and cosy bedrooms. Settle in to the bar with a pint of Moon Gazer Ale or a delicious cocktail while you take a peek at the menu – the food is locally sourced, brimming with freshly caught fish and innovative Mediterranean-inspired combinations, and the dining atmosphere is relaxed and informal. There's cheeky bar food too.

Bedrooms upstairs are a treat, each different, each bed topped with a fat mattress and rug; find splashes of subtle colour, quirky artwork, Roberts speakers, coffee machines, fabulous bathrooms, some with roll-top baths, and Norfolk Natural Living soaps and lotions. A brilliant refuge and a fun place to end a glorious day on the beach, or walking the coast path.

In summer you'll be on the terrace, glass of local ale in hand, perhaps tucking into a Norfolk Black chicken cooked on the rotisserie.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
Credit cards
Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome
Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Vegetarian meals
Available on request.
Licensed premises
Alcohol may be served.
Babies welcome
Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.

Local points of interest from the Bookings Team at The Ship Inn:

Punti d'interesse locali da
the Bookings Team at The Ship Inn:

  • We're just a 10-minute walk from Brancaster beach. Many other wonderful beaches are a short drive away, including beautiful and unspoilt Holkham beach (25 mins) and Burnham Overy Staithe (20 mins), our personal favourite for a walk.
  • Houghton Hall hosts a range of exhibitions and events and is just a short drive away, as are the stately homes at Sandringham, Holkham and Blickling.
  • You can go paddle boarding and sailing in Brancaster, kite surfing in Hunstanton, or have a day out at Fakenham Racecourse or Norwich City Football Club.
  • Fakenham hosts a historic market every Thursday, and for those looking for retail therapy, nearby Burnham Market, Wells-next-the-Sea and Holt have lots of fabulous shops.
  • The area is fantastic for walking and cycling, with hundreds of public footpaths and quiet country lanes criss-crossing Norfolk.
  • The Hawk and Owl Trust’s Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers, is well worth a visit (25 mins).
Punti d'interesse

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 4 Doubles
  • , 5 Twin/doubles
Prezzi:(i) £145 a£260 per notte

Informazioni di prenotazione:

Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends. Extra beds available.

Pasti:(i)

Starters from £9.50. Mains from £18.50. Desserts from £9.50. Sunday lunch from £26.50.

Periodi di chiusura

19-29 January; Mon & Tues January to mid-February.

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Dogs welcome, £15 per dog per night.

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Brancaster, King’s Lynn, PE31 8AP, Norfolk


Accommodation:(i)
Inn 4 Double rooms
Details
En suite.
Prezzi: (i) £ 145 a £ 260 per notte
Inn 5 Twin/double rooms
Details
En suite.
Prezzi: (i) £ 145 a £ 260 per notte

the Bookings Team at The Ship Inn

Visit website

+44 (0)1485 210333(landline)