The Swan Inn

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

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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1 full bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michael
United States United States
“Wonderful accommodation and we had a fantastic evening meal. All was very nice and clean.”
Willard
United States United States
“Historic and rural location was what we wanted but may not be for others. Meals offerings were good, staff excellent. Good bicycle storage.”
Brandon
United States United States
“Staff were fantastic - each and every one were friendly and helpful. Room 8 was spacious, clean. Bed was very comfortable. The food was excellent - great quality, fresh and full of flavour.”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was friendly and convenient to where we needed to be. Comfy bed and bedroom ok.”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were warmly greeted, and shown to our clean and comfortable room. Tea and coffee making facilities, comfy bed, gorgeous large bath, plenty of hot water, clean towels, lots of information about the area, free WiFi. Very friendly staff in the...”
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”
Jerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Evening meals tasty & big! Guest real ales excellent. Plenty of parking. We had a two bed apartment in the barn. Fairly basic but good value for the price.”
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We (2 adults, 3 kids) stayed in a lovely apartment. It was spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable. The staff were so friendly and helpful and we had a delicious meal in the pub itself. We only paid £100 for 1 night for the 5 of us...”

Managed by The Swan Inn

Company review score: 9.4Based on 800 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a small family run inn with a fantastic team of people passionate about hospitality, food and customer service. The majority of our team have either always lived or have spent many years living locally with extensive knowledge about the local area and Norfolk.

Property info

The Swan is in the village of Hilborough which has very strong connections to Lord Nelson and his family. We are classed as rural but accessed by a main road. Our building is over 300 years old and was originally built as an Inn, after one change to a post office many years ago, it is now back providing cosy stays and great food to guests on their travels. We offer traditional, hearty food but with a varied menu that includes gluten free, smaller portions, children's and vegan options. We are a dog friendly in our rooms, bar and beer garden.

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. Norwich, Kings Lynn, Bury St Edmunds and not forgetting the many beautiful beaches and coastlines that Norfolk has to offer are all between a 30 & 50minute drive away.

Languages Spoken

German,English

Area info

Restaurants

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

House rules

The Swan Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.