The Crown Inn

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Crown Inn in Gayton offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, bar, and children's playground. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Location and Attractions: Located 54 km from Norwich International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Houghton Hall (16 km), Castle Rising Castle (11 km), and Sandringham House Museum & Grounds (13 km). Highly rated for its staff and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Debra
Australia Australia
“A great pub with the friendliest and helpful staff I've ever come across. Nothing was too much trouble and we were very lucky to be there for the Sunday Roast, which was The Best! I would definitely recommend this pub to anyone travelling...”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was ideal for us, handy for Sandringham & Kings Lynn Country side setting great for the dog The staff were very friendly and accommodating - could not fault them”
Marcel
Netherlands Netherlands
“The landlady Charlotte is awesome. She does everything too make you feel at home. Her staff is as friendly as her. Clean, cozy and comfy rooms. Breakfast is good. Very good value for money.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely little really old inn dating from 11th C. Lovely food in the evening and great breakfast in the morning. Lovely shower in the en-suite. Brilliant in-room facilities including small fridge, snacks etc.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice room clean . Ideal for us to stay there as brother and sister in law lived opposite pub catered beautifully for my sister in laws wake . After wake we ad meal later food was lovely . No complaints from us . This is our 2nd...”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff, friendly, clean and excellent value for money”
Millington
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice staff very helpful indeed.nice and clean.nice cooked breakfast.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good overnight stay. Was offered free evening meal as we would be departing early next morning and missing breakfast. Room comfortable and clean. Excellent facilities.”
Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely and clean, huge comfortable bed, lots of extras like bottled water and hot choc, dog friendly in all areas too which was great with our dog! Food was excellent and portions were huge! Felt very homely and all the staff were lovely and...”
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had an evening meal which was good but didn't take breakfast as left before it was to be served”

Managed by The Crown Inn

Company review score: 9.7Based on 157 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Crown has a long history. It stands at the heart of the village and is important to those who live in Gayton. It is where people have met, laughed, cried, loved and partied for over 200 years. **PLEASE NOTE** We have building works taking place 13th October-7th November so there may be some noise disruption between 8am-4pm during your stay.

Property information

The Crown Inn is a grade II listed building. The original part of the building was built in the 11th Century. This was where the Flint Knappers lived whilst they were building St Nicholas’s Church which still stands directly opposite the pub now. **PLEASE NOTE** We have building works taking place 13th October-7th November so there may be some noise disruption between 8am-4pm during your stay.

Neighbourhood information

The Crown Inn, a property with a bar, is set in Gayton, 11 km from Castle Rising Castle, 12 km from Castle Acre Castle, as well as 36 km from Weeting Castle. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary is 26 km from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English breakfast.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

As the site is not staffed throughout the night, please be aware that that there may be a risk to persons who may be unable to hear fire alarm, or require aid, to evacuate in an emergency if needed.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.