The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast in Thursford offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a restaurant serving seafood cuisine. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature carpeted floors and offer free on-site parking. The property provides an à la carte full English or Irish breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, and juice. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Local Attractions: Located 37 km from Norwich International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Blakeney Point (11 km), Holkham Hall (16 km), and Blickling Hall (22 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location, room , Colin, and staff were all so friendly and understanding.”
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fabulous, Colin and his staff very welcoming. Such a warmly pleasant place. Will definitely book again”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic people so friendly nothing was any trouble for them colin top man”
Allen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very hospitable and welcoming staff. Excellent parking and restaurant on site.”
Happyhols
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful hosts. Beautiful food, swordfish and cod were perfect. A fresh home cooked menu with delicious bread and olives. Cozy and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended and will return.”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location next to Thursford,was excellent. Good English breakfast and excellent evening meal. Some of the most comfortable pillows I have ever slept on. I was a single user in a double-room. The owner/chef Colin was an excellent and welcoming host,...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to Holkham where the even I was attending was located”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Colin was lovely as was his wife and staff. Could not fault the hospitality”
Smith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Enjoyed my stay. Good breakfast and excellent seafood evening meal.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Colin, the host & chef, was fabulous. Engaged with customers and made the dining/stay over experience well worth it. I lived thevfact he talked about the fish he was serving, where it was sourced & how he would cook it.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 47 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The restaurant has been featured on national television three times with Colin/chef proprietor preparing seafood dishes.

Property information

The restaurant has been featured on national television three times with Colin/chef proprietor preparing seafood dishes. Please note - the rooms are small but comfortable, adequate and more importantly clean. The price reflects the size of the rooms. Continental breakfast is available or full English breakfast at additional cost. Locally sourced product.

Neighbourhood information

We are centrally located. Perfect for visiting the Norfolk seaside, Wells next the sea is only ten minutes away, Sheringham and Cromer are twenty minutes away. We are also close to Holt, Burnham Market and other historical well known towns in North Norfolk. Most importantly we are two minutes from The Thursford Christmas Spectacular. We offer pre theatre meals for the show and always get you to the show on time. Norwich is a forty minute drive away and is a very beautiful historical town to visit with a beautiful cathedral. We are also very close to Pensthorpe Nature Reserve recently featured on BBC's Springwatch. Another fabulous place to visit.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years 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
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday nights and on Bank Holiday Sunday from 18:30. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Dinner is served from 18:30 until 19:30, and it can be served later upon request. Please inform the property if you want to book dinner.

This property cannot accept American Express.

If guests are intending on bringing a dog, please arrange with the property prior to arrival. The property only accepts small dogs.

Please inform The Old Forge Seafood Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.