The Horse and Groom Guest House

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Horse and Groom Guest House in Swaffham offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and modern amenities including a refrigerator, microwave, TV, and work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, full-day security, and a seating area. Convenient Location: Located 46 km from Norwich International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Castle Rising Castle (24 km) and Castle Acre Castle (49 km). Local Attractions: Other nearby points of interest include Houghton Hall (25 km), Blickling Hall (49 km), and Sandringham House Museum & Grounds (26 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room very clean. Loved the help yourself communal kitchen.”
Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place, free parking across the road, just by Asda and 5 mins walk from town. Tea, coffee, toast and cereal for breakfast.”
Julian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“kitchen and sharted facilities very good - manager was very helpful”
Hopkins
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly welcome even although I got there a bit after official check in time. Host kindly provides breakfast for guests of cereals and toast that you make yourself. Lovely sitting room and bright kitchen for meals. Heating was on in room....”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent value for money, friendly staff and good facilities onsite.”
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Quiet. Clean rooms. Clean bedding and towels. Good size TV. Free tea and coffees (with cereals and toast you can make yourself) Or you can use the fully loaded kitchen to make your own breakfast.”
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, owner very pleasant, good kitchen to use if required. Basic but clean and value for money.”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I needed somewhere to stop en route to Cromer as it’s a 4 hour drive. Just needed something simple and an early morning getaway. Absolutely perfect and the Chinese takeaway opposite was a real bonus.”
Sandra
Turkey Turkey
“Kitchen area and being able to prepare breakfast ourselves was perfect! Bedrooms were simple and comfy. Staff friendly and helpful. Everything very clean. It really was home from home but better! We love visiting Norfolk!”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location just a short walk to the main square Excellent value for money. Trudy was so helpful managing our stay last minute and everyone’s really friendly and helpful. The communal area has plenty of amenities for your stay and lots of...”

Managed by Emma Norton

Company review score: 9Based on 114 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hello, and welcome! I’m Emma - your host and the heart behind this guest house. With a background in property management and a passion for creating welcoming spaces, I’ve taken over this guest house to reflect the values I care about most: transparency, comfort, and community.

Property information

Your home away from home in the heart of Swaffham. An old coaching inn dating back pre 1800. Expect wonky floors and walls, some rooms have exposed original beams ,some rooms have low doors. Nestled in the charming market town of Swaffham, our guest house offers a peaceful retreat for travellers, families, and professionals alike. Whether you're here for a weekend escape or an extended stay, we aim to provide comfort, cleanliness, and a touch of local warmth

Neighbourhood information

It is a peaceful traditional market town, fortunate to have a wonderful community that provides mutual support in every possible way. It is conveniently located, providing easy access to King's Lynn, Dereham, Norwich, and the coast, which is approximately a 45-minute drive away. Our small town boasts a variety of bars and restaurants, and we are also fortunate to have both small independent shops and supermarkets.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Horse and Groom Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 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.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Horse and Groom Guest House 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.