The Old Rectory Hotel
Small Country House hotel ideally located to enjoy the best Norfolk has to offer. Set in 3.5 acres of beautiful gardens with a stunning restaurant it makes an ideal function and wedding venue.
Set within rural Norfolk, the Old Rectory Hotel is the perfect location for a short break, business trip or relaxing holiday. A family run business that takes pride in offering a personal and friendly service.
Our 16 en-suite rooms are away from the bustle of inner city life. If you’re looking for the perfect base from which to explore North Norfolk then look no further. The famous Norfolk Broads are just a short drive away with the popular tourist destination of Wroxham just 2 miles north and the picturesque riverside village of Coltishall just one mile away.
There are walking and cycling routes nearby not to mention countless tourist attractions. Norwich city centre (4.8 miles) offers a shopping metropolis with a vast array of restaurants, pubs, music venues, cafes, bars, and historical sites suitable for families and couples alike.
The Original Old Rectory dates back to the mid 18th Century and served nearby Crostwick Church (one of the oldest churches in Norfolk). Now privately owned the Solomon family have transformed the rectory into a beautiful Country House Hotel. The Old Rectory Hotel is ideally situated to enjoy the best that Norfolk has to offer. With easy access to the Norfolk Broads, Norwich City Centre, Tourist Attractions, Norwich International Airport and the North Norfolk Coastline.
Hotel Check in Times
CHECK IN: 15:00 on day of arrival
CHECK OUT: 10:00 on day of departure
Accommodation
We have 16 comfortable and well equipped rooms in total, many of which offer views of the gardens. All of our rooms offer ensuite facilities with either a walk in shower or shower/bath. (If you have a specific requirement please enquire on booking.) We are entirely ground floor and all rooms are non-smoking. In the main hotel there are 12 spacious and well equipped rooms offering either, double standard or King size beds. Twin rooms and single occupancy also available. We have a further 4 rooms in our cottage building just a short walk across the gardens. Including 3 standard double one four poster bed.
Bedroom Facilities – Ensuite shower or shower/bath with complimentary toiletries and towels provided, flat screen TV with free view, tea coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer.
Lunch Menu and Packed Lunches
A bar snacks menu is available through out the day and includes a selection of sandwiches, warm filled baguettes and hot meals. For those that are venturing out for the day we offer packed lunches made to order.
Evening Meals
Our restaurant is open to hotel guests for evening meals 7 days a week. We have a daily Table D Hote menu which include 3 courses and coffee, or you may choose from our A La Carte Menu.
Hotel Facilities
Car park – We have ample, FREE parking with 24hr CCTV.
Swimming Pool – The outdoor, heated swimming pool is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Its sheltered position makes it an excellent sun trap in the summer months.
Restaurant: Breakfasts and Evening meals are served in one of two fully air conditioned restaurants offering excellent home cooked food. Lunches and packed lunches are available on request.
Gardens and patio seating – We have 3.5 acres of beautiful landscaped garden for our guests to enjoy, with extensive patio seating area.
Licensed Bar – Our restaurant licensed bar is open for hotel guests
Lounge – We have a comfortable lounge seating area with TV and open fire in the winter months.
Laundry Room – Ironing board and iron, washing machine, Shoe cleaning.
FREE WIFI – Wireless broadband Internet connection is available in hotel rooms, lounge and both restaurants. (Now also available in cottage rooms)
Wheel chair access and disabled facilities – Whilst we are not currently graded we are entirely ground floor and offer very good wheelchair access throughout the hotel with disabled W/C in reception
Conservatory Restaurant
Max seated 110 / 150 informal. This magnificent room is available for private hire and is perfect for parties any time of year. It has a light and airy feel and offer views of the gardens. The room includes; fully licensed adjoining bar, round tables, chairs and linen, candle stand table decorations, central dance floor, easy access to outdoor patio seating, built in lights and sound system.
Victoriana Suite
This room can accommodate up to 60 . It has a low beamed ceiling and is suitable for smaller parties, It offers a more intimate atmosphere, great for family gatherings. The room includes; small adjoining lounge area, tables, chairs, table linen, bar is accessible through reception.
Restaurant open Monday – Sunday
Lunch: 12noon – 3pm
Evening: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Sunday lunches: 12noon – 1:30pm
Please call to book a table.
Christmas Day Lunch 2023
We are pleased to announce we are open on Christmas Day for our fantastic Christmas lunch.
Let us take the stress out of Christmas for you, book a table – but hurry as spaces are going quick!
Christmas Party Nights
We are now taking bookings for our Christmas Parties on Friday and Saturday Nights in December. Excellent 3 course festive meal with all the trimmings is back on this year with a glass of prosecco, disco and dancing until midmight – Booking is essential.
Friday 8th
Saturday 9th
Friday 15th
Saturday 16th
Friday 22nd
Locations
Just 4 miles north of Norwich its rural location ensures a tranquil setting away from the bustle of inner city life but still within easy reach of local amenities (0.5 miles) and direct transport routes to Norwich (4 miles) and local tourist attractions.