The Lifeboat Inn

Property building, Facade/entrance, Bird's eye view

4.2

Excellent(673 Reviews)

Hotel in England

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

The Lifeboat Inn is just a 2-minute walk away from marshes and sand dunes along the Norfolk Coast Path. This charming 16th century property is found in the picturesque village of Thornham, on the outskirts of Hunstanton.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

123.2 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

176 mi

King Power Stadium

121.4 mi

National Trust - Stowe

149.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room with Sea View

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Premium Double Room with Sea View

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room - Disability Access

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Small Double Room

1 King • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Lifeboat Inn

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4.2

Excellent(673 Reviews)

Hotel in England

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

123.2 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

176 mi

King Power Stadium

121.4 mi

National Trust - Stowe

149.4 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room with Sea View

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Premium Double Room with Sea View

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room - Disability Access

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Small Double Room

1 King • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.2

Excellent(673 Reviews)

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4.2

Jul 2023

Definitely not worth £215 a night, have spent £80 less for rooms twice as nice

Breakfast was very nice

Pillows were poor, bed was hard, shower was weak , no space to sit in the bar and have a drink, seemed they were more worried about their regulars than guests

4.2

Jul 2023

We had a very relaxing stay for my birthday. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The location was perfect and the foo

Location and food were amazing

4.2

May 2023

Lovely mid week getaway.

Great location! Lovely old inn with modern rooms. Excellent food.

Nothing - £145 B&B a bit pricey.

4.2

Apr 2023

Fantastic stay

Lovely pub, great location, really friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere, comfortable beds, lots of parking, great walk to the coast.

Going home

4.2

Apr 2023

Great option!

Wonderful breakfast

4.2

Feb 2023

Superb

Delicious breakfast. Good choices

4.2

Jan 2023

great location and nice helpful staff.

location and nice staff, they were also able to cater for a gluten free vegetarian diet.

noise from kitchen.

4.2

Jan 2023

A cosy, friendly hotel in a great location.

it’s in a beautiful, quiet location with lovely views out to sea, across the fields. Inside, the hotel is comfortable and cosy - and we were lucky enough to have a huge claw-footed bath and fabulous monsoon shower in our bathroom, too. All the staff were friendly and we felt very well looked after.

The only thing I would say is that we could hear quite a lot of banging during the night / early hours. I think some cleaning and rearranging of furniture was going on and, with our room being situated over the bar and reception area, the sounds did disturb us.

4.2

Jan 2023

relaxing with excellent food comfortable bed and attentive staff

excellent location friendly staff amazing food as always

4.2

Dec 2022

very nice

Staff Catered well for the dog excellent food

room was extremely small and quite tired also smelt very doggy, could have done with air fresheners to help

4.2

Dec 2022

Ideal location, excellent staff. Overpriced for size of room. Lighting needs a complete redesign.

The service was always good in all departments and the meals were similarly good.

Lighting. Room size. Sound transmission between bedrooms. Very loose toilet seat in our room.

4.2

Sep 2022

Lifeboat Inn stay

Good location. Comfortable and good food choices especially the breakfast.

Paid for a sea view and it wasn't. Room above bar a bit noisy. Allowed dogs in eating rooms which was not right hygienically.

4.2

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Nice location good food very clean rooms

A bit expensive

4.2

Sep 2022

Good but a bit expensive,

Helpful staff.

The room was sweltering when we arrived - it was a very hot day - but perhaps curtains could have been drawn to avoid the worst of it. Two fans were provided and, once out of the sun, the room was cool enough to sleep.

4.2

Sep 2022

Good but could do better.

Room was clean and well serviced. Staff did their best despite being understaffed.

In common with a lot of other catering establishments they did not appear to have sufficient staff which meant that service was a bit hit and miss. This however did not detract from a pleasant visit. It is stated it is a dog friendly place and true to it's word there were dogs everywhere including the restaurant !!

4.2

Sep 2022

Good location, but not great food

Very well located - within a half hour walk to the beach, which was only accessible by foot at this location so was quite quiet despite our visit being in the middle of summer. The room was in good condition, albeit a bit small, but fine for a couple.

The breakfast was not great - the hollondaise sauce was split both times I had a breakfast including this. Also service for both breakfast and dinner was very slow, so not great if you are short of time. The food for dinner was fine, portion sizes were very large, but it was very overpriced for the quality. Also there were lots of dogs in the dining areas and also staying in rooms, so may not be suitable if you have an allergy.

4.2

Sep 2022

we have stayed at te Life boat inn a few times and it’s always been enjoyable, staff are always very helpful

friendly staff snd dog friendly

it was all excellent

4.2

Sep 2022

A lovely, peaceful, early wedding anniversary short break.

Lovely view from room, bed and bedding were very comfortable. Ample free parking. The breakfast was amazing, as was our meal in the restaurant on the first night. The coastline is spectacular.

Another shelf or a small cabinet in the bathroom would have been useful for toilet bags etc as there was nowhere in the bathroom to put anything. The meal on the second night in ‘the sail’ was disappointing.

4.2

Sep 2022

Enjoyed our stay but ..... some very minor niggles

Style of the inn decor was great. customer service was good. Steph was really helpful .. thankyou. A comfortable stay, would stay again if cheaper.

We paid £490 for b&b, 2 nights, 2x people plus £152 for extras = £ 642 total. Our evening meal was booked for us prior to arrival and we were asked where we wanted to sit, so we booked a table in corner for 1st night evening meal but when arrived to dine it was given to others without apology and got told we could choose anywhere else that was for 2 people ..... didnt impress us !! Lots of Black mould in shower. No fresh dry towels for following day. No heating on so couldnt dry towels in room. Sea view didnt exist ... just saw car park bushes. Advertised as views across marsh to the sea ..... perhaps yes in winter but certainly not now. Hot Water seemed to take ages to come through, i showered in cold water 1st night. Thought £17 for fish n chips was a bit high priced especially as fish was watery and batter was overcooked ..... reminded me of frozen fish in deep fryer. £5 for a pint of draught bitter shandy and nearly same for bottled water was excessive too. Dog didnt get his sausage breakfast, but not a deal breaker. Extra for dog i read was £10 per night but we got charged £15 per night. Having paid close to £650 in total for two for 2 nights B&B plus 1x night evening meal .... we ate out 2nd night ..... we expected a little more for our money tbh ( certainly a clean shower and fresh towels ) We would have been happy at £450 - £500 in total and felt thats what our stay was worth. At £400-£500 we would stay again, but not at what we paid this time. Sorry for the above feedback.

4.2

Aug 2022

amazing

Excellent Dinner - Great Choice Wonderful Breakfast Large, stylish Room Fantastic Location Dog Friendly

4.2

Aug 2022

Family stay

Room was very nice staff gave a very warm welcome and were friendly, the food quality was as good as my last visit. The location is great for exploring the area with plenty of walks and a few minutes drive from Brancaster beach.

Nothing really, rooms.s were a little hot at night but the fan provided helped move the air about.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in England?

The average price for a rental in England is R 2,282 per night. This rental is R 629 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Lifeboat Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Lifeboat Inn pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Lifeboat Inn?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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The Lifeboat Inn

Hotel in England

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room with Sea View

Premium Double Room with Sea View

Twin Room - Disability Access

Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing

Small Double Room

The Lifeboat Inn

Hotel in England

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double Room with Sea View

Premium Double Room with Sea View

Twin Room - Disability Access

Traditional Double Room - Rear Facing

Small Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in England?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Lifeboat Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Lifeboat Inn?

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