The Kings Head Hotel

3.0 star property
Dereham hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Traditional English architecture meets classic charm at The Kings Head Hotel, featuring a central entrance with a red door and white-framed windows.
Welcome to North Elmham, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Cozy retreat with a bed, green and black floral patterned pillow, and matching throw blanket, complemented by a simple, clean design.
Enjoy a traditional pub experience with outdoor seating and potted flowers.
Savor the simplicity of a beautifully presented meal on a sleek serving board, featuring seared scallops atop a bed of fresh vegetables.
The Kings Head Hotel, with its inviting atmosphere, offers a playground for kids and a bar for adults to unwind. Enjoy the on-site restaurant or take advantage of barbecue grills to prepare your own meals. With free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
The current price is $112
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5

Room options

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premier Suite, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Holt Road, Dereham, England, NR20 5JB

What's nearby

  • Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • ROARR! Dinosaur Park - 16 min drive - 17.9 km
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 19 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Norfolk Coast - 23 min drive - 31.0 km
  • University of East Anglia - 24 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 27 min drive
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Dereham - 10 min drive
  • Bure Valley Railway - 21 min drive
  • Wymondham Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Darby's Freehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kings Head Hotel

The Kings Head Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dereham. After visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1776
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • High pile carpet in room

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8 to 11 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Kings Head Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Kings Head Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kings Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Kings Head Hotel and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Kings Head Hotel also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kings Head Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Kings Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was exceptional, very good, and outstanding with a wide range of choices. (13 reviews)
  • The restaurant served outstanding meals and the staff were friendly and efficient. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Staff friendly and very efficient. Rooms in grounds not soundproof.
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing chef
1-night trip

10/10

Great property and staff with food wonderful
1-night trip

10/10

lovely stay
2-night trip

10/10

Our second stay here, clean well decorated bedroom of a good size (Room9). Quiet as on the upper floor. Good pub menu with generous portions. It was nice weather so sat outside with a drink before going in to eat.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely room. Staff friendly and efficient.
1-night trip

8/10

Excellent food the service was prompt and friendly . Room was excellent size and furnishings . Will return here
1-night trip

10/10

Easy free parking, amazing food, friendly staff, the breakfast was very good, bed was very comfortable. Will book again!

10/10

Good food, quick and staff pleasant. Rooms old but well looked after and warm. Breakfast lovely so much choice.
1-night trip

10/10

Always enjoy staying here, the rooms are very special.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely bar very friendly staff and lovely big bed
1-night trip

10/10

Working Team attended and were very pleased with the accomodation
3-night trip

10/10

Lovely food in the restaurant. Excellent staff
2-night trip

6/10

Average, noisy room
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff, clean well provisioned room and excellent food. Would stay again without hesitation.
1-night trip

8/10

Friendly and clean
1-night trip

8/10

Great staff
1-night trip

10/10

It was a very nice hotel
1-night trip

10/10

My second time staying here . Very nice rooms and food is amazing . Staff super friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Real gem of a Hotel Really Really great food
2-night trip

10/10

An old coaching in with that character. Annex room superb. Food both dinner and breakfast lovely and all staff friendly and efficient. Book direct and breakfast is free.
2-night trip

6/10

We were well looked after by friendly personnel. Property is a little tired in places butdies not detract from a pleasant stay.
1-night trip

10/10

We were a group of 4 cyclists touring Norfolk and this is a truly excellent place to stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was very good - not pub food by any standards! - and the beer was also top notch. Highly recommended.
1-night trip

10/10

Great manager great food great beer would definitely return
1-night trip

6/10

Comfortable bed, could probablly do with more staff
1-night trip