Located in Swaffham, within 25 km of Houghton Hall and 49 km of Blickling Hall, Red Lion provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi. The property is around 6.4 km from Castle Acre Castle, 24 km from Weeting Castle and 25 km from Castle Rising Castle. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box. Guests at Red Lion can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, British and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Sandringham House Museum & Grounds is 26 km from Red Lion, while Thetford Castle Hill is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 45 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really friendly and helpful. Made us feel at home
  • Marnie
    Canada Canada
    Location great, Room great, ground floor great. Cookies, tea and hot chocolate nice.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were made to feel very welcome. The pub looked lovely but we arrived too late to eat there so went elsewhere. The room was easily accessible and comfortable. Great shower

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Red Lion
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Red Lion takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
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 09:30 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.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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 Red Lion 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Red Lion

  • Red Lion has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant #2

  • Red Lion is 200 yards from the centre of Swaffham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Red Lion can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at Red Lion is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Red Lion offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live music/performance

  • The prices at Red Lion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Red Lion include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Studio