The Dower House

The Dower House, 7 Station Road Great Ryburgh, Fakenham, NR21 0DX, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>114</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>

The Dower House

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
114 reviews

The Dower House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Fakenham, 21 km from Houghton Hall. It is located 27 km from Blickling Hall and offers a housekeeping service. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A toaster and kettle are also offered. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Blakeney Point is 22 km from the bed and breakfast, while Castle Acre Castle is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 32 km from The Dower House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Fakenham
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    Portugal Portugal
    “We had a lovely weekend here. Good location for seeing lots of Norfolk. Elizabeth is a lovely host and the breakfast was very good.”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Dower House is a beautiful property with a lovely garden and plenty of parking. It is furnished with antiques. Very comfortable and quiet. The host, Elizabeth, is lovely and cooks a great breakfast.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice village location, quiet and plenty of parking. We had a very warm welcome Elizabeth has a kind personality and was concerned for our comfort and wellbeing. We had a lovely stay”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Elizabeth Savory

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Elizabeth Savory
A charming small country house in the village of Great Ryburgh which has been lovingly decorated as a comfortable place to stay. The garden to the front of the house is full of colour in the summer and is bordered by a flint wall with roses clambering up it. Breakfast is taken in the dining room which has oak wood floors and antique furniture. The hostess has been welcoming guests for several years and wishes to make people feel comfortable as soon as they arrive. Guests should be aware that the village pub has recently been closed which will involve a car journey to other local pubs, of which there are several to suit all tastes.
Elizabeth enjoys meeting people and making them comfortable at The Dower House - the garden is a great passion, being something of a 'plantswoman', along with travel and birdwatching, and enjoys the local area and history. She is also a bell ringer (practice night is Thursday!) and is involved in all the different village activities that Great Ryburgh has to offer. She has a farming background with family in the industry close by. She also enjoys cooking and will offer evening meals if given enough notice, particularly now that the pub has closed.
The Dower House, Gt Ryburgh, is centrally situated for visiting all parts of Norfolk, whether it be the sandy beaches at Wells with its amazingly eclectic group of beach huts, to the popular beach at Holkham, or taking trips to Blakeney Point to see the seals and other wildlife, or to visit local historic houses. Blickling, Felbrigg and Oxborough National Trust properties are in easy reach, as well as privately owned Houghton Hall, Holkham Hall and Raynham Hall close by. There are several excellent eateries in the area, from pubs to Thai to Gastro to Michelin Star restaurants. We have a very serviceable village shop and post office, but unfortunately, like many others, our village pub has closed recently.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Dower House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules
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Check-in
From 16:30 to 22:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Dower House

  • Check-in at The Dower House is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Dower House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Dower House 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 The Dower House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Guests staying at The Dower House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • The Dower House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Fakenham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.