About this property
The Edwardian King’s Head Hotel offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation in Great Bircham, around 20 minutes’ drive from King’s Lynn. This boutique hotel on the Sandringham Estate also features a cosy bar and restaurant using the best of the area’s produce. All rooms at the King’s Head are furnished in a unique and contemporary style, with en suites all including baths, as well as a separate or overhead shower. Large beds come with luxury duvets and plenty of pillows, and the rooms are spacious enough to accommodate extra beds or cots. The restaurant serves traditional British food, including seasonal local specialities such as Cromer mussels and crab. There are Norfolk steaks, chicken and pork, as well as a lunchtime menu of sandwiches and light meals. An hour’s drive from Norwich, Great Bircham is also less than 10 minutes from the stately Houghton Hall and Gardens. The north Norfolk coast, with resorts including Hunstanton, is also within 20 minutes’ drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maria
United Kingdom
“A lovely character building and very nicely decorated to a high standard. The rooms and bathrooms were lovely and very clean. Beds and pillows were comfortable. The staff were lovely and were able to accommodate us checking into 1 of the rooms as...” - Judith
United Kingdom
“The person we saw at reception (sorry name unknown) was superb and first impression is so very important.” - Alison
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely and plenty of choice. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Hotel was spotlessley clean.” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely stay at this hotel ...staff were great 👍 food was exceptionl well done 👏 hope to return 👍” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“Facilities in the room. The fact that breakfasts were cooked to order with an extensive menu and high quality food. Plenty of private car-parking space.” - Diana
United Kingdom
“The staff were absolutely lovely and very attentive. The breakfasts are brilliant, lots of choices and good evening meals too. Overall a delightful place to stay.” - Stan
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent as it there was plenty of choice. It was freshly prepared rather than being kept hot like in bigger hotels. Sunday roast was also very good.” - Julia
United Kingdom
“Modern and very clean interior. Helpful staff, we arrived early as we had to change for a wedding that afternoon and they let us check in early .” - Kim
United Kingdom
“Excellent location to explore the area. Room was very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. All staff were attentive, friendly and respectful. Nothing was too much trouble. I can highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.” - Judith
United Kingdom
“The hotel was well situated for touring around different locations. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only had one meal at dinner and that was lovely. Would definitely stay again.”

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Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Dogs can be accompanied for an additional GBP £20 per dog per night. Dogs must be kept on lead at all times.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.