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Accommodation > Hotels > England > Norfolk > Swaffham > The Best Western George Hotel
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Swaffham Travel and Heritage Information


The Best Western George Hotel

A Hotel in Swaffham, Norfolk


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Station Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
England
PE37 7LJ

The Best Western George Hotel, Swaffham

Accommodation Description:
The George Hotel Swaffham has 29 well appointed ensuite bedrooms and a delightful rosetted restaurant located in the historic market town of Swaffham the George Hotel is an ideal base to explore the North Norfolk coast including the Sandringham estate and Walsingham.Recently the George Hotel played host to the crew and cast of Kingdom the new ITV drama based in Swaffham otherwise known as Market Shipborough. Star Stephen Fry recommended Swaffham to the producers citing market towns as more revealing of what Britain is like than a city is

Locations used within Swaffham include Oakleigh House (as the offices of Kingdom and Kingdom) and the Greyhound pub (renamed The Startled Duck) amongst others.So why not join the stars and stay with us at the George Hotel Enjoy lunch or dinner in the Green Room restaurant which offers local and international cuisine or afternoon tea in the recently refurbished lounge.And don't forget the wonderful traditional local market on Saturdays



From: £40.00

Accommodation Rating: rating3 (about ratings)

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • Cots available
  • Car parking available onsite
  • Restaurant
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Telephone In Each Room
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Limited room service for hot food
  • Wake Up Call Available
  • Interconnecting rooms available
  • Doctor on call
  • Lounge Menu
  • Bar
  • [Channels] News
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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Directions:
The George Hotel is located on Station Street just off the square of the historic market town of Swaffham. On the crossroads of Norfolk equidistant between Kings Lynn to the west and the cathedral city of Norwich to the east The George Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the nearby attractions of Royal Sandringham Fakenham Races the famous Thursford Collection and the stunning beaches of the North Norfolk coast. From Norwich : Take the A47 and follow the signs to Swaffham.From London: M11 to A11 taking the A1065 at Mildenhall Roundabout and follow signs to Swaffham.


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