Situated in the rural Norfolk village of Hilborough, The Swan Inn offers traditional home-cooked food made from local ingredients. Its rooms provide private bathrooms and charming original features. Each room at the Swan Inn includes a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer. The traditional pub bar serves a range of ales, lagers, and wines surrounded by exposed beams and historic whitewashed walls. Guests can enjoy the weekly Sunday carvery. Free parking is available at The Swan, and both Castle Acre Priory and Oxburgh Hall are a 15-minute drive away. Gooderstone Water Gardens can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.6
High score for Hilborough
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dansmicha
    Sweden Sweden
    The beds where really comfortable. Really big plates in the resaurant. You need to try their wild burger. Was a taste experience. Really friendly staff.
  • Emma-jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location, fantastic staff and beautiful food.
  • M
    Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic value for money and very comfortable accommodation
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,044 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family run pub with rooms to let

Property information

The Swan is in the village of Hilborough which has very strong connections to Lord Nelson and his family. We have a full gluten free menu available for those who find it difficult to find somewhere to to go for a meal. We are a dog friendly and allow our guests to have their precious pets in the bedrooms and also in the bar area.

Neighbourhood information

The Hilborough Swan is located in the beautiful Norfolk country side with Thetford forest a short distance away for many good walks and wildlife.

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Swan Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • German
  • 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

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 07:00 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash The Swan Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

FAQs about The Swan Inn

  • The Swan Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at The Swan Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Apartment
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Swan Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Swan Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

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

  • Yes, The Swan Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Swan Inn is 0.6 miles from the centre of Hilborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.