About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Dower House in Fakenham offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms. Each room features a walk-in shower, free toiletries, and a TV. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor seating area, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a private check-in and check-out service, daily housekeeping, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. The property is highly rated for its breakfast and attentive host. Local Attractions: Norwich International Airport is 32 km away. Nearby attractions include Houghton Hall (21 km), Wells & Walsingham Light Railway (12 km), and Thursford Collection (12 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sally
United Kingdom“Most welcoming host, superb rooms, very good breakfast.”
Glenis
United Kingdom“Our host Elizabeth was very welcoming and our rooms were lovely. We enjoyed our breakfast.”
Richard
United Kingdom“A pleasant stay that bettered what I thought the accommodation would be like for the Thursford Christmas spectacular; a large country house, the bathroom was the best I've seen for a long while. Nice welcome on arrival.”
Janet
United Kingdom“Elizabeth was a wonderful host. Cleanliness was excellent and facilities in the room were very good.
Elizabeth was most helpful in suggesting somewhere to eat.
Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.”
Paul
United Kingdom“Excellent choice of food and a lovely dining room. Location was great.”
Michael
United Kingdom“Excellent b and b in a very handy location for touring the North Norfolk area and the coast. Liz is a wonderful host with lots of local knowledge and cooks a really good breakfast accompanied by freshly homemade bread and lots of other goodies....”
Heidi
United Kingdom“Dower House is a beautiful country house set in the North Norfolk countryside. Our host, Elizabeth, made us feel very welcome. Our room was comfortable, and the breakfasts were a real treat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”
Suesy
United Kingdom“Elizabeth was amazing; very welcoming with a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake. Motsy the lab was welcoming too; lots of tummy tickles wanted.
The bedroom was lovely, bright and clean; the bed was wonderfully comfortable; I slept really...”
Nicola
United Kingdom“Elizabeth is such a wonderful host and an absolute pleasure to meet and talk to. A beautiful house in an excellent location with a lovely breakfast. Comfy beds, very quiet and spacious room with restaurants and pubs just a short drive away.”
Simon
United Kingdom“Delightful house and setting. Extremely comfortable accd with excellent bed. Breakfasts comprehensive and delicious. Superb and entertaining hostess.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Elizabeth Savory
9.9
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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
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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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
