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Recruiting Sergeant

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Norwich guest house

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Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Norwich Road, Horstead, Norwich, England, NR12 7EE
  • Place, Norfolk Broads
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwich Cathedral
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Norwich

In Norwich .A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Norfolk Broads and 6 miles (10 km) of Wroxham Barns. Hoveton Hall Gardens and City of Norwich Aviation Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwich Cathedral - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • University of East Anglia - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 20 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 34 min drive - 39.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hoveton and Wroxham Station - 5 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Recruiting Sergeant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chequers Hainford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rising sun - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Recruiting Sergeant

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Norwich guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Norwich guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Recruiting Sergeant offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Recruiting Sergeant to the airport?

Recruiting Sergeant is 7.9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Recruiting Sergeant have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Recruiting Sergeant.

How close is Recruiting Sergeant to the beach?

This guesthouse is 12.5 mi (29-min drive) from Bacton Beach and 12.7 mi (30-min drive) from Mundesley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Recruiting Sergeant offer free breakfast?

Recruiting Sergeant offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Recruiting Sergeant?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Recruiting Sergeant?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Recruiting Sergeant?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Recruiting Sergeant have a pool?

Recruiting Sergeant does not have a pool.

Does Recruiting Sergeant have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Recruiting Sergeant have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Recruiting Sergeant to downtown Norwich?

Recruiting Sergeant is 0.1 mi away from Horstead.

Recruiting Sergeant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Ours was at the top, it was a hot night and heat rises! We did have the windows open but it’s quite a busy road so lots of road noise. The blind also let in a lot of light too and if light sensitive there was a bright green light shinning in the ceiling. Bed very comfortable as were the pillows. Restaurant packed and the food was good. I had the roast and my husband had the mutton curry - huge potions. Staff very helpful and smiley but rushed off their feet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accommodation and food

A lovely midweek stay and an exceptional evening meal and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JUST BRILLIANT

This is the third occasion we have stayed at The Recruiting Sergeant and hopefully it won't be the last. We received a prompt and friendly check-in on arrival and were shown to our first-floor room which was a good size, as was the bathroom. Both were spotless and were kept that way for the duration of our 4 night stay. Overlooking the road caused us no concerns. Great choice of good quality food for breakfast and we had our evening meal there on 3 of the 4 nights. Superb choice of food and wine which us well-cooked, plentiful, and served by well-mannered and good-humoured staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Albuquerque

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent base to explore North Norfolk. Very good dining experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Quaint Pub with High Standard of Dining

I stopped for one night on business and found it to be a real gem. Lovely friendly team and amazing restaurant with high end menu choices and very well cheffed food. It was Tuesday evening and they looked fully booked for food which said a lot to me. Great selection of beers too. Parking on site was free and had a lovely breakfast in the morning nd great chat with the owner in relation to its aerospace connections. Overall would stay again 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Amazing food. Basic rooms

The rooms are basic, and as a repeat customer I know this. No shower in this particular room, but a large bath. Biggest issue - room was freezing with no way to tweak heating. No iron in the room either.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing food

Amazing stay with amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property

Hotel was very nice but really busy so parking was an issue. We had the attic room which had a low slanted ceiling which I wouldn’t want to stay in again. No WiFi code given and bathroom too hot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We choose this venue as a base to explore Norfolk for a weekend, the location makes it an easy drive to the beach. We couldn't fault the food it was amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful :) The best thing about our room was the under floor heating in the bathroom, the rest of the room was just adequate, could do with a little bit of an up grade. The upstairs and leading to the bedrooms just looked a little shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely rooms amazing food

Lovely rooms ,lovely staff ,food amazing and breakfast was so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abeel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food. Staff go above and beyond and the rooms are impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs K M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely two night stay. Room good and well fitted out. Food great but beware it’s over generous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room food and staff really nice ! Breakfast was outstanding served by a lovely lady
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. Great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

P A

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here. The room we had overlooked the car park at the front but no problem whatsoever. Decent size room with good sized bathroom. Clean and tidy with good storage space. We first visited for an evening meal a few years ago and were impressed by both the welcome we got, and also the quality and variety of the food. Nothing has changed in that time with standards being just as high. Convenient for Norwich, the Broads and the coast, and serving an excellent breakfast, I can recommend The Recruiting Sergeant to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service friendly staff ,lovely bar restaurant and a great room for our stay. Room was on the front but there was no traffic noise disturbance overnight. Overall a Brilliant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in May 2024