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Recruiting Sergeant

3.5 star property
Escape to nature and fuel up for adventure. Connect over breakfast or drinks at this charming retreat.

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Recruiting Sergeant, nestled in a national park, offers an immersive experience with cooked-to-order breakfast and a restaurant. Explore the surrounding nature reserve or unwind at the bar while staying connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is €127
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Norwich, Recruiting Sergeant is in a national park. Norfolk Snowsports Club and High Ash Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hoveton Hall Gardens and BeWILDerwood. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Badminton at Blyth Jex or Carrow Road Stadium. Visit our Norwich travel guide
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Norwich Road, Horstead, Norwich, England, NR12 7EE

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads black and white windmill landscape
    Norfolk Broads
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts which includes interior views and art
    University of East Anglia
    18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Great place for walking, birdwatching and photography.
    Norfolk Coast
    21 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Some superb sunsets at Cromer on a regular basis.
    Cromer Beach
    28 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    20 min drive - 34.0 km

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

Guest house near Norfolk Broads
At Recruiting Sergeant, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Recruiting Sergeant offer amenities, such as WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Recruiting Sergeant Inn Norwich
Recruiting Sergeant Norwich
Inn Recruiting Sergeant Norwich
Norwich Recruiting Sergeant Inn
Inn Recruiting Sergeant
Recruiting Sergeant Inn
Recruiting Sergeant Norwich
Recruiting Sergeant Norwich
Recruiting Sergeant Guesthouse
Recruiting Sergeant Guesthouse Norwich

Frequently asked questions

Is Recruiting Sergeant pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Recruiting Sergeant?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Recruiting Sergeant on 9 Mar 2026 start from €127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Recruiting Sergeant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Recruiting Sergeant?

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

What time is check-out at Recruiting Sergeant?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Recruiting Sergeant located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is steps from Norfolk Broads and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Wroxham Miniature Worlds. Wroxham Barns and Hoveton Hall Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Recruiting Sergeant Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Recommend to anyone

Lovely rooms ad food , lovely friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly helpful staff, clean room, outstanding breakfast. Couldn’t be better👍
Full English Breakfast 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Claire

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

Amazing food

Amazing stay with amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Wondeful stay

Amazing food and super friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

Richard

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

Lovely stay

A lovely stay, extremely friendly staff, excellent food. Very good location for exploring Norfolk.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Abeel

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No words explain this stay food was stunning and room was cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent variety and quality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really welcoming breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great 2 Day Stay

Great B&B with fantastic restaurant, quality food and large portions. The staff were brilliant and so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

Michelle

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

Doggy frendly

Very nice room food lovely and good we could take the dog 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

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