The Ship Inn

King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Inn
+44 (0)1485 210333
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Per night
£145 - £260
Bedroom

9 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

Per night
£145 - £260

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£145 - £260 per night

The Experience

You’re on the coast road, a ten-minute walk from Brancaster beach, and this bustling bolthole for drinks, super food and cosy bedrooms. Settle in to the bar with a pint of Moon Gazer Ale or a delicious cocktail while you take a peek at the menu – the food is locally sourced, brimming with freshly caught fish and innovative Mediterranean-inspired combinations, and the dining atmosphere is relaxed and informal. There’s cheeky bar food too.

Bedrooms upstairs are a treat, each different, each bed topped with a fat mattress and rug; find splashes of subtle colour, quirky artwork, Roberts speakers, coffee machines, fabulous bathrooms, some with roll-top baths, and Norfolk Natural Living soaps and lotions. A brilliant refuge and a fun place to end a glorious day on the beach, or walking the coast path.

In summer you’ll be on the terrace, glass of local ale in hand, perhaps tucking into a Norfolk Black chicken cooked on the rotisserie.

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We think you'll love

  • Following the coast path east beside vast beaches and bird-rich salt marsh, then catching the Coasthopper bus back to Brancaster
  • Enjoying a breezy winter dog walk on the beach before hunkering down in the cosy bar
  • The glorious food – seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired and with a focus on Norfolk produce
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You should know

  • Dogs are not allowed in all of the rooms, so do check
  • The front-facing rooms may hear a bit of road noise

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £145
5 Twin/doubles
From £145
4 Doubles
From £145

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends. Extra beds available.
Closed
19-29 January; Mon & Tues January to mid-February.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, £15 per dog per night.

Meals
Starters from £9.50. Mains from £18.50. Desserts from £9.50. Sunday lunch from £26.50.

Reviews

Smack on the coast path and a stroll from glorious Brancaster beach, this 18th-century inn reopened in May 2025 following a stylish refurbishment by Siobhan and Caitriona Peyton, who also own Sculthorpe Mill near Fakenham. It's a cosy bolthole and a fun place to be after a day on the beach – come for Norfolk ales, modern British pub food, quirky boutique rooms and a very relaxed vibe.
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Location

The neighbourhood

Just down the road you'll find Norfolk Lavender – wander the world-famous gardens, or head to Sandringham, open to visitors. Bird lovers will enjoy Titchwell Marsh nature reserve. Houghton Hall is close, as is Holkham. Hop in the car for 40 minutes and you'll reach King's Lynn, a classic seaport and market town with quaint streets and ancient landmarks – look out for the handsome Custom House.

Local points of interest from Siobhan

  • We're just a 10-minute walk from Brancaster beach. Many other wonderful beaches are a short drive away, including beautiful and unspoilt Holkham beach (25 mins) and Burnham Overy Staithe (20 mins), our personal favourite for a walk.
  • Houghton Hall hosts a range of exhibitions and events and is just a short drive away, as are the stately homes at Sandringham, Holkham and Blickling.
  • You can go paddle boarding and sailing in Brancaster, kite surfing in Hunstanton, or have a day out at Fakenham Racecourse or Norwich City Football Club.
  • Fakenham hosts a historic market every Thursday, and for those looking for retail therapy, nearby Burnham Market, Wells-next-the-Sea and Holt have lots of fabulous shops.
  • The area is fantastic for walking and cycling, with hundreds of public footpaths and quiet country lanes criss-crossing Norfolk.
  • The Hawk and Owl Trust’s Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers, is well worth a visit (25 mins).