Nine miles north of King’s Lynn just off the lovely A149 North Norfolk coastal route, Snettisham is one of the quieter and least commercialised villages in the area, and unlike neighbours such as Burnham Market has not yet been colonised by those fleeing London. There are modern holiday parks along the seaward side of the A149, but the village proper is a lovely spot with its feet firmly in the 14th century, evidenced by two structures dating from that era, St Mary’s church (albeit much restored in later periods) and the delightful Rose and Crown Inn, everyone’s whitewashed vision of a country pub. To complete the picture of the idyllic village there is a lovely Elizabethan Hall in the centre, and a spacious village green that doubles as cricket pitch. Many buildings in the village are constructed in the local carrstone, whose ferrous content gives the properties the colour that gives rise to their local nickname of gingerbread houses. St Mary’s is a spectacular example of (unusually for Norfolk) the decorated style of church architecture, its spire rising 175 feet to dominate the landscape around it, perhaps acting as a beacon for the tens of thousands of geese homing in on the nearby RSPB sanctuary every winter. Geese and visitors alike benefit from the sheltered location of the village, west facing over the Wash and so largely protected from the biting east winds that cut through much of the county’s coastline.
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Places to Stay near Snettisham
Queen Victoria (0.03 miles)
The Feathers Hotel (2.69 miles)
In the small Norfolk village of Dersingham, only a mile (1.6 km) from the Royal Sandringham Estate, this former coaching inn offers en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and 3 ... More
Heacham Manor Hotel (2.71 miles)
This charming Grade II listed house, steeped in history and dating back from the 16th century, has been carefully restored and converted into a luxury boutique hotel with lovely gardens and golf course. Heacham Manor ... More | visit website
Searles Leisure Resort (3.56 miles)
Searles Leisure Resort has so much to offer, young and old alike. A warm welcome will be had by all guests and our facilities are second to none, only 200 Meters from Norfolk's beautiful beaches. ... More | visit website
Norfolk Holiday Homes (4.11 miles)
We have a varied selection of holiday homes along the North West Norfolk Coast and Countryside, all close to numerous places of interest and many other holiday amenities. Large, small, modern or traditional. Bungalows, houses, cottages and apartments ... More | visit website
Marine Hotel (4.12 miles)
Golden Lion (4.18 miles)
The Gables (4.22 miles)
The Shellbrooke (4.30 miles)
The Shellbrooke is a small and friendly boutique hotel that benefited from a total refurbishment and renovation in Jan 2011. The result is an absolutely beautiful luxury building, full of ... More
Lodge Hotel & Restaurant (4.93 miles)
Situated amid quaint country cottages in the village of Old Hunstanton on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, The Lodge is just 400 yards from beautiful, quiet sandy beaches, providing the perfect environment for wonderful walks ... More | visit website
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