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| Ffolkes Arms Hotel and Country Club. The Ffolkes Arms at Hillington is a friendly family hotel which offers first class accommodation and a wide range of services and facilities.  The Hotel which bears the name of the Ffolkes Family was constructed over three hundred years ago, during the time of the Hovall family, who were the original owners of Hillington Hall. The gatehouse of which is just a hundred yards down the road.This Estate, at one time, extended to over 8000 acres, and originally included the land on which the hotel now stands. The Ffolkes family acquired the estate shortly after 1678 when a Martin Ffolkes, who was then Attorney-General to Queen Catherine, wife of Charles II, married, Dorothy Hovell daughter of Sir William Hovell. The Ffolkes coat-of-arms can be seen portrayed on the Inn sign at the front of the hotel and in the entrance way prior to arrival at the hotel reception. The hotel became well known as a very popular Coaching Inn, being located on the main Mailing Route from the Midlands in to Norwich. For a period of time the attic rooms of the hotel were used as an overnight Gaol for the prison carriages on their way to the prison in Norwich. There are many rumours that the property is haunted by a young nanny, who apparently threw herself out of one of the attic bedrooms during the later part of the 19th century and was embedded on the iron railings which then ran along in front of the Inn. |
| Our situation Hillington is ideally placed, being just 8 miles from the medieval market town of King's Lynn, which now has a thriving shopping centre, and also offers regular rail connections to London. The line is now electrified, thus bringing added benefits and comfort for travellers to and from West Norfolk. There are many local attractions nearby; The Royal Estate at Sandringham is just 12 miles away, Houghton Hall 4 miles, Castle Acre Priory 10 miles, Walsingham Shrine 15 miles, Thursford 18 miles, Peddars Way 4 miles, The Coast 6 miles. Also the market towns of Fakenham and Swaffham are nearby, with Norwich being just a further 34 miles down the road. Come and enjoy Norfolks breathtaking scenery which provides an ideal setting for such outdoor pursuits as bird watching, wild fowling, walking, riding, sailing, golf and fishing. |
| Our Facilities The hotel has a functions suite fully equipped with the very latest audio and video facilities complimented by sophisticated lighting systems. This facility is ideal for conferences, business meetings, private parties and especially weddings.  The hotel is proud of its large Carvery-style restaurant , which also offers a full a la carte menu. Adjacent to the restaurant there are two comfortably furnished bars, one complete with open log fire. Being a freehouse, the Ffolkes Arms offers full bar facilities with a wide range of beers and real ales.   Families are made especially welcome - the hotel has a large patio and landscaped gardens, with outside bar and barbecue in operation during the summer months. There is also a play area for the children. |
| Our accommodation Without losing any of the charm of the original Coaching Inn, the hotel has been completely modernised, and a fine accommodation wing is situated where the stables once stood. This now provides the hotel with 20 bedrooms, all tastefully furnished, and complete with en suite facilities. The rooms also ensure added comfort; each having twin or double beds, remote control colour television, direct dial telephone, tea making facilities, hair dryer and trouser press. Within this wing, on the ground floor, one bedroom has been fully equipped to cater for disabled residents wishing to stay at the hotel. Personal service and close attention to detail are keynotes of our success to date. You will find our staff are skilled, helpful but unobtrusive, thus ensuring a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. |
| Hotel Tariff Single occupancy from £50.00 per room Double bedroom from £70.00 per room (Double or twin bedded) Twin bedroom from £70.00 per room Triple Bedroom from £80.00 per room (3 single beds) Family bedroom (1 Double and 1 Single) £85.00 per room (1 Double and 1 Bunk Bed) £90.00 per room Honeymoon Suite £85.00 per room (with a bottle of sparkling wine) Daily room tariff includes continental or full English breakfast and 17.5% VAT. All bedrooms are en suite with shower and/or bath Remote control television Direct dial telephone/clock radio Complimentary tea and coffee facilities Hairdryer Trouser press Specially equipped bedroom for the disabled guest All bedrooms are non smoking Guest parking Breakfast 7.00am - 9.30am Meals 12.00pm - 10pm Pre bookings advisable for a Saturday evening or Sunday lunch in the restaurant All credit cards welcome. |
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