Eat, shop and stay

The Victoria

The Victoria is a 4 star hotel ideally situated moments from the golden sands of Holkham beach and at the gates of Holkham Park – a perfect location to discover Norfolk’s windswept coastline, seaside towns and spectacular wildlife.

We have twenty individually decorated rooms across two historical buildings. Our rooms range from small, cosy doubles to large luxury suites, and we welcome dogs in our rooms in the main building (including the restaurant).

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do here at The Victoria, from heating the building with woodchip from Holkham Estate, to closing the loop on compostables. In 2016, we received a Gold Green Tourism Award and we continue to keep sustainability at the core of our business through our action plan, WONDER.

Our proudest achievement, and arguably our main attraction, is the food we serve in our restaurant, for which we received two AA Rosettes in 2023. Head Chef Michael Chamberlain works with local producers to create delicious menus based on the three key principles of fresh, local, and seasonal.

Whether you are looking for a restful break away in the stunning Norfolk countryside, or to sample the local delights of our restaurant menu, we would be delighted to welcome you to The Victoria and look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Holkham Experience Spring Break Offer

Enjoy the best of Holkham this spring with our three night stay offer, until 22nd June! Find out more.

Dining

The Victoria’s carefully curated menu showcases the very best locally sourced ingredients. The quality of our ingredients is paramount, whether it be fish, shellfish or samphire from the North Norfolk coast, beef from our farms, lamb or pork from one of our farm tenants or vegetables from Holkham’s Walled Garden. In the winter, we serve wild game from the family shoot and venison from the estate’s herd of Fallow Deer.

Our orangery offers magnificent views over the Holkham National Nature Reserve, while our restaurant provides a cosier feel where, in the cooler months, you can warm up by our log fire.

Our restaurant is open for lunch and dinner to all. We do recommend pre-booking to avoid disappointment by calling us on 01328 711008, emailing victoria@holkham.co.uk or using our booking form below the menus.

Enjoy lunch or dinner with us…

Please use the form to check availability and book your table. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Rooms at The Victoria

Ten of The Victoria’s twenty bedrooms are located in the main building at The Vic. Here you will find double and twin rooms, alongside a deluxe attic room and an accessible ground floor bedroom too. We welcome dogs in the bedrooms within this building (at an additional charge of £10 per dog per night), as well as in our dining areas, so if you’re joining us for a holiday, there’s no need to leave your furry friend behind.

Room 1 – Hare Clump

This deluxe double room is located on the first floor of the main hotel and offers views of the Holkham National Nature Reserve. A large, light, and airy room, Hare Clump is perfect for those that desire a little more space, providing a comfortable king-sized bed, a seating area from which to admire the views, and room for an extra z bed or cot if required. In addition, this bedroom is dog friendly and suitable for four-legged friends of all sizes.

The interconnecting door can be opened to Room 2, making this a perfect option for families. Hare Clump can also be made into a twin room on request. The bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Additional features include tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge, desk, chest of drawers, stand-alone wardrobe, TV, and iron and ironing board.

Room 2 – Tutsia Clump

This deluxe double room is located on the first floor of the main hotel and provides the comfort of a king-sized bed, an attractive ornamental fireplace, a seating area in which to spend an afternoon relaxing, and additional space for a z bed or cot if required.

A large, bright, bedroom, Tutsia Clump is also dog friendly and is perfect for all sizes of four-legged friends. The interconnecting door can be opened to Room 1, making this a perfect option for families. Tutsia Clump can also be made into a twin room on request.

The bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request. Additional features include tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge, desk, stand-alone wardrobe, TV, and iron and ironing board.

Room 3 – Honk’s Pit

This snug room is the smallest in our hotel and is perfect for solo travellers, or those who have packed lightly. Located on the first floor of the main hotel, this light room overlooks the courtyard and provides a comfortable double bed, built-in wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The bathroom features a shower cubicle, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request. This bedroom can be interconnected with Room 4, making this a great option for families.

In addition, it is dog friendly, though due to its size it is better suited to Chihuahuas than Great Danes.

Room 4 – Crabbe Castle Pit

This classic double room is located on the first floor of the main hotel and features a comfortable king-sized bed, courtyard views, and armchair to recline in at your leisure.

The bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

A dog-friendly bedroom that is suitable for all types of furry friends, Crabbe Castle Pit can also interconnect with Room 3 making it a great choice for families.

Additional features include ample storage, with built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Room 5 – Scarborough

This classic double room is located on the first floor of the main hotel and offers picturesque views of the Holkham National Nature Reserve.

A light room perfect for those wishing to relax and take in the beautiful natural surroundings, it offers a comfortable king-sized bed, an armchair from which to enjoy the views, ample storage with a chest of drawers and built-in wardrobe, desk, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The bathroom offers a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Scarborough is a dog friendly bedroom and is a suitable size for all types of furry friends.

Room 6 – Water Mire

This classic double room is located on the first floor of the main hotel and boasts wonderful views of the Holkham National Nature Reserve.

A perfect room for those wanting a peaceful space from which to explore the local area, it offers a comfortable king-sized bed, an armchair providing you a relaxing spot to enjoy the views, a chest of drawers, stand-alone wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Water Mire offers a large bathroom where you can enjoy both a walk-in shower and a relaxing soak in a freestanding bath. The bathroom also offers local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

This bedroom is also dog friendly, though due to the floor space it would be better suited to those with smaller four-legged friends.

Room 7 – Mouse Hill

This cosy double room is located on the first floor of the main hotel and overlooks the Orangery rooftop and into the woods beyond.

It provides a comfortable king-sized bed, wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The light and airy bathroom features a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

In addition, Mouse Hill is a dog-friendly bedroom suitable for all types of four-legged friends.

Room 8 – Blunt’s Corner

This classic double room is located on the ground floor in the courtyard of the main hotel and features a comfortable king-sized bed, desk, a stand-alone wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Located a few steps down from our car park and accessible through our courtyard, this bedroom is perfect for those with additional mobility requirements as it features a stand-alone shower, toilet with handrails, and a lowered sink.

It also contains a separate bath, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat and shower seat upon request.

In addition, this bedroom is a dog-friendly room suitable for all shapes and sizes of pooches.

Room 9 – Hanging Fallow

This deluxe double is in the attic on the second floor of the main hotel and provides a calm and secluded space perfect for relaxing and unwinding. Sloping ceilings on roof rafters provide a cosy feel (with the lowest vertical wall being 80cm high) and the room features a comfortable double bed with space for an additional z bed or cot if required.

There is also an armchair, desk, built-in wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The spacious and light bathroom contains a stand-alone shower and the opportunity to have a relaxing soak in a freestanding bath, as well as local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Hanging Fallow is a dog-friendly bedroom but due to the steep stairs may not be suitable for older four-legged friends.

Room 10 – Joe’s Stop

This deluxe double is located in the attic on the second floor of the main hotel and features sloped ceiling on roof rafters, with the lowest vertical wall being 80cm high.

A large two room bedroom featuring two bathrooms, Joe’s Stop is perfect for families.

The main bedroom provides a comfortable king-sized bed and an ensuite containing a bath. The adjacent bedroom features a single bed, with space for a z bed if required and is located opposite a large bathroom containing a stand-alone bath and separate walk-in shower.

Both bathrooms contain local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request, while the bedroom features built-in wardrobes, desk, armchair, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Although this is a dog-friendly room, due to the steep stairs it may not be suitable for older or less able furry friends.

Rooms in Ancient House

The remaining ten bedrooms are found in Ancient House, a building located opposite The Vic, just 80 metres away. Guests staying here can relax in the peaceful, private walled rose garden, while also enjoying the benefits of wining and dining in the main hotel. Ancient House makes the ideal setting for a special get-together, and can be reserved in its entirety for weddings and special occasions. Unfortunately dogs are not able to stay in the Ancient House bedrooms.

Room 11 – Bush Close

This luxury suite located on the ground floor of Ancient House is perfect for anyone looking for something extra special.

A bright and airy bedroom featuring large windows offering peaceful views of the front and rear garden, Bush Close provides a comfortable king-sized bed and ample floor space for two cots or z beds if required.

There is a separate seating area providing armchairs and a comfortable sofa which can be converted into a sofa bed, or used for lounging away the afternoon with a good book.

In addition, there are two large built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers, two TV’s, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The bathroom benefits from a bath and luxurious walk-in shower, as well as local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request. Bush Close is a stunning suite perfect as a bridal room, for a special occasion, or for families.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 12 – Waterden

This classic double room is located on the ground floor of Ancient House and overlooks the rear garden.

The room features a comfortable king-sized bed, an attractive ornamental fire surround, a seating area from which to relax and enjoy the view, desk, stand-alone wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Waterden can also be made into a twin room on request.

The bathroom features a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 13 – Cow Planting

This classic double room is located on the ground floor of Ancient House, though is accessed by one step leading down to the bedroom door and looks out of the front of the building.

The bedroom benefits from a comfortable king-sized bed, ample storage with two large built-in wardrobes, a seating area, desk, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Cow Planting can also be made into a twin room upon request. The bathroom features a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 14 – Wilbrahams

This luxury suite provides something extra special to your stay and is perfect for those looking to really make themselves feel at home.

Split across two levels, Wilbrahams offers a downstairs living room area featuring a comfortable sofa, which can also be made into a sofa bed, armchairs, a Smart TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge. There is also a toilet and wash basin downstairs.

Upstairs is a large spacious bedroom with a view of The Victoria. The room offers a king-sized bed, TV, a big walk-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, and a light and airy ensuite where you can enjoy a walk-in shower or a soak in the freestanding bath. There are local toiletries for your enjoyment, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Due to the generous size of this room, there is the possibility for an extra cot or z bed if required making it a fantastic choice for a family, or for a couple looking to settle in a home away from home.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 15 – Dale Hole

This cosy double room is located on the ground floor of Ancient House and offers views of the rear garden.

The bedroom features a comfortable king-sized bed, desk, stand-alone wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The bathroom contains a bath with overhead shower, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request. Dale Hole is perfect for those looking for a cosy and quiet getaway.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 16 – Lime Kiln

This luxury suite provides ample space and is perfect for those looking for something a little different.

Split across two levels, Lime Kiln offers a ground floor, accessed by one step leading to the bedroom door, the bedroom features views of the front garden, a comfortable king-sized bed, armchair, chest of drawers, desk, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

Lime Kiln can also be made into a twin room upon request. The ensuite contains a freestanding bath and walk-in shower, as well as local toiletries and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Upstairs are armchairs and a comfortable sofa, which can be made into a sofa bed, or used for relaxing and watching the Smart TV in the evening.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 17 – Fushia

This deluxe double room is located on the ground floor of Ancient House and is one of the most historical rooms at The Victoria. In 1810, the southern end of the building became a bakery, which served the village of Holkham for 100 years.

The beautiful bakery bread oven still remains in this room now used as a unique feature. The bedroom features an entrance hallway with two steps leading to a comfortable king-sized bed, seating area, chest of drawers, small built-in wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

This spacious room also provides the opportunity for a cot or z bed if required.

The bathroom contains a bath with overhead shower and a large walk-in shower, as well as local toiletries and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Fushia is a beautiful deluxe room providing a real sense of the magic of Holkham and its fascinating history.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 18 – Pistol Club

This classic double room is located on the ground floor of Ancient House and looks over the rear garden.

The bedroom features a comfortable king-sized bed, armchair, chest of drawers, stand-alone wardrobe, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The bathroom offers a bath with shower overhead, local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 19 – Emmerdale

This luxury suite adds something a little extra to your stay and offers a sense of feeling right at home.

Emmerdale is located on the first floor of Ancient House with the bedroom offering lovely views of The Victoria.

It also features a comfortable king-sized bed, ample storage with two large built-in wardrobes and a chest of drawers, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The large ensuite provides the opportunity to enjoy the walk-in shower or have a luxurious soak in a freestanding bath, as well as local toiletries, and an anti-slip mat upon request.

This apartment-like suite also features a lounge area, providing two armchairs and a comfortable sofa, which can be made into a sofa bed, or used to relax and watch the TV after a day of exploring the local area.

This bedroom is perfect for those looking to kick back, relax, and really feel at home.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Room 20 – Bones Belt

This deluxe double room is located on the first floor of Ancient House and has views over the rear garden.

A spacious bedroom featuring a comfortable king-sized bed, an armchair from which to enjoy the view, stand-alone wardrobe, desk, TV, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary beverages in the mini fridge.

The large, light bathroom provides a sense of luxury either enjoying the walk-in shower or a soak in the freestanding bath, as well as local toiletries and an anti-slip mat upon request.

Bones Belt is a perfect room for those looking for a double room with plenty of space and privacy.

Please note that the bedrooms at the Ancient House does not allow dogs. If you wish to come and stay with your four-legged friend please explore our bedrooms at The Victoria.

Prices for stays

Rates differ depending on the season, the size of the room and the number of guests staying. Rooms vary from our cosy size to our large family suites.

Our tariffs can include bed and breakfast only, or you can opt for dinner to be included too.

To check availability and prices for your preferred dates, please click on the button below.

Holkham Experience Spring Break Offer

With Holkham Park just five minutes’ walk away and Holkham Hall a 15-minute stroll, a visit to all the attractions is a must when you stay at The Victoria.

This spring, visit them for free with our ‘Holkham Experience Spring Break’, available from 23rd March to 22nd June.

Stay for three nights or more in a classic or deluxe room and you’ll enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast plus complimentary entry to Holkham Hall (open Monday, Thursday and Sunday), Holkham Stories and the Walled Garden for £330 per night (based on two sharing).

You’ll get 10% discount at the gift shop and three cafés too!

This offer is only available by phone. Please call us on 01328 711008 to get your Holkham Experience in the diary this spring!

Winter Cosy Stay Offer

Enjoy peace, tranquility, bracing walks, delicious dinners and roaring fires with a cosy stay at The Victoria. Join us for a revitalising break in one of our delightful deluxe or classic rooms with dinner and breakfast all included for £300 per night for two people.

Minimum stay is two nights. You’ll be given the best room available at the time of booking. Offer is valid for new bookings only. Valid for stays between 2nd January and 20th March.

This offer is only available by phone. Please call us on 01328 711008 to book your cosy stay.

What our customers say about The Vic

‘The receptionists were so helpful, accommodating and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay. So genuinely dog friendly, with beds, bowls and treats for the dogs. The room was beautiful and spotless. The restaurant and bar staff were helpful and friendly. The location is the best. A very special treat but worth it.’

Maria Ingram, Google Review

What our customers say about The Vic

‘We have just returned from a 3 night stay with our 2 dogs. As ever all of the staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good and it’s such a great base for a lot of long and varied walks. The Coasthopper bus stops right outside which means you can walk as far as you want without worrying about the return leg. We have already booked our next visit.’

Tracy F, Tripadvisor Review

What our customers say about The Vic

‘We enjoyed another great two night stay at The Victoria Inn. The staff and management were friendly and professional. The food was superb and of the highest standard of quality and service. It was on a par with top restaurants we have eaten at in London. And our dog was made very welcomed. We’ve booked again for next year, this time with our family!’

Barbara, Tripadvisor Review

What our customers say about The Vic

‘The staff were attentive without being intrusive, were scrupulously polite and thoroughly professional.  Our room – No. 2 – was light, spacious and well kept.  The food was excellent – beautifully cooked and served – and I note that much of it was sourced from the Holkham estate and that was evident from the taste. Suffice it to say, my wife and I look forward to returning to the Victoria, probably next year.’

Dick Kirby

Wedding packages

If you are considering holding your wedding at Holkham, we would be thrilled to host you at The Victoria and Ancient House. Beautiful accommodation, delicious local food and a location just minutes from Holkham’s stunning wedding venues, The Vic is the perfect place to enjoy those special before and after moments.

To find out more about the accomodation packages we can offer you for your special day, please get in touch with The Victoria’s Wedding Coordinator.

For all wedding day enquiries, please speak to Holkham’s dedicated wedding team.

 

Sustainability: WONDER

The Victoria is committed to being environmentally and ethically responsible, in line with Holkham’s WONDER strategy.

In 2016, we received a Gold Green Tourism Award. Below are a few examples of how we keep sustainability at the core of our business operations.

We heat the hotel from a biomass boiler fuelled exclusively by Holkham woodchip to heat the hotel: the woodland is certified under the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS).

Our LED lights are powered by certified renewable energy sources. Our gardens support biodiversity with native, pollinator-friendly plants.

Wherever possible, our ingredients come from local suppliers within a 50-mile radius. Many come from the estate itself, including venison, beef, lamb and vegetables.

Our food, plant waste and compostable packaging is composted, forming a nutrient-rich compost used in the Walled Garden.

We have four EV chargers here at The Victoria for guests to use.

In-room massages

We are sorry but in-room massages are currently unavailable. There are great spas and beauticians in the local area – please ask our reception team for recommendations. Thank you.

Want to find out more?

Ready to book, or intrigued and want to ask a few questions? Get in touch with our lovely reception team.

 

The Victoria at Holkham Limited

Registered office: The Victoria at Holkham Limited, Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB. Registered in England. Company Reg. No. 4168945. VAT Reg. No. 770 8956 83