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The Crown Hotel

The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1EX, England
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The Crown Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Just spent a couple of days here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The room was very spacious and comfortable. We had an evening meal which was fresh and excellent, they were very busy and also very efficient. The bar was very welcoming and cosy and we enjoyed an afternoon relaxing with a... More

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Kelly E, General Manager at The Crown Hotel, responded to this review
19 May 2013

My team and myself would like to thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and will strive to continue. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. More

Downham Market, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It was a quiet Monday and my wife and i both had the day free so a calming and thought provoking couple of hours in nearby Walsingham then on to the Crown for lunch....our second visit to this establishment. What can i say....on arrival we were warmly greeted by a young man at the bar who served us our drinks.... More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Just returned from a two night stay at the Crown, and cannot recommend it highly enough. It is in a lovely location, overlooking a village green. Room was very comfortable, well equipped with nice little touches. Public areas like the bar and restaurant had a great buzz, and the food so good we did not bother going anywhere else. What... More

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Baldock, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I was looking for somewhere in Wells to stay with my mum and my dog and called up the Crown as they are dog friendly. I am so pleased I did as they were running a special offer and we managed to get a family room, including breakfast and the dog for £60 (on a Sunday night). On arrival the... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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9 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We only popped in for a couple of drinks but would certainly return, the menu looked pretty tempting and they were certainly busy for what seemed like a quiet week elsewhere in town. Seemed like a good atmosphere in the bar and the eatery area looked good too. We'd definitely go back another time to try out the food.

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Kelly E, General Manager at The Crown Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for the great feedback. Myself and my team are very pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your recent visit to the Crown Hotel and we look forward to seeing you again soon. More

Lincoln
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13 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Visited The Crown during a recent stay in Wells. We stayed in nearby apartments so I cannot comment on the rooms, however the bar and restaurant were excellent. There's a small bar area that's got a good pubby feel to it. 3-4 ales - Adnams, 2 of their own Kiwi ales and a guest beer also went on whilst we... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The Crown delivers friendly, quality service with excellent food and a great atmosphere. Our room was spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated, with a good-sized bathroom with bath and separate shower. We ate in on both evenings, and were impressed. There is an emphasis on local sourcing of food, and certainly we found the ingredients fresh and natural. Also, the cooked... More

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London
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Beautiful location and rooms with real English character. Very friendly staff. Food is top notch with lots of local fish (biggest oysters I've ever seen), local cheese and other produce. I don't agree with the complaints about small portions.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The staff were very welcoming, attentive and professional. The accommodation and service were first class. We felt at home instantly. The food was excellent both at dinner and breakfast. One particularly nice touch was a complementary cream tea laid on for patrons in the afternoon. Happy to recommend this lovely old hotel to anyone looking for period charm and freindly... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I stayed here for one night, I was visiting my brother who was staying in a cottage nearby. The room was lovely, enormous four poster bed (rm4 I think) and quirky steps down to the bathroom which was small but had everything you need. Had to be careful not to grab the radiator as you went down the steps as... More

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  • Dining room(6)
  • Very busy(4)
  • Short break(3)

Additional Information about The Crown Hotel

Address: The Buttlands, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1EX, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Norfolk > Wells-next-the-Sea
Amenities:
Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Wells-next-the-Sea
Price Range: ££
Also Known As:
The Crown Hotel Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk

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