The Three Swallows Cley

Hotels
8.1 (605 reviews)
Newgate Green , Cley , gb

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Pet bowls
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quality food
Friendly staff
Nice location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Small rooms
Damp and dusty in places
Noise from fans

Categories

Cleanliness
7.36
Multiple mentions of small, dusty, and damp areas in rooms, suggesting a need for improvement.
Service
8.63
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.37
Location near the medieval church and close to village center is well regarded.
Room Quality
7.62
Rooms noted as comfortable but with mentions of being small or having some issues.
Amenities
7.85
Standard amenities provided with some praises on cleanliness and comfort.
Value for Money
8.01
Generally good value, although some rooms may feel small for longer stays.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Consistently praised for excellent meals and breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
8.23
Overall enjoyable stays mentioned repeatedly with some minor draw-backs.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:41

Property Description

Charming Accommodation near Historic Sites

Convenient Location: Located just a short distance from Blickling Hall, Houghton Hall, and other historic landmarks, The Three Swallows Cley offers a convenient stay for exploring the area.

Comfortable Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, a cozy garden, and a welcoming bar during your stay. The rooms are well-equipped with modern facilities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and comfortable bedding.

Delicious Dining Options: Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the family-friendly restaurant, offering Full English/Irish, vegetarian, or vegan options to cater to all preferences.

Experience a delightful stay at The Three Swallows Cley and book your accommodation now to explore the beauty of Cley next the Sea and its surroundings.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 605 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.36
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 8.23
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Malcolm • couple • gb
9
Great find.
Pros:

We wanted a typical English country pub and that is exactly what we got. Great location, great staff, great food. The room in the courtyard was on the small side but had everything we needed. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

Cons:

There was nothing not to like

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Monk • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Niki • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely location, friendly owners good food

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
6
Pros:

We stayed for two nights .food w
as 10,10 .
Room needs up dating and definitely needs some thing at window as not very private and water runs down them hosts lovely people. X

Cons:

The bedding the quilt was to big for cover so had lump down the sides .

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed it, would recommend it
Pros:

Loved Cley, walk into village was interesting - over church and by road. Room was warm, staff were good and food was good

Cons:

Pub was a bit chilly and room was very compact

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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pia • couple • gb
10
One night staff
Pros:

Very welcoming, room was clean and warm. Perfect walking distance to start of the circular walk. Food was lovely and plentiful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Brendon • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at the The Three Swallows, very comfortable and clean.
And nice and quiet.
Good shower and a nice outdoor space to sit and enjoy a drink from the bar on a warm evening.
Superb breakfast .
We also had an evening meal in the pub, which was also excellent.
I've been to the area many times but have not stayed here before, but it will definitely be the first place I look when I'm visiting Norfolk again .

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Other than this, the food was delicious and staff were welcoming. I would stay again.
Pros:

Beautiful location, lovely interiors both pub and room

Cons:

I arrived at 5pm in January and the heating hadn’t been turned on in advance in my room. It was uncomfortably cold.
It took about 90 minutes to get to temperature . It would have been much better if staff had flicked the heating switch prior to my pre booked arrival

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great modern but olde feel. The food was great and a clever tempting menu. Even the cocktails, which can be hit and miss elsewhere hit the mark. Despite limited staff and a busy night, they stepped up and very good service. Room modern with nice feature beams. Would stay again.

Cons:

The only real annoyance was the struggle to get wifi. Eventually we were helped with it but it only worked in the bar area, not in the room. Therefore, no netflix etc promoted on the site, which was a shame. Coat hanger in the way of TV, too.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Owners and staff were warm, thoughtful ang welcoming. The room was small but clean and had everything needed, including a good selection of fresh tea and coffee.
Wonderfully traditional yet modernised pub. The food was superb, exceeding my expectations for choice, quality and value. I could not recommend this highly enough. Thank you for a most enjoyable visit.
Philip

Cons:

The room I had was great for 1 but would feel small for 2

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
9
Pros:

We had a wonderful one night stay, the owners and the staff made us feel very welcome.
We ate in their restaurant, and the food was excellent!

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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jo • couple • gb
10
lovely!
Pros:

delicious

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
a great place to stay on the Norfolk coast.
Pros:

The location is excellent with a view across the green and not far from the village. It is a peaceful spot near the North Norfolk coast. The choice for breakfast was wide and very good, the service was very friendly and attentive with extras if we wanted them. We also had an evening meal which was very reasonable and extremely good with an interesting range.

Cons:

Very little to comment on. The rooms are not in the building but in an annex so its necessary to cross in the open which if it's raining isn't ideal. Parking is on the road which in wet weather can get quite muddy.as it is next to the green.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Emilia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay! The location is quiet and beautiful, right next to the pub. The couple running the pub were incredibly nice and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The room was small but had everything we needed, and the breakfast was beautiful and delicious. We will definitely come back!

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Clean & fresh with a great breakfast! Nothing was too much trouble for the owners

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • de
9
Pros:

Great location for the Norfolk coastal path.waljing distance to shop.and bus stop and peaceful location

Harry was very helpful and made us feel very welcome

Great food served

Cons:

Room could do with a dust higher up

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee