Three Swallows

Hotels
8.1 (694 reviews)
Newgate Green , Cley next the Sea , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Cashless payment available
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 694 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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Robert • couple • gb
6
Good but was and can be better
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Decorate a bit tired and some remedial work needed to fixtures

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
7
A lovely stay in a wonderful location
Pros:

The breakfast was very hearty and the traditional full came with two eggs which is always nice. The meats were good quality which is important.

Cons:

The fruit juice tasted like a cheap carton juice.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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carol • solo_traveller • gb
7
Comfortable nights sleep would stay again
Pros:

We slept well at the Three swallows. Comfy bed. The rooms are chalet style by the side of the pub.. Small but had everything we needed for an overnight stay

Cons:

The rooms could do with a touch of paint and the shower wasn’t great pressure. Bathroom window didn’t close .

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
6
Overpriced
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location - very quiet but easy walking to Cley.
The food was varied, tasty and extremely well presented.
The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There wasn't anything to dislike.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
6
Compact, clean, hard working people.
Pros:

Good hosts, room small and very compact

Cons:

It did what was said on the tin

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Would stay again if in the area
Pros:

Generous Breakfast and quiet location

Cons:

No on site parking but that is not a problem as parking across the road on the green available

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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lynda • couple • gb
10
Very nice
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely as was the lady who served it

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
A 10/10 amazing place
Pros:

Absolutely amazing so clean and just comforting! Beds where so comfy and so much space in the room as well! With a topped up
Daily coffee, tea hot chocolate you name it the team accommodated it perfectly! The breakfast is to die for so much choice and cooked so fresh! If you are staying here you must have the evening meal in the restaurant also you must book as they do get busy we didn’t book However Chris and Bev kindly squeezed us in and the food was a 10/10 again so much choice and great value!
Residents are super friendly also we honestly didn’t want to leave! Huge thank you to Chris and Bev and all the team for making our stay just so wonderful we will be back with our little fur babies
Thanks again and we will see you soon
Lots of love
Natalie and Leon xxx

Cons:

We loved it all

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Allegra • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful & charming pub with lovely, stylish & comfortable rooms- great meal for dinner and amazing breakfast- will definitely stay again :-)

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Heike • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Abendessen war gut
Frühstück war gut
Aufenthalt im Freien ohne Konsumzwang
Personal nett

Cons:

Bad war schon in die Jahre gekommen

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
9
Loved it! Would stay again
Pros:

Great food and friendly staff. Very clean and well equipped

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Clint • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very nice traditional Inn very good food served dinner and breakfast, and excellent staff service throughout and location of Cley next to sea a very interesting place

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
10
Great location, friencosy
Pros:

Location, pub with lovely restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Beautiful place, just off our walking trail. The owners were lovely and very kind. The room was cosy and confortable, clean and had all usual amenities. Everything look uplifted and pleasant.
The breakfast was delicious and cooked in the moment. We also had dinner in the restaurant - remeber to book in advance as they are very busy.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

My wife and I stayed at the three swallows for a single night in their double room. We also stayed for dinner and breakfast. Parking is along the vilalge green adjacent but seemed plentiful even in the middle of summer. It's a good place to stay for walks in the region, or drives a little further afield.

Rooms: Comfortable double bed. Has a desk with all tea/coffee making facilities which was of good quality. The toilet was good, had soap / shampoo / conditioner of good quality. Electric showers but good quality. Towels in good condition. Small hanging area for clothes.

Food: For dinner we had a goats cheese salad and the vegetable bourguignon pie which was very good. They had a reasonable vegetarian selection and the staff were very friendly. They had some good Norfolk beers on tap. Dog friendly pub.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Nickola • couple • gb
10
Perfect.
Pros:

Beautiful rooms and setting. Great food.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee