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A charming village pub nestled in the small market town of Holt, just a short drive from the un-touched Norfolk coastline. This coastal gem offers a quintessential British menu coupled with classic beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our styling, traditional country setting.
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Mid-range
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Newgate Green Cley, Cley Next the Sea, Holt NR25 7TT England
The Three Swallows (hotel)
77 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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We ate hear on a Saturday evening, we booked but it wasn’t over busy. The food was very nice and priced around what I would expect for a mid range pub restaurant. 3 courses, including a bottle of wine came to about £100. They have only been open a week, so there are some minor issues. Only 2 people were working the tables after 8pm, and they looked very rushed. You also order at the bar which isn’t that clear and another table sat there for a while and we had to tell them to order at the bar. Little things like no wine coolers, no additional plates for sharing starters etc. in all, a nice meal out and would return
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Nice pub with welcoming staff in a quiet location just five minutes walk from busy Cley. Food was very good and sensibly priced. Breakfast was excellent. The room was OK. Bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was a bit basic and needed a good clean. The electric shower was feeble. No hot water in the bathroom washbasin unless you were the first of the four rooms to use it in the morning.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Matt Drew, Other at The Three Swallows (hotel)
Responded Jul 23, 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to dine and stay with us. We're delighted to hear that you found our pub nice and welcoming, and our staff at your service. We're pleased you enjoyed our good, sensibly-priced food and an excellent breakfast. We appreciate your comments about the comfort of our bed. We understand your concerns about the bathroom conditions and limited hot water. Rest assured, your feedback will be turned into positive changes as we strive to give the best possible service to our guests. We hope you nonetheless had a pleasant stay and we look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you back to the area.
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Lovely little place Great friendly staff very welcoming Great food and breakfast
Location is ideal for visiting beaches and attractions in the area
Rooms are small but cosy, bed is comfortable as well
Outdoor seating is spacious and front seatings look over green
Plenty of parking space out the front
Both myself and my wife loved the stay
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Stony beach in Cely next the sea
Go to beach in Holkham, it’s lovely sandy beach
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Response from Matt Drew, Other at The Three Swallows (hotel)
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and welcoming, and that you enjoyed our food and breakfast offerings. It's also great to know that our location was ideal for your visit to the beaches and attractions in the area. We’re pleased that you found the rooms cosy and the bed comfortable. Your positive comments about our outdoor seating and ample parking space are much appreciated. We're thrilled that both you and your wife loved your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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Had a wonderful 2 night stay here. Very comfortable, nicely decorated ensuite room in a separate building just next to the pub. Because it is separate it is very quiet and peaceful. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast is served either in the sunshine on a little terrace outside the room or inside the pub depending on the weather - nice choice. Good breakfast and a sausage on a special plate for the dog! The hosts were very welcoming and looked after us very well. The pub is in a beautiful location on the village green with a lovely garden with a water lily pond, and a view of the church. Food was good - excellent fish and chips. Hosts did everything to manage coronavirus regulations but also make guests feel welcome and relaxed. Great location for visiting Cley village and the other towns along the coast. Would love to stay again and would certainly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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A warm welcome from the moment we arrived. We were later than anticipated and had to get off to see a show elsewhere, but the manager kindly offered to cook us something before we left even though the kitchen was closed. The room was very cosy, just right for a couple, with a very comfortable bed, soft pillows, quality sheets and duvet and a nice hot shower. Breakfast the next morning was excellent with hot pastries, followed by a full english for me and poached eggs with avocado on sour dough toast for my wife. In all, a very enjoyable stay, sadly just for 1 night, but we will be back in the future to spend more time at The Three Swallows to explore the area.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Visited this cosy pub on three occasions while on holiday in Cley. Had lunch there twice, on both occasions very enjoyable. Friendly, efficient service. Early in the week they offer a set mini lunch and drink for £10 which was good value. Lovely rear garden with marquee to relax in and admire the stunning view of the beautiful church. Would definitely return if in the area again.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip:Â The rear garden is a great place to enjoy a meal or drink on a sunny day.
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Response from Matt Drew, Other at The Three Swallows (hotel)
Responded Jul 23, 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visits to our pub during your holiday in Cley. It's wonderful to know that our friendly and efficient service added to your experience. It's also great to learn how much you appreciated our lunch offer and our lovely rear garden with its stunning view - we think it's pretty special too! If you're in the area again, we'd be delighted to welcome you back. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience.
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We had a family meal here on 12th July 2022 and enjoyed the excellent food and friendly staff. Interesting combination of ingredients made choosing very difficult! The peaceful beer garden has a waterproof cover over most tables which was very effective when we had light drizzle. The Three Swallows is in a peaceful part of Cley opposite the Green and has beautiful views of the stunning church. Pleased to see dogs were welcome and there were even dog biscuits to help yourself to at the bar! The tasteful refurbishment makes the inside very pleasant and cosy. We shall certainly come again when we're next in the area and I wish all of them good luck in the future. They certainly deserve it.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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This lacked in so many areas, book if you’re after disappointment. Customer service was zero, not once were we asked how the food was, the atmosphere was none existent and the food wasn’t great either, so much so my wife left hers however no one noticed until the end of the meal. Thankfully it’s not the only pub in the village.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Came on a Sunday evening. Had 3 courses, nice preparation and presentation. Tasty and varied menu. Enjoyed pork bites and hummus to start, beef roast and roasted hallumi salad for main course with crumble and the cherry and coconut ice cream sundae for dessert with a beer and wine to accompany.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Matt Drew, Other at The Three Swallows (hotel)
Responded Jul 23, 2024
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your 3-course meal, the varied menu, and our pork bites to beef roast. Oh, and that cherry and coconut sundae sure is a hit! We appreciate your 5-star rating and can't wait to serve you again.
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First of all, I never write reviews. Having read some of the scathing reviews listed here though,I feel compelled to comment. We have just returned from a really lovely three-night break at The Three Swallows. Susan, John and Team couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating - nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are very comfortable and nicely decorated. The menu offers lots of choice and the food is superb. The garden is lovely. The pub is quite possibly the most people and dog-friendly place we have ever visited. We felt very much at home here and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. We will certainly return!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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PRICE RANGE
C$200 - C$246 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandEast AngliaNorfolkHoltCley Next the Sea
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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