Castle Acre is home to The Ostrich. Sandringham House and Castle Acre Priory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Roydon Common and Roydon Common National Nature Reserve. Swaffham Leisure Centre and Gooderstone Water Gardens & Nature Trails are also worth visiting. Visit our King's Lynn travel guide
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per day. A cleaning fee of GBP 100.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Ostrich?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ostrich on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Ostrich?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Ostrich?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Ostrich located?
Situated in King's Lynn, this inn is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Castle Acre Priory and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Green Britain Centre and Church of St Peter and St Paul. Market Square and Swaffham Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Ostrich Reviews
6.0
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This is a wonderful example of historic English buildings that have been updated for modern stays without losing their architectural quirks and historical oddities. Not ideal for people with limited mobility, but we enjoyed ducking under low lintels and walking over uneven floors, some of which have been around for several centuries. Our room was clean and well-provided, and though there was a leak in the clean-water part of our toilet the owner told us that the required part was on order and it was never a huge issue.
We stayed two nights. The first morning there were a couple of young lads manning the breakfast kitchen, and they were efficient if a little absent. Sitting at the mouth of the giant fireplace in the back room was lovely, and definitely inspired us to come back that evening for the sticky toffee pudding written up on the menu board above the mantlepiece. We didn't eat supper there, we had plans with local family, but the pudding was excellent. Sounds of the Bingo game floated up to us as we went to bed - but this was our first day from Central Time (US) and we went early.
The second morning the owner was on breakfast duty. It was a Wednesday and not particularly busy, so he came over and chatted with us and even played with our four-month-old so that Mama could eat without holding him. The full English was really good both days, too.
Go Travelodge for a pad to land on; come to the Ostrich for a leisurely taste of English heritage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good
Talbot
Feb 20, 2026
Room was nice, clean and tidy, ideal location for visiting the Castle and Abby. Food was delicious and local beers on tap.Excellent service in the bar and restaurant. Unfortunately Breakfast was unavailable and no soaps in the shower. . Could have been wonderful but let down by lack of thought. Would go bac
I am utterly disgusted that this place is even still open, arrived at 7:50pm and told we had to find food elsewhere as kitchen shuts at 8pm, then was told they were not aware we had a room booked and she would have to call owner to confirm! Said she would call us back while we found something to eat as his phone went to voicemail!!!!! We then get a call to say yes they have made a room up! I then asked if they were aware we had a full English breakfast the next morning… again no they didn’t!! Room was stained carpet and I did not dare to look under sheets of bed for fear I wouldn’t sleep!! I’m appalled by the service here and quite honestly feel a refund is due!!! The breakfast was barely cooked and poor quality I left most of it and I would NEVER go back!!!