Name: Recruiting Sergeant
Address: Norwich Road, Horstead, Horstead, Norwich, Broadland, England, United Kingdom, Norwich, Norfolk, GB
Price range: $146–$192 per night
Rating: 9.3

What guests think

Reviews for Recruiting Sergeant consistently commend friendly staff and generally comfortable, clean rooms, while noting basic decor in places, occasional temperature issues, and traffic noise or light in some front or top rooms, along with a few dated areas.

Food and drink are a standout, with high quality meals, generous portions and popular breakfasts. The location suits exploring Norwich, the Broads and the North Norfolk coast, and parking is available but can be tight when the venue is very busy. Overall, expect a lively pub stay.

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Facilities

The on site bar and restaurant are popular and often busy. Parking is available on site but spaces can be tight when the venue is busy.

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10

Mary

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Ours was at the top, it was a hot night and heat rises! We did have the windows open but it’s quite a busy road so lots of road noise. The blind also let in a lot of light too and if light sensitive there was a bright green light shinning in the ceiling. Bed very comfortable as were the pillows. Restaurant packed and the food was good. I had the roast and my husband had the mutton curry - huge potions. Staff very helpful and smiley but rushed off their feet.

6

Julie

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice but really busy so parking was an issue. We had the attic room which had a low slanted ceiling which I wouldn’t want to stay in again. No WiFi code given and bathroom too hot.

10

Phil

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service friendly staff ,lovely bar restaurant and a great room for our stay. Room was on the front but there was no traffic noise disturbance overnight. Overall a Brilliant place to stay

10

John

Aug 27, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great B&B with fantastic restaurant, quality food and large portions. The staff were brilliant and so helpful.

10

Duncan

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stopped for one night on business and found it to be a real gem. Lovely friendly team and amazing restaurant with high end menu choices and very well cheffed food. It was Tuesday evening and they looked fully booked for food which said a lot to me. Great selection of beers too. Parking on site was free and had a lovely breakfast in the morning nd great chat with the owner in relation to its aerospace connections. Overall would stay again 100%

10

Timothy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the third occasion we have stayed at The Recruiting Sergeant and hopefully it won't be the last. We received a prompt and friendly check-in on arrival and were shown to our first-floor room which was a good size, as was the bathroom. Both were spotless and were kept that way for the duration of our 4 night stay. Overlooking the road caused us no concerns. Great choice of good quality food for breakfast and we had our evening meal there on 3 of the 4 nights. Superb choice of food and wine which us well-cooked, plentiful, and served by well-mannered and good-humoured staff.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and well kept, with some described as spotless or impeccable. A few reports note hairs in a bath and some worn or shabby paintwork in common areas.

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Elizabeth

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointing stay.small room in loft space.paintwork shabby. My eggs benedict were cold on arrival and finally asked for £10 more thanrate given when booked. Wont be returning here again

6

Stuart

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy ✔️ Room was cold🥶 Bath only, and had hairs in the bath tub 🤢 Breakfast was good, service a bit slow Dinner was fantastic- very very good!✔️

10

Timothy

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here. The room we had overlooked the car park at the front but no problem whatsoever. Decent size room with good sized bathroom. Clean and tidy with good storage space. We first visited for an evening meal a few years ago and were impressed by both the welcome we got, and also the quality and variety of the food. Nothing has changed in that time with standards being just as high. Convenient for Norwich, the Broads and the coast, and serving an excellent breakfast, I can recommend The Recruiting Sergeant to anyone.

10

Abeel

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food. Staff go above and beyond and the rooms are impeccable.

10

Campbell

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly helpful staff, clean room, outstanding breakfast. Couldn’t be better👍

10

Timothy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the third occasion we have stayed at The Recruiting Sergeant and hopefully it won't be the last. We received a prompt and friendly check-in on arrival and were shown to our first-floor room which was a good size, as was the bathroom. Both were spotless and were kept that way for the duration of our 4 night stay. Overlooking the road caused us no concerns. Great choice of good quality food for breakfast and we had our evening meal there on 3 of the 4 nights. Superb choice of food and wine which us well-cooked, plentiful, and served by well-mannered and good-humoured staff.

6

Karen

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We choose this venue as a base to explore Norfolk for a weekend, the location makes it an easy drive to the beach. We couldn't fault the food it was amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful :) The best thing about our room was the under floor heating in the bathroom, the rest of the room was just adequate, could do with a little bit of an up grade. The upstairs and leading to the bedrooms just looked a little shabby.

10

Paul

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room and great breakfast

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and of a decent size, with some featuring large baths and good storage. Several guests mention basic decor, occasional temperature issues, bath only setups and road noise or light in top or front rooms, plus a few small attic rooms.

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Mark

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No words explain this stay food was stunning and room was cosy

10

Timothy

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here. The room we had overlooked the car park at the front but no problem whatsoever. Decent size room with good sized bathroom. Clean and tidy with good storage space. We first visited for an evening meal a few years ago and were impressed by both the welcome we got, and also the quality and variety of the food. Nothing has changed in that time with standards being just as high. Convenient for Norwich, the Broads and the coast, and serving an excellent breakfast, I can recommend The Recruiting Sergeant to anyone.

10

Mary

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Ours was at the top, it was a hot night and heat rises! We did have the windows open but it’s quite a busy road so lots of road noise. The blind also let in a lot of light too and if light sensitive there was a bright green light shinning in the ceiling. Bed very comfortable as were the pillows. Restaurant packed and the food was good. I had the roast and my husband had the mutton curry - huge potions. Staff very helpful and smiley but rushed off their feet.

10

Marta

May 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Super Extra nice staff! tasty meals and beautiful, cosy room

10

Mrs K M

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely two night stay. Room good and well fitted out. Food great but beware it’s over generous!

6

Julie

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice but really busy so parking was an issue. We had the attic room which had a low slanted ceiling which I wouldn’t want to stay in again. No WiFi code given and bathroom too hot.

10

Phil

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service friendly staff ,lovely bar restaurant and a great room for our stay. Room was on the front but there was no traffic noise disturbance overnight. Overall a Brilliant place to stay

10

Dean

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely rooms ad food , lovely friendly staff

8

Stuart

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are basic, and as a repeat customer I know this. No shower in this particular room, but a large bath. Biggest issue - room was freezing with no way to tweak heating. No iron in the room either.

6

Karen

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We choose this venue as a base to explore Norfolk for a weekend, the location makes it an easy drive to the beach. We couldn't fault the food it was amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful :) The best thing about our room was the under floor heating in the bathroom, the rest of the room was just adequate, could do with a little bit of an up grade. The upstairs and leading to the bedrooms just looked a little shabby.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful, with straightforward check in. Service remains positive even when the venue is busy.

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10

Kim

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food and super friendly helpful staff

6

Stuart

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy ✔️ Room was cold🥶 Bath only, and had hairs in the bath tub 🤢 Breakfast was good, service a bit slow Dinner was fantastic- very very good!✔️

10

Mary

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Ours was at the top, it was a hot night and heat rises! We did have the windows open but it’s quite a busy road so lots of road noise. The blind also let in a lot of light too and if light sensitive there was a bright green light shinning in the ceiling. Bed very comfortable as were the pillows. Restaurant packed and the food was good. I had the roast and my husband had the mutton curry - huge potions. Staff very helpful and smiley but rushed off their feet.

8

kim

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly. Great food

10

Phil

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service friendly staff ,lovely bar restaurant and a great room for our stay. Room was on the front but there was no traffic noise disturbance overnight. Overall a Brilliant place to stay

10

John

Aug 27, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great B&B with fantastic restaurant, quality food and large portions. The staff were brilliant and so helpful.

10

Campbell

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly helpful staff, clean room, outstanding breakfast. Couldn’t be better👍

10

Duncan

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stopped for one night on business and found it to be a real gem. Lovely friendly team and amazing restaurant with high end menu choices and very well cheffed food. It was Tuesday evening and they looked fully booked for food which said a lot to me. Great selection of beers too. Parking on site was free and had a lovely breakfast in the morning nd great chat with the owner in relation to its aerospace connections. Overall would stay again 100%

10

Dean

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely rooms ad food , lovely friendly staff

10

Timothy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the third occasion we have stayed at The Recruiting Sergeant and hopefully it won't be the last. We received a prompt and friendly check-in on arrival and were shown to our first-floor room which was a good size, as was the bathroom. Both were spotless and were kept that way for the duration of our 4 night stay. Overlooking the road caused us no concerns. Great choice of good quality food for breakfast and we had our evening meal there on 3 of the 4 nights. Superb choice of food and wine which us well-cooked, plentiful, and served by well-mannered and good-humoured staff.

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Location

Convenient base for exploring North Norfolk, including Norwich, the Broads and the coast. Some rooms face a busy road, though several guests reported no disturbance.

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10

Adrian

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent base to explore North Norfolk. Very good dining experience.

10

Timothy

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here. The room we had overlooked the car park at the front but no problem whatsoever. Decent size room with good sized bathroom. Clean and tidy with good storage space. We first visited for an evening meal a few years ago and were impressed by both the welcome we got, and also the quality and variety of the food. Nothing has changed in that time with standards being just as high. Convenient for Norwich, the Broads and the coast, and serving an excellent breakfast, I can recommend The Recruiting Sergeant to anyone.

10

Mary

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Ours was at the top, it was a hot night and heat rises! We did have the windows open but it’s quite a busy road so lots of road noise. The blind also let in a lot of light too and if light sensitive there was a bright green light shinning in the ceiling. Bed very comfortable as were the pillows. Restaurant packed and the food was good. I had the roast and my husband had the mutton curry - huge potions. Staff very helpful and smiley but rushed off their feet.

10

Phil

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service friendly staff ,lovely bar restaurant and a great room for our stay. Room was on the front but there was no traffic noise disturbance overnight. Overall a Brilliant place to stay

8

Richard

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely stay, extremely friendly staff, excellent food. Very good location for exploring Norfolk.

10

Timothy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the third occasion we have stayed at The Recruiting Sergeant and hopefully it won't be the last. We received a prompt and friendly check-in on arrival and were shown to our first-floor room which was a good size, as was the bathroom. Both were spotless and were kept that way for the duration of our 4 night stay. Overlooking the road caused us no concerns. Great choice of good quality food for breakfast and we had our evening meal there on 3 of the 4 nights. Superb choice of food and wine which us well-cooked, plentiful, and served by well-mannered and good-humoured staff.

6

Karen

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We choose this venue as a base to explore Norfolk for a weekend, the location makes it an easy drive to the beach. We couldn't fault the food it was amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful :) The best thing about our room was the under floor heating in the bathroom, the rest of the room was just adequate, could do with a little bit of an up grade. The upstairs and leading to the bedrooms just looked a little shabby.

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Dining

Food receives widespread praise for quality, variety and generous portions, with breakfasts frequently highlighted. The restaurant is often busy, and tables can be fully booked even midweek.

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10

Dean

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely rooms ,lovely staff ,food amazing and breakfast was so nice

10

Morag

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely midweek stay and an exceptional evening meal and breakfast!

10

Dean

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room food and staff really nice ! Breakfast was outstanding served by a lovely lady

6

Stuart

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy ✔️ Room was cold🥶 Bath only, and had hairs in the bath tub 🤢 Breakfast was good, service a bit slow Dinner was fantastic- very very good!✔️

10

Mary

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Ours was at the top, it was a hot night and heat rises! We did have the windows open but it’s quite a busy road so lots of road noise. The blind also let in a lot of light too and if light sensitive there was a bright green light shinning in the ceiling. Bed very comfortable as were the pillows. Restaurant packed and the food was good. I had the roast and my husband had the mutton curry - huge potions. Staff very helpful and smiley but rushed off their feet.

10

Abeel

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food. Staff go above and beyond and the rooms are impeccable.

10

Mrs K M

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely two night stay. Room good and well fitted out. Food great but beware it’s over generous!

8

Adrian

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent variety and quality

10

John

Aug 27, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great B&B with fantastic restaurant, quality food and large portions. The staff were brilliant and so helpful.

10

Duncan

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stopped for one night on business and found it to be a real gem. Lovely friendly team and amazing restaurant with high end menu choices and very well cheffed food. It was Tuesday evening and they looked fully booked for food which said a lot to me. Great selection of beers too. Parking on site was free and had a lovely breakfast in the morning nd great chat with the owner in relation to its aerospace connections. Overall would stay again 100%

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