Greenbanks Hotel Norfolk, Great Fransham
About the Hotel
Greenbanks Rooms
Greenbanks, between Dereham and Swaffham, offers accommodations in the hotel and self-catering apartments. Rooms provide an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, and a TV with Freeview channels. Room options include ground-floor rooms behind the main building, featuring a king-size bed, free Wi-Fi, and a walk-in shower. Family rooms include a king-size bed and a single bed in an adjoining room. Zip-and-link beds are available that can be arranged as a king-size bed or two single beds. The Shed & Breakfast accommodation is set back into the trees surrounding the lake and includes twin beds, an electric log burner, tea/coffee facilities, bed linen, use of Water Shed with a shower, sink, and towels. The self-catering apartments have twin beds downstairs, and two bedrooms upstairs with beds that can be made up as twins or doubles. The ground floor rooms are designed for wheelchair access with en-suite wet rooms and low-level baths.
Dining at Greenbanks
The on-site restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes Scarning 'Asparagus' (when in season), Norfolk venison game pie, Miso Broth, and double smoked salmon. Indulge in the chocolate brownie. Full breakfast is served every morning in the on-site Restaurant, Monday - Saturday from 08:00 until 09:00. The Restaurant is open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 19:00 until 21:00 for orders. The chef understands the importance of food allergies and intolerances.
Leisure and Facilities
Greenbanks Hotel offers an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and hot tub open from 07:00 until 22:00, with access for all, large changing facilities, a hoist and buoyancy aids. The swimming pool is kept at 32 degrees centigrade and air conditioned. An on-site fire pit is available for roasting marshmallows or disposable BBQs. Fishing is available at the lake. Guests can access the Water Shed just along the path of Shed & Breakfast.
Location and Surroundings
Greenbanks Hotel is in central Norfolk, between Dereham and Swaffham, 40 km from Norwich International . Nearby landmarks include Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (6.5 km) and Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum (6.5 km). Norwich and Kings Lynn are a 30-minute drive. Guests visit Dereham Walks for downloadable maps with instructions.
Hotel Services
Greenbanks offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served every morning in the on-site Restaurant from 08:00 until 10:30. Ample off-road parking spaces are available. The staff can advise on the best places for families. The hotel is dog-friendly, with ground-floor rooms that have walk-in showers and welcomes dogs in the rooms while guests dine in the restaurant.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
