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The Lifeboat Inn
Tucked along a hidden lane behind Thornham's All Saints Church you'll discover an oasis of calm in an unrivalled location with nothing between us and the salt marsh, sand and sea just beyond. For over 500 years, The Lifeboat Inn, a traditional hotel, restaurant and bar, has been providing shelter and welcoming visitors to the stunning North Norfolk coast.

It is only when you step inside through the doors of this historic inn that you begin to imagine its heritage and importance to those looking for a shelter from a rough, stormy sea. Today The Lifeboat Inn provides a sanctuary from our increasingly nomadic modern day living and is the perfect harbour from which to explore North Norfolk's unspoilt seaside and charming market towns and villages.
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Stylishly modern and exceptionally comfortable, The Lifeboat Inn hotel offers 13 well-sized double bedrooms for your stay. They feature stylish furniture contrasted with neutral colours that reflect North Norfolk's landscape. All bedrooms have pristine en-suite bathrooms, kingsize wooden beds with crisp white bed linen, duck down duvets and pocket sprung mattresses.
Tucked along a hidden lane behind Thornham's All Saints Church you'll discover an oasis of calm in an unrivalled location with nothing between us and the salt marsh, sand and sea just beyond. The Lifeboat Inn has 16 stunning bedrooms availble to book online or by calling our team.

From our Good rooms, a little smaller but perfectly formed, to our showstopping Best room, you will be sure to find a room to satisfy your requirements, unwind and relax in.All our rooms have complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, White Company toiletries and fabulous cotton linen. Smart TV's and Pure radios provide entertainment during your stay and our king sized beds with pocket sprung mattresses ensure a good nights sleep.
Surrounded as we are by long stretches of untouched beaches, salt-marshes and nature reserves, it's not surprising that North Norfolk is one of the most popular places in the UK for dog walking. We understand that whether you're here on a day trip or treating your dog to a well-deserved mini-break, your four-legged friends should be as welcome as you are.
The Lifeboat Inn's restaurant in Thornham offers a variety of places and cosy corners with roaring fires, comfy sofas to dine or simply have a drink and unwind. Whether you prefer to dine in our history-soaked bar, spacious, bright conservatory or relaxed dining room, we're as passionate about the quality of our food as we are about its provenance.
If you are planning an exciting family adventure on the north Norfolk coast why not pop-in for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Lifeboat Inn? Our bright conservatory with big family tables and plenty of space for high chairs and buggies is an excellent place to enjoy a delicious meal together.
Reviews (9)
Andy Storer
Andy Storer
Jan 04, 2022
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Great place to be cosy and relaxed. Went New Years eve and had lovely food.
Jim Nicholl
Jim Nicholl
Jan 02, 2022
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Great food, great service. Really nice bar and restaurant, welcomes dogs and outdoorsie types.
James Clark
James Clark
Dec 28, 2021
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Been going for years and the food quality was markedly down this time - Dec 2021. It’s not bad (apart from the very bad tomato sauce in the pasta and pizza) but standard pub food, rather than the special fresh seafood they used to have. Think chain pub type quality - so for the price, it needs to be better.
Simon Lowe
Simon Lowe
Dec 26, 2021
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Amazing food, great portions and very reasonably priced. Great service 👏🏾
Doug Johnston
Doug Johnston
Dec 13, 2021
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Visited this place for more than 20 years and never been disappointed. Really nice tasty beers, obviously well kept. Interesting menu that changes with seasons. Recently enjoyed the beef pie, haddock, ribs, mussels and lovely ploughman's type board. Delicious. Great after superb dog walk along the beach. Highly rcommended.
Mike Hyde
Mike Hyde
Dec 07, 2021
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Perfect place for a midweek getaway. A proper inn, good beers, great food at very fair prices and a nice hotel too. Great walks and landscape nearby.
Lisa King
Lisa King
Nov 17, 2021
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Great coastal pub, fantastic food choice. Good ale selection.
Pizzas were delicious!
Great location after a walk along the beach, any time of the year.
Andrew Bowell
Andrew Bowell
Nov 02, 2021
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This is a beautiful country Inn situated a short distance from the sea. Food and beer were excellent. Friendly and helpful staff.
It is a lovely place to break a walk along the coast for a bite to eat and a drink.
Michael Ackers
Michael Ackers
Oct 31, 2021
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Popped in for a snack and a drink. Had the most amazing 5 spice crispy squid with siracha sauce and lime and a sourdough pizza with crayfish, oregano and lemon on and a couple of pints of lifeboat ale. Very friendly service too, most impressed.