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.
This coastal hideaway is a homely haven for every guest, two-or four legged. It’s a place where wellies, walking-boots and the well-heeled sit comfortably side by side.
In summer, enjoy alfresco dining in our outside terrace or sample our extensive collection of ales, lagers, wines and spirits in our sheltered, courtyard beer garden. In winter, choose between our oak-beamed bar, comfortable lounge with a vast open fire, relaxed dining room or a glass roofed conservatory where a 200 year old vine still fruits and flowers. Look carefully and you’ll find a perfectly preserved pitch-penny slot in one of the bar benches, a fun game to play with friends and family at any time of year.
The Lifeboat Inn hotel has 13 extremely comfortable and inviting bedrooms to snuggle up after a day spent exploring the area. Expect stylish furniture, comfy beds, crisp linen and coastal views.
Whether you’re popping in for a swift pint of local ale, stopping by for a family meal or wanting to stay with us for a night or more, The Lifeboat Inn guarantees a very warm welcome.