The Loddon Swan
East Anglia Norfolk Loddon
- From £100 a night
- 10 en-suite double rooms
- Pub with Rooms
This Norfolk gem is a boutique inn and gastropub but most of all it's a proper village pub
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Though neither a boutique inn nor a gastropub, The Swan makes a pretty good stab at both, delivering a combination of good food and comfortable rooms in a beautiful part of the Norfolk Broads National Park. It is, however, first and foremost a proper village pub, full of locals propping up the bar or sipping drinks in the small patio garden.
Situated in the pleasant riverside village of Loddon, in the southern reaches of the Broads, the Swan is well placed for boating, walking and cycling: it’s on the long-distance Wherryman’s Way, on national cycle route 1 and there are loads of peaceful routes into the surrounding countryside. The interior is stripped-down and bright but has lots of pubby character and tail-wagging dogs; there’s a side section devoted to food but you can eat wherever you want. It’s a popular spot for the boating fraternity, who wander up from Loddon’s village staithe, and also attracts quite a crowd from further afield for its excellent food.
There are 10 rooms – 7 in 2 buildings behind the pub and 3 in the Victorian former council offices next door. They are spacious, comfortable and contemporary, with a deliberately homely feel; they all have up-to-date bathrooms, mostly with spacious separate showers, a few with baths as well, plus king- or super-king-size beds, good wifi, flatscreen TVs, complimentary still water, biccies and tea and coffee (including a capsule coffee-maker). Two rooms are dog-friendly, and they serve an excellent breakfast that's included in your rate.
They serve lunch and dinner every day except Monday from a short and thoughtful menu, with a few dishes done well and based on properly local ingredients rather than a range of crowd-pleasing favourites. The wine list is short and to the point, with well-chosen alternatives of each colour by the glass and well-priced bottles, although the wine-loving landlord also promotes his selection of fine wines. The pub also does good sandwiches and a few pub classics. Service is excellent, and not at all affected – much like the pub itself!
Finally, Loddon is a pleasant riverside village worthy of a stroll for its medieval church, a couple more pubs, a legendary local café and plentiful nearby walks. For a good circular walk, follow the riverside path to Hardley Flood for a spot of birdwatching, and beyond to the river Yare, where on weekends you can visit the restored 19th-century Hardley Windmill, and loop back across Hardley Marshes. There's also the opportunity for a spot of river swimming at nearby Pyes Mill, a 10-minute walk away – and it's a good picnic spot too if you want to stay dry!
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Contact Website 01508 528 039 The Loddon Swan, 23 Church Plain, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6LXFeatures
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