• A stay at Fakenham puts you within an hour's drive of Norwich.Norwich Cathedral image by Jez Middleton from Fotolia.com
  
  Fakenham, Norfolk is a market town located 26 miles northwest of the cathedral city of Norwich. If you stay at one of Fakenham's several hotels, you'll enjoy the benefits of a rural stay while still being close enough to the city and the Norfolk coast. Stay in historic buildings and take in the farmer's market, a day at the races and more when you visit Fakenham.
  
  

Wensum Lodge Hotel

• Wensum Lodge is situated on the edge of Fakenham, beside the River Wensum. You'll find a stream in the back garden and the town center a few minutes' walk away. Your rooms are in an old mill that dates back to the mid-18th century and ran until 1970. You're welcome to fish in the river and the chefs will even cook your catch. The hotel offers 17 rooms with bathrooms, premium TV channels and wireless Internet. You can reserve function rooms for weddings and get-togethers; the hotel can host up to 200 people. All stays include breakfast.
  
  Wensum Lodge Hotel
  
  Bridge St
  
  Fakenham
  
  NR21 9AY
  
  United Kingdom
  
  011-44-1328-862100
  
  wensumlodge.co.uk
  
  

Sculthorpe Mill

• The Sculthorpe Mill offers views of the River Wensum. All rooms have bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, a coffee and tea tray, a trouser press and hair dryer. You can also watch TV and take advantage of an in-room phone with a data jack. One room has a four-poster bed and, by arrangement, you can request a family room. Your stay includes a full English breakfast or continental alternative. There is a pub along with a restaurant. These give you the choice of casual or more formal dining. The gardens are open to guests and you can eat there when the weather is fine.
  
  Sculthorpe Mill
  
  Sculthorpe Rd
  
  Fakenham
  
  NR21 9QG
  
  United Kingdom
  
  011-44-1328-856161
  
  greenekinginns.co.uk
  
  

Fakenham Racecourse

• Fans of horse racing may particularly appreciate a stay at Fakenham racecourse. The course offers four rooms in its main reception building, each of which can sleep up to four. Your room comes with a coffee and tea tray and access to separate bathrooms for men and women. Meals aren't included, but you can arrange for a continental-style breakfast and evening meals.
  
  Fakenham Racecourse
  
  The Racecourse
  
  Fakenham
  
  NR21 7NY
  
  United Kingdom
  
  fakenhamracecourse.co.uk