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The Kings Head

Front Street, Orford IP12 2LW, England
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The Kings Head
Ranked #2 of 2 Orford B&B and Inns
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Portsmouth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I’m sorry to say our stay at the Kings Head was not a pleasant one, and I’m only sorry I didn't come onto TripAdvisor and read the previous reviews beforehand. I had telephoned twice before, once to make the booking and again to confirm it some weeks later, and on both occasions asked what to do upon arrival. On neither... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013 via mobile

We were looking forward to a night here because we've always liked Orford and have been to this pub many times for lunch. Unfortunately we were sorely disappointed by our experience. The room was very cold. We were told that it would be OK because the heating would be on in half an hour! We found an electric heater. The... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

The great thing about the Kings Head is they will take a one night booking at the weekend so we escape here probably two to three times a year. I don't want to knock it too much as it has alot going for it. It seems well supported by the locals which is always a good sign and of course,... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

Quaint, great bar atmosphere and pretty informal, just needs a bit of tweaking to raise it up a level. Its unusual to get to a hotel at 6:30 to find that the rooms part of the hotel is locked. Not a big deal in the great scheme of things I know but at £85 there is a level of service... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

The Kings Head is snuggled in Picturesque Orford. The pub is a true 'smugglers inn' and there is a real homely feel throughout. Steeped in history, the pub is full of character and features. There is a fantastic selection of wines and some delicious real ales to try. The restaurant has an excellent reputation, I ate there for an evening... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012

great location felt very welcome by all staff. Room 4 was very clean with a nice large bathroom. we booked for two nights and both nights we ate in the restaurant food was fantastic the restaurant was full both by locals and guests. would thorougly recommend staying here. breakfast was very good. would like to come back and stay when... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

We stayed for one night in two double rooms. Room one on the ground floor smelt damp and was shabby. Room two upstairs suffered from fat smells from the kitchen below. The bathroom had black mould on the shower screen and tiles. It was shabby, and didnt look like the pictures on the Internet. Breakfast was below average. No choice... More

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Cambridge
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38 reviews 38 reviews
13 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

This inn is well located in a beautiful village and would have given it a 'very good' rating but for the standard of our room. Spent two nights in the ground floor 'dog friendly' room (no.1) - a good size, with convenient rear exit for taking the dog out, but the room felt rather unkempt - with grubby walls and... More

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Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

We stayed at this hotel for one night and I wasn't impress. The carpet in the room was horrible. Difficult to find electrical plugs in the rooms. I moved the bedside table ( to find the plug) and the back of it was full of horrible dust. The breakfast was poor. I didn't find the staff friendly. The girl on... More

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Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2012

We have just returned from a short break at the Kings Head and must say the position right in the village square is superb. It has retained a great old English pub feel and dinner was very good. We booked over the phone and the American owner was very friendly but once we had checked in she never spoke to... More

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Additional Information about The Kings Head

Also Known As:
The Kings Head Hotel Orford
The Kings Head Hotel
The Kings Head Orford, Suffolk
Address: Front Street, Orford IP12 2LW, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Suffolk > Orford
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Orford
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated at the heart of the pretty English village of Orford, The Kings Head is an ideal base from which to explore the area which is rich in history and wildlife. With stunning walks and a beautiful coastline on its doorstep, the choice of attractions and pursuits is countless. Relax in tranquil surroundings; enjoy wonderful food, immerse yourself in village life for a short-while and perhaps stay in one of our letting rooms. ... more   less 

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