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The Harper

4.0 star property
Hotel in Holt with free breakfast and a sauna

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Indoor pool
TV
Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Bigger Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Escape to the rural charm of The Harper, where you can unwind in the sauna, treat yourself to a massage or meal at Stanley's fine-dining restaurant. Enjoy free full breakfast, explore the garden and bar, take a dip in the indoor pool or connect with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Biggest Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Biggest Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Big Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Big Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggest + Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Biggest + Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Big Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Big Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Bigger Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Bigger Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Holt, The Harper is in a rural area. Cromer Beach and Blakeney National Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural Surroundings and Wells and Walsingham Light Railway. North Norfolk Railway Holt Station and Splash Leisure and Fitness Centre are also worth visiting.
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North Street, Holt, England, NR25 7DH

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Sheringham Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Holkham Hall - 18 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cromer Station - 20 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siding - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chequers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪the Canny Fox - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel at Cley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Magpies Bakery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Harper

Upscale hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Harper. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Stanley's, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Harper have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stanley's

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Harper Holt
The Harper Hotel
The Harper Hotel Holt

Frequently asked questions

Does The Harper have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Harper pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Harper?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Harper?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Harper?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Harper located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from St Mary's Priory and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Natural Surroundings and Letheringsett Watermill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Harper Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel and spa were great. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and excellent parking. Food options were very good and could be taken in various areas (bar, restaurant or room) Staff all very friendly and we really liked the pool which could be reserved for exclusive use. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice. Good decor, good breakfast, good location, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet part of Norfolk but close to the coast, Holt and Blakeney. Very friendly and efficient staff and food very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel with courtyard garden, spa & pool (which we didn’t make use of as the weather was stunning and we wanted to explore the area) the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful with booking taxis to local restaurants etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with amazing facilities definitely worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Tessa Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

A lovely overnight stay with friend to celebrate a big birthday ….. great ambiance and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nothing was to much trouble they were very accommodating, lovely well kept hotel with plenty of character. We had the beef tenderloin in the restaurant and it was sublime, lots of nice lounging areas and a beautiful little courtyard area as well. We enjoyed the complimentary private use of the spa and opted to have back massages which was so relaxing. Overall experience was 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100/10 - Amazing place & staff.

This place is truly amazing. From the minute we arrived, we were made to feel welcome. The hotel is beautifully appointed with some very eclectic touches of funriture and decoration. The staff deliver superb service. They even made a big fuss of Dizzi our Staffy. The food was amazing. I'de definitely recommend the venison. We will definitely be back and soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely night at the Harper. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The room was excellent and our evening meal fabulous. Overall it was well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited the Harper for my anniversary and found the whole experience very enjoyable. The room was large and comfortable, the staff were friendly and accommodating & the amenities and cleansiness of the hotel were both of a high standard. I would recommend if you are considering.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness was good, but pool very cold and half an hour in pool not long enough especially if want to enjoy hot tub and steam room too. Menus had limited choice for both evening and lunch / snacks in bar area. Fish undercooked and not very hot on our evening mel. No bath or any toiletries available. Ice machine available but not working.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel and facilities with wonderful staff! Really enjoyed that you really don’t need to leave the hotel if you don’t want to, the den and snug great additions. Sauna/pool/hot tub and spa also lovely and enjoy that you can book these privately (although appreciate some people may want more than 30 mins a day). Food great and also very generous free drinks/snacks in the room! Only negative was the wine dispenser out of action in the snug which was a shame but really not a criticism as that’s me being very picky as the hotel is such a high standard!! Will gladly come again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The perfect blend of luxury and independence

Fabulous from start to finish, a truly unique from design and decor, to the scent they chose for their reed diffusers. Everything was just gorgeous. We highly recommend booking a spot in the leisure facilities, swimming pool, and sauna etc. Sadly the steam room was out of action, but the jacuzzi was fab. The spa treatments are not to be missed, robes and flip flops are provided in your room, plenty of big fluffy towels and lockers available in the changing rooms though. The food in Ivy's was delicious, as was breakfast the next morning. Our only minor complaint is that the hotel and rooms are VERY hot, so if you run hot you will want your aircon on/ the windows open, but it's minor. 10/10 for the bed comfort though - great nights sleep, we'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very dissatisfied as booked to use spa facilities only to find we could only use by appointment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but…

The hotel is in the beautiful setting and location wise it is great. Staff were friendly and the hotel was clean/modern. My main criticism of the hotel is the fact that you have to book a swim session and you only get 30mins per day. That was a real disappointment . Being there with a young family, we would have appreciated the flexibility and freely available use of the pool. One other point to note was that the plugs in the room were not placed thoughtfully. Only plugs on one side of one of the two beds, none near mirrors (useful for hair drying/styling). It was a nice hotel but sadly I wasn’t blown away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with great rooms, facilities and incredible staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lutz

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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