The Lifeboat Inn
The Lifeboat Inn accommodation in Thornham — 16 rooms
Thornham, near Brancaster — About 3 miles / 8 minutes' drive
Ship Lane, Thornham, PE36 6LT
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BrancasterPhoto: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0
Rooms at The Lifeboat Inn
- Rooms
- 16
- Parking
- Yes
- EV charging
- Not confirmed
- Nearest station
- King's Lynn — About 19 miles
Book a stay at The Lifeboat Inn
- Booking route
- Bookable direct or via major booking sites
Checked October 2026. Pubs change hands, hours change, policies change — always confirm anything that matters, especially the dog policy and kitchen days, directly with the pub before you book. Run this pub? Confirm or correct these details.
Dog policy
From published sources- In the bedroom
- Dogs in all rooms
- At dinner in the restaurant Not yet researched
- Not confirmed
- In the bar
- Yes
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Charge
- £25 per dog per night
- Max dogs per room
- Not confirmed
- Extras provided
- Dog bed, towel and water bowl for overnight guests, Dog menu (healthy snacks and cooked sausages), Treats and walking tips from staff
Listings put the Norfolk Coast Path, salt marsh and dunes about a two-minute walk away.
Source: Pub's own site (/dog-friendly): "For just an extra £25 furry friends are welcome to join you on your overnight stay no matter what package you choose", with a bed, towel and water bowl for dog guests, a dog menu and walking tips from staff. The site doesn't say whether the £25 is per night or per stay, or how many dogs per room. — checked October 2026
Food
From published sources- Character
- Pub grub
- Menu style
- Pub menu
- Booking model
- Not confirmed — ask when you book the room
- Dinner, bed and breakfast
- Seasonal Supper & Stay
Bed and breakfast, a seasonal 3-course set-menu supper (supplements available), a seasonal drink each on arrival, late check-out at 12 noon
Based on two sharing; set menu and drink may change; payment in full 48 hours before arrival; 48 hours' cancellation notice; subject to availability
Dates: Undated. Pub's own website, checked October 2026. Offers change, so confirm with the pub.
Source: Good Food Guide lists it as a "Local Gem": a fire-warmed pub with rooms known for hearty British food (fish and chips, steak pie to share, Brancaster mussels), with a separate bar. Pub's own site: "regional British fare from land and sea". — checked October 2026
Other pubs with rooms near Thornham
Straight-line distances, so allow longer by road.
- The Orange Tree
Thornham about 0.3 miles
18 rooms. Dogs in selected rooms.
- The Gin Trap Inn
Ringstead about 2.4 miles
Dogs in selected rooms.
- The Ship
Brancaster about 2.6 miles
9 rooms. Dogs in selected rooms.
Questions people ask about The Lifeboat Inn
- Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms at The Lifeboat Inn?
- Yes — dogs are welcome in all bedrooms at The Lifeboat Inn. There's a charge of £25 per dog, per night.
- Does The Lifeboat Inn offer dinner, bed and breakfast?
- Yes — The Lifeboat Inn advertises "Seasonal Supper & Stay" on its own website. It includes bed and breakfast, a seasonal 3-course set-menu supper (supplements available), a seasonal drink each on arrival, late check-out at 12 noon. We checked in October 2026; offers change, so confirm with the pub.
- Is there parking at The Lifeboat Inn?
- Yes — The Lifeboat Inn has parking.
- How far is The Lifeboat Inn from Brancaster?
- The Lifeboat Inn is in Thornham, near Brancaster — About 3 miles / 8 minutes' drive.
- Does The Lifeboat Inn serve food every day?
- Yes — the kitchen at The Lifeboat Inn is open every day.
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