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7 rooms From $134
In the peaceful village of Gestingthorpe on the border of Essex and Suffolk is The Pheasant pub. The pub’s Coach House offers boutique accommodation in a rural location just 15 minutes’ drive from Sudbury.
Each room is dedicated to a local icon and are individually designed using plush fabrics and fine furnishings. The rooms are en suite and feature luxury toiletries, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities.
The Pheasant has views over the surrounding farmland, and there are many pretty local walks. Guests can finish the day by the open fire in the pub’s restaurant, where locally sourced ingredients are used to create classic cuisine. The Pheasant won entry into The Good Food Guide for 2017, The Michelin Guide and AA pub of the year 2014/15.
Colchester is a 40-minute drive from the pub and provides rail connections on to London or further up into Suffolk.
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7 rooms
Around 4 miles from Sudbury, Rectory Manor offers provides elegant rooms with beautiful garden views. With a swimming pool and tennis court, it also offers free parking and Wi-Fi.
Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite bathrooms, with either a bath, shower or both.
Cooked and continental breakfast is served in the dining room, which looks out over the garden. There is an honesty bar in the drawing room.
Rectory Manor is around 15 miles from Bury St Edmunds, and 20 miles from Ipswich, where attractions include Christchurch Mansion, New Wolsey Theatre and the Ipswich Transport Museum. Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, the artist’s former home, is around 10 minutes’ drive away.
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7 rooms
Situated in Chelsworth and with Hedingham Castle reachable within 26 km, The Peacock Inn features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy garden views.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms have a terrace and others also boast river views. At The Peacock Inn rooms include bed linen and towels.
At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.
The Apex is 27 km from The Peacock Inn, while Ickworth House is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 67 km from the hotel.
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9 rooms From $152
Set in Stetchworth, 25 km from University of Cambridge, The Three Blackbirds offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 25 km of The Apex. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Ickworth House is 28 km away.
At the inn, every room comes with a wardrobe. At The Three Blackbirds the rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Audley End House is 35 km from The Three Blackbirds, while Hedingham Castle is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 58 km from the inn.
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18 rooms
An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.
For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. Now, after a sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious en suite rooms. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace.
Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a vintage French feel. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains a mix of old and new. The menu is based on traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist, and the conservatory allows you to take in the picturesque views while you dine.
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9 rooms From $107
Set in the heart of the beautiful Essex countryside, the four star awarded Channels Lodge was originally a 15th century Tudor farmhouse and family home. The current owners lived in the house until 1996, then applied for planning permission to turn it into a six bedroom lodge. The house was tastefully converted while maintaining the character and links to its history, each room is individually decorated to the very highest level, boasting its own style and charm. Over the following two years the farm outbuildings and cart lodges around the courtyard were converted into further executive rooms and suites. The Lodge now consists of two honeymoon suites, three more luxury suites and twelve executive rooms, to give a total of 17 beautifully spacious rooms for guests to enjoy.
Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block is set in the grounds of Channels Estate.
The individually designed rooms and suites include original features, such as exposed wooden bea…
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Located in Newmarket, 17 km from The Apex, The Packhorse Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 5-star inn offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Ickworth House.
University of Cambridge is 28 km from the inn, while Hedingham Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 61 km from The Packhorse Inn.
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5 rooms From $101
Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated White Horse features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features city views and is 17 km from Chelmsford Train Station and 20 km from Freeport Braintree. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.
The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and shower. The bed and breakfast offers some units with inner courtyard views, and every unit has a coffee machine. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.
At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in British cuisine.
Hylands Park is 23 km from White Horse, while Hedingham Castle is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.
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26 rooms From $164
Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.
A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine.
Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars.
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21 rooms From $171
With its exposed beams and 17th-century water wheel, Tuddenham Mill offers a unique environment with an air of sophisticated comfort and luxury.
The modern rooms have Italian-style furniture, over-sized beds with feather duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. They also include Bose sound systems and flat-screen TVs, whilst bathrooms have walk-in showers, large baths and ESPA toiletries.
In the restaurant, award-winning contemporary menus offer fresh food and local produce. Enjoy your breakfast or a light snack on your own terrace by the mill pond.
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21 rooms
Located in Newmarket, 22 km from University of Cambridge, The Jockey Club Rooms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 25 km from Ickworth House, 32 km from Audley End House and 38 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from The Apex.
At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at The Jockey Club Rooms also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a garden view. All units in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.
Speaking English, French, Hungarian and Portuguese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area.
Botanic Garden Cambridge is 22 km from The Jockey Club Rooms, while Cambridge Train Station is 22 km away. The…
