Small Boutique hotels in SUFFOLK 

Enjoying a magnificent location, just footsteps away from Orford castle, the Crown and Castle is set in a carefully restored and maintained historic inn, reputedly built on the site of a 13th century hostelry. This charming property offers cosy accommodation and delicious, unpretentious food in a truly relaxing, unstressed atmosphere. Ideally placed in the heart of this beautiful village, the Crown and Castle is just a few miles south of Aldeburgh, and close to some of the most beautiful landscapes on the Suffolk coast. Orford Ness and Havergate Island are a accessible by the ferries from the quay in the village. Good, honest food is one of the raisons d'être of the Crown and Castle, and the hotel's Triniy Bistro is the proud holder of 2 AA Rosettes as well as a Michelin Bib Gourmand award. Consciously unpretentious, cuisine is based on the region's wonderful local produce, sourced from local, artesan suppliers, farms and dairies. Vegetarian, vegan and special diet menus are available on request. Guests can also expect a fine selection of excellently priced wines from the hotel's carefully stocked cellar.

In the stunning, lush green countryside of Suffolk, Ireland, is a historic manor from the 1400s now serving as the luxurious Hintlesham Hall. This four-star hotel is the definition of an enchanting past fused with a fashionable present. The building’s façade is famous for its designed of its ages while the interior boasts a charming dining room and the most regal of rooms. The dining room serves as one of the regions highest-quality restaurants receiving recognition for its award-winning dishes. The 175 acres of gardens that surround the manor are perfect for weddings or rounds of golf. The hotel also feature sits own spa with plentiful services and treatments. The rooms of Hintlesham Hall each have the own character and form of elegance represented by the four-poster or canopied beds to the bespoke fabrics and artwork. The designs reflect the captivating history and tradition with its modern facilities and décor. This exceptional hotel is close to many golf courses, even some associated with the PGA championship. It is not far from many parks such as Dedham Vale and Whitehouse Park. However, the best activities can all be done right onsite, whether it is dining in the hall, relaxing at the spa, playing golf, or tasting wine.

Nestled in the lush Kesgrave Wood, and surrounded by carefully tended lawns and delightful gardens, Kesgrave Hall Hotel is set in a carefully restored and maintained neo-Classical mansion. This charming small hotel offers luxurious accommodation, great food and an excellent range of services in an idyllic rural setting. Ideally placed for both business or pleasure in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, Kesgrave Hall Hotel is within easy reach of many beautiful landmarks and attractions, including the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the historic towns of Orford and Aldeburgh, or the National Trust properties of Dunwich Heath, Orford Ness and Sutton Hoo, among many others. Ipswich city centre is less than a quarter of an hour's drive away, while Kesgrave Hall is surrounded by no less than six excellent golf courses, all within 15 minutes of the hotel. Kesgrave Hall Hotel offers delicious Brasserie dining for both lunch and dinner, every day of the week. Featuring an open-plan kitchen, called the 'Engine Room', the restaurant serves delicious menus based on the very finest of Suffolk's seasonal, fresh produce. Traditional English afternoon teas are also served, with sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a selection of delicious cakes. The hotel also boasts a number of fully equipped private rooms, for successful business meetings, seminars, or family celebrations.

Ideally situated at the end of The Thoroughfare, one of the principal streets in the heart of Woodbridge, The Crown at Woodbridge is a recently restored and renovated 17th century historic inn. With great food and just 10 comfortable, spacious rooms, this charming boutique hotel is the perfect spot for relaxing stays in this beautiful corner of Suffolk. The riverside market town of Woodbridge has something for almost everyone, being close to Suffolk's dramatic heritage coast, and countless landmarks and historic sites, including the fabulous Saxon site of Sutton Hoo, the spectacular 12th century Framlingham Castle, or the Snape Maltings, home of the Aldeburgh Festival. The town is home to over 100 independent stores, delicatessens and bakeries, and is surrounded by a number of excellent golf courses. Fast becoming one of the most popular fine-dining venues in the region, the restaurant at the The Crown at Woodbridge is the proud holder of 2 AA Rosettes, and is recommended in the Michelin Guide. Guests can expect a unique combination of rustic and refined cuisine, based on the very finest produce that Suffolk's farmers, fishermen and artisans have to offer. As befits a historic inn, the Crown Bar has an excellent selection of locally brewed beers and ales, along with a carefully chosen wine list.

Located on the Market Square of Lavenham, one of the finest and most beautifully preserved Medieval villages in England, The Great House is set in a fabulous historic building, originally built in the 14th and 15th centuries. After passing through many illustrious hands, this charming property has been a luxury boutique hotel since 1985, offering unique accommodation and award-winning cuisine in a delightful heritage setting. Ideally placed for visiting this beautiful village, long a favourite with film and television directors due to its historic buildings and authentic atmosphere, The Great House is just footsteps away from many of the village's most emblematic monuments, including The Crooked House, The Guildhall, and the church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The surrounding countryside is fabulous for easy walks and cycling, and the village is within easy reach of the Suffolk coast and many more landmarks and attractions. The restaurant at The Great House serves simple, classical, French cuisine with a modern twist based on the finest, locally sourced seasonal produce. All fish and shellfish is from sustainable provenance, and the menu changes every day according to deliveries. The proud holder of numerous awards, including 2 AA Rosettes and the Good Food Guide's East of England Best Restaurant of the Year, The Great House offers fine dining in two charming dining rooms and outdoors in the garden terrace.

Standing in 17 acres of landscaped parkland, The Oaksmere Hotel is set in a unique Grade II listed building, created in two different periods. The first is a Tudor dower house, built in 1570 by the Cornwallis family, while the second is a wing added in 1850 as a rectory. After a long and eventful history, and a number of proprietors, this fabulous property was lovingly and painstakingly restored by its present owners towards the end of 2014, and now offers luxury boutique accommodation and great food in a friendly, traditional country house atmosphere. A great spot for relaxing stays in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, The Oaksmere Hotel has just ten carefully restored and renovated rooms. Spacious and elegantly appointed, they all come with luxurious Hypnos beds with data points and an audio system built into the headboard, electronic blinds, sumptuous bathrooms, many with spa baths, and much more. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious menus created by executive chef Alan Dann, with immense experience in the finest kitchens in France and England. There are also two bars and and a stylish conservatory, and guests can also enjoy meals al fresco in the beautiful sun-trap terrace created by the award-winning designer Thomas Hoblyn.

Enjoying a delightful location on the edge of a pretty Suffolk village, Tuddenham Mill Luxury Boutique Hotel is set in a painstakingly restored and modernised historic mill, originally built in 1775. This charming boutique hotel offers luxurious accommodation, great food and top-class service in a beautiful heritage setting. Less than two hours from London, and within easy reach of Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds, Newmarket and Ely, Tuddenham Mill is an ideal destination for a relaxing, tranquil break in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The restoration of Tuddenham Mill Luxury Boutique Hotel combines many of the historic elements of this unique structure - the exposed beams in the spacious bedrooms, or the cast-iron water-wheel that has been brought back to life through the use of atmospheric lighting and stylish glass walls - with modern interior design and furnishings, along with the latest high-tech amenities. Featuring traditional ingredients and contemporary flavours, the award-winning restaurant at Tuddenham Mill is the proud holder of 2 AA Rosettes, and serves a range of delicious menus throughout the day, including brunch, lunch, à la carte and tasting menus. Traditional afternoon teas are also available, along with children's and special diet menus. The hotel also offers a spacious, fully equipped meeting room, The Terrace Room, ideal for small business meetings, seminars or presentations with a fabulous view of the stream and a delightful terrace for drinks, snacks or moments of relaxation in the fresh air.