The Best Newly
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Opened November 2022. Amazing guest reviews. Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at Talbooth House & Spa are fitted with a seating area. Freeport Braintree is 36 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 63 km from Talbooth House & Spa. Show full description

Opened May 2019. Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. 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 nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 56 km from the hotel. Show full description

Opened March 2017. Charming. Superb breakfast. Situated in Bury Saint Edmunds, 1 km from The Apex, Chantry Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.5 km from Ickworth House. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Chantry Hotel rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Hedingham Castle is 38 km from the accommodation, while University of Cambridge is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 73 km from Chantry Hotel. Show full description

Friendly staff. Popular among couples. The Randolph Hotel is situated in Reydon near Southwold, 41 km from Norwich and 47 km from Ipswich. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room comes with a private bathroom. The Randolph Hotel features free WiFi . All rooms are accessible via stairs only. Great Yarmouth is 30 km from The Randolph Hotel, while Aldeburgh is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 46 km from The Randolph Hotel. Show full description

Great value. Situated in the village of Gillingham, the Swan Motel offers a restaurant, a pub with billiards and darts, free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Nestled just outside the market town of Beccles, the property is 17 minutes' drive from the coast and Beccles Train Station is 4 minutes' drive away. The newly refurbished bar serves a selection of beers, wines, soft drinks and ciders. The rooms at the Swan Motel each include a TV. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Swan Motel there is a garden and a terrace. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. Nestled just outside the market town of Beccles, the property is 17 minutes' drive from Lowerstoft and within the same distance from Norwich, Beccles Train Station is 4 minutes' drive away. Norwich International Airport is 21 miles away .  Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Situated in Brome near Diss on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, The Oaksmere sits within 17 acres of scenic grounds and offers free on-site parking. Each room features a Hypnos bed, Nespresso coffee machine and a large Sky HD TV. Luxury Elemis toiletries and towels are provided with the en suite bathrooms. The Oaksmere restaurant serves a variety of freshly prepared meals made from seasonal ingredients. Diners can also enjoy their food on the property’s impressive terrace and have pre-drinks overlooking the extensive grounds. The city of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads can both be reached in less than an hour’s drive and offer a wealth of activities. Show full description

Lively. Great bar. Featuring a bar and brasserie restaurant, Milsoms is located in Dedham. With free WiFi throughout and free onsite parking, this boutique hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from the Beth Chatto Gardens and 12 miles from Colchester Zoo. Each stylish room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries. Extras include a work desk and ironing facilities. Free soft drinks are provided in the mini-bar. Milsoms boasts a two-tiered restaurant, which serves a daily a la carte menu. Inspired by cuisines from around the world, dishes are prepared using locally sourced and seasonal produce. Guests can dine outside on the covered heated terrace, overlooking the gardens. With an extensive range of wines, the bar also serves cocktails. The hotel is just over 1 mile from Sir Alfred Munnings Museum and Colchester is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Great breakfast. Popular among groups of friends. Located just 1 mile from Thetford Forest Park, the Bridge Hotel Brandon offers bed and breakfast accommodation, free WiFi and rowing boats for hire. This cycle-friendly property benefits from stunning riverside views. All the en suite rooms at the Bridge Hotel Brandon feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea/coffee making facilities. A hairdryer and free toiletries are included. A hearty full English breakfast is served every morning in the riverside conservatory dining room. Guests staying in the Brewery House Annexe can take breakfast in the main hotel which is just a two minute walk across the bridge. Guests can relax in the garden, and hire a boat in the summer season. A bike shed with lockable bike storage is available. Brandon Rail Station is only 5 minutes’ stroll away. Both Norwich and Cambridge are within a 50-minute drive. Show full description

Trendy. Comfortable beds. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a charming boutique hotel set in beautiful grounds in the Suffolk countryside, just outside Ipswich. This beautiful property has a restaurant, large terrace and elegant rooms. The spacious, modern rooms at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall have smart, stylish décor. There is free Wi-Fi, a free minibar stocked with soft drinks, a TV and a coffee maker. Open all day, the brasserie has an open-plan, theatre kitchen, where you can see chefs preparing British cuisine with seasonal Suffolk produce. The Suffolk Heritage Coastline and nature reserves can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car. Ipswich can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Felixstowe is 11 miles away. The relaxing spa is tucked away within the woodland grounds and use of the facilities can be added to your stay. With 5 double treatment rooms, huge hot tub with covered terrace, log fire and a large sauna. Individual treatments and spa packages are also available. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. The Abbey Hotel has independant access apartments and suites available which each have their own private entrance and private parking. This provides individual accommodation safe from contact from other people. Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at The Abbey Hotel & Apartments, as well as an en suite bathroom and a king-size bed. A TV and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. A full English breakfast includes local smoked back bacon and sausages is made cooked to order, with a buffet of lighter options also available. On request this can be served to your room. Laundry facilities are also available. St Edmundsbury Cathedral and the Theatre Royal are both within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Live music can be enjoyed at the Apex Venue, which is a 5-minute drive away. Many restaurants and shops can be found within the historic town centre. Show full description

Superb guest reviews. Surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside, The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham is a coaching inn in the heart of Saxmundham. It has beautifully decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi and delicious food. Decorated in light and airy colours, most rooms have large Georgian windows. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. There is also a traditional pub that serves a range of local beverages. Saxmundham Train Station is a 5-minute walk away and has a direct route to Ipswich and Lowestoft. The Suffolk coast is a 15-minute drive away and Framlingham Castle is 6 miles from The Bell. Show full description

Nice style. Great bar. Built in 1452, the award-winning Angel Hotel is on one of the prettiest squares in the country, opposite the Abbey Gardens. Angel Hotel offers traditional Georgian elegance and charm, mixed with modern design. The newly refurbished Eaterie, Bar and Lounge are open all day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner or just drinks. In the lounge, choose from Italian cappuccinos or fine English teas. With its log fire, it is a popular meeting place for local people. A reservation for afternoon tea/dinner is essential prior to arrival. Drinks work on a first come first served basis. The hotel has been visited by kings, queens, actors and writers. One such guest was Charles Dickens, who mentioned the Angel Hotel in The Pickwick Papers. Show full description

Great views. Popular among women. On the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, All Saints Hotel has 2 rosettes and features a spa and golf course. With scenic woodland views, there is also free parking. The spacious rooms have en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk. Some rooms have golf course views, and all have a TV. WiFi is accessible in each room. The 18-hole golf course features a beautiful lake and mature woodland, and is suitable for all levels. The modern spa has a swimming pool, gym, sauna and hot tub, and a range of beauty treatments are also available. Bury St Edmunds town centre is just 10 minutes’ drive from All Saints Hotel, and Bury St Edmunds Railway Station can be reached in just 5 minutes. The Theatre Royal is 3 miles away, and Thetford Forest is within 30 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Great value. Grove House Hotel is a small, friendly and family-run, situated on the outskirts of the beautiful market town of Woodbridge, Suffolk. Grove House has en suite bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, and plenty of free parking. The hotel is located within easy reach of Woodbridge and all of the Heritage Coast. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. The 16th century building is distinguished by its Georgian additions, most notably the famous facade, and by earlier Stuart interior embellishments. Widely recognised as one of the loveliest in the UK and Ireland's highest rated hotels, the Hall has 32 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles, enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The accent is on friendly professionalism and the list of available activities is substantial, although the heart of Hintlesham Hall is the opportunity simply to relax and perhaps wander around the grounds or countryside before enjoying chef's latest menus and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a massage or facial in the specially assigned treatment room. Adjacent is the associated championship PGA golf course and clubhouse. Show full description

Great restaurant. With panoramic views of the Suffolk Coast, The Brudenell is just metres from Aldeburgh Beach. The elegant hotel features an award-winning restaurant and seafront terrace. The 4-star bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access, and a modern bathroom with luxurious toiletries. All rooms are stylishly decorated, and some have wonderful sea views. The 2 AA-Rosette restaurant serves freshly caught seafood and quality local produce. Guests can also dine on the terrace, or enjoy fine wines and fresh coffee in the bright and airy lounge bar. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Brudenell Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the scenic River Alde. There is free on-site parking, and Aldeburgh Golf Club is just a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

Unique. Great restaurant. In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain, and The Swan Hotel & Spa is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery. Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site Weavers' House Spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace. The Swan Hotel & Spa serves modern British cuisine in its Gallery Restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prior reservation is recommended. Guests can also dine in the informal Brasserie and historic Old Bar. Al fresco dining is possible in the garden, as well as fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Hip. This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswich's waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. All rooms at Salthouse have 32-inch TVs and luxury toiletries. In 2009, Salthouse Harbour Hotel was included in the "Top 5 Bests Stays for the Year – Mystery Guest Awards" by The Times newspaper. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant. Some feature works of art, copper baths, balconies or harbour views. Eaterie is the hotel's restaurant, filled with paintings and sculptures. Modern and Mediterranean meals are served, with 80% of the ingredients from local sources. Guests can dine in the courtyard with a view of the harbour. Show full description

Set amid rose gardens, this peaceful hotel has luxurious modern facilities and its architecture dates back to the 17th century. Excellent cuisine is served in the award-winning Squires Restaurant. Bedford Lodge has a first-class health club complete with a 15-metre indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and steam rooms. Use of the leisure club is included in the room rate. The hotel is 20 minutes from Cambridge and has easy access to Central London. Bedford Lodge Hotel combines classic charm with modern comforts. Bedrooms are stylish and well-appointed, and the conference rooms are spacious. Adjacent to the hotel is The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel which offers a serene environment in which to relax and unwind. Facilities include a heat and hydrotherapy pool, roof top hot tub, sauna, steam room and experiential showers. There are also 10 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a mud Rasul and manicure/pedicure room. Please note access to The Spa is an additional charge and must be booked separately by guests. We recommend booking in advance as The Spa can get very busy. **Please note access to The Spa is an additional charge and must be booked separately by guests. We recommend booking in advance as The Spa can get very busy** Our Award winning facilities include a heat and hydrotherapy pool, roof top hot tub, sauna, steam room and experiential showers. There are also 10 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a mud Rasul and manicure/pedicure room. Show full description

Great value. In the bustling centre of Ipswich, Novotel Ipswich offers spacious rooms with large work desks and luxury rain showers. The stylish, modern rooms feature a 26-inch LCD TV and comfortable seating area, and all rooms have an en suite bathroom. Tea and coffee facilities and a wake-up service are also available. The Elements Restaurant serves an international menu, with vegetarian options also available. The open-plan bar serves lighter meals and beverages, and features a large-screen TV. The restaurant also offers unique TV Dining, where diners have their own private TV screen. Novotel Ipswich Centre Hotel also offers on-site parking (for an additional fee) and first come, first served basis. There is a 24-hour front desk service. The central shopping area is just 5 minutes’ walk from The Novotel Ipswich, and Ipswich Football Club is just 650 metres away. The vibrant waterfront development can be reached in a 10-minute walk, and the coast at Felixstowe is just 20 minutes’ drive. Show full description