The Crown & Castle - Inn in Suffolk
Orford, IP12 2LJ, Suffolk
England,
Reino Unido
A great place to wash up for a few lazy days. Orford is hard to beat, a sleepy Suffolk village blissfully marooned at the end of the road. River, beach and forest await, as does the Crown & Castle, a welcoming English hostelry where the art of hospitality is practised with unstinting flair. The inn stands in the shadow of Orford's 12th-century castle. Uncluttered interiors have a warm, airy feel with stripped floorboards, open fires, wonderful art and flickering candles at night. Chic bedrooms have Vi-Spring beds, fancy bathrooms, lovely fabrics, the odd armchair. Four in the main house have watery views, the suite is huge, the garden rooms big and light, the courtyard rooms a real delight. All have crisp white linen, TVs, DVDs and digital radios. Wellington boots wait at the back door, so pull on a pair and explore Rendlesham Forest or hop on a boat and chug over to Orfordness. Ambrosial food awaits your return, perhaps potted brown shrimps, a faultless steak and ale pie, crushed pistachio meringue with a chocolate ice-cream sundae. Sutton Hoo is close. Dogs are very welcome.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from John Morrell:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
John Morrell:
- Orford Castle, English Heritage. Built as a coastal defence in the C12th by Henry 2nd, this is a near-perfect example of a Norman keep, with panoramic views over the Alde estuary.
- RSPB Minsmere. The reserve is situated on the coast, north of Orford. There are nature trails, bird watching, a wealth of wildlife and a brand new visitor centre.
- Orford Ness, National Trust. The Ness is an extraordinary, 12-mile long shingle spit that was used for much of the twentieth century by the MOD to test weapons, including the stability of nuclear bombs.
- The Red House, Aldeburgh. Lived in by composer, Benjamin Britten, and his partner, the tenor Peter Pears, visitors may explore the interesting exhibition space, visit the library and studio, and walk around the garden.
- Framlingham Castle, English Heritage. Built in the C12th by the Bigod family (Earls of Norfolk), it is one of the finest examples of a curtain walled castle-and you can walk around the ramparts.
- Boyton and Hollesley Marshes. A marvelous trail where you may well see anything from avocets to glossy ibis, spoonbill and black-winged stilts.
Paul - Castle Acre, United Kingdom
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Details
- 18 Doubles
- , 2 Twins
- , 1 Suite for 2
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends. Children over 8 welcome.
Open all day.
Lots of walking both by the river and in the forest.
Homemade treats, towels, walks, and a bookable "doggie table" in the restaurant.
Dogs £10 for up to 2 dogs per room per night. Max. 2.
Orford, IP12 2LJ, Suffolk
