“Part of Suffolk’s Nedging Hall Estate, this privately owned village pub with 13 newly refurbished rooms feels like a welcome sanctuary. The bar and restaurant have a lively atmosphere and draw a crowd for the delicious estate-to-plate dining. Perfect for a pitstop or gourmet mini break.”

Hotel review

The historical 15th century former coaching inn radiates warmth from its yellow ochre façade and a feeling of lightness and calm on the inside. The enthusiastic manager and his delightful team of staff are on hand to usher guests along a tartan corridor to their rooms - all spacious and uber comfy with spotless en suite bathrooms. 
 
Decor is fresh and contemporary country in style - white bedlinen with colourful print cushions on beds that are either wooden framed, rattan, bateau, brass or four-poster. A velvet sofa, leather armchair or elegant upholstered antique Louis XV chair is provided for added comfort along with coffee and tea making facilities. 
 
Dining is a treat. The homegrown vegetables, fresh from the kitchen garden and locally sourced ingredients, mean dishes are full of flavour and the chef goes the extra mile to create a menu that’s innovative, original and thoughtfully presented. There’s an extensive wine list to accompany food. The owners acquired Mauldon’s, the oldest brewery in East Anglia, in 2019 and their award-winning beers are available from the bar. The restaurant gets lively at night with locals and guests alike enjoying the edible delights. Overall it’s a great experience. This is no ordinary pub. 

Recommended for

  • Great walks

    • Suffolk has numerous quaint villages and open countryside to explore and it's relatively flat landscape makes for easy walking
  • Foodies

    • With casual and formal dining available and a modern british menu on offer this is the ideal hotel for foodies
  • Watersports

    • For watersports enthusiasts there is Alton Water Activity Centre based on Suffolk's largest reservior
  • Other Activities

    • The Go Ape in Thetford Forest provides plenty of adreniline fueled activities for all ages
  • Country Escape

    • Located in the heart of Suffolk’s picturesque countryside in a sleepy village
  • Cycling

    • Miles of cycle routes are waiting to be explored in this beautiful county
  • Riding

    • Meet the counties famed and beautiful horses at the Suffolk Punch Trust
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Quiet

  • Owner managed

  • Contemporary

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Village

  • Inn

  • Chic

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    12 rooms in this hotel
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Disabled access

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Suffolk has numerous quaint villages and open countryside to explore and it's relatively flat landscape makes for easy walking
  • Watersports

    • For watersports enthusiasts there is Alton Water Activity Centre based on Suffolk's largest reservior
  • Other Activities

    • The Go Ape in Thetford Forest provides plenty of adreniline fueled activities for all ages
  • Cycling

    • Miles of cycle routes are waiting to be explored in this beautiful county
  • Riding

    • Meet the counties famed and beautiful horses at the Suffolk Punch Trust

Map & Location

See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? The Crown is all about local food, comfy rooms, a beautiful pub, and top-class chefs. We want to show that our estate-to-plate offering makes us one of the best places to stay and dine in the area.
 
What is there to do in the area? Nedging Hall Estate is a family-owned country estate in Suffolk. The Estate comprises of pubs, country houses and a brewery. The Crown and The Red Rose form part of the Nedging Hall Estate collection. They're approximately three miles apart with beautiful Suffolk countryside between them. It makes for a wonderful walk.
 
What kind of breakfast do you offer? A delicious Suffolk breakfast is included. Every breakfast is freshly cooked to order.
 
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good placesto eat out locally? With a focus on locally sourced produce, the menus change like the surrounding Suffolk landscape through the seasons. The garden team and talented chefs work hand in hand to create an incredible ‘estate to plate’ experience in our traditional, yet stylish village pub. We have a team of 4 full-time gardeners who ensure we have the best homegrown produce. Our seasonal menu is something we pride ourselves upon, giving each produce its own dish to shine within. 
 
Which are your most popular room types, and why? The epitome of timeless luxury, our Orchard rooms are large rooms that feature super king beds, stylish furnishings and indulgent bathrooms. 
 
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? We can fit Z beds in a few of our rooms.
 
What message would you like to give The Hotel Guru readers? Family owned, standing proud in Suffolk. Being family owned and run means The Crown is a pub with heart. Charlie and Harriet are entirely hands on and it is Harriet’s keen eye for interior design that has ensured The Crown looks as good as it tastes. A palate of heritage colours ranging from golden yellows, to perfect greens and warming reds weave their way throughout the ground floor creating a convivial and inviting space which always glow courtesy of the roaring fire.  
 
Everything at The Crown is about humble beginnings – we start in the kitchen garden and that’s what people want. We don’t need bubbles or fancy things to impress. Our offering is genuine and unpretentious and that is what sets us apart.

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