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The Old Bridge

Huntingdon

It’s much easier to enjoy the ‘exceptional wine list’ and elegant interiors of this ivy-clad town house hotel, owned by a Master of Wine and an interior designer, now that the new A14 bypasses the town, cutting down traffic noise, and a great benefit for the terrace and lovely garden in the warmer months.

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The Dial House

Norwich

Studied eccentricity abounds at this Georgian house on the market square with most rooms styled on a geographic theme – and a hairdresser and boutique on site.

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Congham Hall

King's Lynn

In summer, visitors buzz like contented bees around a garden of almost 400 herb varieties at Nicholas Dickinson’s Georgian merchant’s house-turned-hotel.

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Titchwell Manor

Brancaster

Twitchers are in their element at Titchwell, with an RSPB nature reserve just up the road – but so too are foodie couples, beach-seeking families and dogs, who can eat with their owners in the casual Eating Rooms.

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The White Horse

Brancaster Staithe

You can dine in the conservatory or alfresco on the terrace at the Nye family’s hotel, and gaze across tidal salt marshes to the sea that supplied what is on your plate.

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Magazine Wood

Sedgeford

The wild Norfolk coast is minutes away from the rustic luxury of Pip and Jonathan Barber’s chic countryside B&B.

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The Fox at Willian

Willian

By the parish church in a quiet village mentioned in the Domesday Book, this white-painted pub has been spruced up to become a contemporary country inn with well-cooked food and fresh-as-a-daisy accommodation.

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The Farmhouse at Redcoats

Hitchin

Undulating countryside spreads around this well-restored old farmhouse and its outbuildings, whose many characterful original features date back to the 15th century.

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The Blakeney Hotel, Holt

On the quayside overlooking the estuary and salt marshes, in the luminous landscape of north Norfolk, Emma Stannard’s ‘lovely, comfortable’, child-friendly hotel gets another thumbs-up from a trusted reader.

Dedham Hall, Colchester

There is ‘nothing chichi’ about Wendy and Jim Sarton’s 15th-century manor house, which stands in ‘pleasantly rural, overgrown tranquillity’ in gardens where rabbits skitter.

Maison Talbooth, Dedham

In 1952, Gerald Milsom stopped at some Tudor tea rooms beside the River Stour and liked them so much he bought them.

The Great House, Lavenham

In one of England’s most perfect medieval villages, this timber-framed house may show the world a handsome Georgian face but within, it is all beams and slanted ceilings.

Morston Hall, Holt

‘Amazingly gorgeous.

Strattons – Swaffham, Swaffham

Walk up a narrow lane between a kebab shop and a barber’s in this market town, on a sunny afternoon, and you may be surprised to find people enjoying tea on the lawn in front of a Palladian villa.

Cley Windmill, Cley-next-the-Sea

Rising above the reed beds and River Glaven in a pretty village no longer ‘next the sea’, Julian and Carolyn Godlee’s 19th-century windmill offers characterful accommodation.

The Wentworth, Aldeburgh

Nothing much alters from year to year at Michael Pritt’s Victorian hotel, just across from a shingle beach washed by the North Sea.

Beechwood Hotel, North Walsham

‘A bright spot’ in a north Norfolk market town, Emma and Hugh Asher’s hotel is also something of a night spot, with a rolling programme of events: taster nights, comedy nights, murder mystery nights (a nod to Agatha Christie, who stayed often when this was a private house), and South African Nights (to celebrate Hugh’s native land).

The Rose & Crown, Snettisham

Jeannette and Anthony Goodrich’s 14th-century pub-with-rooms, with ‘friendly staff’ and ‘fantastic food’, continues to earn high praise from readers.

The Sun Inn, Colchester

In the heart of Constable country, Piers Baker’s 14th-century inn is ‘what pubs were meant to look like’, from the eye-catching sign outside to the beamed ceilings and wooden floors within.

University Arms, Cambridge

You can’t miss the nods to the university at this ‘fantastic city hotel with stylish decor and superb food’ on Parker’s Piece green: Cambridge blue walls; corridor carpets striped like the student tie; and suites named after famous graduates, from Virginia Woolf to Stephen Hawking.

The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market

Ivor Braka has indulged his passion for art at his pub-with-rooms set in a deer park near the north Norfolk coast.

Duke House, Cambridge

In a quiet neighbourhood of Victorian terraced houses on the edge of Christ’s Pieces, this boutique B&B is well placed for those wishing to see the city.

No. 33, Hunstanton

A stroll from the seafront, a bay-fronted house has been transformed into a B&B by Jeanne Whittome, with a strong emphasis on customer care.

The Swan, Southwold

A hip, jazzy refurbishment has brought stripped wooden floorboards, green velvet sofas and ‘small but effective pink touches’ to this Southwold stalwart, which has stood on the market square, minutes from the seafront, for centuries.

Sopwell House Hotel, St Albans

In extensive grounds, the former home of Lord Louis Mountbatten is today a ‘well-run’ hotel with contemporary bedrooms, cosseting suites, a choice of eating and drinking spaces, and a sleek spa.

The Saracen’s Head, Wolterton

The north Norfolk countryside stretches away in all directions from Tim and Janie Elwes’s ‘enjoyable’ Georgian inn, which stands in ‘a beautifully rural setting’ not far from the coast.

The Victoria Inn, Holkham

Close to ‘one of the most beautiful, isolated beaches’, this genteelly refurbished pub on the Earl of Leicester’s Holkham estate is ‘perfect for exploring the North Norfolk coast’.

The Swan Hotel & Spa, Lavenham

Formed from a trio of timber-framed 15th-century buildings, this swish hotel and spa in the heart of the medieval village is ‘so cosy and welcoming’.

The Pheasant, Kelling

On a 2,000-acre estate of woods and parkland, this traditional hotel is a tranquil country retreat.

Bank House, King’s Lynn

In a ‘fine waterfront setting’, this ‘distinguished’ Georgian bank-turned-town hotel is a sought-after spot for locals, who gather in its popular bar and brasserie.

Number One Port Hill, Hertford

In a pleasant market town, Annie Rowley’s artful B&B teems with vintage glassware, sculptures and ‘an unbelievable collection’ of objects.

The Brisley Bell, nr Dereham

From lively quiz nights and Friday-evening cricket matches, to relaxing in the garden and board games by the inglenook fireplace, this 17th-century inn facing on the edge of the village common has all the traits of a buzzy local landmark.

The Three Hills, Bartlow

Its name may derive from the Roman burial mounds nearby (the largest in Europe), but there’s nothing dispiriting about this 17th-century Grade II listed inn close to Cambridge.

Five Acre Barn, Aldringham

‘A model of hospitality’, this ‘pleasingly modern, minimalist’ B&B close to the Suffolk coast has won awards for its contemporary design.

The Harper, Holt

Bubbled up in a former glassblowing workshop, Sam Cutmore-Scott’s contemporary country hotel is a fusion of informality and understated luxury.

The Hog Hotel, Pakefield

Uncurl in comfort in this recently renovated hotel in an old maritime village on the Suffolk coast.

The Pier at Harwich, Harwich

Fishing boats and ferries, cruise liners and container ships form a constantly shifting waterscape in this port town, best enjoyed from the wrought iron balcony of the Milsom family’s harbourside hotel.

The Bildeston Crown, Bildeston

In a thriving village of gaily painted and ancient black-and-white houses, this hotel is set in a 15th-century merchant’s house-turned-coaching inn.

The Neptune, Old Hunstanton

There are just four ‘immaculate’ rooms at this ‘wonderful’ Michelin-starred restaurant in a former 18th-century coaching inn on the north Norfolk coast.

38 St Giles, Norwich

‘Well placed’ for city exploration, this luxury B&B, in a grand 18th-century house, is within walking distance of the Theatre Royale and the central marketplace.

Tuddenham Mill, Newmarket

Swans glide, willows weep, and the great brick chimney no longer belches smoke at this 18th-century watermill, now a smart, modern hotel.

The Assembly House, Norwich

People danced beneath the crystal chandeliers in the magnificent Great Hall of the ‘House of Assemblies’ to celebrate Nelson’s Victory at Trafalgar in 1805, and they’re dancing still.

Gonville Hotel, Cambridge

Overlooking verdant Parker’s Piece, this large, family-owned hotel and spa are a short walk to colleges, shops and cafés.

Norfolk Mead, Norwich

‘Perfect peace and quiet’ drifts across ‘lush grounds’ to James Holliday and Anna Duttson’s ‘splendid’, wisteria-hung Georgian house by the River Bure.

The Ship at Dunwich, Dunwich

‘Unpretentious and friendly’, this creeper-covered inn is close to the unspoiled salt marshes of Dunwich Heath and the RSPB reserves at Dingle Marshes and Minsmere.

The Lifeboat Inn, Thornham

A silent observer, this 16th-century beer house, in a ‘spectacular’ location on the north Norfolk coast, has taken in the changing landscape across salt marsh and sea for hundreds of years.

Byfords, Holt

At the heart of a ‘bustling’ market town, a higgledy-piggledy building, said to be Holt’s oldest, houses this all-day café and store with ‘very comfortable’ accommodation and a lively holiday atmosphere.

The George, Buckden

In a ‘quaint village’, this 19th-century coaching inn carries on a tradition of hosting travellers journeying between York and London along the Great North Road.

Where to stay in East Anglia

East Anglia encompasses all the hospitality of hoteliers from Norfolk to Cambridge, including pubs with rooms and beautiful spots to go fishing, spectacular locations for walks and places to visit with families or on a romantic holiday.

Whether it’s traversing the unique countryside in the form of the Norfolk Broads, the Brecks and Thetford Forest, or discovering the sandy beaches in Essex and Suffolk, creeks and salt marshes, East Anglia has it all.

East Anglia’s cities offer much to enjoy as well. Cambridge in particular has a reputation that precedes it. The historic city of education has bustling markets and boutiques as well as impressive architecture, museums and dramatic skylines to explore - all the better from its plentiful riverside locations which make idyllic spots from which to watch the world go by.

The area’s hotels are as diverse as its opportunities, with the likes of Congham Hall in Kings Lynn and its spectacular herb garden placing it chief amongst the country’s hotels for gastronomic delights, while The Old Bridge in Huntingdon is an ivy-smothered Georgian town house that oozes charm. The Rose & Crown in Snettisham is a delightful 14th century inn which always has a host of special offers to take advantage of, and the likes of The Old Rectory are elegant examples of hotels with spectacular history and design.

Best luxury and boutique hotels in East Anglia

Featured hotels with Special Offers

Best luxury and boutique hotels in East Anglia

The Old Bridge

Huntingdon

The Dial House

Norwich

Congham Hall

King's Lynn

Titchwell Manor

Brancaster

The White Horse

Brancaster Staithe

Magazine Wood

Sedgeford

The Fox at Willian

Willian

The Farmhouse at Redcoats

Hitchin

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