East Anglia
Despite being one of England's most accessible regions, East Anglia is in some ways also one of its least-known: Norfolk and Suffolk are both very rural, Cambridgeshire is not surprisingly all about Cambridge and Essex has a thoroughly undeserved reputation as little more than an extension of northeast London. In fact, there's so much to see in East Anglia it's hard to know where to start – from the glories of the North Norfolk Coast to the historic wool towns of Suffolk, the region has so much to recommend it. Because it’s so flat East Anglia is ideal for cycling with National Cycle Route one passing through it. As England's historic heartland, it's also home to some of the best pubs and inns in the country, and boasts some great boutique hotels and B&Bs, as well as being home to an array of country cottages that would adorn any picture postcard.
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An award-winning country pub with good food and very comfy rooms.
The Pheasant, Gestingthorpe Essex CO9 3AU
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This revamped Edwardian hotel is an affordable and thoroughly up-to-date place to stay in one of the nicest spots on Norfolk's northeastern coast.
The Cliftonville, 29 Runton Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9AS
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A family-friendly country cottage close to the North Norfolk coast
Field House Cottage, Moorgate Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0BT
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Hugely romantic cottage for two that marries deluxe vibes with an extraordinary rustic-chic aesthetic
Spinks Nest, Kings Street, Hunworth, Norfolk NR24 2EH
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A fabulous boutique hotel and restaurant bang in the heart of beautiful Norwich
The Assembly House, Theatre St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1RQ
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Quirky contemporary design, great food and a warm welcome.
Strattons, Ash Close, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7NH
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This contemporary Essex pub is the perfect spot for a night out or weekend away
The Lion Inn, Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3JA
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Small, independent boutique Cambridge guesthouse
The Regent, 41 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1AB
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Comfortable rooms above one of the most popular pubs in the area.
The Brick Kilns, Norwich Rd Little Plumstead Norwich Norfolk NR13 5JH
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Newmarket's best place to stay – a classy hotel with great facilities and a spa
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Bury Rd Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7BX
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Historic hotel just outside Woodbridge that is ideal for exploring the Suffolk Coast
Seckford Hall, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6NU
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A proper village pub in the heart of Norfolk, with very comfortable rooms and seriously good food.
The Brisley Bell, The Green, Brisley, Norfolk NR20 5DW
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Spacious and very comfortable rooms in an unusual and peaceful location: perfect for a weekend away.
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
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A beautiful, contemporary B&B with unique and comfortable rooms – and a great breakfast!
Tinsmith's House, 23 Oakfield Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6AL
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Saracens Head, Wolterton Near Erpingham, Norfolk NR11 7LZ
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A cosy, deliberately traditional boutique hotel where nothing is too much trouble.
Beechwood Hotel, Cromer Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0HD
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A renowned Norfolk Broads gastropub with rooms
The Ingham Swan, Sea Palling Rd, Ingham, Norfolk NR12 9AB
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A dog friendly country pub at the heart of a lavish country estate, with rooms, great food and tremendous grounds and facilities.
Fritton Lake, Church Lane, Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9HA
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A relaxed seaside coaching inn with a perfect position on the Aldeburgh seafront
The White Lion, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BJ
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Boutique riverside Cambridge hotel with terrific city views, rooftop terrace and excellent amenities, close to the historic colleges
Varsity Hotel & Spa, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8AQ
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Boutique hotel overlooking the beach in Aldeburgh
The Brudenell, The Parade Aldeburgh IP15 5BU
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Just outside of Norwich, this is the perfect Norfolk foodie village pub – with rooms!
The King's Head, Bawburgh, Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Near Norwich, Norfolk NR9 3LS
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The grande-dame of all Cambridge hotels, offering a majestic experience in delightfully stylish rooms
University Arms, Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1AD
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A refined, boutique beauty of a hotel, perfect for Cambridge celebrations and special occasions
Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY
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Easy-going country hotel with great facilities and service.
Barnham Broom Hotel, Honingham Rd, Barnham Broom, Norfolk NR9 4DD
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One of Norwich city centre's best value and most convenient hotels.
St Giles House Hotel, 41–45 St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1JR
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A renowned and very comfortable Essex restaurant with rooms run with Californian taste and panache
The Mistley Thorn, High Street, Mistley, Near Manningtree, Essex CO11 1HE
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Wentworth Hotel, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BD
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Boutique Norfolk Broads country house hotel with a perfect riverside location
Norfolk Mead Hotel, Church Loke, Coltishall, Norfolk NR12 7DN
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Comfy Suffolk Coast B&B in a great location in the middle of the beautiful Henham Park estate
The Stables at Henham Park, Henham Park, Suffolk NR34 8AN
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A stylish and elegant luxury B&B in a superb Norwich city centre location
38 St Giles, 38 St Giles St, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1LL
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A wonderfully tranquil place to stay in the Broads between Hickling village and the sea
Dairy Barns, Lound Farm, Hickling, Norfolk NR12 0BE
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Lakeside hotel set in peaceful grounds on the edge of the Norfolk Broads
Ivy House Country Hotel, Ivy Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8HY
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Beautiful, contemporary light-filled lodges overlooking the woods and golf course at the Stoke by Nayland Golf and Spa Hotel.
Apple Tree Lodges, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Near Ipswich, Suffolk CO6 4PZ
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Family-owned Suffolk country hotel that's packed full of facilities, including gym, spa, pool and two championship golf courses
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Near Ipswich, Suffolk CO6 4PZ
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This comfortable Thetford Forest country inn is perfect for families looking for adventure.
Elveden Inn, Brandon Rd, Elveden, Suffolk IP24 3TP
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This historic coaching inn is Thetford's most comfortable place to stay.
The Bell Hotel, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2AZ
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A boutique bolt-hole par excellence (and handy for the airport!).
The Linden, 1–3 Silver Street, Stansted Mountfichet, Essex CM24 8HA
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This appealing gastropub with rooms is perfect for discovering Wells, Holkham and beyond.
The Victoria Inn, Park Rd, Holkham, Norfolk NR23 1RG
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A restaurant with rooms in an unspoilt Essex seaside town
The Oyster Smack Inn, 112 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8HR
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Central Colchester's best place to stay, with well-appointed rooms and an excellent restaurant
Greyfriars, High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG
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This Southwold hotel offers contemporary luxury in historic seaside surroundings
The Swan Hotel, Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EG
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A terrific Essex village pub with boutique rooms and great food.
The Bell Inn, High Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex SS17 8LD
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Boutique Southwold hotel with country-chic rooms and a downstairs bar and restaurant
The Blyth, Station Rd, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 8AY
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The perfect countryside weekend escape for jaded city-dwellers.
The Oaksmere, Rectory Rd, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8AH
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This small and characterful country hotel with pool and beautiful gardens is a good base both for Norwich and the Norfolk countryside beyond
The Old Rectory, North Walsham Rd, Crostwick, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 7BG
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A spectacular country house and estate with a homely feel that's perfect for families.
The Ickworth Hotel & Apartments, Horringer, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE
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Boutique hotel with comfy, stylish rooms, good food and a great location in one of Suffolk's most popular villages
The Long Melford Swan, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9JQ
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