The Bildeston Crown
Pub with rooms in Bildeston, Suffolk
From £80 per night
Curator's notes:
- Timbered 15th-century gem
- Innovative modern British cooking
- Elegant, individually styled rooms
- Courtyard for summer sipping
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Rooms from
Doubles and twins: £80
Good to know
- All major credit cards accepted
- Disabled access
- Private & alfresco dining
- Parking available
- Dog stay: £10
Quiet
romance
With a cracking bar, dedicated wine list and innovative menu, the
Bildeston Crown is the perfect place to spend an evening à
deux.
A touch of
culture
Close to picture-postcard Lavenham and Long Melford and within easy
reach of the Dedham Vale and Constable Country, there's plenty of
cultural pursuits to keep art and history lovers happy.
Fine dining
The restaurant's head chef, Chris Lee, has recently been awarded 3
AA Rosettes and for the past few years, they have been named as one
of Suffolk's top 3 restaurants in The Good Food Guide.
Rooms
Befitting its 15th-century origins, the bedrooms upstairs come in all shapes and sizes. Chic fabrics, tactile textures and bold colour schemes adorn these rooms, blending in beautifully with the beams, timbers and period charm of the building.
Every opportunity has been taken to indulge and spoil guests - think deep pile carpets, wooden French-style beds, upholstered chairs and sumptuous drapes. If you like sleeping in a grand four-poster bed, book Room One, a quiet, elegant and luxurious room in hues of gold and rose pink with triple-aspect windows, an antique four-poster and dark wood furnishings.
All of the smart tiled bathrooms include bathrobes and Green & Spring bathroom products; a few have deep tubs and huge walk-in rain showers. A hearty breakfast sets you up for a good browse around the nearby landmarks of Lavenham and Kersey, full of quintessential Suffolk charm and quaint teashops for a civilised stop-off mid afternoon.
Restaurant & bar
Chef/patron Chris Lee is cooking at the top of his game, gaining respect from food critics and his peers, as well as wowing the guests that beat a path to the inn's door for his innovative modern British cooking.
He brings an exciting dollop of culinary exuberance the Bildeston Crown, offering an eclectic range of innovative and imaginative dishes suiting every budget and palate. Pop in for a pint and a retro nibble, enjoy a classic sandwich combo or tuck into a pub classic with a twist, perhaps Red Poll cheeseburger with foie gras, truffle mayonnaise and fries.
Guests wishing to indulge can try the seven-course tasting menu or opt for the 'Select' menu to experience the Chris Lee's culinary flair. Expect top-notch local ingredients, notably game from surrounding estates and locally caught fish from Aldeburgh and Orford. Behind the bar, you'll find local Adnams beers and Aspall's cider, and a cracking list of wines (15 by the glass).
Private dining
There are two private dining rooms - one is small and intimate seating up to 16 people and is perfect for a family gathering - lunch or dinner or a smaller event. The other room seats up to 34 people and can be organised for welcome drinks followed by a lunch or dinner celebration - it is also very popular for wedding breakfasts.
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