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
Rooms from
Doubles and twins: £80
Good to know
- All major credit cards accepted
- Disabled access
- Parking available
- Private and alfresco dining
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.
Outdoor
adventures
Bildeston is set in the glorious rolling Suffolk countryside,
meaning there's plenty of exploring to be done on foot for keen
hikers.
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
Boasting an exciting dollop of culinary exuberance, the Bildeston Crown offers 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 kitchen'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.
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