East Anglia Country Inns & Pub Accommodation Guide

recommended country inns and pubs with rooms in East Anglia


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well-appointed roadside, country pub situated 7 miles from central Norwich offering traditional style rooms and an extensive food menu

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the accommodation features individually decorated rooms and is set in 9 acres of country grounds

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a charming and individual 14th century inn has pretty bedrooms and renowned pub food in Snettisham, near the North Norfolk coast

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17th-century, former coaching inn, on the A140 between Ipswich and Norwich, with a cosy bar and restaurant and rooms in a modern annexe

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enjoy award-winning fine dining and a stay in a stylish, contemporary room at this thatched inn ideally placed for the Broads and the coast

The Compasses

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relax in well-appointed rooms at this delightful village pub surrounded by good walking and cycling routes

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set in a quiet village, this friendly and relaxing inn provides comfortable accommodation with easy access to Kings Lynn or Peterborough

The Swan Motel

Gillingham

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popular pub, located on the Suffolk/Norfolk border near Beccles, with comfortable rooms, 2 restaurants, a modern bar area and large garden

Pear Tree Inn

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the exciting restaurant here is run by a French celebrity chef, and accommodation is offered in tasteful boutique rooms or a cottage

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accommodation set in an 18th Century mill where all rooms feature a river aspect

The Ship Inn

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a picturesque village, in a setting that combines the best of coast and countryside, is the home to this smart inn with stylish, modern rooms

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one of the jewels in North Norfolk's gastronomic crown, this popular inn also has beautifully decorated rooms with private terraces for breakfast

The Parson Woodforde

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friendly staff welcome you to this homely, country pub, offering luxurious, en-suite rooms

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family-run, freehouse with a traditional pub atmosphere and spacious, well-presented rooms, with king-size beds, in a courtyard setting

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the well-appointed rooms sit beside the pub in a modern building, the main pub dates from the 16th century and retains plenty of character

The Fox

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an award-winning village inn with luxurious designer rooms, some with a freestanding bathtub, and a smart restaurant serving seasonal dishes

The Olde Windmill Inn

Great Cressignham

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a charming, old country inn, tastefully updated with comfortable, en-suite rooms

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enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this well-appointed village pub, ideally placed for touring

The Ship

Dunwich

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a small village inn by the coast, offering stylish, well-appointed guest rooms, award-winning British cuisine, real ales and a large garden

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relax in spacious rooms at the village pub, ideally placed for exploring North Norfolk

The Bull

Great Totham

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enjoy fine dining at this award-winning, 16th-century coaching inn featuring stylish decor and well-appointed rooms

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relax in spacious rooms at this beautifully presented inn situated a short drive from the coast

Red Lion

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you'll find beamed ceilings, log fires, a walled garden and seasonal menus at this charming inn

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offering pet-friendly accommodation alongside the River Nene, this stylish, but informal, inn provides a relaxing retreat amongst The Fens

White Hart Inn

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a former courthouse dating from the 16th century set on the A12, the comfy guest rooms are in chalets and there is a waterside beer garden

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a relaxing, country pub, in a picturesque setting, offering a cosy bar, hearty, home-cooked food and comfy guest rooms with country views

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enjoy views across open country from the riverside terrace of this well-appointed inn situated a short drive from Ely

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a charming thatched inn, dates from the 16th-century, offering spacious, contemporary rooms, a traditional bar and plenty of outdoor space

The Boathouse

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this refurbished country inn has a beautiful location on the banks of Ormesby Broad, and offers well-equipped rooms and woodland lodges

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in the heart of Fenland country, this relaxing pub, overlooking the River Nene offers elegantly furnished rooms and award-winning breakfasts

The Swan

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dating back to the 14th century, this collection of restored buildings now forms a stylish and most comfortable hotel with a fine-dining restaurant

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an elegantly appointed, historic hotel situated close to the M11 and Imperial War Museum

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a beautiful black and white fronted property, set in 10 acres of gardens and woodlands, and features luxurious guestrooms and cosy lounges

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a Victorian former farmhouse transformed into a boutique, coastal bolt-hole; smart bedrooms and dining on quality local produce feature

The Bell Inn Hotel

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600 year-old, timber-framed, former coaching inn; elegant bedrooms and suites are in the pub or a Georgian property a few doors up the street

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set in 17 acres of scenic grounds close to the Suffolk/Norfolk border; guest rooms have character features, stylish decor and bespoke furniture

The Knife & Cleaver

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set in a pretty village and opposite the Grade I listed church, rooms are in a separate annexe

The Bell Inn

Rickinghall

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enjoy a hearty, full-English breakfast at this charming, family-run country inn

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