If you're looking for hotels in Suffolk, this country pub with rooms could be the perfect option. This classic coaching inn dates back to the 15th century, it sits on a pretty high street in the village of Bildeston and is just a short drive from Bury St Edmunds. Owned and managed by Nedging Hall Estate, The Crown crafts menus using much of our own produce; the ultimate estate-to-plate dining experience.
An intriguing Suffolk pub and restaurant with rooms, it has oodles of charm. Inside you'll find characterful and cosy dog-friendly bars, light-filled spaces to dine and indulgent bedrooms. Enjoy drinks by the fire after dinner and rest your head in one of the characterful, boutique rooms, all making for a lovely stay in the Suffolk countryside.
- Country pub with rooms in Suffolk
- Just a short drive from Hadleigh, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Colchester
- Cosy bar with open fire
- Eat Game Pub of the Year 2025
- Best Suffolk Pub Velvet Magazine Awards 2025
- Best Small Suffolk Hotel in the East of England Tourism Awards (2022)
- Courtyards for al fresco dining
- Dog-friendly
- Just over an hour from London
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- nights 5 nights
The following offers are showing provisional availability* and instant availability.
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Luxury Gourmet Escape
Exclusive to Country Hotel Breaks and affiliated companies
Stay 5 nights in a Classic Double room and receive:
- Complimentary 2pm early check in
- A glass of sparkling wine each on arrival
- Enjoy dinner for two at the restaurant on one evening (£80 allowance per couple)*
- A complimentary bottle of house wine if dining in the restaurant on an additional evening on your stay
- Full English breakfast included each morning
- *Please note that each Sunday, a limited Sunday menu is offered
5 night stay
Package Price: £410 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £820 per room
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Luxury Gourmet Escape - Superior room
Exclusive to Country Hotel Breaks and affiliated companies
Stay 5 nights in a Superior room and receive:
- A glass of sparkling wine each on arrival
- Dinner for two in the restaurant on one evening (£80 allowance per couple)*
- A complimentary bottle of house wine if dining in the restaurant on an additional evening on your stay.
- Full English breakfast daily
- Complimentary 2 pm early check in.
- *Please note that each Sunday, a limited Sunday menu is offered.
5 night stay
Package Price: £447.50 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £895 per room
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SMTWTFS
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Luxury Gourmet Escape - Luxury room
Exclusive to Country Hotel Breaks and affiliated companies
Stay 5 nights in a Luxury suite and receive:
- A glass of sparkling wine each on arrival
- Dinner for two in the restaurant on one evening (£80 allowance per couple)*
- A complimentary bottle of house wine if dining in the restaurant on an additional evening on your stay.
- Full English breakfast daily
- Complimentary 2 pm early check in.
- *Please note that each Sunday, a limited Sunday menu is offered.
5 night stay
Package Price: £485 per person per stay (based on two sharing) £970 per room
All of the above prices include all taxes / service fees.
* Packages showing provisional availability are subject to confirmation with the venue and availability is not guaranteed. No funds will be taken from your card until the booking is confirmed, which will usually be within a few hours.
Packages showing instant confirmation are live and will be confirmed immediately.