Curated luxury hotels in East of England

Located in Colchester, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Dedham Vale and Suffolk Distillery. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Assington Barn and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Great Cornard Country Park.

Located 18 km from Hedingham Castle, Long Melford Swan offers 5-star accommodation in Long Melford and features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 23 km from Ickworth House, 32 km from Freeport Braintree and 42 km from Audley End House. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from The Apex.

Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The units at the inn come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Guests can access the free WiFi or use the business centre.

Clare Castle is 13 km from Long Melford Swan. London Stansted Airport is 47 km away.

When you stay at The Coach House At The Pheasant in Halstead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Deer Park and Little Yeldham Village Hall. This luxury inn is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hedingham Castle and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Sible Hedingham Library.

Located in Letchworth, Letchworth Hall is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Top Field and Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Gordon Craig Theatre and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Knebworth Country Park.

Located in Ipswich, The Marquis is a 5-minute drive from Dedham Vale and 6 minutes from Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve. This spa hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden.

With a stay at Salthouse Harbour Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ipswich, steps from Ipswich Waterfront and within a 10-minute walk of Ipswich Regent Theatre. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cardinal Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from New Wolsey Theatre.

With a stay at Channels Hotel in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tuffnel Mere and Admirals Park. This golf hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bond Street and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Admirals Park LNR.

Located in Cambridge, Golden Ball Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Cambridgeshire Golf Club and The Manor at Hemingford Grey. This inn is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from University of Cambridge and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital.

A stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire places you in the heart of St Ives – a 5-minute drive from Ouse Fen Nature Reserve and 6 minutes from The Manor at Hemingford Grey. This hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from University of Cambridge and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Overcote Fen Wildlife Area.

Situated in old Harwich, The Pier offers historic, quay side hotel accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.

The Pier Hotel is set across 2 refurbished buildings, one dating from the 1850s and one from the 1700s. All rooms have their own bathroom and many have views over the estuary and sofa beds for children. Each room has a TV with satellite channels, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities.

Taking advantage of its waterside location, The Pier Hotel has a restaurant on the first floor, and the Navyard Bar and Terrace on the ground floor. Further bars and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and the ferry to Felixstowe and Shotley leaves from next door to the property.

Harwich Town railway station is 0.4 miles away. The Electric Palace Cinema is a 3-minute walk from The Pier Hotel.

With a stay at The Maids Head Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Norwich, steps from Elm Hill and Tombland. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Norwich Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Norwich Castle.

Located in Bedford, The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and 6 minutes from St Neots Museum. This golf hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club.

When you stay at The Brudenell Hotel in Aldeburgh, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Moot Hall and Aldeburgh Golf Club. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Thorpeness Golf Club.

With a stay at Banyers House in Royston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford and Priory Gardens. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital and 14 mi (22.6 km) from University of Cambridge.

A charming 17th-century coaching inn, The White Hart Hotel offers luxury accommodation, with good access to the A1(M) and a 20-minute train or car journey from London.

All of the stylish rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a Freeview TV and en suite facilities. Some rooms have a relaxing hydrotherapy bath and a 42-inch plasma TV.

The hotel restaurant provides superb dining in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere, with a modern British menu using local produce. There is also a comfortable lounge bar.

Free parking is available for hotel guests.

The Suffolk Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Haverhill. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Hedingham Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Each room comes with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms in The Suffolk Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British, Italian and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Audley End House is 24 km from The Suffolk Hotel, while Ickworth House is 28 km away. London Stansted Airport is 31 km from the property.

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

When you stay at Mercure Norwich Hotel in Norwich, you'll be in the business district – a 5-minute drive from Norfolk Broads and 5 minutes from University of East Anglia. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sweetbriar Marshes and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hellesdon Hospital.

• 18-hole golf course
• Elemis spa
• Close to Norwich

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, has been serving as a country retreat in some way, shape or form since 1859. It sits in 150 acres, on the outskirts of Norwich. You can reach the city centre, with its cathedral, castle and popular market within 15 minutes’ drive. But there are plenty of reasons not to leave.

Starting with an 18-hole golf course and a 22-bay floodlit driving range for practising your swing. There’s also an Elemis spa and a health club with an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The trio of dining spots includes a Bar & Lounge and Bunkers Bar, by the golf course, where you can grab sandwiches and lighter dishes, as well as hearty mains. The Brasserie Restaurant serves the likes of pork belly, goat’s cheese risotto and baked cod fillet, all in sight of the hotel’s beautiful gardens.

As for rooms, the ones in the main house are the best. They flaunt original features and extra perks, like a complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and fluffy robes. Lots of the rooms come with views of the countryside or golf course, as well.

A stay at Poets House places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Oliver Cromwell's House and 3 minutes by foot from Ely Cathedral. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Babylon Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.