Crown and Castle

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

Located within just a short walk away Orford Castle, in the heart of tranquil village of Orford, the Crown and Castle offers highly rated restaurant with 21 bedrooms with attached bathroom. In 2018. the property won The Good Hotel Guide’s Editor’s Choice for Restaurant with Rooms, as well as an award for Fabulous Food by Sawday’s. The bedrooms all feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV/DVD player, tea and coffee-making facilities and an en suite refurbished modern bathroom with luxury toiletries and a shower. The Crown and Castle is a pet-friendly accommodations and also offers lunch and dinner all year round. Orford Ness is just across from the River Alde and is reached by a short ferry ride. Aldeburgh is 11 mi from the Crown and Castle, while Snape Maltings, home of Aldeburgh Music, is 5.4 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My room wasn’t ready so they upgraded me to a bigger room. Very happy with that. Lovely old building. Very comfy room. Breakfast was excellent. Staff very helpful and friendly.”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff friendly attentive and knowledgeable. Situated in a quiet street, although on a road no noise from traffic and slept well. Room comfortable no air conditioning but a fan was provided. Roomy shower and toiletries provided. Refreshments also...”
Stephen
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“Peaceful location close to historic castle, village and quayside. The garden rooms are lovely.”
Neil
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“I am a returning customer and thoroughly enjoy the hotel We are on a round Britain tour with American friends and Orford was the first stop on our journey”
Russell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole experience was a pleasure. Really friendly staff, lovely food and excellent rooms. I will definitely return if in the area again.”
Rose
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and beautiful scenery. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bedroom was comfortable and great to have access to the garden and private seating area.”
Harland
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. The food accommodated our vegetarian needs and was excellent.”
Tracy
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“The location was beautiful,especially as I could see Orford castle from my window.The food was of an exceptional standard and very delicious.A very unique experience that was very relaxing and tranquil.”
Katherine
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“Location, all the staff were welcoming,efficient and went beyond to ensure our stay was special .”
Cindy
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“Our stay here last weekend was fabulous. Everything about it you couldn't fault. The service and food absolutely spot on and our room was immaculate. Can't wait to stay again!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Crown and Castle

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Crown and Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Single bookings over a certain value may be subject to additional deposits and cancellation policies.

"When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply."

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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