Suffolk
Marvellously medieval and utterly indulgent, the Swan might just spoil you in terms of other places to stay. Tasteful furnishings team oatmeal with olive…
Must-see hotels in East Anglia
Norfolk
For backpackers it really doesn't get much better than Deepdale Farm: spick-and-span en-suite dorms and doubles in converted stables, a homely well…
Suffolk
Past guests at this former mayor's residence include the prince who later became James II, and the Earl of Sandwich. They'd probably approve of its…
East Anglia
An air of authentic old England infuses Dedham Hall, a delightfully relaxed 15th-century farmhouse where overstuffed armchairs sit beside ancient beams,…
Norfolk
Dreamy Titchwell Manor is a swish, oh-so-contemporary hotel set in a grand Victorian house. You'll find lovingly upcycled furniture and bold colours in…
Norfolk
Coloured floor tiles, wooden banisters and stained glass signal this seafront inn's 18th-century heritage; stylish, sea-themed rooms bring it right up to…
Norfolk
There's so much to love here: a quayside setting, gently funky decor and luxury bathrooms all make this stylish Georgian town house pretty hard to turn…
Suffolk
You're just seven paces (count them) from the beach at Ocean House, and many of the rustic-chic bedrooms directly overlook the surging sea. The five…
Norfolk
A pint at the Victoria after a walk along sweeping Holkham Beach is pretty much a tradition. Extending your drink to an overnight stay is richly rewarding…
Norwich
With its warm welcome, cosy yet minimalist decor, homemade afternoon treats and spacious rooms, 3 Princes is a perfect spot for an overnight stay. The…
Cambridge
One of the country’s swishest, coolest chains delivers again here. Achingly beautiful rooms sport roll-top baths, monsoon showers and custom-made beds,…
Norfolk
With the kind of wonky walls you'd expect from a circular 18th-century agricultural building, Cley Windmill is packed with character. Rooms are named…
Cambridge
In the 44 individually styled rooms of riverside Varsity, wondrous fixtures and furnishings (such as roll-top baths and travellers' trunks) sit beside…
Suffolk
Pretty much everything feels right about the Chantry – a family-run town house that's somewhere between a hotel and a B&B. Sash windows and cast-iron…
Norfolk
The stately but comfy feel here comes courtesy of worn-wood panels, alcoves full of books and gorgeous creek views. Choose from the snug 'Captain's…
Cambridgeshire
Walk into the roomy suites here and feel instantly at home. In 'Cottage', floral Laura Ashley wallpaper graces a sweet sitting area and bedroom; in …
Suffolk
It's a boon for beer lovers – a super-stylish hotel owned by Southwold brewery giant Adnams. A bold and brilliant refurb has brought bright-pink chairs,…
Suffolk
Sloping floors and a big log-burning stove add to the atmosphere at this 400-year-old inn just a few metres from Orford's quay. Heritage-style rooms are…
Suffolk
At the Black Lion, there's a heritage-meets-modern mash-up of oil paintings, antlers and log fires combined with elegant sofas, cute window seats and rich…
Cambridge
For an authentic taste of university life, check into a student room in one of the colleges. Accommodation varies from functional singles (with shared…
East Anglia
Sure-footed design gives the rooms here a real sense of fun: red-leather armchairs, anglepoise lamps and retro phones meet vibrant candy stripes and jazzy…
Cambridge
It's the bold modern art and imaginative design that nudge Felix into the boutique sleep spots. You'll find vividly coloured chairs set beside polished…
East Anglia
The centuries-old Sun is the epitome of heritage-chic: creaking floors and wonky walls surround upcycled mirrors, brass bedsteads and subtle colour…
Suffolk
The more expensive rooms at this ivy-clad Georgian coaching inn are pretty special: expect luxury bathrooms, quirky mock-1700s furnishings (the odd bright…
Suffolk
In Lavenham's oldest building, dark-green corridors lead to gorgeously renovated, large, bright and beam-scored rooms. The eclectic decor in the bar …
Suffolk
Slumber in these converted animal barns and be surrounded by carefully kept original features: bleached beams, weathered brick walls and even the…
Cambridge
One for solo travellers: a friendly, family-run B&B where the three bright, snug singles are decked out in neutral tones. It's 2 miles north of the city…
East Anglia
Seafront Roslin is all coastal chic – sand drifts up to the front steps, bedrooms have swirling seashell designs and suites feature glitzy, glass-fronted…
Norwich
At boutique 38 St Giles it seems everything gleams – from the highly polished floorboards to the aged cherry-red sofas. Mustard-yellow walls and rich rugs…
East Anglia
Ask for a room in the characterful, cottage-style back building of this sleek sleep spot and you'll be rewarded with wonky beams, exposed red brick and…
East Anglia
In secluded grounds overlooking Constable's Dedham Vale, this fabulous retreat sees guests luxuriating in swish suites with goose-feather duvets,…
East Anglia
The far-from-frilly furnishings here include stand-alone bowl sinks, wicker chairs and platform beds. Impressive breakfasts feature eight cereal options,…
Norfolk
The George may be an age-old English inn, but the style is all contemporary north-Norfolk chic. Sure-footed design sees bare floorboards and feature…
Norwich
There’s more than a whiff of art nouveau about luxurious St Giles House; built in 1919, it teams a grand entrance hall with an ornate facade. Period…
East Anglia
With its wrought-iron mini-balconies and views of the pier, there's a sense of Southend's glamorous heyday at this Georgian retreat. The neutral tones of…
Suffolk
A rare treat – sumptuously restored, two- to six-person, 13th-century cottages that steal your heart as soon as you walk in. The history-rich rooms…
Norwich
Step through the door to be whisked straight back to the Regency era. Original panelling, columns and cornices border the swirling stairs; fresh fruit and…
Cambridge
Sweet features help make this neat-as-a-pin guesthouse feel like a home from home, from the tiny patio garden to the ranks of speciality teas, cereals,…
Suffolk
In these rooms run by a hip microbrewery, converted outhouses feature smart bedrooms with subtle check patterns and terracotta walls. Each room is named…
Cambridge
Lots of little things lift Benson a cut above – sleep on feather pillows and beds made with Egyptian-cotton linen, sip tea from Royal Doulton bone china,…
