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PuddingmoorBeccles
Suffolk
NR34 9PL
Tel: +44 (0)1502 712270
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The hotel provides guests with 3 star accommodation and facilities in the historic market town of Beccles in Suffolk. The historic hotel building dates back to the 16th century and retains some period features ensuring the hotel has plenty of character and charm. The hotel has undergone an extensive modernisation resulting in a hotel that offers a home stay style atmosphere with a home away from home offering a viable alternative to staying in larger chain hotels. The hotel facilities make it suitable for business and leisure guests.
The hotel is conveniently located for exploring Beccles and the surrounding Suffolk countryside. The hotel is well located for Suffolk’s attractions including the Suffolk Heritage Coast,. Bury St Edmunds, Orford Castle and Ickworth House. The hotel is well located for Thetford Forest Park and within easy reach of Norwich, Cambridge and Colchester. The hotels location in East Anglia makes it a good base from which to explore the regions including the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
Local transport links in the area include Beccles train station located a short walk from the hotel. There are services to Ipswich and Norwich and other local areas including Woodbridge and Wickham Market. The hotel is close by to major roads including the A143 and A146 providing good road connections.
Visitors can expect a friendly welcome with good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located in Beccles and approx 10 miles from Lowestoft where visitors can find good access to local amenities, visitor attractions, dining and entertainment facilities. The closest train stations to the hotel are located at Beccles, Brampton (Suffolk) and Somerleyton.
Facilities
There are a total of 12 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel. The guest rooms are individually decorated and furnished providing comfortable 3 star accommodation. There are double rooms available and for more luxury and space there is the bridal suite.
Room facilities include television, telephone, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, safety deposit box and tea and coffee making facilities.
All rooms are non-smoking at the hotel in accordance with hotel policy.
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available in the hotel. There are free on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests available.
The hotel includes facilities to host business meetings, conferences, seminars and exhibitions with capacity of up to 120 delegates. The hotel provides a historic and scenic venue for weddings, special occasions and private functions with a choice of packages available.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a hot buffet breakfast each morning with a choice of breads, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices and hot and cold drinks. Hot items include eggs, sausages, hash browns and vegetarian sausages.
The hotel restaurant serves a range of starters, main including meat, fish and vegetable dishes and tempting desserts. The restaurant serves both traditional British and Mediterranean cuisine with a choice of interesting dishes sourced from fresh, local produce for diners to choose from including options for vegetarians. The restaurant enjoys relaxed atmosphere making for an enjoyable dining experience. Diners can choose from the wine list and find the perfect accompaniment to their meals.
The hotel bar is a place where guests can relax and unwind in comfortable surroundings with a choice of drinks including soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits. The bar has a laid back atmosphere providing an ideal place to catch up with friends, family and colleagues.
Local Attractions
The county of Suffolk is located in East Anglia in the East of England; the region has long been a favourite among boating enthusiasts and is also popular for those seeking a place devoid of the large crowds and overly commercial tourism on display in other areas.
The Suffolk Coast includes a mix of well known resorts such as Lowestoft along with many miles of peaceful wave-washed shore. The Suffolk Heritage Coast runs from near Lowestoft to Felixstowe following the scenic coast for the majority of the way.
Horse racing enthusiasts are well catered for at the National Horse Racing Museum in the market town of Newmarket in Suffolk, seen as the birthplace of racing. There are a number of collections and records of races and horses over the years. Visitors can see a number of exhibitions and memorabilia on famous horses, races, jockeys, trainers and betting.
Thetford Forest is located approx 12 miles from Bury St Edmunds, the forest includes a range of trees and is known for its biodiversity there are hares, rabbits, deer’s and a number of breeding birds in the forest. The forest includes good walking routes, cycling opportunities and other activities. The coast is a delight the best exploring is to be found on Suffolk Coast Walk.
Aldeburgh is a quiet and scenic seaside town located on the Suffolk coast approx 25 miles from Ipswich. It is a popular destination for weekend breaks offering a relaxing visit away from the crowds. The town is home to the established Aldeburgh Festival, an annual classical music festival that takes place in June each year.
Bury St. Edmunds is an attractive historic market town situated in the heart of East Anglia. The picturesque town has been around since medieval times. Historic parts of the original Bury St. Edmunds Abbey remain, these include St. James’ Tower that dates back to the 12th century and the gatehouse dates back to the 14th century and link the Abbey Gardens to Angel Hill. The Abbey Gardens that surround the ruins are a scenic spot that include floral displays that are popular with visitors. The Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery gives visitors the opportunity to see new work and ideas for new and up and coming artists. There are works from both home grown UK and overseas artists and designers.
Ickworth House is an amazing Italianate structure, set in scenic parkland close to Bury St Edmunds. The frontage of Ickworth House stretches to over 600 feet in length, with the huge rotunda attracting the most attention. The house was built using strong influences of Italian design. Inside the house includes paintings by Velazquez, Kauffman and Gainsborough among others and there are fine collections of silver, furniture and porcelain on display. The gardens form one of the highlights of any visit here; they are set in parkland designed by the famous Capability Brown. There is a canal, vineyard and summer house. Visitors can enjoy a variety of marked paths through the park and woodlands surrounding Ickworth.
Orford Castle is located in the small town of Orford approx 20 miles from Ipswich in Suffolk. The castle was built in the 12th century by Henry II for the purpose of coastal defences. The well-preserved remains have three sturdy towers that go up to 90 feet above the surrounding village. Inside there are thick walls although it is apparent that this was designed to be a fortified family residence, with stairs inside the towers leading to number of rooms and passageways. The basement contains a well at the centre. The castle has a great sense of history and offers visitors a fascinating attraction.
Framlingham Castle provides a great trip out for the whole family, there are some spectacular views here to enjoy. The castle is located in the market town of Framlingham approx 20 miles from Ipswich in Suffolk. The castle includes 900 years of history, children will enjoy the activity books and visitors can take the interactive audio tour to learn more about the castle and its long history. It is a twelfth century castle marked out by a continuous curtain wall linking thirteen large towers. It is an imposing site and would make for a lovely afternoon out in pleasant surroundings.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral is located in Bury St Edmunds, the cathedral has a long history and tradition, a Norman abbey was built to house the remains of the monarch Edmund, King of the East Angles. In the 12th century, an additional church for pilgrims to the Abbey was built. The nave of the current church is the successor of the original church. Currently little remains of the Benedictine Abbey, this due to the church growing over the centuries.
Visitors can see a reconstruction of a historical Suffolk village at the West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, it is built on an original settlement site. Located approx 7 miles from Bury St Edmunds, visitors can experience Anglo-Saxon houses and imagine what life in one of the villages would have been like all those years ago. The original settlement was occupied around AD 450 - 650, settlers came along the river Lark, West Stow is one of very few Anglo-Saxon villages that have been excavated and studied closely. Visitors can see the original objects that made up day to day living at the village. The finds from the site are displayed and interpreted at the Anglo-Saxon Centre.
Pleasurewood Hills is a theme park located a few miles from Lowestoft in Suffolk. The theme park offers thrills and excitement for the whole family with a choice of roller coasters, water rides, family entertainment including the parrot and sea lion shows. Leisurely tastes are catered for with the alpine chairlift and the railways that go through the park.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Beccles: 0.3 Miles
Brampton (Suffolk): 5.2 Miles
Somerleyton: 10.7 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Norwich Airport located 25 miles away by road via the A146 and A140. Stansted Airport is located 92 miles away via the A143, A140 and A120.
Norwich Airport: 25 Miles
Stansted Airport: 92 Miles
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