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Suffolk
www.ickworthhotel.com
One of Suffolk's finest hotels - wonderful atmosphere, spectacular location and superb hospitality - Tel. 01284 735350.
www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk
The quintessential English country hotel and restaurant, where traditional oak beams and inglenook fireplaces blend with luxurious contemporary furnishings and fabrics - Tel. 01787 247477.
www.suffolkcottageholidays.com
Comfortable, well equipped self-catering holiday accommodation in fantastic locations close to or on the Suffolk coast, sleeping from 2 to 12 people - Tel. 01394 412304.
www.visit-suffolkcoast.co.uk
Comprehensive information about attractions and events in the Suffolk Coastal area. Separate websites for Southwold and Aldeburgh can be found at www.exploresouthwold.co.uk and www.visit-aldeburgh.co.uk respectively, and for
www.constablecountry.co.uk
A good guide to the Suffolk / Essex border country immortalised by John Constable, the 19th century landscape artist.
www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk
The local council site for historic Bury St Edmunds and surrounding area is uninspiring, but its Tourism pages are a wealth of information.
www.eoinns.co.uk
The Crown at Stoke by Nayland is currently one of the very best 'gastro-pubs' in East Anglia, and they are currently building rooms due to open in September 2008. The food here is uniformly excellent even at the busiest times, and they have a superb wine shop offering decent value for money. Service is courteous and reassuringly calm. Booking well in advance is essential at weekends.
Norfolk
www.visitnorthnorfolk.com
Good source of information on places to visit and upcoming events in north Norfolk, though weaker on eating options - try www.glavenvalley.co.uk/norfolk for a more comprehensive list.
See also www.visitnorfolk.co.uk Norfolk's official tourism website, and the council's www.northnorfolk.org
For an excellent guide to Norwich itself, see www.visitnorwich.co.uk/norwich.aspx
www.hostearms.co.uk
Hoste Arms, Burnham Market. Much admired privately owned hotel in the centre of this beautiful north Norfolk village, close to the coast. Contemporary style in a beautiful 17th century house, run by the irrepressible Jeanne and Paul Whittome. The new Vine House boutique hotel opposite is billed as the best boutique hotel outside London. We agree.
www.byfords.org.uk
Byfords, Holt. Beautifully finished unpretentious 'posh B&B' with excellent restaurant, popular all-day cafe and superb delicatessan. Located in the centre of north Norfolk's finest town, 15 minutes to the coast.
www.strattonshotel.com
Strattons Hotel. A small, independent hotel tucked away in a quiet location in the centre of this attractive west Norfolk market town. Eclectic style with an excellent restaurant.
www.thegreatescapeholiday.co.uk
The Great Escape Holiday Company. Family owned holiday lettings and management company, specialising in quality cottages in north Norfolk - and in London, Morocco and Djerba (an island off Tunisia)!
Essex
www.realessex.co.uk
A comprehensive guide to this (largely) unfairly maligned county (did you know that Essex has more listed buildings than Norfolk or Suffolk?), this site uncovers some of the hidden secrets of this often beautiful part of the country.
www.milsoms-hotel.co.uk
A stylish Victorian country house near Dedham, a historic village north-east of Colchester. Boasting excellent decor and a well regarded restaurant. Good base for exploring the pretty Stour Valley and Dedham Vale.
www.stopstanstedexpansion.com
A useful resource for checking whether your next house in west Essex is likely to be a little too convenient for the Stansted extra runway - and its noise pollution.
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