Enjoy fine hotels, inns and pubs in the East Anglia

Discover the hidden treasures of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire on an Old English Inns hotel break in East Anglia. Stay in style in the timbered splendour of The Bull Hotel in Long Melford and stroll down the longest high street in the area. Go back in time with a stay at what may be England’s oldest inn, The Old Ferry Boat in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Sleep in the shadows of Ely’s splendid cathedral tower at the 15th century coaching inn, The Lamb Hotel. Or visit the home of Dad’s Army at The Bell Inn, five miles from Thetford Forest.

Our hotels in East Anglia are close to the following places of interest:

The Norfolk Broads, Thetford Forest, Cambridge, Ely Cathedral

For further information on hotels, inns and pubs in East Anglia visit:

Old English Inns and Old English Pubs

Cambridgeshire
	Boathouse, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire The Boathouse is situated on the outskirts of Peterborough, with a tributary of the river Nene flowing past the large garden. It’s also on the main cycle path and walkway to ferry meadows. We are open all day for food serving modern classics and have a fantastic range of drinks. www.Boathouse-pub-Peterborough.co.uk
	George Hotel, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire The George Hotel Huntingdon is situated in the heart of the historic Cambridgeshire market town of Huntingdon. With easy access for the A1 and A14 only minutes away. The historic George Hotel was once the home of Oliver Cromwell's grandfather. It was first recorded in the reign of Henry VIII, and in about 1550 it became the property of a brewer called Henry Cromwell, whose son is buried in the neighbouring churchyard and whose grandson Oliver was a gentleman farmer in the neighbourhood, until a higher destiny called. There is even a tradition that the Protector was actually born in the inn. The Cromwell's were a prominent local land-owning family and Oliver Cromwell was born here in Huntingdon. If you want to find out more, the Oliver Cromwell Museum is just 200 yards from the hotel. Shakespeare plays are performed every year in the last week of June and the first week in July in the pleasant, flower filled courtyard. Today the George Hotel is a bustling hotel - a firm favourite with locals and travellers. Large car park. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/huntingdon
	Lamb Hotel, Ely, Cambridgeshire The Lamb Hotel Ely sits in the heart of the Cathedral City of Ely with easy access via the A10. Sitting in the shadows of Ely's splendid cathedral tower, the Lamb Hotel dates back to the 15th century when it existed as a coaching inn. Historically there is much to see with the fine cathedral and Cromwell's house just a short walk away. The Churchwardens of St Mary's dined here frequently, spending one pound on dinner here in 1782, of which a mere 9s went towards food and 11s was spent on wine, punch, and beer. In the same year the inn was sold to a local brewing family, the Harlocks, and its own brewery was converted into a coach-house - evidence of the growing importance of the posting trade. It was also the stopping point for a number of regular coach services including the Union, which ran three times a week between King's Lynn and London via Ely, Cambridge and Ware. Today it is a popular meeting place for locals and is a great base for exploring the local area and nearby Cambridge. Car Park Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/ely
	Old Ferry Boat, St Ives, Cambridgeshire The Old Ferry Boat Holywell near St Ives Cambridgeshire sits in this pretty hamlet by the Great Ouse. The Old Ferry Boat is reputedly England's oldest inn, built before the last millennium. The beautifully thatched roof and white stonework stand as a monument to travellers who once rested here centuries ago, after quenching their thirst and satisfying their hunger with the finest English fare. It was constructed in Anglo-Saxon times, and historical documents record that liquor was first retailed here as early as 560 A.D, although experts estimate that the foundations are a century older. Today the inn is a delightful place to stay offering a very warm welcome and great hospitality to all its guests. Large car park. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/st-ives
	Red Lion, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire We have some exciting news to share! In the new year we will be undergoing an exciting premium refurbishment, with new management, new delicious British menus and a great new website. Due to this we will be closing on Monday 7th January, and re-opening Monday 18th February as a premium eating and drinking establishment. Please come along and see us in the new year and receive the warmest of welcomes from our friendly team! www.RedLion-Grantchester.co.uk
	Woodman, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire www.Woodman-pub-Peterborough.co.uk

Essex
	Bull Hotel, Halstead, Essex The Bull Hotel Halstead is situated in the heart of the Essex market town of Halstead only a short distance from Braintree via the A131. The historic Bull Hotel is a maze of rambling nooks and crannies, old oak beams and open fires and its foundations date back to the 14th century and Tudor Times. The Bull Hotel represents the hub of social activity in this quaint town and is a firm favourite with locals and travellers alike. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/halstead
	Swan Hotel, Thaxted, Essex The Swan Hotel Thaxted sits in the historic Essex market town of Thaxted near to the Flitch town of Great Dunmow and only 8 miles from Stansted Airport with easy access from the M11 Junction 8 and A120. Thaxted has a beautiful 14th century church and famous Thaxted Guildhall, its own windmill and Dick Turpin's cottage. Thaxted dates back to before the Doomsday Book. The Swan Hotel retains many original features such as open fires and old oak beams, combined with the comfort and convenience of modern living. A great base for exploring the surrounding area. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/thaxted
	White Hart, Coggeshall, Essex The White Hart Hotel Coggeshall is located in the centre of the Essex village of Coggeshall, near to Braintree, Marks Tey, Kelvedon, Witham and Colchester via the A120. The White Hart Coggeshall takes its looks and surroundings straight from a picture postcard, this stunning building dates back to the 15th century and still has a wealth of its original features, notably its attractive timbered rooms. The main part was built in 1526 as a home for one Robert Paycocke, but appears to have become an inn quite soon afterwards, patronised by merchants who dealt far and wide in the town's principal manufacture, which was lace. The oldest part of the building, was originally one end of the Coggeshall's Guildhall, was later incorporated into the White Hart Hotel and is now its resident's lounge. The fine old White Hart Coggeshall suits its surroundings admirably. It's as perfect an English hotel as you could wish for, combining ancient dignity with the highest standards of modern comfort. Nearby Paycockes and Marks Hall Estate and Arboretum. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/coggeshall
	White Hart Hotel, Braintree, Essex The White Hart Hotel Braintree is located in the centre of the Essex market town of Braintree, near to Witham, Chelmsford and Colchester via the A120, Also with easy access to Stansted Airport. The earliest mention of the historic White Hart Hotel Braintree in official records is as late as 1591, when a court was held there. However the plentiful timbers evident in the White Hart hotel's main block have been positively dated to the early Tudor period, and tradition has it that the cellars are older still. In the later years the hotel was a staging point for some of the most prestigious coach services in the region such as the Old Bury between London and Bury St Edmunds, the Phenomenon, which ran between London and Norwich, and the Hope, which connected Chelmsford and Colchester. Today the White Hart Hotel is a popular meeting place for locals and a good base for exploring the area. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/braintree

Norfolk
	Bell Inn, Thetford, Norfolk The Bell Hotel Thetford sits in the heart of the historic market town of Thetford in the heart of Norfolk with easy access from Bury St Edmunds and Norwich via the A11. A thriving inn since the 15th century, the Bell Hotel retains much of its original character and is even said to be haunted. The Bell Hotel is famous as the home of the cast & crew of the television series "Dad's Army". Thetford features throughout the "Dad's Army" series providing backdrops to many of the programme's scenes. The 12th century Thetford Priory is within walking distance of the hotel. Thetford Forest is just 5 miles away, Oxburgh Hall and the nearby Water Gardens about 20. Also worth visiting is Bressingham Steam Museum and Garden. Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere and great hospitality. Large car park. The Bell Inn is a well known and busy wedding venue, so please be aware that if you are visiting the Bell on weekends it maybe noisy with a disco going on. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/thetford

Suffolk
	Bull Hotel, Long Melford, Suffolk The Bull Hotel Long Melford is located in the historic Suffolk village of Long Melford within easy reach from Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds via the A134 . The Bull Hotel is a fine timbered house, situated near the village green, was built for a wealthy wool merchant in 1450 and by 1580 it had become The Bull Hotel. The hotel's history is evident everywhere, from the massive moulded oak beams dominating reception to the wooden rafters, carvings, open fireplaces and period furniture throughout. Long Melford was a busy village in Tudor times, and still is, attracting visitors and holiday makers from all over the UK. Long Melford, which has the longest high street in East Anglia. Its original timber work, both outside and inside is unusually well preserved. You are aware of the Bull Hotel's ancient history as soon as you walk into the entrance hall. Its massive moulded oak beams dominate the reception area and the original part of the building. During the coaching era the Bull Hotel was the principal Posting House of the town and a stopping place of the London, Bury St Edmunds, and Norwich coaches. Book The Hotel Now www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/long-melford