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.

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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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location with views over Orford Ness from our bedroom window. Large room with what looked like a recently updated well appointed bathroom. Plenty of onsite parking. And all set in the beautiful village of Orford. Food was excellent, both...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room with an terrace with chairs and table overlooking a garden and the castle. Very comfortable. Breakfast and dinner excellent.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful views from our bedroom over Orford Ness. Everything spotlessly clean, great attention to detail and thoughtful styling. Excellent breakfast - quality ingredients and local produce.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spent a luxurious weekend at Easter in the Crown & Castle in Orford. Perfectly located near the Quay and pubs and bakery. Room was lovely, bed huge and firm. Breakfast was excellent and dinner even better. Staff could not have been nicer and met...
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful old property in tranquil location. Helpful and attentive staff. Great to have parking on site.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation. Quiet location and friendly staff.
  • Marie-laure
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delicious and generous breakfast with lots of choice and very attentive service.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful location; excellent "proper" breakfast, served at your table - not a DIY buffet. Good dinner menu
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Have been a number of times before. Old fashioned and quirky.
  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely accommodation but not sure it was worth £219 a night

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, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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.

FAQs about Crown and Castle