| a half-mile from the a14 road, this straightforward hotel is a 19-minute walk from st. amenities include a casual lounge bar, and an informal restaurant serving a traditional pub menu. edmundsbury cathedral and 8 miles from west stow anglo-saxon village, an open-air museum and archaeological site. unassuming rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is complimentary
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