| some rooms have exposed beams and separate living areas. kids age 12 and under stay for free with an adult. a 5-minute walk from the centre of long melford village, this traditional hotel in a stone coaching inn is also a 12-minute walk from melford hall, a tudor manor once owned by beatrix potter's family. there's a sophisticated british restaurant and a bar with regular live music, plus a garden. they all come with complimentary wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. casual, individually decorated rooms have private or en suite bathrooms. parking and full english breakfast are free
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 55
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