an upscale restaurant overlooks the property's private lake. 5 miles from sudbury train station and 9. set on 300 acres, this swanky golf resort is 7. 7 miles from the east anglian railway museum. afternoon tea with chocolate is available (fee). there are 2 18-hole championship golf courses on site, plus a full-service spa offering hammam treatments. the stylish rooms and suites, some with countryside, golf or lake views, feature wi-fi access, satellite tv, writing desks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. other amenities include event space and a fitness centre. there are also lodges. upgraded quarters add complimentary chocolate. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Heathrow Airport 1 hr 55
Gainsborough's House (14 min) Museum covering Gainsborough's early portraiture and landscapes, later works, furniture and effects. Hedingham Castle (27 min) Vast country estate with a well-preserved Norman fortress, picnic areas, a cafe and a gift shop. Colchester Castle Park (26 min) Lush, expansive park and gardens hosting varied programme of shows, music concerts and festivals. Firstsite (27 min) Eclectic contemporary art from new and emerging creatives among free galleries, plus films and cafe. East Anglian Railway Museum (21 min) Original Victorian buildings housing railway memorabilia, plus a functioning restoration workshop. National Trust - Melford Hall (21 min) Tudor manor house once owned by the family of Beatrix Potter, with a tearoom and extensive gardens. Dedham Vale (9 min) Scenic rural area of farms, woodland & quaint villages, with walking & cycling paths. Chantry Park (26 min) Grassy expanse with football pitches and a playground, sometimes used for large public events. Highwoods Country Park (20 min) Meadow & forest country park with a lake, play areas, Nordic walking trail & a community garden. Kentwell Hall (25 min) Red brick stately home hosting historical re-enactments and events with parkland, gardens and farm. Colchester Castle (26 min) Stately castle completed in 1100, featuring interactive exhibits, a jail & landscaped gardens. Flatford Mill (24 min) Early-1700s riverside mill once owned by family of artist John Constable & used in his paintings. Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park (27 min) Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens (30 min) Renowned gardener's creative, themed gardens with woodland and water areas, plant shop and tearoom. Colchester Zoo (29 min) Zoo in 60 acres of parkland with lots of animals plus interactive feeding times, plus play areas. |