| situated opposite the duchy field, this traditional pub restaurant with guestrooms is a 1-minute walk from the dedham art & craft centre less than 1 mile from the sir alfred munnings art museum. the 3 unpretentious rooms have en suite bathrooms and wifi access, and some also feature 4-posters beds, exposed beams and tvs. . the on-site pub offers real ales and the restaurant serves classic british cuisine
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 45
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