Crown And Castle, Orford
About the Hotel
Rooms at Crown
The Crown and Castle features 21 rooms, each with unique decor. Rooms include standard double rooms with 5ft beds and walk-in showers, superior sea view rooms with a choice of 6ft or 5ft beds and views of the estuary, and garden rooms with private terraces. Newly refurbished rooms are available in Deluxe Sea View, Deluxe Town, Superior Sea View, and Standard Double categories. The Suite, located on the first floor of the old stable block, has a private balcony with estuary views, a separate lounge, a 6ft bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. Terrace Rooms offer views of Orford Castle and gardens, outdoor seating, and are wheelchair accessible.
Dining Experience
The Crown and Castle's restaurant holds 2 AA Rosette awards, emphasizing high-quality cuisine prepared with precision. The creative British menu uses local Suffolk produce, including Orford seafood and meats. Sunday lunch includes traditional roasts with beef dripping roasted potatoes and cauliflower cheese. The menu features dishes like milky buffalo mozzarella with squash and sage fritti and griddled squid with n'duja. A selection of fine wines are available. Breakfast features cheerful waitresses and singing chefs. A 'Taste of Orford' picnic hamper is available for £50 per couple. The hotel also offers afternoon tea for £27.50 per person, featuring open sandwiches, scones, and homemade cakes.
Leisure and Activities
Guests can hire electric bikes for £40 per person for all-day use or £20 per person for 3-hour hire. Maps are provided for local walking routes. The hotel is near Aldeburgh beach. Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel, with an 18-hole James Braid course, is a short distance away. Guests can visit Snape Maltings for concerts, shops, and galleries. The hotel has a walking board and maps for countryside walks. The hotel provides dog-friendly accommodations in five garden rooms, including dog biscuits and blankets. A dog-friendly table is available in the restaurant.
Location and Access
The Crown and Castle is located in Orford on the Suffolk coast, south of Aldeburgh. It sits next to the 12th-century Orford Castle keep. Norwich International Airport is 95 km away. The hotel offers a small car park for staying guests. An accessibility video is available to view the facilities ahead of time. The most accessible rooms are Terrace Rooms 30 (The Moat) and 31 (The Keep), with walk-in showers and space to maneuver. Aldeburgh beach is a short drive away.
Hotel Services
The Crown and Castle provides services to ensure environmental issues are addressed. Check-in is from 3 PM. The hotel offers a car park for guests and advises diners to use the village square car park. Terrace Rooms provide accessible accommodations with blocked paving paths. Full table service is available in the restaurant and bar. A key for the accessible toilet, located in an outbuilding, can be requested at reception. The hotel welcomes assistance dogs in specific rooms. Free Wi-Fi is provided. A dog-friendly table is available in the restaurant.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
