The Crown and Castle

We have just returned from our third winter escape to The Crown and Castle and have had a wonderful time. This is billed as a restaurant with rooms but surpasses many highly starred hotels in which we've we have stayed. We felt truly well looked after. The food is just gorgeous and the daily fish specials are always a special treat. The service is attentive and warm but never obtrusive. The rooms are delightful and we appreciate so much the small touches such as a flask of fresh milk for our morning tea. Breakfast is exceptional with Pinney's kippers and poached eggs a favourite. Sourdough from Pump Street bakery is served at breakfast and dinner and is delicious. Of course we will return!

We have stayed here several times over Christmas and will be returning later in the year. Many guests return year after year. The hotel is well positioned close to the Castle in Orford. Our room was very well equipped, quiet and very comfortable with a fabulous view of the river and sea beyond. The Manager and staff are very welcoming, pleasant and efficient. The food is excellent. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed here a few times before, and as in previous visits the Crown and Castle provided good hospitality. The bedroom in the chalet was well proportioned with a comfortable bed. Dinner and breakfast met our expectations. There is some free car parking next to chalets. For a smallish and quite country hotel recommended. We will stay here again if we are in the locality.

We came over the Christmas period -24th Dec - 27th Dec. This was the first time we have ever stayed away from home over Christmas and I must say we were both a bit apprehensive and didn’t know what to expect. We really didn’t have to worry as John and his team made sure our stay was memorable and had us thinking about when we can come back. We really couldn’t fault it, the food, hospitality and accommodation was exemplary. We were so lucky with the weather so was able to take advantage of the beautiful location and go for several long walks setting us up for another wonderful meal at the hotel. ||Overall this is a real gem in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and well worth a visit and an overnight stay in one of their lovely rooms.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Crown and Castle, a very relaxing break with friends before getting back to work!||From the moment we entered all the staff were very friendly and attentive. The room was large, but still retained a cosy feel. ||We've knocked of cleanliness point at the bathroom mirror and bath could both have done with a more thorough clean - but otherwise everything was tip-top||Our stay coincided with some bracing weather - but replete with a superb breakfast - I especially enjoyed the local smoked kippers - we ventured on the '4-course walk' with map supplied by the hotel.||3 hours later we had seen a Seal, and survived horizontal snow, retuning for a very welcome drink in front of the fire.||We all enjoyed our evening meals - the sort of menu that has you looking enviously at others choices even though you are really enjoying your own.||Would certainly return, and recommend to others.||

The place is fabulous, in a lovely quiet village, lovely walks and things to see. The rooms were top notch. The food is very good and nothing was a problem if we wanted a specific thing. The staff are so accommodating it is really lovely to have such wonderful customer service, nothing was a problem and any thing extra or requests were dealt with efficiently and straight away .

A lovely way to celebrate and start the New Year. Orford is set in a very beautiful part of Suffolk. We have stayed at The Crown and Castle several times in the past. This was the first time for quite a while and it did not disappoint. Great accommodation and excellent staff.||

This is my favourite Sunday Roast venue. Beautifully cooked whole roast chicken for 2 people. They have got all the trimmings spot on and the service was excellent.Been here twice now and got a third visit booked.