Painters at the Angel

Hotels
7.9 (235 reviews)
Friars Street , Sudbury , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Limited parking
Breakfast availability issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Reviews noted clean rooms and basic cleanliness, but some comments suggested minor issues like limescale.
Service
8.4
Consistently mentioned friendly and accommodating staff enhancing the guest experience.
Location
8.4
Many guests highlighted the convenient location for exploring Sudbury.
Room Quality
7.4
Comments suggested rooms were comfortable but could have more amenities.
Amenities
7.9
General sentiment of having adequate amenities, though some noted limitations such as breakfast availability.
Value for Money
7.9
Guests generally felt the hotel provided good value in relation to its offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Mixed feedback on food availability, with high praise for breakfast but limited options noted.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most reviews expressed a positive overall experience, with multiple returns indicated.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from popular attractions such as Hedingham Castle, Freeport Braintree, and The Apex, Painters at the Angel in Sudbury offers a prime spot for exploring the area.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each unit at the bed and breakfast is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and free WiFi. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of provided bed linen and towels during their stay.

Easy Accessibility
With the nearest airport being London Stansted Airport, only 52 km away, traveling to and from Painters at the Angel is a breeze, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey for guests.

Experience comfort and convenience at Painters at the Angel - book your stay now for a memorable Sudbury getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 235 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Norman couple gb
5
Bearable
Pros:

Excellent and friendly attentive service during breakfast.
Unfortunately the Traffic noise from the adjacent road and being unable to close the window to sleep properly spoiled the visit to the point that we returned home a day early.

Cons:

Noisy road and very slippery shower tray

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
7
So pleasant we are booked to come back
Pros:

Good value for money. Great location. Outstanding breakfasts

Cons:

The rooms were clean but a little frayed around the edges

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Wayne solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Nyaradzo solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller gb
9
Good for a single traveller
Pros:

My second time of staying here and another visit coming up in November. I chose it because it's walking distance from the rail station, for an oldie like me, and a few minutes walk to the Theatre. It's accessibility is good, and it's quiet.

Cons:

For one night, nothing. I go prepared with food for teatime

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller my
8
Pros:

The location near the town was great and the attached cafe was very tasty and helpful.
The nostalgic old Suffolk architecture was pleasant for a local.
The furniture in the bedroom was well laid out, the bed-head and chaise longue quite special.
The double glazing kept out most of the street noise when properly closed.
The large fridge was a bonus for snacks.

Cons:

The lower part of the wardrobe had a strong smell and would be better checked and lined.
The troll (pump) behind the lavatory can surprise you at night! However, the pumps made the en-suite bathrooms possible without spoiling the Elizabethan interior, which is amazing for a small ex-pub.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Vilkus couple cz
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
7
Good place for a quiet stay.
Pros:

Very quiet location. Comfortable bed. Good shower.

Cons:

Noise from toilet maceraters. No wi-fi.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
10
Charming English pub and a great place to stay
Pros:

The landlady is very friendly and helpful, the room was immaculate and clean. It’s a lovely place to stay and I’m sure we will come back again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Shaun solo_traveller gb
7
Nice room, traffic noise not good.
Pros:

Good location. Well presented.

Cons:

Room was right on the road. Old style thin glass windows provided no barrier to the noise of vehicles driving by. Hardly any sleep.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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louise couple gb
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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alan couple gb
8
We enjoyed it and would go again if we had a better room
Pros:

Cafe was nice, breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Our room was dark and dismal, we were not aware of the lovely garden until the morning we were leaving.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
J
Juliet solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Rick couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Common stairwells quite shabby & cluttered with 'stuff'. Sadly the mattress in our room was incredibly uncomfortable, just like sleeping on springs, we hardly slept. It's a shame as you can see effort has been made with soft furnishing etc its just falls short

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple ro
9
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Heym solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable, clean, central and friendly- excellent value for money.
Pros:

Really easy to find with parking right outside: room was bigger than I thought-very clean and lovely bathroom/ tea and coffee facilities. Lovely cafe downstairs- useful info. Provided e.g. local restaurants. Central but still quiet. Room perfect temperature- bed very comfy! Thank you for great stay.

Cons:

I think for the price I paid, it was excellent value for money and can't think of any improvements.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller gb
10
Easy self check-in. Convenient location. Clean rooms. Comfy bed.
Pros:

Easy self check-in. Convenient location. Clean rooms. Comfy bed.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
K
Kim couple gb
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee