The Crown, Bildeston

Hotels
9.3 (487 reviews)
104 High Street , Bildeston , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming ambience
Friendly and helpful staff
Delicious food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited vegetarian dinner options
Cold shower

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable.
Service
9.6
Staff were described as exceptionally customer focused and friendly.
Location
9.64
Set in a beautiful location with charming ambiance.
Room Quality
9.09
Rooms were reported as super comfortable and cozy.
Amenities
9.12
Well-stocked toiletries and plentiful drinks in the room.
Value for Money
9.08
Prices seem appropriate for the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Breakfast and dinner were described as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall positive experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation:
Experience the charm of The Bildeston Crown, a 4-star hotel offering beautifully decorated rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and plush bedding.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at our on-site restaurant and bar, serving delectable dishes and refreshing drinks in a cozy setting. Don't miss the daily breakfast featuring a variety of options to suit every palate.

Convenient Location:
Perfectly situated in Bildeston, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as Hedingham Castle and Freeport Braintree. Plus, with free private parking and proximity to London Stansted Airport, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at The Bildeston Crown now for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important information:

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25£ per night applies.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 487 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Ann • couple • gb
9
A very enjoyable stay - plenty of car parking, a nice room, plenty of hot water and friendly staff
Pros:

There was a very good choice of breakfast which was cooked to order and high quality. My husband commented that the kippers were the best he had ever eaten!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
A lovely comfortable dry stay and dinner on an extended and very wet cycle camping tour!
Pros:

Initially a convenient location on a wet windy cycle tour and well known from previous visits. Dinner was and has been exceptionally good, staff very pleasant and helpful as needed.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Katharine • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, great location in a very pretty village and beautiful building, gorgeous food. Very high quality menu. Overall fantastic in every aspect. Would return here in a heartbeat

Cons:

Room a bit warm in this current heatwave

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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STEPHEN • couple • gb
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Farry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfy room, lovely restaurant, nice staff. Everything was great

Cons:

One from my wife: the hairdryer has a stupidly short cable and because of the mirror positioning and power points, you cant exactly stand in front of a mirror and dry your hair

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Neale • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great find, unspoilt, great service, excellent breakfast

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Very high standard pub - will definitely return.
Pros:

Nice sized room with large, comfy bed and good sized bathroom in this wonderful old inn. Great real ales and wines. Dinner was superb- one of the best meals we've eaten this year, clearly cooked with care from local produce. Great car parking availability, and nice garden areas.

Cons:

Not much- minor quibble is that the room overlooked the courtyard which was noisy until the bar shut, but nothing you wouldn't expect from an inn this size.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Justin • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Keir • family_with_children • gb
10
This place is an absolute gem. Really hope we have an opportunity to go back some time.
Pros:

Rooms were brilliant - lots of space and very charming. Bathroom was spotless. Staff were incredibly helpful, including the lady who let us in at 2 in the morning (slightly the worse for wear after a wedding). Breakfast was excellent (a real life-saver). The weather was scorching and they had put fans in both our rooms.

Cons:

No issues at all.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • gb
8
Relaxed and civilised
Pros:

Very ggod local bacon and sausage.

Cons:

The servi ce charge at the bar! Too. much...

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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ALAN • couple • gb
9
very good all round and would stay again.
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
10
Very well looked after
Pros:

Historical. Great rooms. Interesting layout.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Had a very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Beautiful pub, smart, clean, nicely decorated.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • ca
10
Expectations exceeded
Pros:

Very clean room, comfortable bed, bar and restaurant good, superb welcoming staff, very helpful. Adequate parking at rear. Children’s play area. I would stay here again.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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colin • couple • gb
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, room, breakfast and property. Staff very helpful and welcoming.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee