The Crown Inn

Name: The Crown Inn
Address: Stoke By Nayland, Stoke by Nayland, gb

Location: Stoke By Nayland, Stoke by Nayland, gb

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Scenic Hilltop Location
Located in the charming village of Stoke-by-Nayland, The Crown Inn offers breathtaking views of the Stour and Box river valleys.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in exquisite cuisine at the 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, where locally sourced ingredients shine in the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Explore the Surrounding Area
Just a short drive from Colchester and Ipswich, guests can immerse themselves in the rich history of Dedham, Lavenham, Kersey, Clare, and Long Melford, or enjoy outdoor activities like walking and cycling in the picturesque countryside.

Experience luxury and tranquility at The Crown Inn - book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

Important Information

A deposit may be required at the property.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Key access
CCTV outside property
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
Security alarm
Television in common areas
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

King Room with Garden View

The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
Standard Room

The rate is based on 2 people sharing the room.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Superior Room

More spacious rooms.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Deluxe Room

More spacious rooms with separate bath and shower.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Superior King Room

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Superior King Room

The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Superior Double or Twin Room

The twin/double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Deluxe King Room

The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key access

Guest Reviews

charles (10/5): I intend to go back. - The Crown has a relaxed atmosphere, a beautiful courtyard, excellent food, attentive staff and rooms fitted out to a high spec. I used it as a base for cycling in the Stour and Box valleys. The area feels like an England of a different era. Altogether charming. It’s rare to find a hotel in the UK that does not fail in some important detail. The Crown is remarkable in this respect: everything was just right.
Nicholas (10/5): -
Mia (10/5): - Very clean and food was exceptional
Keith (10/5): Great place I always stay - Everything I always stay for work trips Nothing
BEVERLEY (9/5): -
Jacqueline (10/5): Constable Country Connection - A great hotel. Fabulous food, accommodation and location. Staff were interesting and interested. Good to have a restaurant and pub that also had a local connection. If you want beautiful walks in Constable Country, this is your place. Nothing
Paul (9/5): Very good. - The location and surrounding areas. Parking is limited.
Jane (9/5): -
Michelle (10/5): Great stay and would highly recommend. - Breakfast and service was excellent. Nothing we didn’t like.
Karen (10/5): Fantastic stay, food was delicious and staff were so friendly and welcoming - Beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable Nothing
Keith (9/5): Fantastic stay again - It was our 3rd stay for a work trip again and the standard was great throughout once again Personal preference found the pillows too hard
Michelle (9/5): All things considered, excellent - The breakfast choice was excellent and delicious. All staff helpful and polite Unfortunately our reservation had not been received by the hotel . They were able to assist though I had to pay and claim a refund
Hcraig (10/5): -
Carron (9/5): Great atmosphere & good wine selections -
PilotMitch (10/5): - Staff where amazing, tbe rooms very comfortable, food and drinks amazing. For a stay away Christmas it was perfect foe me and all my family. Slight mix up with the bill on xmas day, it was busy so wasnt that there faukt, however rectified later and in fact a little was taken of the bill so I was happy..
Lawrence (6/5): Not the best value hotel but adequate . - Breakfast very good and beautiful location Very small beds and basic linen .
Ravi (10/5): -
Susan (9/5): -
Arthur (10/5): Wonderful overnight stay - shame I couldn't stay longer! - Very responsive and helpful host - I was travelling with work and they were able to accommodate a late check out so that I could attend my meetings. Really appreciated! Super comfy beds, huge bathroom - all very clean and welcoming.
denis (9/5): -
michael (10/5): Relaxing and made to feel very welcome. - Comfort and service. Nothing.
Hcraig (10/5): -
Roger (10/5): Still great! -
Barry (9/5): The comfortable room, excellent food plus friendly and helpful staff all made for a memorable stay. Well worth another v -
Maggie (10/5): -
ejbalder (9/5): -
Sham (10/5): Excellent little hotel-cum-restaurant, great ambiance in lovely setting. - I've stayed here before and wasn't disappointed. I loved the view from our room, which looked out over the fields. Loved the food in the restaurant and the excellent service. Staff were friendly, accommodating and efficient. The location is in my favourite Dedham Vale village. Plus, it feels like a 'local' that people go to for a good meal and a drink, rather than a hotel only for tourists. Good ambiance. Nothing.
Erez (10/5): -
Stuart (10/5): -
Katy (10/5): -
Sam (10/5): -
Millington (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful room exceptional facilities The room was a little warm but that’s better then being cold ha!
Jim (8/5): Very good - Lovely location
Richard (9/5): Superb -
Renetta (9/5): Superb -
Peter (10/5): Exceptional - Very good fish menu - well cooked and just the right quantity. Quiet rooms. Very helpful staff.
Paul (10/5): The crown - Very clean . Food excellent Staff helpful and friendly Everything
Charles (8/5): Great stay, will stop again, a more comfy bed would have achieved a higher score.have achieve - The bedroom was great apart from a very hard bed and needed more bedding The modern, bathroom exceptionally smart and clean, shower great. Plenty of parking close to the bedroom. The dining area was a pleasure place to eat and enjoy the excellent food. Staff brilliant. The hard bed as above, and an extra chair in the bedroom would be nice.
Linda (10/5): Highly Recommend - Great stay. The room was very spacious, nicely decorated and well equipped. We had a sharing board in the bar Sunday evening which was fantastic and breakfast was also outstanding. The service was really good (especially in the bar in the evening). We would definitely return again. Everything was great.
Robin (8/5): Very good -
Elaine (10/5): Perfect -
Dr (9/5): Great stay - Excellent service Location comfort food
Tracey (10/5): Wonderful place. Super comfortable bed, great food, lovely staff. We’ll be back! - Very comfortable bed, large room and bathroom, quiet and all staff were friendly. Had dinner and breakfast there and food was fabulous Nothing!!!
Christopher (10/5): Lovely place, lovely room excellent food. - Breakfast was excellent. Just the bedding, a light warm duvet would have been better.
Julie (10/5): Exceptional -
Andrew (10/5): Excellent accomodation. - Breakfast was lovely. Variety of cereals, juices, and hot food options.
Susan (9/5): Superb -
Alison (8/5): Very good -
Liz (9/5): Excellent location - The room was lovely, big and airy with an outside seating area which was a lovely surprise. The bathroom was huge and provided some really nice toiletries. The pub had a great atmosphere and we enjoyed our evening. As we sat down to eat breakfast at 9:00am, it was obvious the carpet had not been hoovered as it was covered with remnants of food which had fallen to the floor from the busy night before. Rather unpleasant and unnecessary. Even though the breakfast was nice, it was somewhat spoilt by the random grape, cocktail stick and crumbs which scattered over the floor under and around our table.
Elaine (10/5): Good price lovely food beautiful setting 5 star - Food and breakfast was lovely fantastic place to stay There was nothing I didn’t like
Hayley (10/5): Amazing place lovely location good service and food definitely be returning - Clean, spacious everything you could need
Roger (10/5): Exceptional -
Selfies (10/5): The staff were all very welcoming. Our room was lovely. We booked dinner on arrival, excellent range of choices. We plac - The location. We booked between stops on our journey. Loved the property.
Helen (10/5): Luxurious rooms in a beautiful location. Excellent breakfast. - The room was beautiful with a lovely little flowery courtyard outside. The breakfast was great. The beer was splendid. Breakfast staff were very good.
Laura (10/5): Practicly perfect in every way! - How we felt at home in this super comfortable room and the hotel grounds The people in the room next door opening to the back lawn were extremely loud, someone was smoking and their dog and child (could have been people visiting them and not staying there since there were so many of them) ran back and forth across “our” terrace area. We love both kids and dogs but didn’t expect so much excessive running around. Once they were gone it was quiet again - this was only 30 minutes of our entire stay so I am not complaining- the place is wonderful!
Jannette (10/5): Exceptional - Very well kept and friendly staff The rain! But lovely the following day.
Graham (9/5): Superb -
Carol (9/5): The hotel was in a great location for when we travel to see family and very comfortable - Good breakfast and evening meal was very nice - busy pub and casual experience - the room was very comfortable Nothing really
Millington (10/5): Exceptional - Beautifully clean and set in a gorgeous area, staff were really attentive and the food was top notch, will definitely return. Worth every penny
Colin (10/5): Great place to stay if you’re in the area - Excellent quality breakfast. Comfortable, spacious rooms. Very good restaurant. Friendly, helpful staff. Good value.
Debby (10/5): Perfect in every way - Very well equipped, lovely room. Outstanding breakfast and wonderful staff. Probably one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in.
Jessica (8/5): Very good -
Sarah (10/5): Overnight stay - Wonderful place to stay, full of character, friendly and helpful staff, lovely breakfast Nothing
Donna (10/5): Exceptional -
Alison (8/5): Very good -
Tine (8/5): Very good -
500mile (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing food and lovely country pub. Lots of tables and cosy places to sit. Comfortable atmosphere. Absolutely nothing.
Celia (10/5): Wonderful friendly helpful staff, excellent food and excellent comfortable rooms - Attractive friendly. In beautiful countryside Nothing
Agnes (8/5): Lovely clean and warm venue. Rooms were lovely and staff friendly and helpful. - Breakfast was good. Would have like some more selection for continental breakfast. The outside path from the rooms to the restaurant could do with better lighting. I didn’t see bottom step and fell. Luckily no harm done.
Alice (9/5): Superb -
Lianne (10/5): Lovely will be back - Breakfast was absolutely lovely, great choice and set me up for the day!
Howard (10/5): Excellent all round - Very nice accommodation in a separate building from the pub All good
Julie (9/5): Warm ,cozy quiet luxurious accommodation. Extremely friendly staff . - Breakfast was lovely relaxing. Free papers. Lady serving was extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing
Jean (8/5): I would have no hesitation in recommending the Crown Inn. - It was an exceptionally cold and frosty night, and the room was lovely and warm. Everything about the room was comfortable, with good quality fittings, and spotless. I arrived mid evening, and I only wanted a light meal, so was very happy with a small portion of very well cooked fish and chips. The breakfast in the morning was equally good. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. To me it was excellent value for money, I’ve paid more for lesser quality. I have no negatives at all.
Mark (10/5): Exceptional -
Jeremy (10/5): Very pleasantly surprised - Excellently planned rooms . Charming staff Nothing
Stephen (9/5): Superb -
Jason (10/5): Incredible. Be back soon. -
Edward (9/5): Superb -
Peter (9/5): Excellent.. would definitely stay again for a special occasion - Love the lovely decor, gardens bed was very comfortable.. room was generous and fabulous views of the sunrise! I couldn’t get the shower or the bed side lights to work
Tara (8/5): Very nice all round! - Very lovely hotel, clean, comfortable, food was really good, especially the steaks
Sally (10/5): Welcoming, really comfortable and a fabulous breakfast! - Lovely setting with great rooms Nothing
Ian (9/5): Superb - Nice welcome and friendly staff. Very comfortable and quiet room. Nothing
John (10/5): Exceptional -
Peter (10/5): Looking Forward to going back again - Lovely Place, Really nice Pub / Hotel. Food excellent and service brilliant. No Complaints at all If you stay there you will need a car to get about the area Loved the place
William (10/5): Exceptional -
Glenn (10/5): Relaxing night away - From the time we arrived to the time we left, everything was great. The room was fantastic as was the restaurant and food. The outside garden area is absolutely stunning. We will most certainly be back for another romantic stay. Would have been nice to have some benches for couples to sit together rather than all individual chairs
Sam (9/5): Superb - Everything, food, comfortable room. Hot chocolate option in the room all excellent. Nothing to dislike
Mark (10/5): exceeded expectations - all the staff where very friendly, making you feel warm and welcome. bar and restaurant had a homely warm feeling which I find relaxing. room was a great size with good amenities, food was exceptional, both the evening meal and breakfast.
Richard (10/5): Exceptional -
Simon (10/5): Wonderful!!! - Everything Nothing
Amber (10/5): Exceptional -
Carolyn (10/5): Exceptional - Loved everything about the accommodation - friendly helpful staff- lovely room- beautiful gardens- great location - the food was fantastic- we will be back
Klaire (9/5): Superb -
Ian (10/5): Exceptional -
Vallois (9/5): Superb -
Louise (10/5): Tranquil country gastropub with cosy rooms, ideal for walking - Lovely modern cosy room with a smart bathroom and a powerful hot shower. Comfy bed and large-sized wardrobes with a really good hospitality area (kettle, fridge, tea, coffee, biscuits, filtered water, corkscrew, wine glasses). Every detail seemed to have been considered! Breakfast was a little slow the first morning (30 mins' wait for a cooked breakfast) but was much slicker the next day. Fabulous cooked breakfast with lots of options. Dinner was excellent, highly recommended. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet and tranquil area with options to walk along the Stour Valley trail and other footpaths, just what we wanted! Check in is via the bar in the main restaurant and we had to wait a while. Admittedly it was a Saturday evening around 6pm but I would have preferred a dedicated Reception area. Also, the TV in our room was rather small compared to other hotels but, to be honest, we were out for most of the time so it wasn't really an issue.
Alan (9/5): All good. - Excellent breakfast
Barbara (10/5): Excellent, perhaps meal and wine was expensive however it was all very very good - Lovely Place. peaceful, comfortable, excellent food and wine
Sue (10/5): Lovely accommodation and beautiful gardens excellent breakfast will stay again - Lovely spacious accommodations-