Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Woodhall Manor is hidden in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, it's the perfect get-away for your hen or stag do. Its Elizabethan architecture and peacefully landscaped gardens will make your get-away special. Access to the surrounding locations could not be better with Sutton Hoo on the door step, head to the seaside town of Aldeburgh, get the Bawdsey ferry to Felixstowe, or relax in Seckford Hall's spa.
With 12 luxury bedrooms and suites and a cottage on-site, whatever you're up to is so easy. The Manor Bar is a great setting to have a cocktail or beer before heading to the pool table for some fun and games. With acres of grounds, why not book some activities? Archery and clay shooting are very popular, or why not arrange a cocktail masterclass or dance class and end the evening with a boogie with your very own juke box?
The venue can also help with food, from afternoon teas to pizza, curry, or something more themed; just speak to the team about your ideas.
The Crown and Castle in Orford, Suffolk, has received two AA awards following a recent inspection. Head chef Jake Lawrence and his team have been awarded two rosettes for their culinary excellence, while the 21-bedoom property has received a much sought-after five-star restaurant with rooms classification.
The AA awards follow on from The Crown and Castle's recent success in winning the 'East of England Small Hotel of the Year Gold Tourism Award 2022–23'.
Delighted with the awards, Jake Lawrence said: “Throughout my career, rosettes have always signified a mark of quality. Our decision to become part of the scheme and the result are something I am hugely proud of. These two rosettes are particularly special as the review was undertaken with a menu, food style, and quality standard crafted over many years, but our kitchen never rests. We're considering this year the start of our culinary award journey, and we have lofty ambitions for the future.”
