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The Westleton Crown

Dating to the 12th century, this traditional coaching inn (left) is set on the edge of a Suffolk village green. Its décor is inspired by local wildlife and landscape: gorse, sand, sea and steely skies. westletoncrown.co.uk

Tuddenham Mill

A luxuriously converted 18th-century mill in 4.8 hectares of Suffolk countryside. Its four AA-rosette restaurant offers field-to-fork fine dining, while swans float on the

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