SUDBURY
has doubled in size in the last thirty years, to become easily the most important town in this part of the Stour Valley. A handful of timber-framed houses hark back to its days of wool-trade prosperity, but its three Perpendicular churches were underwritten by another local industry, silk weaving, which survives on a small scale to this day. Sudbury's most famous export, however, is
Thomas Gainsborough
, the leading English portraitist of the eighteenth cen... [More]
THE BOATHOUSE HOTEL is situated in the heart of The Stour Valley, on the banks of The River Stour - an area of outstanding natural beauty.The ancient market town of Sudbury is just a few minutes away, along with many pretty villages, historic towns and cities (such as Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds, Camb... [More]
Built in 1540 by a wealthy merchant, used as his home, this building then became a brewing house for Mauldons, now Sudburys only existing Brewery. This Hotel features original Oak beams throughout the building and has two rooms with vaulted ceilings. [More]
A superb example of late-medieval, half-timbered architecture, this unique hotel is one of 300 listed buildings in picturesque Lavenham, just a few minutes' drive from Kentwell hall and its working Tudor farm. Relaxing lounges and an excellent restaurant make the Swan a popular choice. [More]