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Our favourite rooms: The regal Roberts suite is awash with russet and gold hues, and decadent touches. The majestic bed takes pride of place, and comes with a winged brass bedhead, mother-of-pearl inlay and swathes of rich, heavy fabric, including a luxurious white quilt peppered with velvet and silk cushions. The bed is so high and mighty, there’s even a little footstool to help you clamber up on to it. The mushroom and pink walls, squashy sofa, antique wardrobe and picturesque views add up to a deliciously elegant environment. The bathroom is equally enticing, with its marbletop vanity, scented candles, ‘naughty bath bags’ containing aromatic bath salts, and a roll-top bath and shower.
Packing tips: Bring swimwear so as to catch a tan in the gardens, which are soon to be equipped with sun loungers. Be sure to bring a good book: an Agatha Christie manor house murder mystery, or an art guide to local painter John Constable.
Also: A stash of fishing rods, mountain bikes, umbrellas and Wellington boots are on hand for you to use, free of charge, during your stay.

Suffolk hotels: The Gosbeck Rectory, need to know

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The Gosbeck Rectory

Suffolk, United Kingdom[view map]

Style: Grand, gracious Georgian mansion
Setting: Lush Constable country

A stately Georgian mansion set in seductive Suffolk surrounds, The Gosbeck Rectory is a historic home from home; comfortably luxurious, with Constable-worthy scenery. Five opulently furnished bedrooms guarantee a private and tranquil stay, while its six acres of landscaped gardens provide all the sylvan tranquillity you could ever need.

Need to know

Rooms: Five, including two suites.
Rates: £150–£260, including tax; excludes breakfast.
Check-out: 1pm, though this is flexible subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 2pm.
Facilities: Six acres of landscaped gardens, helicopter facilities, chef, chauffeur, butler and housekeeper service, free WiFi. In rooms: flatscreen TV, DVD player, Pecksniffs toiletries.
Also: Owner Richard has his own dog, and welcomes guests’ four-legged friends at a charge of £20 a night. There's a two-night minimum stay, Sunday to Friday, in the Horton Suite, Roberts Junior Suite and Gowling Room.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Lusting after a lazy lie-in? Breakfast can be served in your room. Let owner Richard know in advance if you want to have breakfast, lunch or dinner in the dining area – it overlooks the formal gardens in the orangery. For more substantial fare, a set four-course dinner menu is served every evening. Choose from dishes such as scallops with sweet chilli, slow-cooked lamb shanks and chocolate parfait with raspberry coulis. The hotel’s meats and cheeses are all organic and locally sourced from Hutton Butchers (+44 (0)1728 685259) pop in and stock up on traditional treats on your way home.
Dress code: Cashmere and tweed for the ultimate country house chic.
Top table: Choose a table with a garden view.
Last orders: Breakfast, 7am-11am; lunch, midday to 3pm, dinner, 7pm–10pm.
Room service: Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Hotel bar: There’s no dedicated bar, but drinks can be served in your room, in the drawing room, in the morning room or on the terrace. Classic FM will soothe your ears as you drink, and there is a list of wine, champagne and spirits to choose from.

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Children: This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home!
Weddings: This hotel is suitable for weddings. More…

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