The great county of Suffolk has a long and proud history of epic proportions. The natives of this fine county, and the events, which have taken place in it, have had long a lasting impact on the United Kingdom, and throughout the world. Situated on the North Sea coastline of England, and bordered by Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Essex, it has throughout the history of the UK been of economic and social importance. Suffolk hotels are well placed and offer quality accommodation and comfort to help make any visit to the area, a memorable one.
Today, the port of Felixstowe is one of the largest and most important container shipping ports in Europe. However the costal settlement at Felixtowe has been in existence since at least the Roman occupation of Britain.
The people of Suffolk have defended themselves from invasion for thousands of years, from the advances of ancient European settlers from the Danes, and Dutch, to the German attacks of the Second World War.
From Boudicca, the Queen of the Iceni tribe, who led battles to remove the occupying forces of the Roman Empire, to the great composers John Tavener and Benjamin Brittan, advisor to Henry VIII - Cardinal Wolsey, the infamous Witch-Finder General-Mathew Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes the RADA actor, Thomas Gainsborough the landscape and portrait artist, and William Wollaston the Cambridge educated chemist and atomic theorist, the county’s influence on the country and the world has always been apparent.
Suffolk is today, as it always has been, an important agricultural county producing a wide variety of legumes for the well-known frozen food firm Birds Eye, to linseed, winter wheat and barley, and sugar beet. Other well-known brands that are based in the area include the brewers Greene King, Branston Pickle, Huntley and Palmer, and Bernard Mathews. There are also many significant American and UK military bases located in the county, which have passed into folk law and become infamous for the Rendlesham Forrest Incident, described as the British Roswell: The area has become a favourite with UFO enthusiasts. Other services and major employers in the area include the Sizewell Nuclear Power Stations A and B, which will be followed in the near future by Sizewell C.
The county is low lying and has many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty including the Suffolk Coast and The Heaths. The wetlands and the Broads in the north provide superb habitat for nesting birds, and excellent opportunities for bird and wildlife watchers to observe both native and migrating species.
Naturally with such a strong farming heritage, the county has a flourishing country sports following. Hunting to hounds, shooting, and fishing are all extremely popular pursuits, with county shows such as the South Suffolk Agricultural Show taking place each year, and being an excellent meeting point for the farming community, and an outstanding display of local breeds, horsemanship and country crafts.
Travel to the county on business or for leisure and you will be delighted by the wealth of hotels available to you. We have selected for you a stunning range of Suffolk hotels and accommodation, which are entirely suited to every taste and budget. Choose the one which is most appropriate for your needs, and has all the facilities for business and leisure you require. There are fine country house establishments, to small and perfectly formed boutique hotels, each offering a superb service, quality, and attention to detail.
There are many styles of room to choose from including single, double, twin, and family to accommodation suites, and apartments. Your hotel will welcome you warmly, and help you with travel information, reservations and any other problems you may have through their concierge desk. Your room or suite will have a TV, alarm clock radio, en-suite facilities of either a bath or shower, a selection of toiletries, complimentary hot beverages, and lovely fluffy towels. Most hotels will have free Wi-Fi Internet connection, which is perfect for both business and holiday travellers to plan routes and adventures as well as keeping in touch with the office.
Some Suffolk hotels may have a bar and restaurant as well as a swimming pool, gym, spa, beauty salon, tennis court or even a golf course. Whichever hotel you choose from our gorgeous selection, you will be delighted with the quality, service and attention to detail, which will make your stay in the county perfect.
