The Sun Inn
Colchester,
Essex
Inn
+44 (0)1206 323351
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£150 - £175
per night
Smart country inn in Constable country with lovely rooms and food - grab a picnic, hire a boat and drift along the river Stour
7 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 28 Mar 24 - 28 Mar 24
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The Experience
You couldn’t hope to wash up in a better spot, an idyllic village in gorgeous countryside with this lovely inn at its centre. Inside, you find an easy elegance. A panelled lounge comes with sofas, armchairs and open fires – a good spot for afternoon tea; the bar, made from a slab of local elm, is usually propped up by locals.
You eat in the beamed dining room. Breakfast is a real treat: the full cooked works, or a buffet table laden with pastries, cured meat, cheeses, yogurt, cereals, homemade jam, and lashings of excellent coffee. Book dinner while you’re here. If you come as a group the ‘feast’ menu has an exciting and inventive choice of sharing plates.
Hire boats, order a picnic from the inn, float down the sleepy Stour, then tie up on the bank for lunch on the grassy banks. Come back to bright and airy bedrooms: those at the back are bigger, but all are lovely with local art and village views.
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We think you'll love
- The food - locally sourced, seasonal and inventive
- Walking alongside the Stour
- The pretty village, Constable went to school here and often painted the church
You should know
- Some rooms overlook the high street and there might be some light car noise
- You will hear church bells ringing on Sundays
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £150
- Surcharges
- Extra child £15.
- 6 Doubles
- From £150
- 1 Twin/double
- From £150
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Information
Special offer: Stay with us between 2 April - 28 June & receive up to 25% off B&B, a £200 tab towards food and drink & a free Calming Candle from our friends at Bramley worth £30. Available for one & two night stays
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Dinner B&B £100 per person. Singles from £90.
- Closed
- Christmas.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Lunch from £9.75. Starters form £7.75. Mains from £16. Sides £4.50. Puddings £8.50.
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Reviews
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We stayed overnight after a surprise celebration meal for my husband's birthday for 13 family and friends. The planning process was made easy by the team at the Sun Inn who were so helpful with their advice on the menu, wine list and planning of the evening. Everyone had a wonderful evening and as usual the food at the Sun Inn with their locally produced food was excellent. We stayed in the bedroom called Elsa overlooking the high street and Dedham church. Our character bedroom was very nice, clean and with luxurious bedding and such comfortable bed. We are looking forward to a return visit.
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Another perfect stay. Lovely room and fantastic dinner and breakfast.
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This was our third visit. As before we found the staff friendly and helpful. The food was superb. Lunch, dinner and breakfast. First class ingredients, interesting menus and delicious food. We were the only guests staying for breakfast and were treated to a table full of choices and a choice of hot cooked breakfast too. Can’t wait to return.
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Cannot say how much we appreciated the pleasant and friendly attitude of all the staff. They made the stay very pleasurable. Excellent breakfast and dinner, good clean room and bathroom - very good bed!
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Second time to visit the Sun Inn. Absolutely excellent again. Rooms, staff and food top notch. Looking forward to a return visit.
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Amazing yet again, lovely food and atmosphere.
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The Sun Inn was like a home from home. For our exploration of Constable country. Elsa, our room, was spacious and comfortable as was our double bed. The young staff were welcoming and helpful. The menu had a range of tempting choices for dinner and breakfast and what a wine list! Yes…we will return if we revisit the Essex / Suffolk borders.
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The perfect short break in an atmospheric hotel in a picturesque village. A comfy sofa in front of a roaring open fire, the aroma of wood smoke and great food - who could ask for anything better?
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Really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were great and very comfortable and clean. Nice friendly team and our dinner was very nice. Great central location too and would definitely recommend.
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We had a really good time. Could not fault anything. Loved our room. The evening meal was superb, and breakfast in the morning offered all that you needed. A perfect stay. Would definitely return and recommend. Thank you.
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Had a terrific stay in the Elsa room in early January in The Sun. Wonderful atmosphere, relaxing bar area and the food was so fantastic- dinner and breakfast, with really awesome staff too. A memorable stay and very highly recommended!!
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Our fourth visit and didn’t disappoint! Food wonderful, staff friendly and knowledgeable, bed linen like sleeping in a marshmallow - fantastic!
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We absolutely loved everything about The Sun Inn - from the extremely comfortable bed, large room, cozy pub, and excellent dining...we were delighted at every moment!
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Lovely stay - beautiful room, great staff, fab food. We are definitely coming back !
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Sun Inn! The staff were polite, efficient & very friendly & helpful. The food was delicious as usual & our bedroom was wonderful & warm!! Thank you!
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Lovely stay at The Sun Inn! Incredible food and fantastic staff! Will be returning!
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We visited with a bed, breakfast and dinner package which we had received as a gift. The Sun Inn is a lovely place to eat, drink and relax, with gentle walks nearby. The food and service in the restaurant was excellent, and the beer in the bar was authentic real ale, just as I like it. There was some minor confusion when checking out in relation to the terms of our gifted package, but this was quickly and appropriately resolved, without too much fuss and we departed feeling very positive about our overnight stay.
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The hotel was excellent, the staff so friendly and the food at the restaurant was first class. The small details of explaining the various rooms and the products used was fantastic. This hotel was a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again.
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First visit was ten years ago, standards have been delightfully sustained ever since.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Dedham is a charming village in the Dedham Vale AONB and there are some lovely walks from the door, try the 1.8 mile walk to the National Trust's Flatford Mill, made famous by Constable's painting The Hay Wain, it takes you along the Stour and through Dedham Vale. It's a stroll to The Munnings Art Museum at Sir Alfred Munning’s former home, Castle House. The Beth Chatto Gardens are 7.5 miles.
Local points of interest from Piers Baker
- The Sir Alfred Munnings Museum & Gardens (0.5 miles)
- Flatford Mill Field Centre, Flatford (4 miles)
- St Mary’s Parish Church, Dedham (50 yards)
- Beth Chatto Gardens (7.5 miles)
- Colchester, Britain’s Oldest Town (8 miles)
- Dedham Vale & Stour Valley AONB
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Introducing
Piers Baker
Piers has spent his entire career in catering, and after running some great pubs in London, he now owns three successful ones of his own. He discusses every dish with his head chefs, the bedrooms were decorated to his specification and he is very involved in the day to day management. In both The Sun Inn and The White Hart you're looked after by an attentive and courteous team.
Stayed at the Sun Inn for a family celebration and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was very comfortable, the food wonderful and the service from the staff was excellent. Would highly recommend.