Set amid 300 acres of countryside in the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Essex/Suffolk border, Stoke by Nayland Hotel is 10 miles from historic Colchester and 16 miles from the county town of Suffolk, Ipswich. Each of the 80 bedrooms provides an ideal retreat for relaxation. Ten self-catering eco-lodge apartments are also available within the hotel grounds. The on-site Pippin Shop is a treasure trove of quality handmade gifts, food and wine.
Delight in a fine dining experience at the award-winning restaurant, featuring mouth-watering menus expertly presented and sourced locally. Al fresco dining is available on the Lakes Restaurant terrace, offering a panoramic view of the lake and countryside. For those craving hearty dishes and live sports, the vibrant Sports Bar provides a lively and casual setting. Whether you’re watching live sports, catching up with friends, or unwinding after a round of golf, there’s something for everyone.
Unwind in the spa poolside facilities, boasting an 18-meter indoor heated pool, steam room, sanarium, Jacuzzi, and concept shower. Your spa experience wouldn’t be complete without poolside relaxation between treatments.
Gainsborough’s House, in the market town of Sudbury; Colchester’s Zoo and Castle Museum; the medieval village of Lavenham; and the inspiration for John Constable’s famous landscape paintings, Flatford, are at its doorstep.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking (350 cars)
- EV charging points
- Health club
- Spa
- 2 Golf courses (18-hole)
- Squash
- Fishing
- 3 Restaurants
- 2 Bars
- Shop
- 80 Bedrooms
- 4 Meeting rooms
- Check-in: 15:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Lift(s)
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Room service
- Concierge
- Safe deposit
- Luggage storage
- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning
- Accessible public areas
- Convenience store
Short Breaks & Special Offers
Bedrooms & Suites
Executive Single
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, hairdryer, and key card access.
Club Double Twin Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, hairdryer, and key card access.
Club Triple Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, hairdryer, and key card access
Golf Double Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, hairdryer, and key card access.
Golf Deluxe Twin
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, chocolate, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (enhanced), hairdryer, and key card access.
Junior Suite
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, chocolate, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (enhanced), hairdryer, and key card access. Junior suites offer plenty of space with a luxurious living room area with a sofa bed and, of course, picturesque views over the championship golf courses.
Food & Drink
Lakes Restaurant
The Lakes confirms its place as one of the region’s best restaurants. Offering a masterfully crafted à la carte menu, fresh, seasonal ingredients are used to prepare mouth-watering modern British dishes. Meat and vegetables are sourced from local Suffolk farms; plus, in keeping with the family farming business, berries and asparagus are picked from just next door! True to its name, guests can dine in stylish surrounds whilst taking in magnificent panoramic views over the floodlit lake and 18th greens. Adjoining the restaurant, the Orchard Lounge Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere for a pre-dinner drink.
Please reserve a table for dinner in advance.
Peake Bistro
Situated within the spa, Peake Bistro offers an informal ambience, where spa guests can relax and chat, overlooking the pool, whilst enjoying a freshly prepared meal, snack or beverage. Serving a delicious light lunch, this bijou restaurant provides a perfect complement to your holistic spa journey.
Al Fresco Dining
In the summer, dining at Stoke by Nayland reveals an altogether different flavour. Take a seat in the fresh open air – sunny or shade – and dine al fresco. The Lakes Restaurant opens out onto the south terrace, where, as always, the view is spectacular. Or, sitting on the Orchard Lounge Bar terrace, enjoy a meal whilst watching your fellow golfers (try to!) tame the course.
Afternoon Tea
Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in afternoon tea whilst staying in this glorious setting – savour homemade scones with fruit preserve and cream, sandwiches, cakes and a pot of tea. Both traditional afternoon tea and champagne afternoon tea are available to order and can be enjoyed in the Lakes Restaurant or on the Lakes Terrace, offering stunning views overlooking the golf courses and lake. Afternoon tea can be booked in advance, at a special price, when booking your room via classicbritishhotels.com.
Private Dining
The unique surroundings of Stoke by Nayland present a wonderful setting for private dinners and celebrations. The hotel caters for reunions, anniversaries, family gatherings, birthday parties, charity and club events, and business dinners. Choose from a range of private rooms, each with its own individual character.
Pippin Shop
An Aladdin's cave of exquisite 'pick your own' hampers and boxes, hand-made gifts, jewellery and toys, and food and wine. In season, Pippin also sells taste bud-tantalising fruits which are still grown on the family farm surrounding the hotel - apples, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. For guests staying in one of the luxury country lodges, Pippin offers quality, choice and convenience.
Wellness
Spa | Health Club
Set amidst 300 acres of glorious ‘Constable Country,’ on the edge of the Dedham Vale, Peake Spa and Fitness offers guests an enviable retreat from the world, where they can unwind and indulge at their own pace, or take full advantage of the state-of-the-art Technogym.
- Indoor pool
- Steam room
- Sanarium
- Concept shower
- Hammam
- Rasul chamber
- Treatment suites
- Gymnasium
- Personal trainers
- Aerobics studio
- Fitness classes
- Squash
Spa Treatments
A full range of spa treatments, using ESPA products, are available to book.
- Massages
- Facials
- Body wraps & scrubs
- Hammam & rasul
- Skin rejuvenation
- Manicures & pedicures
- For mothers-to-be
- For men
Golf Courses
Stoke by Nayland Golf Club
Set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, with lakes, streams and mature woodland, Stoke by Nayland Golf Club enjoys an international reputation for its championship courses and first rate golfing facilities. Its profile has been further raised by the recent worldwide television coverage of its PGA European Senior Tour events.
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Golf academy
- PGA qualified tuition
- Equipment hire
- Buggies
- Pro shop
- Clubhouse
The Gainsborough Course
Gainsborough’s 10th tee has been voted one of the most outstanding holes in East Anglia by the PGA. The 18th hole is played across water – one of four large lakes – to a green nestling in hillside in front of the stunning glass-fronted clubhouse.
- 18 holes
- Lake & parkland course
- 7,000 yards
- Par 72
The Constable Course
Spectacular wooded fairways and natural water hazards characterise this picturesque course, whose final hole, like the Gainsborough, requires a exacting drive over a large lake to a plateau green where the adjacent clubhouse awaits.
- 18 holes
- Lake & parkland course
- 6,544 yards
- Par 72
Location
Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Suffolk CO6 4PZ, Great Britain
- Colchester Train Station (8 miles)
- London Stansted Airport (39.5 miles)
- Harwich/Felixstowe (28 miles)
Places to Visit
- Gainsborough’s House -
- Lavenham -
- Colchester Castle Museum -
- Beth Chatto Gardens – RHS Partner Garden -
Meetings & Events
Devora
Theatre
Cabaret
Top-table
Dinner-dance
High
- Ground floor
- Natural daylight
- Air-conditioned
- Wheelchair access
Constable Rooms – Dedham Vale; Haywain
Theatre
Banquet
Boardroom
Classroom
U-Shape
High
- Ground floor
- Natural daylight
- Air-conditioned
- Wheelchair access
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