The Red Lion

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Red Lion

Elegant Accommodation: The Red Lion in East Bergholt offers a 5-star hotel experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, seafood, steakhouse, local, and European cuisines in traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English, Irish, vegan, and gluten-free. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Additional amenities include bathrobes, fireplaces, garden views, and soundproofing. Free on-site parking and an electric vehicle charging station are available. Local Attractions: Located 6 km from Flatford, a 13-minute walk, and 16 km from Ipswich Station. Nearby attractions include Colchester Castle (17 km) and Hedingham Castle (36 km). London Stansted Airport is 7 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is the second time I’ve stayed here and again everything was Perfect”
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The perfect place and wonderful hospitality, beautiful surroundings”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful old building, gorgeously renovated and decorated, comfortable bedroom, friendly staff, great food and service”
Francoise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated, delightful staff, excellent food. Cannot be faulted in any way. AND such good value!”
Hepple
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent place to stay everything was perfect the Staff were efficient and friendly ,room was spotless and well equipped and the food was amazing, I will definitely be returning.”
Jules
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely, bed particulary comfortable. We had an evening meal which was lovely. We enjoyed the piano player was a nice extra.”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was very clean and fresh. The bathroom with an amazing walk in shower blew our minds. Excellent menu for evening noms and the included cooked breakfast was the best I have had in a long time. Lovely village and close to Dedham & Colchester too”
Steve
Australia Australia
“Very clean, well appointed. Facilities were of a very high standard”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our whole experience was excellent from the moment we arrived, beautiful place, great staff, service was excellent and the rooms were beautiful. The food was absolutely delicious, and we were made to feel very welcome ❤️”
H
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were impressed by the helpful, friendly manner of the staff, booking in and serving us throughout. The food was excellent and our son who accompanied us and dines out regularly in the UK and globally was suitably satisfied. My full English...”

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Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$24.21 per person.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 10:30
  • Menu style
    À la carte
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Menu
    À la carte
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Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

The Red Lion takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Red Lion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.