About The Cedars Hotel
Easily accessible from the A14 (J50), The Cedars places guests near the Regal Theatre and the Museum of Anglian Life. Set amid a converted 16th-century farmhouse, this hotel offers conference and meeting space, a garden and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property has 25 bedrooms, with single, twin, double and family options available. Each room has an en-suite shower or bath and features amenities such as a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
The Cedars is non-smoking and offers complimentary private parking. Other conveniences include an on-site ATM, laundry equipment and fax/photocopying services.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner services are offered in the on-site restaurant. Plus, there’s a bar and room service and picnic tables are available.
The hotel lies 13 miles from Helmingham Hall, 17 miles from Theatre Royal, 24 miles from the West Stow Anglo Saxon Village and a 50-minute drive from Go Ape Thetford.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly hospitality
The majority of past guests have found that a warm welcome is part of the deal here. Tony and the staff seem keen to make guests feel at home and more than one review suggests that nothing will be too much trouble during your stay.
positive:
Enjoyable dining
Guests are consistently pleased with the standard of dining, with many particularly impressed by the quality of the food and the amount of choice available at breakfast. Those who had lunch or dinner on-site were also pleased. Well cooked and homely food seems to the order of the day.
positive:
Reasonable value
Although previous guests have identified some flaws with the hotel, it does seem that many feel that they have enjoyed good value for money here. The room rates are certainly reasonable and guests appreciate the free parking. It would be better, however, if breakfast was included.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Refurbishment is due
Reviews of this property indicate that while many guests have found the hotel clean and comfortable, others considered the rooms and public areas were in immediate need of refurbishment. Some guests mention old fashioned furniture while others think new decor is required.
negative:
Location could be better
Opinions of the location of the Cedars is a little mixed. Most guests appreciated the garden but describe the immediate area as quite industrial. It's a 20 to 25-minute walk in Stowmarket which some guests felt was a bit too far on foot.
negative:
Wi-Fi may prove problematic
Feedback about the Wi-Fi also tends to vary. Some guests encountered no issues while others were unable to connect at all. Also, it seems that some guests were offered free Wi-Fi in their room while others had to pay a surcharge.