About The White Horse Hotel And Luxury Shepherds Huts
This 17th century Coaching Inn offers weary A140 travellers historic charm between Ipswich and Norwich. Near the town of Eye, guests are within easy reach of many local museums, zoos, and landmark Heritage Gardens.
Hotel The White Horse Inn features standard rooms, offering privacy and comfort within a separately-built modern annex, offering free Wi-Fi access.
Guests can unwind with a drink in the first floor bar, or relax in public areas offering free Wi-Fi access, and showcasing historic, beamed interiors.
The Inn-restaurant offers classic British fare, using fresh, local meats and produce wherever possible, and boasting a charming original fireplace. A selection of locally produced real ales and ciders are on offer at the bar.
Hotel The White Horse Inn is just one mile from famed Thornham Walks and Walled Gardens, with Stonham Barns Owl Sanctuary just nine miles away. Other well known attractions are within 20 miles.
Positive Reviews
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Top Class Meals.
The White Horse Inn restaurant receives consistent top marks for delicious home-cooked British cuisine. Many guests returned to enjoy meal after meal, and to soak up the warm and cosy atmosphere. Some also remarked on the bar having the best selection of
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Friendly Staff Go Above & Beyond.
Many guests remarked on a friendly, accommodating staff, who seemed to go out of their way to make visitors feel welcome. Whether stopping in for a pub lunch or for the whole night, you are sure to receive excellent service.
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A Jewel of a Pit-Stop.
With this under-explored gem located just off the A140, weary travellers get a much needed break in a building so charming and steeped in history, that it could as easily be the final holiday destination. Visitors' expectations are continually exceeded.
Negative Reviews
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Popularity Has Its Drawbacks.
The Inn's popular pub is often jam packed, sometimes leading to poorer service and longer waiting times for food. Others complained of not getting seated at all during busier times. To avoid this scenario, booking ahead is recommended.
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Inconsistent Food Quality.
While most guests raved about top quality meals and service, some seemed to have hit the White Horse restaurant on an off night, complaining of tasteless fare of inferior quality.
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Waitstaff Leave Some Guests Cold.
Some guests pointed to a rather cold, unpleasant experience with some of the restaurant's servers in particular. Still, most visitors described a predominantly warm and friendly staff throughout the Inn.