The Red Lion

–Excellent location - show map
+66 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10

Property highlights

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 9.3 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

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

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

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

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...”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great service, the team went above and beyond in helping me using my brief stay. The rooms very fanatically appointed and very comfortable”
Marianne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food the room it was lovely just be careful as restaurant shuts on a Sunday early”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was great, from the location to the staff and the comfort and cleanliness of the room was above my expectations. We had a very enjoyable stay and the food was absolutely delicious too!”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super staff Breakfast lovely Bed very comfy & room super clean”
Palmer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel, decorated to a high standard and extremely clean. Food excellent and staff all very friendly.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is located in the middle in a beautiful village. Everything was very newly done with thick carpets and fantastic quality carpentry everywhere. Food was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful There appeared to be Mouse Man stools by the...”
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were incredible from before arrival to leaving! The room was really comfortable! The restaurant was amazing! No complaints at all.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

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.