Milsom Hotels & Restaurants Explore Newsletter
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Issue 1 : Summer 2014 Places to go and things to see EXPLORE SUMMER IS HERE AND THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO COME AND STAY IN ONE OF OUR HOTELS Our new format newsletter is therefore unashamedly focused on our accommodation and some of the exciting things to do and see in Essex and Suffolk over the next few months. East Anglia is a fantastic and often underrated part of the country and all our hotels are geographically well placed to make the most of what the area has to offer. There are ideas here of a sporting nature with golf and sailing breaks at Kesgrave Hall and the Pier at Harwich and if you are even more energetic, why not give stand-up paddle boarding a go on the river Stour or enjoy a cycling tour of the Tendring peninsular? Culturally, the reopening of Colchester Castle after a £4 million refit makes it well worth a visit to Britain’s oldest recorded town, as does taking in the new First Site Gallery, Hollytrees museum and the Minories art gallery. In fact for art lovers you may need to stay a few days to really get the most of the region with our links to Constable, Gainsborough and Munnings and the same is true if you’re a music lover as there is a whole series of concerts on offer throughout the summer, both classical and modern. However a lot of our guests come and stay simply because they want a treat and a bit of pampering. A great dinner and a relaxing overnight stay is what we are here for and is reason enough to come and see us, especially as all our gardens and outside dining areas will be looking at their best. Whatever the reason, our teams and I look forward to seeing you soon. Paul Milsom Managing Director - Moorings on the River Stour MILSOM HOTELS - THE PERFECT BASE TO EXPLORE EAST ANGLIA milsoms KESGRAVE HALL THE PIER MILSOMS MAISON TALBOOTH Kesgrave Hall is a luxurious retreat for visitors Located in the heart of old Harwich, The Pier Situated on the Suffolk-Essex border, Overlooking the famous Dedham Vale, to Suffolk. The spacious bedrooms and vibrant is a classic destination from sunrise to sunset. milsoms in Dedham is the ideal spot to relax Maison Talbooth offers guests the perfect restaurant of this historic Georgian building Make the most of your visit to the coast with and take life at your own pace. Or if you’re Essex escape. Whether you’re looking to provide the perfect place to stay, whether a sailing day, dine in either the Harbourside looking for places to explore, try a gentle immerse yourself deep into the heart of you’re passing through to visit the Suffolk or Ha’penny restaurants or simply take in the row along the river Stour or discover the life Constable Country, or simply relax and Heritage coast, exploring nearby Aldeburgh captivating views across the confluence of the and times of artists John Constable and Sir unwind in luxurious surroundings, this or Ipswich, or simply looking to relax. rivers Stour and Orwell. Alfred Munnings. boutique hotel provides the perfect base. Kesgrave Hall, Hall Road, Kesgrave The Pier, The Quay, Harwich milsoms, Stratford Road, Dedham Maison Talbooth, Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2PU Essex CO12 3HH Colchester, Essex CO7 6HW Dedham, Colchester, Essex CO7 6HN To book call 01473 333741 To book call 01255 241212 To book call 01206 322795 To book call 01206 322367 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] SOAK UP THE ATMOSPHERE ELECTRIC PALACE SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS MUSEUM STEP BACK IN TIME AND VISIT AT THE LATITUDE FESTIVAL A MUST FOR THE BUCKET LIST JUST A GALLOP FROM MILSOMS COLCHESTER CASTLE page four page five page six page seven for more information or our latest news and offers www.milsomhotels.com - find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Norwich MILSOM HOTELS - THE PERFECT BASE TO EXPLORE EAST ANGLIA GreatPLACES Ya TOrmouth GO AND THINGS TO SEE NORFOLK Lowestoft GREAT PLACES TO EAT AT Explore East Anglia Beccles MILSOM HOTELS & RESTAURANTS Bungay A11 We offer a fantastic array of dining options, ranging from the award-winning Le Talbooth to the relaxed A143 Eye A12 Southwold brasserie-style at Kesgrave Hall. Whatever your tastes and whatever your needs, we’re sure to have a menu Ixworth A. milsoms KESGRAVE HALL NEWMARKET RACES call: 01473 333741 and location that’s perfect for you. See below for a guide to our restaurants. A14 email: [email protected] SUFFOLK sat nav: IP5 2PU Bury Framlingham A12 St.Edmunds LE TALBOOTH RESTAURANT Stowmarket CAMBRIDGE A143 Wickham ANTIQUES Market Aldeburgh Established over 60 years ago, Le Talbooth has grown from its quiet tearoom origins into the A14 A134 award-winning restaurant it is today. In an enviable location beside the river Stour, Le Talbooth Lavenham A suits every occasion - from an intimate dinner for two to family celebrations or business functions. Long Melford Enjoy modern British cooking from an extensive menu, with head chef Andrew Hirst adding a Kesgrave Ipswich twist of individual style. FELIXSTOWE A12 Sudbury FERRY There are not many restaurants where you can dine outside while sitting in one county and THE GOLF CLUB SIR ELECTRIC B. THE PIER looking at another. The 15th century building has three individual dining rooms, including the A131 ALFRED PALACE MUNNINGS Felixstowe call: 01255 241212 M11 MUSEUM B River Room restaurant, which unfurls onto the impressive open air dining space covered by a C D email: [email protected] MAISON TALBOOTH MILSOMS Harwich sat nav: CO12 3HH striking architectural sail. Dedham A120 To book your table at Le Talbooth call 01206 323150 Enjoy a light lunch or fabulous afternoon tea Open all day, guests at milsoms can enjoy Braintree A120 Colchester in the Garden Room at Maison Talbooth. global dishes as well as daily specials that take A120 Walton on This room provides a luxury location with full advantage of the local, seasonal produce A131 FRINTON the Naze HERTFORDSHIRE Stansted GOLF CLUB stunning views across the Dedham Vale. available throughout the year. The terrace Airport A12 is covered by a gigantic sail, making outside Clacton-on-Sea dining a reality most of the year. ESSEX M11 Maldon Chelmsford C. MILSOMS M25 A12 Southminster call: 01206 322795 M25 email: [email protected] A130 sat nav: CO7 6HW LONDON Southend-on-Sea East THE PIER milsoms KESGRAVE HALL Anglia D. MAISON TALBOOTH The Harbourside restaurant The open-plan kitchen at Kesgrave Hall call: 01206 322367 With its splendid panoramic views, The allows diners to see exactly what goes on in email: [email protected] Harbourside has gained a well-deserved the kitchen. The brasserie-style restaurant sat nav: CO7 6HN reputation as one of the country’s premier spills out onto the terrace, which is covered seafood restaurants. Arrive by land or sea… by a huge architectural sail, allowing guests to the choice is yours! dine outside whatever the weather. Ha’Penny Bistro As with milsoms there is a no-booking policy Maidstone Our informal waterside Ha’Penny Bistro is and because the restaurant is open all day you Explore East Anglia with Milsom Hotels & Restaurants KENT open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and can arrive whenever you like and stay for as dinner... or simply call in for the best coffee long as you want. Dover in Harwich. Classic coastlines, historic landmarks, wide East Anglian skies, beautiful countryside Folkestone and the very best events Even if you haven’t got time to enjoy an overnight stay during your visit, don’t miss the chance to dine with us. With six restaurants to chooseWEST from SUSSEXand a wide selection of menus available, you’re sure to E. SUSSEX - Above left: Partridge and Victoria plum. Above right: Riverside dining at Le Talbooth This image: Le Talbooth restaurant find something that whets your appetite. ALL STAYS AT ANY OF OUR HOTELS INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY SOFT DRINKS IN YOUR ROOM, AS WELL AS FREE WIFI ACCESS AND CAR PARKING AS STANDARD - GIVING YOU EVEN MORE REASONS TO BOOK! AND THIS SUMMER, WE’RE ADDING SKY HD TV TO EVERY ROOM. - Aldeburgh beach, Suffolk two www.milsomhotels.com for more information or our latest news and offers www.milsomhotels.com - find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube three PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO SEE - CALL KESGRAVE HALL: 01473 333741 PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO SEE - CALL THE PIER: 01255 241212 MILSOMS KESGRAVE HALL THE PIER Stay at milsoms Kesgrave Hall and enjoy all Suffolk has to offer. Below are just a few ideas. The Pier at Harwich’s coastal location is perfect for discovering Essex. - Unwind in style at Kesgrave Hall - Watch the spectacular sunsets from The Pier 1. Latitude Festival 4. Ipswich Arts Festival 8. Anglo-Saxon Royal Burial Site 1. Festival of the Arts 3. Harwich Electric Palace Cinema 5. Redoubt Beer Festival 17th - 20th July 2014 / Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk 20th June - 13th July 2014 This hauntingly beautiful 255 acre estate, with far-reaching 25th June - 6th July 2014 The Electric Palace in Harwich is one of the oldest purpose- 24th - 27th July 2014 The Latitude Festival is an annual music festival that comprises Ip-Art has an exciting programme of visual arts, performing views over the river Deben, is home to one of the greatest The Festival of the Arts is predominantly held in and around built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original The Redoubt Fort is a superb circular fort dating from the elements of theatre, art, comedy, cabaret, poetry, politics, dance arts, literature, film and music.