10 good reasons for staying at the Crown and Castle

1 We actually like customers, which might account for the cheerful, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere

2 Our informal, lively Trinity bistro (AA 2 rosettes and a decent (4) rating in the Good Food Guide) where you can eat good, honest food, using lots of local produce such as Suffolk asparagus and Orford-caught cod, skate and sea bass (and lobster in season), as well as Lane Farm pork, Happy Hens of Hoxne free-range eggs and High House Farm fruits and apple juice.

3 The dinner, bed and breakfast rate is not based on a table d’hôte menu, but is a free choice of 2 or 3 courses (depending on the package) from our normal a la carte 

4 It's little more than the cost of dinner in London for two people to have dinner AND stay overnight AND have a good breakfast

5 Our wine list is well-chosen, interesting and fairly priced. We also have some great sherries (and tapas), local cider and beers

6 The bedrooms are airy and light with a clean, stylish look and the bathrooms are modern with good plumbing.

7 We welcome well-behaved dogs and children over 8 years old, in designated rooms

8 Orford is on the rivers Alde and Ore, complete with sailing boats, quay, lighthouse, the Ness, and ...

9 ... it's part of the Suffolk Heritage Coast with its woods, nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

10 The Maltings Concert Hall (home of the Aldeburgh Festival) is only seven miles down the road at Snape