The Crown Inn

An old inn, in the splendid village of Stoke by Nayland, which has been sensitively extended. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The decor was in keeping with the age of the building and we were pleased that the fire had been lit. Our room was in a separate building and was first class - spacious, comfortable and well appointed with a view of the garden. We arrived late on a Sunday afternoon and the place was full. I’m guessing most were there for the Sunday roast lunches. Guests have to check in at the bar which is not ideal but thankfully we were spotted on arrival by a helpful member of staff. Most of the staff are young and well presented. The have obviously been well trained - a rarity these days. We didn’t want a roast but the menu provided plenty of alternatives. The wine list was adequate without being lengthy. We enjoyed our eggs Benedict at breakfast. The couple feeding most of their breakfast to a slobbering dog at the next table was the only negative of our visit. All in all it was a very good stay in every respect and was excellent value for money. We would certainly stay again and recommend it to others

Nice rooms and very friendly staff! Can’t beat the value for money in particular, and great location near the town centre. Can just walk straight out to the market on the first Saturday of every month and go to a lot of very nice stalls. Would recommend.

Bloody Marvellous. Booked in for a night. Lunch in the garden. The magnificent flower displays create secret gardens so that you can isolate yourself, although it was busy. That’s the case when a pub does something well, it gets popular and as the regulars pack in it creates unexpected demands on the staff. When we were there the friendly staff coped superbly always on their feet and dashing to & fro to keep folk happy. They achieved their goal. Service like that only comes from dedicated management. The same goes for the gardens which are spacious – all kept neat clean and tidy by professional staff. Car park too was litter free. Seat cushions are put under umbrellas at night to prevent them getting wet and all get replaced the following day. The evening turned out to be a repeat of lunchtime but even more so, Mid-week and the joint was jumping. Parties of folk, young and old all out for a fun evening. Atmosphere was invigorating. The room was superb. Put together with thought and a deep purse. Comfy bed & pillows. Bed-side lights more of a decoration with insufficient light to read by. But there was a portable standard lamp. Breakfast was somewhat sedate but all the more enjoyable as it was cooked to order & not delivered from heat trays. A selection of daily papers. You will have got the impression that we were impressed. Speak as you find. This pub certainly sets a standard for others to follow. Sitting there watching the world go by I came to realise that the price of my stay covered a broad spectrum of overheads. I forgot to mention the location – stop the world I want to get off – rural England at its best.

Lovely location and good vibe - good kitchen and bar and garden

A good selection on the menu and all 3 courses were delicious. We shared Camembert to start and we both had chicken breast and apple tart which we throughly enjoyed. The staff were welcoming and there was no delay with courses arriving. I would definitely recommend.

This is a very nice place. The food is superb and the staff friendly. It’s very spacious and the interior is lovely. I would highly recommend this place. I thought it was very good value. I really like the outdoor area too. Even on a Monday evening it was popular, which is not surprising.