Places to Wine, Dine, and Stay
The Accommodation
The village boasts two cottages, a bed and breakfast, and a caravan site available to stay at. Although unlikely, should none of these be suitable there are several hotels in nearby Dedham.
Flatford Cottage, Flatford Lane
Situated only ten minutes walk from Flatford Mill, with views across ‘Stour Valley’; recently refurbished, featuring a DVD player, fully equipped kitchen, and modern bathroom.
- Contact Paul and Debbie Goddard
- By Phone: 01206 298985
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Foxgloves B&B, Gandish Road
Located in an AONB, one mile from Flatford, this modern home offers comfortable ensuite guest accommodation.
- Contact Karen Mills
- By Phone: 01206 298771 or 07929 10962
- By E-Mail: karenmills@f2s.com
Rosemary B&B, Rectory Hill
Not far from the centre of the village (or the famous bell cage and church), Rosemary is a listed building and occasionally has an open garden. Features include drying room, lifts to/from station, packed lunches, and tea/coffee.
- Contact Natalie Finch
- By Phone: 01206 298241
The Granary B&B, Flatford
Now fully restored, The Granary was previously a stable for John Constable’s horse. Appreciate the same views from the heart of Flatford as Constable once painted (‘The Mill’ is only one minutes walk).
- Contact Derek and Margery Tripp
- By Phone: 01206 298111
- By E-Mail: flatfordmill@fsbdial.co.uk
The Grange Caravan Park, East End
Suitable for caravans or tents, it is situated a mile from the centre of the village. Despite this, there is a pub around the corner, and limited onsite entertainment.
- Contact
- By Phone: 01206 298912
The Pubs
Until 2004, East Bergholt had six pubs (further back, seven), which gave it the crown of having most pubs-per-population in the county. Of the five remaining, all provide good beer, home-cooked meals, and friendly service to boot.
The Carriers Arms, Gaston End
The first pub you will come to as you approach East Bergholt from the A12. Serves home cooked food at lunch times and evenings, and traditional lager, ales, and wine. There is a large beer garden at the rear, and car park to the side. Entertainment wise, there is a fruit machine, pool table, and dart board. Dominos and cards are also played.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 14:30, 18:30 – 23:00
- Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 14:30, 18:30 – 22:30
- Contact Doreen
- By Phone: 01206 298392
The Hare and Hounds, Heath Road
Without turning off, this is the second pub you come to from the A12. Sells traditional lager and ales, plus home cooked food, served between 12:00 and 16:00 daily, with an open fire-place. There is a large beer garden and ample car park to the side.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 22:30
- Contact Stuart and Alison
- By Phone: 01206 298438
The Kings Head, Burnt Oak
Recently renovated …this is situated at the top of Rectory Hill, from the shops, and almost at the Flatford Lane crossroads. Pubmaster-owned, selling traditional lager and ales, as well as fine wines, commonly served with their wide selection of home cooked food, available at lunch times and evenings. There is a pool table, and monthly quiz for entertainment.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Saturday: 12:00 – 14:30, 18:30 – 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 14:30, 19:00 – 22:30
- Contact Phil and Angie
- By Phone: 01206 298190
The Red Lion, The Street
In the centre of the village, fifty yards from the Post Office. Ridley’s owned, selling traditional lager and ales, also wine. Food is served lunch times and every evening but Sunday. A large beer garden to the side and rear can be seen from the road, while for car park, use the public village one, just behind the pub. Entertainment includes fruit machines and pool. An en-suite ‘Family Room’ with a single and double bed is available to stay in.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Friday: 11:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 23:30
- Contact Rick and Dawn
- By Phone: 01206 298332
The Royal Oak, East End
It is situated outside the centre of East Bergholt, in the hamlet of East End, and known fondly as ‘The Dicky’. Like the rest of East Bergholt’s pubs, traditional lager and ales are on sale. Sandwiches or homemade pizza are on offer at lunch times and every evening with the exception of Sunday. Customers’ good conversation is the only entertainment here besides pub games, such as dominos.
- Opening Times
- Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 23:00
- Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 22:30
- Contact Tony and Jenny
- By Phone: 01206 298221
- By E-Mail: jenny@thedicky.co.uk
The Restaurant
East Bergholt has only the one restaurant, and hasn’t long had it…
The Haywain, Burnt Oak
Previously a tea room, The Haywain is now a quality restaurant. Situated at the top of Flatford lane, opposite The Kings Head, it is only walking distance from Flatford Mill. It is fully licensed and, open for lunch and dinner, from light meals to full a la carte menu. If you’re only feeling peckish, coffee, snacks, and cream teas are available. Every Tuesday there is a grill night, and Wednesday – Saturday, a lunch time special.
- Contact Garry and Ann
- By Phone: 01206 299194
The Tea Room
East Bergholt also has just one tea room!
Fountain House Tea Room, The Street
Enjoy homemade food in friendly and traditional surroundings, with outside courtyard. Open seven days, right in the centre of the village.
- Contact
- By Phone: 01206 299955