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FAMILY RUN, FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL

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THE RICH HISTORY OF THE HOTEL INCLUDES TALES OF SMUGGLERS OF THE LOCAL SIZEWELL GAP GANG OUTWITTING THE KINGS MEN WITH THE HELP OF THE FIRST LANDLADY, A CERTAIN MRS GILDERSLEEVES. MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL BUILDING REMAINS INCLUDING THE BARN THAT HOUSED THE WAGONS TO TRANSPORT CONTRABAND SUCH AS GENEVA GIN TO NEARBY MARKET TOWNS SUCH AS STOWMARKET & NEWMARKET

SITUATED IN THE HISTORIC TOWN OF LEISTON THE 18TH CENTURY COACHING INN IS POSITIONED AT THE MAIN CROSSROADS BETWEEN THE TOWNS OF ALDEBURGH, SAXMUNDHAM & SOUTHWOLD. BOASTING THIRTEEN WELL APPOINTED BEDROOMS AND OFFERING HIGH QUALITY FOOD & BEVERAGES THE HOTEL IS FAST BECOMING A MAINSTAY FOR VISITORS & RESIDENTS OF SUFFOLK ALIKE.

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MORE RECENTLY THE HOTEL WAS PURCHASED BY LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS TOBY & MARIA CLAYTON. THEIR AIM WAS TO BRING THE HOTEL BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY & RETURN IT TO A FAMILY FRIENDLY LOCATION OFFERING THE BEST IN HOSPITALITY. EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING TO SOME BEDROOMS, THE BAR, DINING ROOM & GARDEN. THE HOTEL HAS NOW BECOME A MUCH LOVED ATTRACTION IN THE TOWN FOR RESIDENTS & VISITORS ALIKE. 

FROM A WEEKEND GETAWAY TO VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL SUFFOLK COAST TO A QUICK LUNCH WITH FRIENDS, THE WHITE HORSE HOTEL CAN OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUIT ALMOST ANY NEED. OUR LARGE GARDEN WITH CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA IS PERFECT FOR FAMILIES WANTING A RELAXING DAY IN THE SUN OR OUR WARM & INVITING DINING ROOM IS IDEAL FOR A DECADENT DINNER WITH FRIENDS LATE INTO THE NIGHT.

THE COSY SNUG AREA IS A FAVOURITE FOR A LIGHT LUNCH & COFFEE WITH A COLLEAGUE OR ENJOY A FEW DRINKS IN THE BAR TO WHILE AWAY THE HOURS...

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USING LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE WHERE EVER POSSIBLE OUR SEASONALLY CHANGING MAIN MENU IS COMPLIMENTED BY DAILY CHANGING SPECIALS. FROM A HEARTY BREAKFAST WITH LOCAL BACON, SAUSAGES & EGGS, TO A LIGHT LUNCH OR FULL BLOW OUT DINNER, WE'RE SURE THERE IS SOMETHING TO TEMPT ALL TASTEBUDS. 

WITH BEDROOMS STARTING FROM JUST £55 PER NIGHT THE WHITE HORSE HOTEL OFFERS GREAT VALUE TO ANYONE WISHING TO VISIT THE SUFFOLK COAST WHETHER FOR BUSINESS, LEISURE OR JUST A SPONTANEOUS BREAK. FREE GUEST WIFI, TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES IN EACH ROOM, FREE ROOM SERVICE ACROSS ALL MENUS, FREEVIEW TELEVISIONS IN ALL ROOMS & DAILY HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE MAKE THE WHITE HORSE HOTEL THE PREMIUM PLACE TO STAY IN LEISTON & THE SURROUNDING AREAS.  

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