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When you stay anywhere a view is a 'must have' on holiday and with stunning locations in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area there's lots to choose from!
Ampton Cabin at Wigwam Holidays Maglia Rosso
The View: From Ampton Cabin at Wigwam at Maglia Rosso
The peace and quiet of the Suffolk Countryside is the view from Ampton cabin at the luxury Wigwam at Maglia Rosso glamping cabins, each south-facing on our 5-acre site at Hawstead, 4 miles south of Bury St Edmunds.
This is the view from all of their cabins and each has its own toilet, shower mini-kitchen and patio, and sleeps up to four, or five in the case of their 'accessibility' cabin, and with their country cafe also on-site for breakfasts and lunches. Prices from £90 per night.
There are 6 luxury Wigwam glamping cabins - Ampton, Barrow, Clare, Dalham, Elmswell and Felsham.

The Room: Ampton Cabin at Wigwam at Maglia Rosso
Room 119 at The Angel Hotel
The View: From Room 119 at The Angel you can see the historic Angel Hill with the Abbey Gate and The Athenaeum
The gorgeous Room 119 at The Angel overlooks the historic Angel Hill with views of the Abbey Gate and The Athenaeum - where Charles Dickens gave his readings when visiting the town!
Recently refurbished to a very high standard it features a a big copper bath - the perfect addition to a relaxing break in Bury St Edmunds. There's also a big walk in shower, and the room is beautifully decorated with lighting that represents angel feathers. There's a big comfy bed and dressing table/desk along with seating and a wall mounted TV. Perfect for a relaxing staycation in the town.
The Room: 119 at The Angel
Grand Luxury Suite at The Black Lion, Long Melford
The View: From The Black Lion’s Grand Luxury Suite overlooking Melford’s pretty village green and Melford Hall
The Black Lion’s Grand Luxury Suite has views overlooking Melford’s pretty village green and Melford Hall.
The light and airy suite has a separate lounge area, with a large sofa and an antique coffee table, perfect to wind back and relax during your stay. The bedroom has a king sized bed with a spacious en-suite, featuring an antique bath and overhead shower, washbasin and heated towel rail.
The suite is equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea & coffee making facilities and Bramley bath and body products.
The Room: The Black Lion’s Grand Luxury Suite
Suite One at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket

The View: From Suite One at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket
When staying in the heart of British horseracing, what better way to wake up from a restful night’s sleep than to open your curtains to the unique view of one of the most famous horseracing training grounds in the world.
Through the copse of beautifully tall trees, you will see the lush green paddocks beside the post and rail exercise ring where the young racehorses and their jockeys warm up before heading off to the main training gallops close by. With pods of horse walkers and stables dotted around this training facility, there is plenty to see, and you never know you might spot the next Guineas winner.
Suite One can be found in the original Georgian hunting lodge which dates back to the 18th century, one of six luxury Executive Suites available at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa.
All suites come with a lounge area, giving you plenty of space to relax and unwind from your busy day.
Whilst Suite One offers a particularly exceptional view, many of their 1st and 2nd floor bedrooms also overlook these training grounds and share this unique outlook.

The Room: Suite One at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Newmarket
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