Why do people love staying in your hotel? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is perfect for a luxury country getaway, retaining the charm of a country house whilst boasting the best in modern comfort. By identifying and anticipating individual customer needs the Hotel is able to ensure they have an exceptional stay. What is there to do in the area? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is nestled in an idyllic location in the heart of East Anglia and offers guests the perfect base for exploring Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. The Hotel teams up with the Newmarket Nights organisers at the Newmarket Racecourse on an annual basis and offers an accommodation package to tie in with the act/concert, previous acts have included Kylie Minogue and Sir Tom Jones. The Hotel also teams up Newmarket Racecourse Saturday Racing to offer accommodation options. The Hotel has a 5* Spa onsite so guests don’t need to leave the hotel to be able to relax and unwind. What kind of breakfast do you offer? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has been awarded the prestigious Visit England Breakfast Award which recognises the sumptuous spread of breakfast treats on offer. The Hotel offers a number of delicious breakfast options that cater for the traditional palette as well as lighter choices and fish alternatives. All breakfasts are freshly cooked and plated to order allowing customers the ability to personalise their menu. The Hotel uses the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce wherever possible, the breakfast includes sausages from Newmarket’s own sausage company Powters. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Open to residents and non-residents, the Hotel’s 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant provides a completely modern dining experience serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, lighter options are also available throughout the day in the bar. The Executive Head Chef is always happy to accommodate any dietary requirements or requests. Which are your most popular room types, and why? We have many different room types at the hotel, but a very popular room type is our Executive Suites. We have 6 suites that are housed in the original part of the hotel and these are on a private floor. They are open plan with a lounge area and all differ in decor. Suite 6 has its own balcony. Each suite has a Molten Brown welcome gift, fruit bowl, chocolates etc. Luxurious and spacious. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? The Hotel’s suites all contain sofa beds that can be made up for children, there is also the option to fit extra beds into rooms if necessary. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? The Hotel’s aim is to exceed guests’ expectations by providing the ultimate hospitality experience. The Hotel is the perfect blend of old and new, so if you are looking for a hotel close to some of the UK’s most popular destinations that has it all – look no further!