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A room with a sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a brick fireplace, and a mounted flat-screen TV displaying a streaming service interface.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave.

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

0.9 km from The Nutshell

Mark

RM681

RM817 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a menu board, and a wine rack.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a sliding door leading to a kitchen.

2. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

0.5 km from The Nutshell

Phil

RM449

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, plush seating, a round table, and a decorative partition.

A modern lobby with a sofa, round tables, a bar area, and a television screen.

A room with purple upholstered chairs, a small round table, and a wall with decorative patterns and text.

3. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

0.9 km from The Nutshell

Kirstin

RM236

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with stools, a counter with bottles, and a large metal structure.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and a window.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a lamp, and a standing fan.

4. The Old Cannon Brewery

0.6 km from The Nutshell

Paul

RM490

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with a facade covered in ivy and pink flowers, featuring a central entrance with a sign reading "WELCOME".

A window with a view of a castle-like structure with stone walls and a gate.

A bathroom with a copper bathtub, wooden flooring, and patterned walls.

A restaurant with a brick wall, wooden tables, and blue cushioned seating.

5. The Angel Hotel

0.2 km from The Nutshell

Donna

RM838

RM1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.

A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, white tablecloths, and gold chair sashes.

A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

6. Best Western Priory Hotel

1.8 km from The Nutshell

Harry

RM367

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a stack of white towels.

A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a stone wall backdrop.

7. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

1.5 km from The Nutshell

Claire

RM295

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and wooden posts.

A cozy lounge area with striped wallpaper, a fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a large mirror.

A dining area with brick walls, a table with chairs, a blue hanging light, and a window with a view of the outside.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, a small refrigerator with bottles, and a shelf with kitchen items.

8. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

0.5 km from The Nutshell

Denise

RM449

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A brick building with multiple windows, a pathway, and a grassy area.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

9. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

0.6 km from The Nutshell

Jacqueline

RM236

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A room with a skylight, wooden walls, and various hanging planters with plants.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden tables and chairs, and a variety of framed pictures on the walls.

A bar with wooden cabinets, multiple beer taps, and a variety of bottles.

A building with a sign reading "The Bushel" and a sign for "Greene King".

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

0.4 km from The Nutshell

Timothy

RM383

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and picnic tables, a car parked nearby, and a stone wall in the background.

A room with two wooden beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Westgate" and "Greene King" indicating a pub. There are signs for pool, darts, and football, suggesting leisure activities.

A pub with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and a television mounted above it.

11. The Westgate

0.3 km from The Nutshell

Will

RM499

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a chair, a green sofa, and a patterned rug.

A white door with black trim, a black sign reading "CHURCH FARMHOUSE B&B," and two wall-mounted lanterns.

A cozy bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a throw blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Church Farmhouse B & B

14.6 km from The Nutshell

Jacqueline

RM408

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a stone-tiled floor.

The Elveden Inn entrance with a stone facade, white trim, and a sign above the door.

A room with a grey armchair, a floral pillow, a mirror, and a wall with a nature-themed wallpaper.

A wall with framed historical photographs and a staircase.

13. Elveden Inn

16 km from The Nutshell

Jacqueline

RM567

RM680 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, framed pictures, a wooden wardrobe, and a floral wallpaper.

A breakfast plate with bacon, eggs, and potatoes.

A black building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "GUINNESS ARMS."

14. The Guinness Arms

11.9 km from The Nutshell

CAROLINE

RM567

RM680 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with a headboard, a sofa, a chair, a wooden dresser, and a lamp.

A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps, leading to a second floor.

A dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a brick wall in the background.

A swimming pool with a glass bottom, surrounded by a brick patio.

15. The Swan Hotel

16 km from The Nutshell

Sian

RM689

RM827 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a customer holding a cocktail, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden door.

A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.

16. The Weeping Willow Lodges

8.6 km from The Nutshell

Stephanie

RM546

RM764 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waiting area with benches, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A hallway with a bed, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hot tub with a wooden lattice fence and a garage door.

17. All Saints Resort

3.5 km from The Nutshell

Kirsty

RM626

RM752 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a grassy area, with buildings and trees in the background.

A corridor with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a hanging sign.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, hanging lights, and a brick wall.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

18. The Packhorse Inn

15.6 km from The Nutshell

Lisa

RM449

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden tables, and chairs, surrounded by string lights and umbrellas.

A room with a large window, a bench with floral cushions, and a view of a parking area and trees.

An aerial view of a historic building with a large courtyard, a river, and surrounding greenery.

A round wooden table with breakfast items including bread, eggs, and orange juice.

19. The Black Lion, Long Melford

17.7 km from The Nutshell

Dave

RM541

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, wooden beams, leather chairs, and a dining table.

A traditional half-timbered building with multiple windows, a visible chimney, and a sign with a bull symbol.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a patterned sofa.

A bar with a wooden counter, shelves of bottled beverages, and a menu board.

20. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

18.6 km from The Nutshell

Jon

RM330

RM397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to The Nutshell

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Abbey Hotel and Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 182 reviews	View
The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns	9.4 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Old Cannon Brewery	9.2 Wonderful 390 reviews	View
The Angel Hotel	8.8 Excellent 704 reviews	View

Top The Nutshell Hotel Reviews

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel best place to stay in Sudbury hands down to amazing staff restaurant and bar. Rooms lovely the views amazing and just a pleasure to stay"

Best Western Priory Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel very clean and lovely staff. Well priced and breakfast is brilliant plenty of everything from cooked to cereals and all in-between. Really relaxing."

Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa in Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely Stay had a couples massage which was really nice Parking was great but should make sure you check car in would have been nice if they did that when booking hotel. Shame a couple of things werent available on menu but otherwise all good Will come back agin if in the area"

The Angel Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and very helpful friendly staff. I booked a classic room which was spacious and nicely presented. Appreciated the addition of room service after a long journey and a well presented breakfast the next morning. Exceeded my expectations actually"

The Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I did not use the bar or have a breakfast this time but bar looked good and all staff i spoke to were great. The room was very clean very comfortable, will use again"

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good

"Cheap for room, friendly staff, good choice for food at hotel, good choice or pubs and shops around hotel"

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend stay, can’t wait to return in December"

Three Kings

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff and very good food, Very clean room and comfy bed. Enjoyed it!!"

The Swan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely historical hotel. Great facilities and very professional staff."

Other attractions near The Nutshell

Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Moyse's Hall Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Moyse's Hall Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Apex

8.6/10 (34 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at The Apex, a theatre with a story to tell in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Abbey Gate

9.6/10 (25 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at The Abbey Gate. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Athenaeum

8.6/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting The Athenaeum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral

9.8/10 (36 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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The Malthouse Project

You can find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at The Malthouse Project. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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St Mary's Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at St Mary's Church. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Nutshell?

The Nutshell is located in Bury St Edmunds. This historic area is known for its picturesque gardens and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 46 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Nutshell?

Adjacent to The Nutshell, The Angel Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Another good option is Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there near The Nutshell?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Nutshell.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Nutshell, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near The Nutshell.

What can I see and do near The Nutshell?

Study the collections at Suffolk Regiment Museum, Moyse's Hall Museum or Rougham Control Tower Aviation Museum. While you're exploring, swing by St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Ickworth House to learn a bit about the area. You can enjoy live performances at The Apex and Theatre Royal.

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Our top choices for The Nutshell hotels

1. The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

2. The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns

3. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds North - A14

4. The Old Cannon Brewery

5. The Angel Hotel

6. Best Western Priory Hotel

7. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

8. The Dog & Partridge by Greene King Inns

9. Premier Inn Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

10. The Bushel by Greene King Inns

11. The Westgate

12. Church Farmhouse B & B

13. Elveden Inn

14. The Guinness Arms

15. The Swan Hotel

16. The Weeping Willow Lodges

17. All Saints Resort

18. The Packhorse Inn

19. The Black Lion, Long Melford

20. The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns

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Top The Nutshell Hotel Reviews

The Mill Hotel

Best Western Priory Hotel

Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa in Cambridge

The Angel Hotel

The Crown Hotel

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Three Kings

The Swan Hotel

Other attractions near The Nutshell

Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery

Moyse's Hall Museum

The Apex

The Abbey Gate

The Athenaeum

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Malthouse Project

St Mary's Church

Frequently asked questions