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Nestled in three acres of manicured gardens, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa makes the perfect retreat after a busy day exploring. The cosy rooms have the charm and character of a country house, but with all the comforts of a modern, four-star hotel. The culinary delights of two-AA-Rosette Squires restaurant are not to be missed, and during the warmer months, the terrace overlooking beautiful gardens is the perfect spot for a drink. No stay at Bedford Lodge is complete without paying a visit to the luxury five-bubble-rated Spa, adjacent to the main hotel. Whether looking for a spa day or individual treatment, a haven of relaxation and tranquillity awaits. STAY A LITTLE LONGER
country. So revered are they, they’ve earned PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) from the EU, in the esteemed company of Stilton and Champagne. “This means that only three local companies can actually call their produce ‘Newmarket sausages’,” explains Tristan Powter, director of Powters, which has been in the sausage-making game since around 1881. “Our focus is on maintaining our quality and heritage as one of the UK’s oldest independently owned businesses, ensuring we don’t lose touch with our roots; quality without compromise and an understanding of where our food comes from and what’s in it. We currently make all our own sausages, for sale in both our butchers in Wellington Street and in regional supermarkets. We also still run a family farm just outside Newmarket.” Sausages aside, the food scene in Newmarket has much to recommend it, from upmarket Squires at Bedford Lodge Hotel to The Pantry, a proudly independent venue known for its seasonal plates
HISTORY IN THE MAKING Take in the artwork at the National Horse Racing Museum’s galleries
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