The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh has a remarkable location; it looks right across the shingle beach and from its many rooms, guests can enjoy some marvellous views of the sea that go as far as the eye can see. This traditional hotel is much like a balm for the soul whose nerves are frayed on a regular basis thanks to the pressures of everyday life. The soothing and serene atmosphere there is only matched by the warm and friendly welcome you are bound to receive.

The newly refurbished AA rosette winning Restaurant 1563 is a delight for gastronomes on the look out to extend their culinary relationship with  Suffolk. Local fish is literally a hop away with many of their suppliers just on the beach opposite the hotel, so amongst starters, expect to find flaked smoked mackerel with horseradish capers and melba toast followed by baked salmon with potato salad and chunky gazpacho. End with the strawberry shortbread with vanilla cream or maybe something from the selection of ice creams and sorbets.