JD Young Hotel

<h1>JD Young Hotel</h1> <p>Situated, Harleston, Norfolk. IP20. Pulham, Long Stratton, Diss, South Elmham, Bungay, Aburgh, Denton, Flixton, Norwich, Suffolk</p> <p>J D Young Hotel is steeped in history, the famous painter Sir Alfred Munnings used to stay and eat here on a regular basis. Unfortunately, or perhaps most fortunately, for the owners at the time, when it came to paying his bill he usually had no money available and so always offered a gift of one of his paintings to pay his tab. His paintings are now selling at around £40,000 each at auction.</p> <p>Rumour has it that Sir Winston Churchill stayed here for one night when he had a meeting with General Eisenhower. We are making more enquiries in an effort to substantiate this.</p> <p>Many famous people have passed through these doors during the centuries that it has been open - so our researches continue - and we would be most grateful for any information from former Harlestonians, or historians who would care to contact us. </p> <p><b>Historic Buildings</b>:</p> <p>Harleston is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and is a town full of historic and traditional buildings, many dating from the 15th C. Most of them are heavily disguised with Georgian or Victorian brick frontages, but clues can be picked up by looking up at the roofs. A very steep pitch and overhanging eaves! Used to be thatched? Or a third floor with windows? But - not windows at all but clever forgeries to make us think the roof is higher! And beautiful Candlers House, mellow red brick, built in the reign of William and Mary. The town is also riddled with small alleys and passages, which are said to have originated from the walk ways between market stalls on the site of the original market which dates from the 14thC. Some of these rejoice in names such as Dragon Alley, Hope Alley, Keeleys Yard and Straight Lane.</p> <p><b>The Bar</b><br> There is a very large bar situated at the front of the hotel. It too has been refurbished to a high standard of style and comfort. Serving local real ale and the usual lagers and bitters. There is an extensive wine menu by the bottle or by the glass and for the very adventurous we have an array of different cocktails to tantalise your taste buds.</p> <p>Light snacks and lunches are served in the bar all day with a choice of menus for Senior Citizens and Special Menus to accommodate all tastes.</p> <p>Come to the bar and see our 78 year old pike hanging on the wall, this fish was caught in local waters back in 1923.</p> <p><b>The Hotel:</b><br> J. D. Young Hotel is a 15th century Coaching Inn, formerly known as the Magpie Hotel. It was sympathetically restored in 1999 having been left to deteriorate during the preceding 15 years, and the refurbishment's have been completed to a very high standard. The whole building has a wonderful air of luxury with walls warmly paneled in oak or papered in rich colours, a wealth of interesting and colourful oil paintings and glowing table lamps. Furnished with interesting and highly polished items, each room is different in décor and atmosphere.</p> <p>The Hotel’s Car Parking is situated at the rear of the building and access can be gained from London Road.</p> <p><b>Accommodation:</b><br> All rooms have a double bed, and can be used for either double or single occupancy. There are TV and Sky TV facilities and the direct dial telephone has a digital clock and radio and there are extra telephone and power points for use with laptop computers. </p> <p>A trouser press and hair dryer are also provided as are tea and coffee making facilities. The larger Luxury bedrooms are also furnished with desks and armchairs. </p> <p>All the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms which consist of W.C. bath, shower, and hand basin. There are shaver points and shaver lights in every bathroom and complimentary soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner are provided. </p> <p>The rooms are finished to a high standard, with style and a warm feeling of luxury. Room service is available for a small extra charge.</p> <p><b> Restaurant :</b><br> The restaurant sits approx. 50 people but can cater for more with a private party. Take time to sit by the fire and browse through our extensive a la carte menu. We also offer a weekly changing Specials Menu giving even more choice. There is something for everybody. </p> <p>Items from our current Menu include “Beef Wellington - a delicious 8oz fillet steak cooked medium in a Puff Pastry case with Chicken Liver Pate and served on a bed of Julienne vegetables with a red wine and Basil jus” or perhaps our hot “Chicken Fajitas” or from our vegetarian selection “Brie and Tomatoes in a Filo Wrap”, and for dessert? Why not a wicked “Chocolate Fudge Cake” or a “Citrus Fruits Bavaroise” smothered in cream?</p> <p>The Menu also includes Starters, Cheese Board, Liqueurs and Liqueur Coffee, and we have a small but selective wine list providing a choice to suit every palate and purse.</p> <p>Our Sunday Lunch is offered between 12 noon and 8pm for a modest £5.95 with a choice of Roast Chicken or Beef, or a full choice can be made from our a la carte menu. </p> <p>The Restaurant can also be used as a conference room, seating up to 50 people. Light refreshments and Buffets can be arranged as required. There is also a smaller Conservatory, which can take up to 8 people for a smaller meeting or that intimate party.</p> <p><b>Location:</b><br> The JD Young Hotel is situated next to the market square in the center of Harleston.</p> <p>Harleston is a quaint, traditional market town located in the heart of East Anglia. Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, it is a town full of historic and traditional buildings with every amenity you could wish, including a market every Wednesday. </p> <p><b>How to find us:</b><br> Harleston is only 2 hours from London, from the A14 traveling towards Ipswich, a few miles past Stowmarket is a junction for the A140, take the A140 towards Norwich, after about 13 miles you will come to round about at Scole, you need to take the third exit (right) onto the A143 towards Bungay, Beccles & Lowestoft. About 6 miles along the A143, you will come to a small round about, the first exit (left), will lead you up a hill and into Harleston, follow this road through into Harleston where you will come to the Market Place (shown above), the JD Young Hotel over looks the Market place and is easy to locate. Parking can be found towards the rear of the Hotel along with the Hotel Reception.</p> <p>Maps are provided below to aid you in finding us. If you have any trouble locating us don't hesitate in ringing us, the number can be found on the Contact page.</p> <p><b>Tourist Information:</b><br> Harleston is situated in the heart of East Anglia and close to the main routes between Ipswich and Norwich, the A140 and Bury St. Edmunds and Great Yarmouth, the A 143. It lies close to the River Waveney, and the local area boasts several lakes where a fishing enthusiast can be sure of a good day out - or perhaps sailing or windsurfing is more to your taste. The area also provides many good walks and the Angles Way lies through Harleston on its way to Bungay and the Coast. </p> <p>Centrally situated to reach many of East Anglia’s many attractions, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are a 40 minute drive away and Norwich with its fine historic buildings and Castle only 25 minutes drive to the north. Harleston is also within easy reach of the Broads and North Norfolk Coast. </p> <p>Locally there are also several Golf Clubs. </p> <p>The nearest is Bungay Golf Club, 8 miles from us. This is an Inland Heath land Course with 18 holes. Visitors are welcome and should contact the Golf Shop prior to their visit. Bungay can be contacted on 01986 892337 or e-mail <a href="mailto:bungaygolf@aol.com">bungaygolf@aol.com</a> or on the Club-Notice Board Web Site <a href="http://www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/bungay/" target="_blank">http://www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/bungay/</a> . </p> <p>Diss Golf Club lies 9 miles away and is an 18 hole golf course the contact number is 01379 641025 or e-mail <a href="mailto:scc.dissgolf@virgin.net">scc.dissgolf@virgin.net</a> </p> <p>Beccles Golf Club is 12 miles from us and is a 9 hole course on Common Land, and provides visitors with Pay & Play facilities. Contact number is 01502 712244. </p> <p>The nearest train service can be found at Diss Station, which runs trains to London Liverpool Street and Norwich every half hour. There are also several very reliable local Taxi Services. These await every train outside the station or a taxi can be booked in advance by calling A&P Taxis, 01379 741534 or 0780 3193680 - or DJ Taxis, 01379 854999.</p> <p>You may take a look at an interactive map showing the exact location of the JD Young Hotel. <a href="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?pc=IP209AD" target="_blank">View Interactive Map >></a></p>