The Rutland Arms Hotel, Suffolk has always intrigued us. This 17th Century former Coaching Inn is at the top of the High Street in the heart of the vibrant racing town of Newmarket. We just had to ask Josh from Rutland Arms Hotel just what exactly goes behind the scenes of the hotel.
What is your favourite aspect of Rutland Arms Hotel?
My favourite thing about the Rutland Arms is the team here, we get so many wonderful compliments about how helpful and friendly the staff are, and without them the hotel and the service our guests receive would not be the same, it really adds to the atmosphere especially on a wedding day.
What is your favourite feature to show off to couples looking to have their wedding with you?
Our individually designed suites, as they are so different from subtle and traditional to lavish and over the top decoration, every bride and groom have a favourite that will make their wedding night special.
Tell us about your wedding menu:
As each wedding we do is tailor made, we work with the bride and groom to design a menu to both their individual tastes and budget, Chef is also on hand with all his experience to guide the happy couple with suggestions or recommendations to make their wedding breakfast the memorable occasion it should always be.
The day of a wedding must be busy and exciting in Rutland Arms after months of planning with couples?
Its an exciting day when it comes to the wedding day as we want to make sure the day goes off perfectly, and after having gotten to know each couple during the planning stages we really enjoy making sure the day is perfect and special for them.
If you could describe Rutland Arms Hotel in three words, what would they be?
Friendly, caring and unique.
The Rutland Arms used to be a 17th century coaching inn… so it must have a lot of history to it! What is your favourite story about Rutland Arms Hotel?
We really enjoy telling guests about the tunnels in the Cellars that used to connect to Palace House (where Charles II stayed) and to Nell Gwynn’s cottage at the back of the hotel, the tunnels were apparently used by Nell Gwynn and Charles II so that they could meet clandestinely at the hotel, this is always an interesting story for all guests who immediately ask if the tunnels still exist – unfortunately they were blocked up a long time ago…
