Melton
Places to eat in Melton, East Suffolk
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Melton is a place to settle in rather than pass through. The self-catering cottages here—18 of them—suggest visitors come to stay for a few days, renting a base and living locally. This is the kind of destination where you unpack properly and get to know the rhythms of the town rather than rushing between set-piece attractions.
The appeal of Melton lies in the self-catering model itself: the freedom to eat when you want, to come and go as you please, and to treat the town as your own neighbourhood for a spell. With nearly two dozen cottages available, there is scope to visit with family or friends and spread out across separate properties if you prefer.
Where to stay in Melton
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Croxton House Bed And Breakfast
Croxton House, Kirmington
The Old Nurseries B & B
10 City Road, Stathern
The Kings Arms - Scalford
King Street, Melton Mowbray
Scalford Hall Hotel
Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray
The Stables At Harby
Harby Hall Barn, 5 Burden Lane, Melton Mowbray
The Paddock at Peacock Farm near Belvoir Castle
Main Road, Redmile
The Coach House Denton
110 Church Street Denton, Grantham
Premier Inn Melton Mowbray
5 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray
Things to Do in Melton
All attractions in Melton →Where to Eat in Melton(1)
All restaurants in Melton →About eating out in Melton
For eating out, Honey + Harvey is rated 4.3 from around 654 reviews, which indicates a restaurant with a solid, settled reputation among people who know it. The sheer number of reviews suggests it draws repeat visitors and locals alike, which usually means reliable food and service rather than novelty.
Attractions Near Melton
All attractions in Melton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Melton.
4 mi
Belvoir Castle
Grantham · ⭐ 2.1
4 mi
Twinlakes Park
Melton Mowbray · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Mowbray · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Kick Up The Arts Melton
Melton Mowbray · ⭐ 5.0
6 mi
The Makers Millhouse
Melton Mowbray · ⭐ 5.0
6 mi
Wymondham Windmill
Melton Mowbray · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Melton Sports Village
Melton Mowbray · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Harpers at Grantham Meres
Grantham · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Melton
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Belvoir Castle Steam and Country Show
⭐ 4.4 · from £15/night
Sysonby Acres Leisure Park
⭐ 4.1
The Grange Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Woodland View Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £100/night
Janson Fishery Caravan and Camping
⭐ 4.6 · from £28/night
Eye Kettleby Lakes
⭐ 4.7
Hanwell Wine Estate
⭐ 4.7 · from £28/night
Greendale Farm Caravan and Camping
⭐ 4.9
Self-Catering Cottages in Melton(18)
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Croxton Park House
5 bed · sleeps 12 · from £2,756
Hill Farm
6 bed · sleeps 10 · from £901
Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness
4 cottages · from £847
The Stables
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £517
Cooks Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £483
Croxton Lodge & Curlews Nest
8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £3,664
Doctors Lane
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,222
Glossoms Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £357
Common questions about Melton
How many holiday cottages are there in Melton?
We list 18 self-catering cottages in and around Melton.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Melton?
Yes — 10 of the 18 Melton cottages we list allow pets.
Are there large holiday cottages in Melton for groups?
Yes — the largest cottage we list in Melton sleeps 16.
Where can I eat in Melton?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Melton.
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