There has been a Mill at Tuddenham for around 1,000 years. The earliest written record of Tuddenham Mill is in the Domesday book of 1086, but we suspect flour was being milled here decades before this date.
Over time the building has evolved, moving from a working mill to the high quality contemporary restaurant and boutique hotel that we welcome you to today.
The current structure was designed and built in 1775 by Collins Millwrights of Melton, and its production capacity increased in 1855, when the 53-foot chimney was installed to accommodate a steam engine which drove three further sets of grindstones. The Mill continued grinding for another hundred years, when it finally became derelict.
The mill was rescued in 1972 when it was converted into a restaurant. Over the next forty years we have built up a loyal following and an outstanding reputation for food and drink.
Its most recent transformation has been a respectful restoration by Agellus Hotels to breath new life into this historic building so it can be enjoyed for many more centuries to come. The meticulous renovation involved a team of architects, engineers and craftsmen working closely with planners and conservation officers to ensure Tuddenham Mill was re-invigorated for the twenty-first century without losing any of its historical integrity. Modern design blends with original features, to ensure its past is celebrated, not forgotten. There are glimpses of Suffolk history throughout the Mill, from exposed beams in the spacious bedrooms, through to the cast iron water wheel which has been imaginatively brought back to life through the use of atmospheric lighting and stylish glass walls.
The Saxon millers originally chose this location to harness the power of the swift flowing stream which drove the large water wheel and turned the massive grinding stones, and to this day water continues to play an important part in the charm and daily life of the Mill. Alongside the structural refurbishment, the Mill stream has been re-excavated, with centuries of silt and debris removed, creating the perfect natural haven for a wide diversity of wildlife including otters, herons and fish.