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Hotels in Suffolk

Close to beach front. Luxurious. Friendly staff. This luxury retreat features many on-site activities within its 1800 acres of National Trust parkland. The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel is a few miles from Bury St Edmunds and the A14, which leads to Newmarket and Cambridge. On-site activities include cycling, swimming, walks, and tennis. The East Wing of the grand building forms the luxury hotel, and there are apartments and bedrooms located in the Lodge, a 10-minute walk away, or a 3-minute drive from the main hotel. You can dine in the relaxed conservatory or opt for a more formal adults-only dinner in Fredericks Restaurant. Please note that our Lodge Classic, Classic, Attic, Superior and Deluxe room types offer rollaway beds for children staying in them. These are only suitable for children aged up to 12yrs. Show full description

Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. The 16th century building is distinguished by its Georgian additions, most notably the famous facade, and by earlier Stuart interior embellishments. Widely recognised as one of the loveliest in the UK and Ireland's highest rated hotels, the Hall has 32 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles, enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The accent is on friendly professionalism and the list of available activities is substantial, although the heart of Hintlesham Hall is the opportunity simply to relax and perhaps wander around the grounds or countryside before enjoying chef's latest menus and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a massage or facial in the specially assigned treatment room. Adjacent is the associated championship PGA golf course and clubhouse. Show full description

Beach front location. Charming. Comfortable beds. Around 4 miles from Sudbury, Rectory Manor offers provides elegant rooms with beautiful garden views. With a swimming pool and tennis court, it also offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Rectory Manor is around 15 miles from Bury St Edmunds, and 20 miles from Ipswich, where attractions include Christchurch Mansion, New Wolsey Theatre and the Ipswich Transport Museum. Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite bathrooms, with either a bath, shower or both. Cooked and continental breakfast is served in the dining room, which looks out over the garden. There is an honesty bar in the drawing room. Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, the artist’s former home, is around 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Historic property. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain, and The Swan Hotel & Spa is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery. Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site Weavers' House Spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace. The Swan Hotel & Spa serves modern British cuisine in its Gallery Restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prior reservation is recommended. Guests can also dine in the informal Brasserie and historic Old Bar. Al fresco dining is possible in the garden, as well as fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Set amid rose gardens, this peaceful hotel has luxurious modern facilities and its architecture dates back to the 17th century. Excellent cuisine is served in the award-winning Squires Restaurant. Bedford Lodge has a first-class health club complete with a 15-metre indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and steam rooms. Use of the leisure club is included in the room rate. The hotel is 20 minutes from Cambridge and has easy access to Central London. Bedford Lodge Hotel combines classic charm with modern comforts. Bedrooms are stylish and well-appointed, and the conference rooms are spacious. Adjacent to the hotel is The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel which offers a serene environment in which to relax and unwind. Facilities include a heat and hydrotherapy pool, roof top hot tub, sauna, steam room and experiential showers. There are also 10 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a mud Rasul and manicure/pedicure room. Please note access to The Spa is an additional charge and must be booked separately by guests. We recommend booking in advance as The Spa can get very busy. **Please note access to The Spa is an additional charge and must be booked separately by guests. We recommend booking in advance as The Spa can get very busy** Our Award winning facilities include a heat and hydrotherapy pool, roof top hot tub, sauna, steam room and experiential showers. There are also 10 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a mud Rasul and manicure/pedicure room. Show full description

Cosy. Great location. Midway between Southwold and Aldeburgh, this modernised, rustic inn has an excellent restaurant and refurbished, stylish rooms. It is an ideal base for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Westleton Crown has origins dating back to the 12th century. In the peaceful village of Westleton, close to Minsmere and Dunwich Heath, The Westleton Crown was selected as 'County Dining Pub of the Year' by The Good Pub Guide 2008, and 'Suffolk Pick of the Pubs' by The AA Pub Guide 2008. Snape Maltings is 9 miles away. Enjoy log fires and Real Ales, award-winning menus, a sophisticated wine list and delightful terraced gardens. Show full description

Around 20 miles from Ipswich and Diss, Colston Hall Farmhouse B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from Framlingham Castle. In a 16th-century farmhouse, this bed and breakfast has free parking and WiFi and serves a full English breakfast. Each room has been individually styled and has a TV and tea and coffee facilities. All have en suite bathroom facilities. Full English breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the lakes, and features locally cured bacon and Suffolk sausages. You can also enjoy toast with Colston Hall’s award-winning homemade marmalade, or a vegetarian or continental breakfast. Colston Hall Farmhouse B&B is around 50 minutes’ drive from the historic centre of Bury St Edmunds, with its beautiful Georgian architecture and impressive cathedral. The pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh is around 14 miles away, and home to a characterful independent cinema and the highly rated Lighthouse restaurant. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb interior design. Situated in the picturesque village of Layham on the edge of Dedham Vale, The Marquis is a refurbished 16th century building boasting views across the Brett river and offers easy access to the A12. The spacious en suite rooms and suites all include a work desk and chairs, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, bathrobes, hairdryer, a Nespresso coffee machine with free tea/coffee, complimentary toiletries, free WiFi throughout and free on-site parking. Ipswich is 16 km from The Marquis, while historic Colchester with its Norman castle is 20 km away. The Marquis Hotel's restaurant consists of a cosy bar, fireplaces, seating areas and 2 patios where guests can enjoy views of the surrounding area. The restaurant offers international cuisine and a wide variety of wines from the cellar. The area is popular for walking and golfing, with Hintlesham Golf Club only 8.8 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 51 km from The Marquis. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Situated on the sunny Suffolk Heritage Coast, Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel offers modern rooms with picturesque views. It has a unique location next to the famous Thorpeness Meare, and is only 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. All of the spacious rooms feature a private in-room bathroom, a TV, and tea, coffee, and biscuits. Some rooms also offer sofas, French windows, or a patio area with table and chairs. Many also have views of the golf course or gardens. Fresh, Suffolk breakfasts are served in the restaurant overlooking the golf course. Traditional and modern dishes are available, and guests can dine on the terrace or in the gardens during summer. Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel includes 2 bars serving light meals and a selection of drinks throughout the day. A range of award-winning beers and wines are available. The surrounding area is famous for its music, poetry and literary festivals. Guests can enjoy the nearby coastal trails for walking and cycling, as well as boating on the lake, or golfing on the 18-hole course. Tennis at Thorpeness Country Club is available for free most of the year. Show full description

Situated in picturesque Bardwell, Six Bells Inn offers cooked breakfasts, a traditional restaurant and free parking. With cottage-style bedrooms and scenic views, Bury St Edmunds is just 20 minutes away. Dating from the 16th century, Six Bells Restaurant serves a varied British menu using fresh local produce. Set in converted stables, rooms at the Six Bells have en suite bathrooms and tea and coffee facilities. The rooms also offer a flat-screen TV and radio. Many have views of the Suffolk countryside. Full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy conservatory, with continental and vegetarian options also available. Just 15 minutes’ drive from Thetford Forest, The Six Bells Inn is 10 minutes from the A11 and A14 roads, offering fast access to Newmarket and Cambridge. Stowmarket is 20 minutes’ drive away, and Suffolk Golf Club can be reached in 15 minutes. Show full description

Built in 1450 the Bull Hotel is a timber house in the charming East Anglian village of Long Melford. The former Coaching Inn offers en suite rooms and fine food. Reflecting the Bull’s history, bedrooms are furnished in a traditional style. They feature bathrooms with showers and baths, TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. The Cordell and Kentwell restaurants serve traditional English cuisine and have a fine wine list to accompany the menu. Relax after dinner in an armchair by one of the Elizabethan fireplaces. Moulded oak beams dominate the reception area, and there are wooden rafters, carvings, open fireplaces and period furniture throughout the hotel. In the Courtyard cream teas are served. Long Melford itself is famed for its antique shops and countryside walks and the River Stour are nearby. Free parking is available at the Bull Hotel. Show full description