We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Suffolk, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated 18 km from Hedingham Castle, The Foxes Den features accommodation in Assington with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The bed and breakfast has facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units have private entrance. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Freeport Braintree is 32 km from The Foxes Den, while The Apex is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has super comfortable beds!
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value.Opened May 2022. Situated in Worlington, 21 km from The Apex, Worlington Hall features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. At Worlington Hall you will find a restaurant serving American, British and French cuisine. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Ickworth House. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Worlington Hall have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. University of Cambridge is 36 km from the hotel, while Audley End House is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 70 km from Worlington Hall.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, relaxing and stylish boutique hotel in Suffolk. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Stylish. Superb breakfast. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Situated in Lowestoft in the Suffolk region, with Claremont Pier Beach nearby, The Corner House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 25 km from Caister Castle & Motor Museum, 26 km from Bungay Castle and 42 km from Norwich City Football Club. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast provides a selection of packed lunches. Norwich Railway Station is 42 km from The Corner House, while Norwich Cathedral is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a highly rated breakfast.
Charming. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among women.Opened February 2022. Situated in Chelsworth and with Hedingham Castle reachable within 26 km, The Peacock Inn features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Guests can enjoy garden views. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms have a terrace and others also boast river views. At The Peacock Inn rooms include bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The Apex is 27 km from The Peacock Inn, while Ickworth House is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 67 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Historic. Great value. Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. The traditional restaurant and bar provide great food and real ales. With a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee and a hairdryer, each individually styled room also boasts elegant décor. Some rooms have original exposed beams, whilst all have a private bathroom. As an extra special touch, champagne, flowers or luxury chocolates can be added as a supplement. The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland provides a range of breakfast options, including full English breakfasts. Served in the dining room or in the courtyard, the seasonal lunch and a dinner menus are made with local produce. The Inn’s charming bar has beamed ceilings, and stocks beers from small regional breweries. It also provides a range of carefully selected fine wines. In the tranquil village of Stoke-by-Nayland, the Angel is set on a ridge overlooking the Stour Valley. The village church’s grand tower appears in many of John Constable’s paintings.Show full description
Holiday Home.Lively. Trendy. Great bar. Popular among women. Boasting free bikes and views of garden, Retreat East is a recently renovated holiday home situated in Ipswich, 37 km from The Apex. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the holiday home, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. At the holiday home, some units are soundproof. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available each morning at the holiday home. There is a coffee shop and bar. Dining options are available close to Retreat East. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. For guests with children, the accommodation features a baby safety gate. Guests at Retreat East can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Ickworth House is 43 km from the holiday home, while Saint Botolph's Burgh is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 67 km from Retreat East.Show full description
This might be one of the most LIVELY holiday homes in Suffolk. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Great views. Great bar. This converted and refurbished watermill offers chic, elegant and stylish accommodation in an idyllic 12-acre countryside setting near Newmarket and Cambridge. With its exposed beams and 17th-century water wheel, Tuddenham Mill offers a unique environment with an air of sophisticated comfort and luxury. In the restaurant, award-winning contemporary menus offer fresh food and local produce. The modern rooms have Italian-style furniture, over-sized beds with feather duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. They also include Bose sound systems and flat-screen TVs, whilst bathrooms have walk-in showers, large baths and ESPA toiletries. Enjoy your breakfast or a light snack on your own terrace by the mill pond.Show full description
Holiday Home.Hip. Romantic. Featuring garden views, West Stow Pods in Bury St Edmunds offers accommodation with balcony, around 10 km from The Apex. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. All rooms are equipped with a patio. The units come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, microwave, a kettle, a walk-in shower and a desk. The units come with a private bathroom with a a bath or shower, while some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. All units feature bed linen. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Ickworth House is 14 km from West Stow Pods in Bury St Edmunds, while University of Cambridge is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this is the coolest and most romantic boutique hotel in Suffolk.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Good breakfast. Situated in the South Norfolk village of Fritton, the Decoy Barn offers free high-speed Wi-Fi and free parking. Conveniently located on the A143, it is just 30 minutes’ drive from the historic town of Norwich and 7 miles from Great Yarmouth. Home to Great Yarmouth Racecourse and the Hippodrome Circus, the coastal town of Great Yarmouth offers numerous pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs. The beautifully appointed ground floor rooms have direct access to the Decoy Barn’s south facing garden, complete with an allocated seating area. The luxury en suite rooms also boast a flat-screen Freeview TV, underfloor heating, and tea and coffee making facilities. The property is friendly for elderly and disabled guests, with easy-access rooms all on one level, with exception of the family room, which is accessed via three steps. In the mornings between 7:00 until 9:30, breakfast is served in the bright dining room, which features a large flat-screen TV. The comprehensive menu includes smoked kippers and waffles with bananas. The traditional full English breakfast is prepared using quality local produce from an award-winning butchery. There are two catering pubs in the village of Fritton, (Decoy Tavern and The Fritton Arms), both of which are a short walk away. The property offers free secure undercover parking. The area surrounding Decoy Barn is ideal for bird watching, golfing, and horse riding. Fritton Lake Country Park is less than half a mile away.Show full description
Country House.Lovely property. Charming. Popular among couples. 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. 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. 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. Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, the artist’s former home, is around 10 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Cool. Great location. Great views. This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswich's waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant. Eaterie is the hotel's restaurant, filled with paintings and sculptures. All rooms at Salthouse have 32-inch TVs and luxury toiletries. Some feature works of art, copper baths, balconies or harbour views. Modern and Mediterranean meals are served, with 80% of the ingredients from local sources. Guests can dine in the courtyard with a view of the harbour. In 2009, Salthouse Harbour Hotel was included in the "Top 5 Bests Stays for the Year – Mystery Guest Awards" by The Times newspaper.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great views. Boasting wonderful views across the Stour and Box river valleys, this privately owned inn is set on a hill in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland, on the Essex and Suffolk border. With a passion for good service, food, wine and real ale, The Crown Inn offers a 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant. Using local produce, the kitchen prepares home-made food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 15 Minutes from Colchester and Ipswich, during your stay at The Crown Inn you can explore the wonderful surroundings, including the historic villages of Dedham, Lavenham, Kersey, Clare and Long Melford. The countryside is also ideal for walking and cycling.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Comfortable beds. This small family-owned and run country hotel in North Suffolk was once a rural public house; today, it has been sympathetically renovated and still retains its historic charm and character. Carefully refurbished and sensitively restored, the Auberge offers charming accommodation with modern comforts and facilities alongside beautifully preserved original features. The restaurant still features the original beamed partitions and walls. Once a country pub providing simple food and drink for locals, the restaurant now offers superb food and great wines in cosy, traditional surroundings. All of the rooms provide an excellent level of comfort, with exposed wooden beams and rich, stylish furniture. Located midway between Ipswich and Norwich, the Auberge is a great base from which to visit and explore Cambridge, Newmarket, the Suffolk and Norfolk coasts and all of East Anglia. The nearby market town of Diss is 6.5 km away.Show full description
Historic property. Great location. Good breakfast. Located in Newmarket, 22 km from University of Cambridge, The Jockey Club Rooms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 25 km from Ickworth House, 32 km from Audley End House and 38 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from The Apex. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at The Jockey Club Rooms also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a garden view. All units in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Speaking English, French, Hungarian and Portuguese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area. Botanic Garden Cambridge is 22 km from The Jockey Club Rooms, while Cambridge Train Station is 22 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 56 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Suffolk.
Bed and Breakfast.Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Aldeburgh and only 23 km from Framlingham Castle, Tirah Guest House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a garden. Guests can make use of a terrace. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Saint Botolph's Burgh is 31 km from the bed and breakfast, while Bungay Castle is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 77 km from Tirah Guest House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cosy rooms. Superb interior design. Featuring a bar and views of sea, The Clyffe Hotel is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Lowestoft, 200 metres from Claremont Pier Beach. Located on the beachfront, this property features a shared lounge. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. There is a snack bar on-site. Caister Castle & Motor Museum is 25 km from the bed and breakfast, while Bungay Castle is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 56 km from The Clyffe Hotel.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most WELL DESIGNED bed and breakfast in Suffolk. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Located just 22 km from Bungay Castle, The Angel Inn provides accommodation in Wangford with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Framlingham Castle is 31 km from the bed and breakfast, while Caister Castle & Motor Museum is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 58 km from The Angel Inn.Show full description
Great bar. Popular among couples. This 4-star hotel is in Southwold town centre, 200 metres from the beach. It offers free parking, two restaurants, a butler service and free WiFi throughout. The Swan Hotel also accommodates two on-site restaurants, The Still Room and The Tap Room, which showcases Adnams’ beers, brewed less than 50 metres away. The Swan Hotel compliments many of it's original 18th century features. All bedrooms have a Nespresso machine, 40 inch smart TV, a wireless speaker and a mini bar. Some rooms feature Apple TV. All bedrooms in the main building have four poster beds and garden rooms have their own private patios and a view of Southwold Lighthouse. Please note that all garden rooms are separate from the main hotel building, and found at the rear of the property. Our Brewery is a working business located at the rear of the hotel. Southwold high street features a range of local independent shops and the hotel is ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding area. The reception team can book tours of Adnams Brewery and Distillery for residents, as well as other local attractions. Please note group bookings of over 5 rooms will be subject to a special cancellation policy.Show full description
Historic. Popular among couples. 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
Inn / Guest House.Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Located in Newmarket, 17 km from The Apex, The Packhorse Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 5-star inn offers room service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 19 km from Ickworth House. University of Cambridge is 28 km from the inn, while Hedingham Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 61 km from The Packhorse Inn.Show full description
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