We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Suffolk, UK. We have also included accommodation in villas, historic buildings, inns, manor houses, guest houses, country houses, boats, apartments, romantic hotels and holiday homes. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Guest House.Historic. Lovely surroundings. Situated in the heart of Constable Country, Poplars Farmhouse B&B is set amongst fields and trees, and is less than a 12-minute walk from Stoke-by-Nayland. This 17th Century farmhouse offers free Wi-Fi throughout and there is free private parking on site. The charming dining room is lit by a low-hanging chandelier, and there is a large open fireplace. Set within its own secluded grounds, guests can enjoy the beautiful ambiance, tranquility, and homely hospitality. Elegant and comfortable, the rooms at Poplars all have traditional wooden furnishings. All rooms boast scenic views, a TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. WiFi is even available on the outside terrace. The farmhouse is on the Stour Valley Path, which is perfect for walkers and cyclists. Guests are offered the use of umbrellas and Wellington boots. Ipswich is 20 km from the guest house, while Colchester is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 44 km from Stoke by Nayland.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Creative. 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. The Inn’s charming bar has beamed ceilings, and stocks beers from small regional breweries. 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. 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.Very cosy. Great views. Offering a garden and garden view, Kingfisher Nook at Waveney Farm is set in Hoxne, 49 km from Ickworth House and 7.5 km from Eye Castle. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from The Apex. The holiday home with a terrace and river views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hoxne, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Kingfisher Nook at Waveney Farm has a picnic area and a barbecue. Bungay Castle is 23 km from the accommodation, while Framlingham Castle is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 44 km from Kingfisher Nook at Waveney Farm.Show full description
This might be one of the most cosy, romantic and stylish holiday homes in Suffolk! It also has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Nice style. Great location. Popular among couples. Overlooking Melford Hall, The Mill offers spacious rooms in the centre of Long Melford. Located in an excellent position next to the moat of Melford Hall, the high street and the nearest bar and restaurant are less than a minutes' walk away. The Melford Room features a handmade, freestanding brass bath in the living area, and a small outside patio with views toward Melford Hall. The Garden Room features a log fire in the bedroom, and has a large private garden for guest use with an outside table and chairs. Both rooms are on the ground floor and have exposed oak beams and high ceilings. Both rooms have indoor and outdoor seating areas and are fitted with large, wall mounted flat-screen televisions. There is a private parking space allocated outside each room for guests. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Breakfast is served in the conservatory of the main house. A full cooked, vegetarian and continental breakfast is available in addition to seasonal favourites such as home made blueberry pancakes, porridge, and smoked salmon with fresh scrambled eggs from The Mill's chickens. The area is popular for cycling and canoeing. The Mill offers free use of kayaks and bicycles for guests to use so you can explore the river in Sudbury or use the cycle routes in and around the village. Cambridge is 43 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 38 km from The Mill, Long Melford.Show full description
This bed and breakfast is one of the most popular in Suffolk among couples!
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Popular among couples. Greyhound Cottage offers accommodation in Glemsford. A grade II listed building with a thatched roof, it offers free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Cambridge is 39 km from Greyhound Cottage, while Ipswich is 33 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 36 km from Greyhound Cottage. From Greyhound Cottage, Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall are just 3 miles away. The historic villages of Cavendish, Lavenham, Long Melford and Clare are all within 6 miles.Show full description
This might be one of the most CHARMING AND HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in Suffolk.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Bradfield Combust , 9 km from Bury Saint Edmunds, Church Farm B&B Suffolk features a garden and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at Church Farm B&B Suffolk. Ipswich is 40 km from the accommodation, while Colchester is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 51 km from Church Farm B&B Suffolk.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfasts in Suffolk.
Boutique hotel.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. 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. In the restaurant, award-winning contemporary menus offer fresh food and local produce. Enjoy your breakfast or a light snack on your own terrace by the mill pond.Show full description
Luxury Tent.Hip. Great views. Popular among women. Dawn Chorus Holidays is set on a farm in the countryside surrounding Beccles, in the Waveney Valley. It offers unique accommodation in African-style tents and traditional-style shepherd's huts, each with a private bathroom and electrical sockets. Opening onto a covered porch area, each tent reflects the design of a safari lodge with wooden floors and a vaulted canvas roof. The shepherd's hut-style lodges feature a caravan-like design with wooden features and a stable door. With sleeping areas, the tents include a wood burning stove and a kitchen area with an electric hob and kitchenware. The tents have running water, and bed linen and towels are provided. Each has modern comforts, with en-suite facilities and a kitchen. The surrounding Suffolk countryside is ideal for fishing and hiking, and staff at Dawn Chorus can help you to arrange bike rental. The property offers easy access to the Norfolk border and Southern Broads. Southwold, Lowestoft and the coast can be reached within 25 minutes by car. Norwich and Great Yarmouth are within 20 miles.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest and most LIVELY luxury tents in Suffolk.
Boutique hotel.Opened October 2021. Located in Halesworth, 15 km from Bungay Castle, The Boarding House provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 31 km from Eye Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 38 km away from Saint Botolph's Burgh. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Framlingham Castle. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Boarding House offers certain rooms with garden views, and each room comes with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Dunston Hall is 38 km from the accommodation, while Norwich City Football Club is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 55 km from The Boarding House.Show full description
Apartment.Creative. Superb interior design. Offering a garden and garden view, Melford Allotment Shed-Vintage Lodge Suffolk is set in Long Melford, 22 km from The Apex and 23 km from Ickworth House. It is situated 31 km from Freeport Braintree and offers luggage storage space. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with river views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Hedingham Castle is 17 km away. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. Audley End House is 41 km from the apartment, while Clare Castle is 11 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 47 km from Melford Allotment Shed-Vintage Lodge Suffolk.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CREATIVE AND WELL DESIGNED apartment in Suffolk. It also has a great location.
Inn / Guest House.Unique. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Hawkedon, 12 km from Ickworth House, The Queen's Head features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. Located around 15 km from The Apex, the inn with free WiFi is also 23 km away from Hedingham Castle. Freeport Braintree is 37 km away and Audley End House is 40 km from the inn. The rooms at the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. All rooms have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. University of Cambridge is 45 km from The Queen's Head, while Clare Castle is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Camp Site.Lively. Nice surroundings. Located just 20 km from Hedingham Castle, Cranfield Retreat & Glamping - Yurt & Shepherds Hut provides accommodation in Long Melford with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the campground, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this campground offers ample opportunities to relax. Ickworth House is 23 km from the campground, while The Apex is 23 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 45 km from Cranfield Retreat & Glamping - Yurt & Shepherds Hut.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great bar. 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. 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. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Popular among women. 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. 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. Home to Great Yarmouth Racecourse and the Hippodrome Circus, the coastal town of Great Yarmouth offers numerous pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs. 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
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. 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
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Suffolk.
Inn / Guest House.Elegant. Great value. 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. All of the rooms provide an excellent level of comfort, with exposed wooden beams and rich, stylish furniture. Once a country pub providing simple food and drink for locals, the restaurant now offers superb food and great wines in cosy, traditional surroundings. 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
Guest House.Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Located in Halesworth, 17 km from Framlingham Castle, Corner Farm provides accommodation with a hot tub and spa facilities. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes, walk-in shower and hot tub. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Barbecue facilities are available at the guest house, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Bungay Castle is 22 km from the guest house, while Eye Castle is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 60 km from Corner Farm.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Nice 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
Country House.Charming. This elegant medieval manor house has 3 acres of walled gardens, and is located just off the A14, 3 miles from Stowmarket. The ancient village of Haughley has been listed as a site of national importance by English Heritage. Rooms are in the oldest part of Haughley House, and all benefit from free Wi-Fi, an en suite bathroom and picturesque views. Home-grown vegetables, fruits from the orchard, and eggs from Haughley House’s own hens are used to prepare delicious breakfasts. High-quality local meats are used to prepare evening meals, and the menu also includes homemade canapés. Guests can enjoy drinks in the oak-panelled drawing room or the cosy sitting room. Afternoon tea is available either inside or in the pretty garden, where there is also a croquet lawn that you are free to use. A TV and tea and coffee making facilities can be provided if you wish.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Situated in Yoxford and only 16 km from Framlingham Castle, Copperbeech B&B features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 26 km from Bungay Castle and 29 km from Saint Botolph's Burgh. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the bed and breakfast. Eye Castle is 33 km from Copperbeech B&B, while Ipswich Station is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 65 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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