The Thorpeness Hotel

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Airport Norwich (NWI) 59.3 km Southend (SEN) 92.0 km

The Thorpeness Hotel

Thorpeness, IP16 4NH Aldeburgh (Show map)

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The hours fly by where time stood still......a genuine seaside 'hidden gem' on the Suffolk Heritage coast.

Golf, Tennis, Cycle Hire,Walking available all year round.

Located adjacent to the Meare,golf course and gardens, and only a short walk from the beach, this hotel offers 30 large, en-suite bedrooms, restaurant and bars. The village was originally built on the early 1900's as a holiday destination for coloniels and their families home on leave from the colonies. The hotel and village offers a traditional quirkiness which in recent years has been renovated and upgraded.

Our own 18 hole golf course is one of the finest in East Anglia and is often compared to Woodhall Spa, a test for the experienced golfer.Golf at Thorpeness should be requested when making a reservation for accommodation. Subject to availability golf may also be played at Aldeburghl golf course. A valid handicap certificate is required at both courses, and terms and conditions apply.

For lovers of out door pursuits Thorpeness is only 9 miles from one of the best shooting schools in the Uk. Highlodge at Hinton offers ideal facilites for the novice or experienced shooter.We do advise booking early particularly at the weekend.
Only 4 miles from Minsmere RSPB centre one of the hot spots for birdwatching on the heritage coast.
If the arts are your passion both Aldeburgh and Southwold offer galleries and craft shops. Snape Maltings is only a short drive away. Famous for the Britten Festival, concerts take place throughout the year and the complex has restaurants and bars, craft shops and galleries well worth visiting.

The hotel offers excellent meeting and conference facilities, coupled with a range of activites for team building and away days. Self catering available for couples and families.

Rooms: 30.

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Restaurant, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Activities

Tennis Court, Golf Course (within 3 km), Billiards, Darts, Library, Hiking, BBQ Facilities, Cycling.

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Bicycle Rental, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Hotel Policies

These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.

Check-In

14:00 hours

Check-Out

10:00 hours

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 30.00 will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children under 8 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

All older children or adults are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

Deposit

A fixed amount of GBP 30 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel information

The hotel has 30 comfortable rooms, some with recently refurbished bathrooms. Many overlook the Meare or gardens and golf course.

There are 2 bars, one is traditional and oak-panelled and the Patio Bar is more contemporary, serving hot and cold snacks and beverages throughout the day until 21:00.

Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 09:30 (10:00 on Sunday).

The room service menu includes breakfast and a variety of other dishes and is available from 07:30 until 21:00.

The dinner menu changes daily featuring fresh local produce from independent suppliers. Reservations can be made for the restaurant between 19:00 and 21:00 - we do advise booking in advance. The restaurant is a non-smoking area.

For guests arriving after 21:00, please do contact the hotel and we can advise on special arrangements.

A drawing room and library are quieter areas of the hotel with comfy sofas and a supply of card and board games. The snooker room has a full-size table, sky TV and a darts board.

Our own 18-hole golf course has been compared to Woodhall Spa or Sunningdale. There is also the opportunity to play at Aldeburgh golf course. Green fees vary through the year and a handicap certificate is mandatory.

Cycles may be hired all year round and tennis is free to guests, with the exception of July and August.

Food & beverage

The hotel bar has comfortable Lloyd Loom furniture and an open log fire.The popular Patio Bar has serves a selection of hot and cold dishes and beverages throughout the day.... The Restaurant offers elegant dining, enjoy traditional and contemporary dishes useing fresh local produce. For quiet momments try our drawing room or library. The terrace overlooks the lake and gardens, where from Easter until the end of October the hotel has rowing boats for hire.Even in the Winter months, on a sunny day you can enjoy the terrace and views.

The restaurant offers traditional and contemporary dishes using fresh local produce.The dinner menu offers a choice of starters, main courses and puddings plus coffee and mints. A vegetarian option is available for each course, and quality seasonal meat, game and fish dishes are a speciality.... Lunches are served in the Patio Room and dishes are individually priced..... Both the Restaurant and Patio Bar are non smoking....... For private dining for up to thirty guests the Lakeside Room is the perfect venue.

Area information

The sunset over the Meare is not to be missed. A wonderful location to discover the Suffolk coast, excellent coastal walks, birdwatching and wildlife.The hotel is happy to loan guests binoculars.
Cycles may be hired from the hotel and tennis is available on seven hard courts only a short walk away.
Tennis is free to hotel guests excluding July and August.

Important information

Golfers-
For inclusive golf breaks please contact the hotel direct.
For bed and breakfast guests golf is subject to availability, charged at the current green fee rate.

A Handicap certificate issued by the guests own golf club is required to play.

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The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The Thorpeness Hotel.
They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.

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Based on 12 reviews

Staff	8.3
Services	7.9
Clean	8.8
Comfort	8.1
Value for money	6.9

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Kevin
Mature couple
Penshurst, United Kingdom
August 29, 2008

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delightful setting; charming receptionist, good value breakfast

beds getting a little past it

9.5

Robert
Solo traveller
Wickford, United Kingdom
August 26, 2008

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Very comfortable, location to town, still holds history of original golf club.

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
July 22, 2008

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The peace and quiet and freedom to eat in the bar rather than the restaurant

The bathroom needs to be updated and is a little tatty. The shower was very poor. Need an extra shelf to put toilet bags etc on

Bryan
Mature couple
BUCKS, United Kingdom
May 15, 2008

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balcony

lack of uncooked breakfast choices i.e. yoghurt, fresh fruit etc

Graham
Mature couple
Loughborough, Leicester, United Kingdom
May 12, 2008

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Beautiful quite area, and wonderful walks.

First breakfast, I found plastic wrap on my bacon, and did not like Waiting for half hour for evening meal to be served on Monday evening of our stay

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United Kingdom
May 6, 2008

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Derek
Solo traveller
Godalming, United Kingdom
March 22, 2008

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The location is very good and the staff were very helpful. All in all I had a very pleasant stay

Anonymous
Young couple
United Kingdom
March 11, 2008

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location. friendly efficient staff.

no satellite tv in the room

6.5

Tony
Mature couple
Woodford Green, United Kingdom
February 2, 2008

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Friendly service - as it is Golf affiliated there is good bar food available all the time. We had a cream tea on arrival. Restaurant was really good.

8.5

Anonymous
Young couple
United Kingdom
November 28, 2007

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The food was very good, both the evening meal in the Restaurant and the Breakfast.

I would have felt more comfortable in the Restaurant if other guests were more casually dressed (as we only had jeans with us).

7.5

Anonymous
Solo traveller
United Kingdom
November 12, 2007

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7.5

Alun
Family with young children
Maidstone, United Kingdom
September 1, 2007

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Very comfortable and welcolming hotel,excellently situated for enjoying a great section of the Suffolk coastline

7.5

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