This place is amazing and a hidden treasure. It's possibly the most impressive self-catering…read moreaccommodation I've ever seen. The manor has an 8 man spa bath, outdoor hot tub, set of fountains and even a chef (if you want one). The walled gardens are breathtaking and there's an entire conference/wedding facility there too. Heck, it's even got its own private nightclub! You can be married at the manor too indoors or out. There's a beautiful little dovecote inglenook in the gardens that's licensed for ceremonies. Around 20 people can stay in the house and it works out to be surprisingly affordable when compared to a hotel. Superb for big family occasions or birthdays.

I run a local software business but live in Cambridge and therefore I stay over at least once a…read moreweek. The Melverley is THE best guest house in Ipswich! Great owners, excellent rooms particularly rm 4 & 5, reasonable parking spaces, good price and finally the best full English breakfast anywhere - all locally sourced product cooked beautifully. A must stay venue!

We stayed at the Sandcastle in July 2009 We booked on the same morning we arrived, and drove down…read morefrom Newark. We found a place to Park right outside the Guesthouse, which is in a row of similar properties. There is a Pay and Display Carpark Opposite, adjacent to a paved promenade and Blue Flag Beach. Our room was a top floor Dorma which had recently been re-fitted, and of which the owner was duly proud.. the Bathroom was enormous and tasefully fitted out with Roll top Bath, separate Shower and all the facilities, and has a west facing window which lets in beautiful light in the evenings. The view from the front was stunning straight over the road to the beach. The flying fifteens tea room is over the road and is a must visit if you like your tea and cakes.. The owner was very pleasant and we were left to it after we had checked in, with a lovely bowl of kit kats and Mrs Grimbles Biscuits.. The Breakfast was in the Basement dining room, and was very very nice, there isn't much room in the dining room one large shared table and a smaller table at which we sat, I think this layout may change to suit the guests staying, as there aren't many rooms, so I wouldn't envisage strangers having to share, but that said it wouldn't be that unpleasant as the owner is not only the chef but plays host without being intrusive.. We visited Somerleyton Hall and Village this was our main reason for staying in Lowestoft, we bought Chips from the Pier which were excellent, and on the following day opted not to eat in the town as there is very little in the way of a wow factor food wise.. Maybe we were being picky, but you can have a pub lunch pretty much anywhere.. so we did just that and went to the broads on our way home near Acle.. If you are there in Summer and have a good camera, Set your alarm early.. the Sunrise coast isn't just a marketing ploy, it's the best sunrise you'll see in Britain, Bar none, especially under the derelict pier and Groynes.. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay again, provided the owner stays the same. Forgot to say the Price was very reasonable..

I stayed there from Nov 2010 till Mar 2011 in room 1 on the first floor…read moreI had absolutely no problems with the room,cleaning,breakfasts etc.... The owners were in my opinion friendly & helpful at all times and did me a few favours in the duration of my stay My only regret is not being there in the summer months as I would imagine that the gardens back & front would be in pristine condition as is the interior of the guest house in all rooms

I like this site. Sure, it's a "holiday park" so not as small, boutique, "cool" or whatever as some…read moremight like, but the setting in the middle of woods in the middle of nowhere with the cliffs and sea to one side and nature reserves on the other three is fantastic. It's only a short cycle from several decent pubs, Dunwich, the beaches thereof etc and they hire bikes which you can then take (with sprog in trailer) far and wide along bridleways across the nature reserves. There's a basic playground and a basic shop that will sell you a very good map of the aforementioned highways and byways as well as the usual stuff, and if you are in a tent rather than a van you can camp under the trees near the sea. And if you don't fancy tent or van they've got giant statics, wood cabins and a couple of cottages as well.

What an amazing little gem of a holiday park! I came here with my inlaws who own a holiday home…read more This place is full of activities, beautiful pools, a clean and brand new restaurant/club house. We also had the opportunity to go to the NYE party which was amazing in every way!!!! I would highly recommend for holiday makers and/or people looking for a permanent holiday home!

The Salthouse feels like a lovely little boutique hotel, although it's actually fairly sizeable…read more My room unfortunately wasn't overlooking the harbour, so I had a delightful car park view instead. I didn't mind though as I was just going to be in and out. According to my colleagues, a room with a harbour view is definitely worth asking for. My room was very stylish I thought. Unique things that I hadn't seen anywhere else like mosiac style feature wallpaper in a dramatic blue and black pattern, and just nice little touches like a retro style telephone and dotty mugs, and a big rustic wooden bench/desk. There is nothing corporate about this place at all, it is very nicely done. The bathroom was great too - a seperate shower cubicle with an overhead and side on shower, and a big double bath tub - I had a fantastic soak before heading out for the evening. The room had its own temperature control, and the bed was very comfortable - I felt like I was being enveloped in a gigantic soft marshmallow. I can't comment much more than that, as I didn't have dinner or breakfast there, and didn't use the bar. I'd like to come back to the Salthouse though - when away from home through work, staying here feels like a real treat.

Very charming design hotel overlooking the Ipswich harbor…read more Rooms are very comfy and decorated with taste and in a sailor kind of atmosphere. A little walk from the center but since be city is not big and the walk is nice (along the harbor) it is no problem. Good breakfast in the morning too. Dont Forget to ask for a room with a view on the harbor. Nothing says "good morning " better than the seagulls waking you up and the view on the boats. With a room in a corner of the building the view gets even wider :) They have a free parking so let your car there and enjoy an healthy walk. Will stay there no doubt if I ever go back to city.

It's very easy to be cynical about "cookie cutter chain hotels", but this offering from IHG's…read moremid-range Holiday Inn brand is one of its better attempts, offering larger rooms than average (by UK/Europe standards, at least!), and a couple "bonuses" that lift it above 3* mediocrity: - An indoor swimming pool with reasonably long opening hours - Air conditioning that actually works in 25C+ ambient! The only minor criticism I would level against the rooms is the lack of doors on the wardrobe - I always associate open-front wardrobes with "2* cost saving measures". But really, that's just me being picky. Locationwise, its on the outskirts near the A12 junction, and has a large car park, so really its more useful if you have a car. A large, 24 hour supermarket is conveniently situated just down the road. So overall it would be one of my "3 1/2*" nominations if such a banding exists, but as it doesn't I'll stretch to 4*.

One of the better mid-price hotels I have stayed in for a while!…read more The hotel itself is located at half an hour walking distance from the town centre, with free parking, so great for travellers. The rooms are spacious, and equipped with the regular hotelroom commodities like a fridge, watercooker, tv and an iron. Besides the 'obligatory' bar and restaurant the hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, which is ideal for relaxing. The food served is better than your average hotel meals, and relies on the local cuisine and suppliers. The staff is without exemption helpfull and friendly, which is a great plus. Last but not least: free coffee in the morning near the reception!

A really excellent family holiday cottage. We had a great time and it's really handy that Southwold…read moreis only a few miles away. The on site swimming pool was excellent and the children really enjoyed it on one of the days when we had rain. The property is ideally situated for a holiday in Suffolk and has incredible views across the Blyth valley. We definately plan to be back. Highly recommended - 5 stars!