The Thorpeness Hotel, Aldeburgh

Hotelbeschrijving

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.

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.

Service voor gasten

• Activiteiten: Darten, BBQ-voorzieningen, Tennisbaan, Hiking, Bibliotheek, Fietsen, Golfbaan (binnen 3 km), Biljart.
• Algemeen: Terras, Rookvrije kamers, Verwarming, Bar, Tuin, Huisdieren toegestaan, Restaurant, Alle openbare en privé-ruimtes zijn rookvrij, Homovriendelijk, Parkeergelegenheid, Kranten, Familiekamers, Gratis parkeergelegenheid.
• Diensten: Gratis Wi-Fi, Stomerij, Ontbijt op de kamer, Wasserij, Lunchpakket, Wi-Fi / draadloos netwerk, Fietsverhuur, Vergader-/feestzaal, Internetvoorzieningen, Fax / kopieerapparaat, Business-centrum, Roomservice.

Restaurants en cafés

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.

Hotelvoorwaarden

Let op! De hotelvoorwaarden kunnen per kamer, verblijfsperiode en tariefsoort verschillen. Kijk daarom altijd bij de kamerinformatie vóór u boekt.

Geaccepteerde creditcards:
• Visa, Maestro, Mastercard
• Borg: Er wordt een vast bedrag van GBP 30 per kamer in rekening gebracht zodra u geboekt heeft en kan niet worden gerestitueerd .
• Internet: Draadloos internet is beschikbaar in het gehele hotel (gratis).
• Huisdieren: Huisdieren zijn toegestaan (mogelijk tegen betaling).
• Parkeergelegenheid: Gratis openbaar parkeren is mogelijk bij het hotel zelf.
• Extra kosten: 15 % BTW zijn inbegrepen. Servicekosten is niet van toepassing. Stads-/toeristenbelasting is niet van toepassing .
• Kinderen en extra bedden: Alle kinderen zijn welkom. Alle kinderen tot 8 jaar oud verblijven gratis in het hotel, wanneer er gebruik wordt gemaakt van de reeds aanwezige bedden. Alle kinderen tot 2 jaar oud verblijven gratis in het hotel, babybedjes inbegrepen. Alle oudere kinderen of volwassenen betalen GBP 20,00 per persoon per nacht extra bedden inbegrepen. Maximumaantal extra bedden/babybedjes in een kamer: 1.
• Annuleringen: Bij annulering tot 14 dagen vóór de aankomstdatum wordt een vast bedrag van GBP 30,00 in rekening gebracht. Bij annulering daarna of indien u niet komt opdagen (no-show) wordt de totale reservering in rekening gebracht.

Belangrijke informatie

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.

Routebeschrijving

From London and the South East: from the m25, exit at junction 28 onto the a12. Follow to north of Ipswich and then take the a1094. Local signposting will take you into Aldeburgh or Thorpeness. From the Midlands : take the A14 or join it at the most convenient point. Follow to Ipswich and pick up the A12 (north). Directions as from London/South East then apply. The closest station is Saxmundham, which is six miles away and only two hours from Liverpool Street. Taxis can be arranged from the station.

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